Tropical Storm Joaquin Is Now Hurricane Joaquin

Hurricane Joaquin strengthened some more on Wednesday morning as it moves toward the Bahamas.

China to build "sponge cities" to address urban waterlogging

China will try to turn its cities into "sponges" to better absorb rain following several fatal bouts of urban inundation in recent years, the State Council said Tuesday.

Japan’s unmanned cargo ship plunges back to Earth after successful ISS mission

A Japanese unmanned cargo ship plunged into the atmosphere over the South Pacific early Wednesday after completing a supply mission to the International Space Station (ISS), the Japanese space agency said.

Το βιογενές αέριο του Ζορ και οι προοπτικές στην Ελλάδα και Κύπρο

Ένα από τα σημαντικότερα στοιχεία της ανακάλυψης του κοιτάσματος Ζορ, είναι ότι πρόκειται για φυσικό αέριο το οποίο είναι βιογενές, δηλαδή αυτούσιο μεθάνιο κυρίως, πολύ νεότερο και δεν προέρχεται από το σπάσιμο του πετρελαίου.

$3 bln spent on Akkuyu power plant so far

A total of $3 billion has been spent on the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant and work will continue although the required licenses have not been issued yet, said the company chief, adding that some delays are normal in nuclear power plant projects.

Taiwan: Typhoon Dujuan kills two, causes major power loss

A typhoon killed two people and injured more than 300 as it tore across Taiwan overnight.

Asians to become largest US immigrant group.

Asians will exceed Hispanic immigrants to become the largest immigrant group by 2055 and no racial or ethnic group will constitute a majority of the U.S. population by then, a new study said on Monday.

Marty becomes a hurricane, nears Mexico's Pacific coast

Hurricane Marty formed on Monday, rolling northeast toward Mexico's Pacific Coast and threatening to dump heavy rain on the southwest of the country, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said.

Methane emission in Arctic can contribute to global warming

Scientists from the Tomsk Polytechnic University (TPU) have discovered anomalous fields where methane is emitted because of permafrost degradation on the Arctic shelf in Siberia. This can significantly change the climate on the Earth, Professor at Department of Geology and Mineral Exploration Natalya Shakova told journalists on Monday.

Evidence of flowing liquid water on Mars (NASA)

Liquid water has been observed on the planet Mars, the US space agency NASA said Monday.

Giant sinkhole could swallow Australian peninsula

The Queensland peninsular where an enormous sinkhole has opened up could eventually disappear, a geotechnical engineer warned on Monday.

Shell puts on hold oil exploration at field in Chukchi Sea due to lack of prospects

The energy and petrochemical company Royal Dutch Shell announced putting on hold further oil exploration in one of the fields on Alaska shelf in the Chukchi Sea, the company said Monday.

China braced for super typhoon arrival

The National Meteorological Center yesterday issued an orange alert for Typhoon Dujuan, which is due to land in coastal Fujian Province tomorrow morning after sweeping across Taiwan, bringing gales, torrential rain and high waves to these regions.

Germany orders VW to set timetable on meeting pollution standards

German authorities has given scandal-hit Volkswagen an October 7 deadline to set out a timeline for bringing all its diesel cars in line with national pollution guidelines, a newspaper said Sept. 27.

Tackling water-related challenges an ‘urgent task’ as world moves forward on Global Goals (UN deputy chief)

 UN, 27 September 2015 – United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson today urged swift action on the newly-adopted Global Goals directly related to the protection and equitable use of the planet’s precious water resources, as discussion continued at UN Headquarters on the post-2015 Sustainable Development Agenda.

Xi Jinping, Obama outline joint vision to combat global climate change

President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Barack Obama outlined their common vision for a global climate change agreement on Friday, including new steps they will take to deliver on pledges made in 2014 to slash their greenhouse gas emissions.

Ημέρα χωρίς αυτοκίνητα η Κυριακή στο Παρίσι

Την πρώτη τους ημέρα χωρίς αυτοκίνητα στο κέντρο της πόλης θα ζήσουν αύριο οι Παριζιάνοι καθώς από τις 11 το πρωί μέχρι τις 6 το απόγευμα ποδηλάτες και πεζοί θα μπορούν να κάνουν ελεύθερα τη βόλτα τους χωρίς να ενοχλούνται από τον θόρυβο και τα καυσαέρια.

German Official Urges Volkswagen to Prevent Damaging Industry's Reputation

The German federal minister for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Building and Nuclear Safety called on Volkswagen automotive manufacturing company not to undermine its reputation of a reliable enterprise, as well as the "good name" generally attributable to the German industry.

China's race for hydroelectric power

China’s race for hydroelectric power has been going on for over 20 years leading to development plans and to the construction of a 28 dam cascade in the Lancang river.

Winter Gas Package Commercial Terms Acceptable for Kiev

Ukrainian Energy Minister Volodymyr Demchyshyn said that Kiev accepts the commercial terms of the initialled trilateral protocol on the deliveries of Russian gas.

Ban Ki-moon welcomes joint China-US announcement on measures to tackle climate change

UN, 25 September 2015 – United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has commended the joint announcement made today by the Governments of China and the United States on the significant steps each country is aiming to take to address climate change.

Νέα Ζηλανδία: Απέλαση του επίδοξου «πρώτου πρόσφυγα λόγω κλιματικής αλλαγής»

 Η Νέα Ζηλανδία απέλασε έναν υπήκοο του Κιριμπάτι που είχε σκοπό να γίνει ο πρώτος πρόσφυγας κλιματικής αλλαγής στον κόσμο, όπως ανακοίνωσαν υποστηρικτές της προσπάθειας του 39χρονου Ιοάν Τεϊτιότα.

Chile to build 1st earthquake research center

Chile announced said on Thursday that it intends to create its first high-level seismological center to share its ample experience in dealing with earthquakes with other countries.8 Chilean Vice Minister of the Interior Mahmud Aleuy made the proposal during a meeting with a group of politicians, academics and experts, which was held to discuss Chile's seismological defenses in the future and how to share its know-how with the rest of the world.

Earthquake Injures Dozens in Indonesia

A powerful earthquake off the eastern coast of Indonesia has injured dozens of people and sent startled residents scurrying out of their homes in the middle of the night.

Lithuania takes symbolic step towards Europe's integrated electricity system

Lithuanian and Polish electricity systems have been linked together through the LitPol Link power interconnection across the border, announced Lithuanian power transmission system operator Litgrid on Thursday.

Ενεργειακή Ένωση

Αντιλαμβανόμαστε όλοι στην Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση ότι πρέπει να υπάρχει μια ενεργειακή ασφάλεια, να μειωθεί η μεγάλη εξάρτηση από τη Ρωσία, να επενδύσουμε στις αυτόχθονες πηγές ενέργειας, για να διαφοροποιήσουμε την στρατηγική μας και να απελευθερωθούμε ενεργειακά.

EU set for gas talks with Ukraine, Russia Friday

Russia, Ukraine and the European Union are set to resume gas talks in Brussels Friday aimed at restoring Russian gas supplies to neighboring Ukraine, the Russian energy minister said Thursday.

Melting Ice to Make Northern Sea Route Europe’s Shortcut to Asia

With the Arctic ice cover succumbing to the non-stop process of global warming, the Northern Sea Route may soon offer Russian travelers a much-needed shortcut to Asia and back, Russian TV channel Zvezda reported.

China offers aid to quake-hit Chile

The Chinese government has decided to provide 300,000 U.S. dollars in humanitarian aid to help disaster relief work in quake-hit Chile, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.

Σε έκτακτη ανάγκη η Σκόπελος

Τις πληγές τους μετρούν οι κάτοικοι σε πολλές περιοχές της Ελλάδας λόγω της κακοκαιρίας.

Στρατηγική επανεκκίνηση

Αντί να συνεχίζουμε να ασχολούμαστε μ’ έναν αγωγό που ουσιαστικά δεν υπάρχει πια λόγω της απόφασης της Ρωσίας και μ’ έναν άλλο που έχει μόνο και μόνο προοπτικές περάσματος στην καλύτερη περίπτωση, αν γίνει βέβαια, θα ήταν καλό να σκεφτούμε ορθολογικά τις δυνατότητες που έχουν όχι τα σκουπίδια για θέσεις εργασίας, αλλά οι ίδιοι υδρογονάνθρακες. 

Στη Σκόπελο κλιμάκιο υπουργών

Κυβερνητικό κλιμάκιο αποτελούμενο από τον υπουργό Υποδομών, Μεταφορών και Δικτύων Χρήστο Σπίρτζη και τον υπουργό Προστασίας του Πολίτη Νίκο Τόσκα, θα βρίσκονται το πρωί της Πέμπτης, νωρίς το πρωί, στη Σκόπελο προκειμένου να έχουν επί τόπου ενημέρωση για την έκταση των καταστροφών και τα προβλήματα που έχουν δημιουργηθεί.

Russian military collect 3,600 tons of metal scrap Arctic islands cleanup

Russian Defense Ministry units involved in environmental cleanup of Arctic islands have by now collected over 3,600 metric tons of metal scrap, exceeding expectations, Russian Deputy Defense Minister Army General Dmitry Bulgakov said Wednesday.

Alcohol, tobacco and obesity largest threat to life expectancy in Europe (WHO)

European countries should reduce consumption of alcohol and tobacco and actively fight with obesity to increase life expectancy on the continent, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in its report on health in the European region that includes 53 countries.

DOT to Allocate $2 Mln for Roads Damaged by California Wildfires

US Transportation Department (DOT) will provide $2 million in federal emergency relief funds to help repair roads and bridges damaged by wildfires raging in northern California, a DOT statement said Tuesday.

Λιμοκτονούν οι πολικές αρκούδες εξαιτίας της κλιματικής αλλαγής

Οι φωτογραφίες που δημοσίευσε το National Geographic και κάνουν τις τελευταίες ώρες το γύρο του διαδικτύου δείχνουν τις πολικές αρκούδες στη Νορβηγία να λιμοκτονούν.

Series of strong aftershocks strike Chile

Massive aftershocks were felt in Chile on Monday after an 8.4-magnitude earthquake hit the country on the evening of Sept. 16.

Russian Energy Ministry does not confirm gas talks on September 25

Russian Energy Ministry has not yet confirmed trilateral gas talks between Russia, the European Union and Ukraine on September 25, a representative of the ministry told TASS on Tuesday.

Indonesia forest fire affects over 75,000 people

The number of hot spot in Indonesia's forest fire scaled up in Riau province of Sumatra, the hardest hit area, on Monday, in part due to fresh acts of burning, as more than 75,000 people are affected, official said on Monday.

Το υπερ-αεροδρόμιο του Βερολίνου παίρνει παράταση για το... άγνωστο

Διακόπηκαν επ' αόριστον οι εργασίες στο μελλοντικό διεθνές αεροδρόμιο του Βερολίνου, που έχει γίνει αντικείμενο καγχασμού σε όλη τη Γερμανία λόγω των αλλεπάλληλων προβλημάτων στην κατασκευή του, καθώς η στέγη του κρίθηκε υπερβολικά βαριά.

European Commission receives Gazprom’s proposals to settle antimonopoly claims

The European Commission received proposals of the Russian gas holding Gazprom on settlement of regulator’s claims within the antimonopoly probe case framework, the press service of the European Commission told TASS on Monday.

Renewable energy capable of reviving Egyptian economy

Expanding investments in wind energy and solar power can free up Egypt's carbon energy, reduce fiscal spending and create job, said a report released by consultancy PWC here on Sunday.

International space agencies to cooperate on climate change

Representatives of international space agencies have agreed to work together to combat the effects of climate change through science and technology, announced Mexico's Communications and Transport Ministry (SCT) on Sunday.

Ξεκίνησε η κακοκαιρία από το βράδυ της Κυριακής - Πλημμύρες στην Πρέβεζα

Προβλήματα και πλημμύρες προκαλούν τα έντονα καιρικά φαινόμενα που πλήττουν τη δυτική Ελλάδα από τις 10 το βράδυ της Κυριακής και ιδιαίτερα στην πόλη της Πρέβεζας.

Προειδοποιήσεις για τη χολέρα στο Ιράκ

Καθημερινοί είναι οι έλεγχοι της ποιότητας του νερού στο Ιράκ, όπου έχει ξεσπάσει χολέρα, με αποτέλεσμα να έχουν χάσει τη ζωή τους έξι άνθρωποι σε πόλη κοντά στη Βαγδάτη.

ΑΟΖ, Κυπριακό και ψευδαισθήσεις

Την ώρα που μιλούμε για διαπραγματεύσεις στο Κυπριακό για την επίλυσή του, δίχως να περιμένουμε την αξιοποίηση του φυσικού αερίου των κοιτασμάτων της κυπριακής ΑΟΖ, πρέπει να γνωρίζουμε μερικά δεδομένα που θεωρούνται οριστικά από την πλευρά της Τουρκίας, η οποία βιάζεται να κάνει κινήσεις, για να μην υποστεί τις επιπτώσεις της κυπριακής ΑΟΖ. 

Για έντονα καιρικά φαινόμενα προειδοποιεί η «Εγνατία Οδός Α.Ε»

Συστάσεις προς τους οδηγούς εν όψει των έντονων καιρικών φαινομένων που αναμένονται από σήμερα το βράδυ κάνει η “Εγνατία Οδός Α.Ε.”.

Over 1,000 Homes Destroyed In California Wildfires

Two separate wildfires burning for the last two weeks have together destroyed over 1,000 homes in Northern California, reports the Arkansas Online. Authorities from Cal Fire, who are assessing the damage caused by this year’s drought-induced wildfires, say the count of homes destroyed by the wildfires have exceeded 1,000 this year.

Jordan gets 30 mln euros loan from Germany to finance water projects

Jordan signed a 30 million euros soft loan agreement with the German Development Bank to finance water projects, the state-run Petra news agency reported.

Iranian flash floods kill 11

Flash floods triggered by heavy rains have killed 11 people in northern and southern Iran, the country's state television channel said Saturday.