Today’s Weather in Lebanon
Today’s weather in Lebanon is expected to be cloudy with active winds, heavy rain, and thunder in the morning, coupled with a drop in temperature degrees. Rain starts receding as of Saturday...
Renewables in Spain’s power grow to 40.8% in 2016
Figures out today show the share of renewable energy sources in mainland Spain’s power mix was 40.8% in 2016, a bit below what the grid operator projected recently, but up from 36.9% a year ago....
Magnitude-5.6 quake strikes off Fukushima
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.6 struck off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture early Saturday, the Meteorological Agency said. No tsunami warning was issued. The 5:08 a.m. temblor,...
Sweden allows wolf hunt despite outcry
A top Swedish court on Friday allowed the hunting of 24 wolves early next year in a decision slammed by environmental campaigners who fear a shooting spree could put the species at risk. “This...
China to ban ivory trade by end of 2017
China will ban all ivory trade and processing by the end of 2017, the government said, in a move hailed by conservationists as a “game changer” for African elephants. African ivory is...
Nigeria’s ‘plastic rice’ real but inedible
Around 100 bags of “plastic rice” seized in Lagos have turned out to contain real but contaminated rice, authorities said Friday in Nigeria, where prices for the staple have rocketed....
Not just crude: Glencore deals olive oil in tiny Madrid operation
Glencore PLC’s got oil trading covered these days, from the crude that drives the global economy to the dressing for your salad. The world’s biggest commodity trader, which shocked energy-market...
Ministry launches virtual bid to raise awareness on wildlife
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has launched a campaign called ‘Beautiful in the Wild’ for the third year running in partnership with the United for Wildlife organisation....
