Peru is facing twin disasters, while there has been a devastating landslide in the northern part of the country, there is a raging wildfire which is threatening the world famous 15th century structure Machu Picchu.

WION Climate Tracker: Wildfire rage close to Machu Picchu | Landslide damages 150 houses in Peru

Temperatures in Tokyo broke nearly 150-years record and hundreds were treated in the hospital due to heatstroke. 37 million people around Tokyo told to conserve electricity.

WION Climate Tracker: Japan sees record temperatures, heat stroke puts hundreds in hospital

Fourteen people were killed and several others are feared trapped in the rubble of an under-construction railway site at Indian state Manipur's Noney district which was hit by a massive landslide.

WION Climate Tracker: Massive landslide in Northeast India leaves at least 14 dead

The United States supreme court has limited the federal government's ability to curb greenhouse gases. Environmental agency can't issue limits on plants. Meanwhile, UN has criticised this decision of SC.

WION Climate Tracker: US supreme court vs Greener planet: Can America fulfill its climate duties?

The US Supreme Court has limited the regulatory tools that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) can use to curb greenhouse-gas emissions, dealing a massive blow to US President Joe Biden’s climate agenda.

US Supreme court curbs EPA's powers to regulate greenhouse gases

The European Union approved a plan to end the sale of vehicles with combustion engines by 2035 in Europe, in a bid to reduce CO2 emissions to zero.

EU to end sales of combustion engine vehicles by 2035

The 48th G7 meeting is underway in Germany but it comes amid energy crisis in Europe. Recently, hundreds of protesters have gathered outside G7 venue to demand climate protection.

Hundreds of protesters gather outside G7 venue to demand climate protection

Afghanistan is trying to get back on its feet after the catastrophic earthquake that shook the country from its root last week. The Taliban officials visited the quake-hit areas.

Afghanistan seeks foreign help to rebuild homes, urges West to unfreeze assets

Climate change is on the agenda of G7 summit. WION's Siddhant Sibbal spoke to Christoph Bals from the environmental organization Germanwatch and Klaus Milke from the Foundation 20 about climate change.

G7 summit: 'Crucial time to talk about energy sources,' says Christoph Bals

International aid continues to trickle into Afghanistan which is reeling from the aftermath of the devastating earthquake. The Taliban has vowed not to interfere with the aid supplies. Taliban has also urged US to unfreeze funds.

Afghanistan earthquake: Taliban urges US to unfreeze Afghanistan's funds

WION's principal diplomatic correspondent Siddhant Sibbal spoke with Kilian Neuwert from Germany's regional service broadcaster, ARD. In an exclusive interview, he has spoken about climate change and the importance of India's presence at the G7.

G7 summit: 'Key discussions on climate change expected at G7,' says Kilian Neuwert

Effects of climate change are being felt around the world. Now, Italy's longest river, the Po, is drying up as climate change is affecting Italy's major rivers too.

Italy's longest river, the Po, is drying up as climate change is affecting Italy's major rivers

Flash floods have wreaked havoc in parts of Bangladesh. According to UNICEF, 3.5 million children need clean drinking water amid diarrhoea cases being reported.

Flash floods hit parts of Bangladesh: 2,700 diarrhoea cases reported this week

An earthquake of 5.9 magnitude has struck southeastern Afghanistan. At least, a thousand people have died due to the earthquake. Neighboring countries India and Pakistan have promised to provide assistance.

Afghanistan earthquake: Taliban calls for international help; multiple nations offer assistance

Bangladesh is facing its worst flooding in 20 years, at least 69 people have died so far and 9.5 million people remain stranded. Residents are struggling to find shelter.

Bangladesh floods displace millions, residents struggling to find shelter

An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 has been reported in Afghanistan. Reportedly, at least 255 people have been killed and hundreds more have been injured.

6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Afghanistan

Devastating floods are wreaking havoc in the South Asian nation of Bangladesh. At least 25 were killed and millions have been displaced because of floods.

At least 25 killed, millions displaced in devastating floods in Bangladesh

President Joe Biden urged China and other major economies to increase their efforts to tackle climate change by reducing methane emissions, adopting aggressive zero-emission vehicle objectives, and cleaning up shipping.

Joe Biden urges world leader to increase efforts on climate change

Once again monsoons have wreaked havoc in Bangladesh. Now the storms have unleashed devastating floods in the country leaving at least 41 dead and more than 4 million stranded.

Large part of Bangladesh's northeast underwater; at least 41 killed in floods

West Asia is no stranger to climate change but with the COP27 just six months ago, what are the region's goals? Global climate talks are coming to the hottest and driest part of the planet, a region which is being battered by heat waves, sandstorms and water crisis.

Conflict and climate change: How will West Asia transition to green energy?

Heatwave continues in various parts of Europe. Concerts and other large gatherings have been called off. On another side, Spain is battling the hottest early summers.

A record-breaking heatwave sweeps Europe as it braces for a sweltering weekend

Heatwave continues in various parts of Europe. Concerts and other large gatherings have been called off. On another side, Italy is dealing with the worst drought in 70 years.

Heat wave grips parts of Europe | Temperatures hit 40° celsius in France

Scientists have discovered a new group of polar bears in Southeastern Greenland that do things differently. Instead of making use of fresh water pouring into the ocean from the region's glaciers they use a slushy mix of fresh water snow and ice as a platform to hunt.

Effects of climate change: Scientists find isolated subpopulation of polar bears

Peruvian farmers are bracing themselves for the coldest temperatures of the year. Peru registered its lowest temperatures this year ahead of time as the national meteorology service issued yellow flags and red flags after reaching -21 degrees celsius.

Peruvian farmers brace for coldest temperatures of the year

Climate change is going to impact the entire world but some are at greater risk as compared to others. The 56th session of the United nations framework convention on climate change concluded in Germany on Thursday.

Vulnerable nations alone in coping with climate crisis?

Summer Exhibition of Royal Academy is set to open on June 21. The theme of this year’s RA Summer Exhibition is ‘Climate’. Over 15,000 works were submitted for the open entry art show but only 1,400 were selected.

Royal Academy Summer Exhibition to open on June 21, ‘Climate’ is this year’s theme

Australia's new centre-left government submitted&nbsp;more&nbsp;ambitious&nbsp;emissions&nbsp;targets to the United Nations Thursday, seeking to end a decade of footdragging on climate change.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese raised the country's&nbsp;2030&nbsp;emissions&nbsp;reduction&nbsp;target&nbsp;to 43 percent, up from a&nbsp;more&nbsp;modest previous&nbsp;target&nbsp;of 26-28 percent.

The new goal "sets&nbsp;Australia&nbsp;up for a prosperous future, a future powered by cleaner, cheaper energy," Albanese said.

Despite being ravaged by floods, fires and droughts,&nbsp;Australia&nbsp;has long been seen as a laggard on climate action.

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The vast continent-country is replete with fossil fuel deposits and is one of the world's top exporters of coal and gas.

Coal still plays a key role in domestic electricity production.&nbsp;

In 2022, MIT ranked&nbsp;Australia&nbsp;52nd of 76 nations on its Green Future Index, which rates how much countries are shifting towards an environmentally sustainable economy.&nbsp;

The 'climate wars'

But Albanese made&nbsp;emissions&nbsp;cuts a centrepiece of his recent election campaign and pledged to "end the climate wars" that led to decades of policy stasis.

Albanese sought to frame the decision as an economic boon: "What business has been crying out for is investment certainty," he said.

The Business Council of&nbsp;Australia&nbsp;welcomed the raised targets, saying they "should be a line in the sand."

"Australia&nbsp;can't afford to stall progress again because failure will see Australians miss out on new opportunities, new industries and better jobs," the council's chief executive Jennifer Westacott said.

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'Seize the opportunity'&nbsp;

Albanese said Thursday that world leaders had "all welcomed&nbsp;Australia's changed position" on climate action during his conversations with them since taking power last month.

The issue of&nbsp;emissions&nbsp;reduction and fossil fuel exports was a key point of tension between&nbsp;Australia's previous government and Pacific leaders, who have labelled climate change the greatest threat to their region.

Albanese tried to sidestep criticism that higher targets could harm Australian jobs saying he wanted to "seize the opportunity that is there from acting on climate change".

The new targets would give business the certainty it needed to "invest over a longer time frame than the political cycle of three years," he said.

But he has so far refused to set a deadline for phasing out coal, in line with other rich countries.

Even before the announcement,&nbsp;Australia's fossil fuel industry was in flux with many major companies seeking to decarbonise their operations.

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On Wednesday, global miner BHP announced it had been unable to find a buyer for its coal mines in the Australian state of New South Wales and would instead close the project by&nbsp;2030.

The news came just a day after fossil fuel giant BP announced it would take out a 40.5 per cent stake in a renewables project in&nbsp;Australia, billed as the largest power station on earth.

Anja-Isabel Dotzenrath, BP's executive vice president of gas and low carbon energy, said the company believed that "Australia&nbsp;has the potential to be a powerhouse in the global energy transition".

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Australia's new centre-left government submitted more ambitious emissions targets to the United Nations Thursday, seeking to end a decade of footdragging on climate change.

Australia's new centre-left government submitted more ambitious emissions targets to the United Nations Thursday, seeking to end a decade of footdragging on climate change. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese raised the country's 2030 emissions reduction target to 43 percent, up from a more modest previous target of 26-28 percent. The new goal "sets Australia up for a prosperous future, a future powered by cleaner, cheaper energy," Albanese said. Despite being ravaged by floods, fires and droughts, Australia has long been seen as a laggard on climate action. Also read | Scientists for first time discover radio emission covering giant galaxy with black hole The vast continent-country is replete with fossil fuel deposits and is one of the world's top exporters of coal and gas. Coal still plays a key role in domestic electricity production. In 2022, MIT ranked Australia 52nd of 76 nations on its Green Future Index, which rates how much countries are shifting towards an environmentally sustainable economy. The 'climate wars' But Albanese made emissions cuts a centrepiece of his recent election campaign and pledged to "end the climate wars" that led to decades of policy stasis. Albanese sought to frame the decision as an economic boon: "What business has been crying out for is investment certainty," he said. The Business Council of Australia welcomed the raised targets, saying they "should be a line in the sand." "Australia can't afford to stall progress again because failure will see Australians miss out on new opportunities, new industries and better jobs," the council's chief executive Jennifer Westacott said. Watch | QUAD Summit 2022: Australia aims to attain net-zero emissions by 2050, says PM Anthony Albanese 'Seize the opportunity' Albanese said Thursday that world leaders had "all welcomed Australia's changed position" on climate action during his conversations with them since taking power last month. The issue of emissions reduction and fossil fuel exports was a key point of tension between Australia's previous government and Pacific leaders, who have labelled climate change the greatest threat to their region. Albanese tried to sidestep criticism that higher targets could harm Australian jobs saying he wanted to "seize the opportunity that is there from acting on climate change". The new targets would give business the certainty it needed to "invest over a longer time frame than the political cycle of three years," he said. But he has so far refused to set a deadline for phasing out coal, in line with other rich countries. Even before the announcement, Australia's fossil fuel industry was in flux with many major companies seeking to decarbonise their operations. Also read | Wildfires broke emissions records this year in these countries On Wednesday, global miner BHP announced it had been unable to find a buyer for its coal mines in the Australian state of New South Wales and would instead close the project by 2030. The news came just a day after fossil fuel giant BP announced it would take out a 40.5 per cent stake in a renewables project in Australia, billed as the largest power station on earth. Anja-Isabel Dotzenrath, BP's executive vice president of gas and low carbon energy, said the company believed that "Australia has the potential to be a powerhouse in the global energy transition". WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Australia submits more ambitious 2030 emissions target to United Nations

Spain is sweltering under the sun as a record-breaking pre-summer heat wave has gripped several parts of the country. Meanwhile, heat wave is likely to start today in France.

Extreme heat grips European countries | Temperatures cross 43°C in several parts of Spain

The United States is facing the consequences of climate change. US is battling raging floods, devastating fires, powerful thunderstorms and a dangerous heatwave. All these climate-related catastrophes are affecting a third of the country's population.

Heatwaves, floods, wildfires and thunderstorms across US

Lake Penuelas in Chile has dried up due to a decade-long drought that has engulfed the nation. Lake Penuelas is currently at 0.2% of its capacity.

A historic 13-year drought hits Chile as Lake Penuelas dries up

Several parts of Iraq have been hit by Sandstorm again with air transport affected in a few places. Climate change is posing an existential threat to the nation.

Sandstorm hits parts of Iraq again: Air transport affected in a few places

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