Climate

Asia Pacific

Modi Inaugurates Meerut Metro, Fastest in India, with Rs 12,930 Crore Projects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Meerut Metro services between Meerut South and Modipuram on Sunday, marking India's fastest metro line. He rode the train to Meerut South station around 1 p.m. and dedicated development projects worth Rs 12,930 crore to the nation.

WH News Feb 21, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Seven Nations Urge Libya to Restart Political Process Amid Climate Risks

Denmark, France, Greece, Latvia, Liberia, Panama and the United Kingdom called on Libyan factions Wednesday to revive a political process stalled by deadlock. The joint statement, issued in New York ahead of a UN Security Council session on Libya, also pressed for climate risk integration into national planning and stronger disaster management.

WH News Feb 20, 2026

Corporate

Temu OBD2 Scanner Tops Auto Express 2026 Test at £10

A cheap Temu OBD2 diagnostic scanner priced at £10.12 outperformed pricier rivals in tests on three cars, according to a new product review. The tool earned a 4.5-star rating for reading and resetting fault codes with ease.

WH News Feb 20, 2026

Climate Change

Coffee Belt Faces 57 Extra Hot Days Yearly from Climate Change

Coffee-growing regions in the world's top five producers now endure an average of 57 additional days per year above 30°C due to human-caused climate change. The heat surge, already hitting Brazil, Vietnam, Colombia, Ethiopia and Indonesia, threatens Arabica and Robusta crops that supply 75% of global coffee.

WH News Feb 20, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

EBRD Eyes Funding for Fortis’ 270 MW Solar-BESS Plant in Serbia

Fortis Renewable Energy has signed a mandate letter with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development for potential financing of a 270 MW solar power plant paired with a 72 MWh battery storage system near Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia. The project, set to become the region's largest photovoltaic facility, targets construction start in the third quarter of this year.

WH News Feb 20, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

China Targets Auto Digitalization, CSP Expansion by 2030

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued a plan December 30, 2025, to boost automotive digitalization, aiming to lift vehicle makers' smart manufacturing by one level and cut R&D cycles 20% by 2027. Separately, energy regulators set a 15-gigawatt target for concentrated solar power capacity with costs matching coal by 2030.

WH News Feb 20, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

Marcos to visit Naga City with Robredo on Feb. 21 for flood project

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will visit Naga City on Feb. 21 alongside Mayor Leni Robredo to inspect flood control efforts. The joint appearance by the former rivals draws attention amid talk of 2028 election alliances.

WH News Feb 20, 2026

Amerikas

Kreise in Nova Scotia lernen aus Dürre 2025

Die Kreise Pictou und Antigonish in Nova Scotia prüfen Zuschüsse und Wasserprogramme. Sie wollen Bewohnern helfen, anfällige Brunnen zu ersetzen. Letztes Jahr trockneten Dutzende Haushalte aus.

WH News Feb 20, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

Japan Launches Efficient RoPax Ferries Keyaki and Sunflower Pirka

Japan's long-haul ferry operators have rolled out new ro-pax vessels that slash energy use and emissions on key domestic routes. The 14,157-gt Keyaki debuted in November on the 21-hour Otaru-Maizuru run, promising a 5% drop in energy consumption over older ships.

WH News Feb 20, 2026

Climate Change

South Africa Faces Floods, Fires and Drought as Climate Disasters Converge

South African property owners grapple with simultaneous floods, wildfires and water shortages this summer. Government declarations of two national disasters within weeks highlight the crises, with 45 deaths from flooding in Limpopo and Mpumalanga, nearly 3,750 homes damaged, and 132,000 hectares burned in the Western Cape.

WH News Feb 20, 2026

Books & Literature

Cheshire West Libraries Launch Costume Swap for World Book Day

Libraries across Cheshire West and Chester are hosting fancy dress swaps to help children dress as book characters for World Book Day. The program accepts donations of gently used costumes now through March 6.

WH News Feb 20, 2026

Corporate

Shafer Vineyards Pioneered Napa Hillside Planting

John Shafer planted one of Napa Valley's first hillside vineyards in the 1970s, defying the flatland trend set by early California winemakers. His Stags Leap District terraces now produce acclaimed cabernet sauvignon under master winemaker Elias Fernandez.

WH News Feb 20, 2026

AI

ProEnergy Supply, OpenSolar Launch AI Inventory Platform for Distributors

ProEnergy Supply has partnered with OpenSolar on an AI-driven platform that lets distributors sell inventory directly to 28,000 solar professionals during system design. The tool connects distributor ERP systems to OpenSolar's new 'Shop' feature for instant purchases.

WH News Feb 20, 2026

Energy & Commodities

Germany’s Top Power Firms RWE, LEAG, EnBW Dominate Amid Supply Risks

Germany's three largest power producers—RWE, LEAG and EnBW—now control a bigger share of the market, according to the Bundeskartellamt. The cartel office warns this concentration heightens supply risks and boosts reliance on electricity imports.

WH News Feb 20, 2026

Wirtschaft

Ormat schließt 150-MW-Geothermie-Deal mit NV Energy für Google

Ormat Technologies hat einen langfristigen Vertrag mit NV Energy unterzeichnet. Das Unternehmen liefert bis zu 150 Megawatt Geothermie-Strom für Googles Rechenzentren in Nevada.

WH News Feb 20, 2026