the mountain ecosystems, such as kilimanjaro, mount meru and the others, sometimes they have a certainhich are completely dependent on those ecosystems. and at the moment, you find those areas, you will disturb them, and sometimes you can make them go extinct. two years ago, a fire broke out on the mountain and destroyed more than 22 acres of woodlands on its slopes. alfred lastek, bbc, kilimanjaro. that's all the time that we have for you on this hour of news day. thanks so much forjoining us. if there are any stories that you found particularly interesting or you want to know more about, you had to the bbc website as always, but for now, that's it. thanks for watching. hello. it's been a wet start to november — and, as a result of half a month's worth of rain across some southeastern areas, still flood warnings are in force. but it looks like a window of drier weather for the day ahead — before we look to storm martin out in the atlantic, which will throw these weather fronts our way — here it is, that storm system and then plenty of showers follow behind. the concern, again, is, tho

he decided to climb mount kilimanjaro, to raise money for meningitis research.s are shaking. you are walking six inch steps for seven to eight hours, hallucinating the next. but the feeling of satisfaction when you get to the top is just mind blowing. georgie, daddy show you some pictures? so, you hear lobster. where's the lobster? i think people know the disease. they don't have a clue about the symptoms, because i didn't. i didn't know about lethargy, about vomiting. a fear of bright lights, where bright lights hurt the eyes. i didn't know that the temperature doesn't go down, even if you switch between paracetamol and ibuprofen. and these symptoms are the ones often before the rash. there was a doctor. she'd put george on the anti—meningitis medication before he'd been diagnosed, which we now know saved his life. it tookjames and his group four days to reach the summit. very emotional. there was a lot of tears, notjust from me, but from everybody else on the trek. we're at 19,500 feet. ifelt like i had made peace a little bit with what had happened to george,

the remaining glaciers in africa, mount kilimanjaro, the rwenzori mountains, but also some other iconic italy, as well as yosemite park and yellowstone in the united states. by 2100, around half of glaciers in world heritage sites could disappear in a business—as—usual scenario. every year, world heritage glaciers are losing 58 billion tonnes of ice. this represents the water consumed in france and spain combined. and also this represents 5% of global sea level rise. and i will say that this is particularly alarming because the risks that are implied by this are manyfold. this could lead to coastal erosion, for instance, but also a higher risk of cyclones, storms and tsunamis. such pressing concerns and so much at stake, isn't there, and particularly with the un climate conference just days away. global warming is set to dominate the agenda once again. here in south east asia, we've seen a number of extreme weather events, including the recent severe tropical storm nalgae which has killed more than 150 people in the philippines. a new survey of people from across the region has revealed

philippines. emergency crews are struggling to put out a file which began more than 10 days ago on mount kilimanjaro and tons and in the government thought it was under control last week. but high winds have since spread the flames to 3 new locations. come and jo is africa, tallest mountain, and surrounded by a national park. as the states and foreman says, are in l. jerry as council for a 2 day league summit. the opening ceremony thought eunice in president said hand over the council's presidency to the al jerry and leader delegates will discuss regional, political and security issues in light of the war in ukraine as the 1st face to face arab league summit since 2019 because of the pandemic. now, we are living in a fierce war against those who want to overthrow our arab countries. we can win the crises through unity and solidarity between arab countries. we are going through an exceptional international situation in terms of the magnitude and multiplicity of challenges. we need new concepts, new methods for all humanity that are harder has more from algiers. the al terry and president making it ve

the last remaining glaciers in africa, mount kilimanjaro, the rwenzori mountains but also, some other in italy, as well as yosemite park and yellowstone in the united states. by 2100, around half of glaciers in world heritage sites could disappear in a business—as—usual scenario. every year, world heritage glaciers are losing 58 billion tonnes of ice. this represents the water consumed in france and spain combined and also, this represents 5% of global sea level rise. and i will say that this is particularly alarming because the risks that are implied by this are many fold. this could lead to coastal erosion, for instance, but also a higher risk of cyclones, storms and tsunamis. the long—awaited sequel to the oscar—winning film black panther has had its european premiere in london. iam i am queen of the all—powerful in the world! the marvel studios movie paid tribute to black panther�*s original lead actor chadwick boseman, who died of colon cancer in 2020. our correspondent steffan powell was at the black carpet in leicester square. you could really feel and you can probably hear it

reporters. emergency crews are struggling to put out a fire which began more than 10 days ago on mount kilimanjaro in tanza, near. the government thought it was under control last week. but high winds have since spread the flames to 3 new locations. kilimanjaro is africa, tallest mountain, and is surrounded by a national park to it is new owner has hinted at charging units, uses a fee for having a verified account. it'll mask who bought with a for $44000000000.00. so the new subscription service could cost $8.00 a month. the price would be adjusted between countries. northern islands, top politicians have met for a new round of talks and their political deadlock. the regions executive has not function since may pull brennan, reports on the impact of having on the lives of the public. politics can sometimes appear remote, irrelevant even to the daily lives of ordinary citizens, but not in northern ireland. political differences here are deeply felt and the lack of a functioning government is having an impact in all parts of the public sector. transport rhodes, justice, environment, and health. all

stunning spectacles at some of the world's most well—known sites — glaciers, like this one here at mount kilimanjarory year. this is how the one at kilimanjaro has changed in less than 20 years. today, the un warned that a third of all the glaciers in world heritage sites will vanish by 2050. it means sites like this one in yosemite in the us, and this glacier in the alps will totally disappear within 30 years. dozens of leisure centres, swimming pools and gyms could be forced to close this winter as a result of soaring energy costs. public sector leisure services are likely to be cut in a0% of council areas over the next five months, according to the trade body, uk active. and the cost of living crisis means many people can no longer afford membership of fitness centres, as our sports news correspondent laura scott reports. lift it up. 0k, guys, well done. a lunchtime aqua aerobics class that means much more than simply exercise for this group of swimmers. for peter, whose wife has dementia, it's some precious time to himself. janet says it's vital for herjoints, while maureen says it helps her men

the last remaining glaciers in africa, mount kilimanjaro, the rwenzori mountains but also, some other united states. by 2100, around half of glaciers in world heritage sites could disappear in a business—as—usual scenario. every year, world heritage glaciers are losing 58 billion tonnes of ice. this represents the water consumed in france and spain combined. and also, this represents 5% of global sea level rise. and i will say that this is particularly alarming because the risks that are implied by this are many fold. this could lead to coastal erosion, for instance, but also a higher risk of cyclones, storms and tsunamis. the long—awaited sequel to the oscar—winning film black panther has had its european premiere in london. the marvel studios movie paid tribute to black panther�*s original lead actor chadwick boseman who died of colon cancer in 2020. our correspondent steffan powell was at the black carpet in leicester square. you could really feel it, you can probably hear it as well, the energy and the excitement here about the finally returning to the screen four years after the

strong even hopes to summit tanzania's mount kilimanjaro next year.ut today he faces a slightly smaller peak. hitting the trails on this adaptive suspension trike. >>'s in going to be your first time coming down the mountain? >> yes. >> what are you expecting? >> just to have fun. go down. >> reporter: the trike was loaned to him by a non-profit started by another combat veteran, jonathan hagerman. >> i grew up in a militay family and my dad was air force, and so it was always kind of something that i knew i wanted to do. >> reporter: after four years of service including a deployment to afghanistan hagerman returned to civilian life and went back to school. what were you missing after you left the marines? >> man, that's a tough question. you build these bonds and these friendships that you can't make anywhere else. for four years i had been on active duty. every single day i woke up i knew what i was going to wear, i knew where i was allowed to go. and then you separate and it's like oh, go do whatever you want. what is it that i want to do? >> repo

that includes glaciers in yosemite national park in california and mount kilimanjaro in tanzania. meanwhile, the u.n.'s environment program warns in a new report wealthy countries are falling far short of their commitments to help communities adapt to a warming world. the report finds the cost of adapting to climate change could top $500 billion annually by mid-century, dwarfing the less-than-$30 billion countries have so far received to adapt to the climate crisis. in egypt, the egyptian-british writer, philosopher, and political prisoner alaa abd el-fattah is poised to escalate his hunger strike into a water strike when the cop27 climate summit gets underway on sunday. that means no water or food at all. abd el-fattah has already been on a hunger strike for more than 200 days to demand his freedom after he was jailed over much of the last nine years for his role in the 2011 revolution that ousted egypt's long-time dictator hosni mubarak. alaa's sister, mona seif, spoke from london thursday after meeting with britain's middle east minister and the british foreign earlier this wee

on mount kilimanjaro in tanza, near the government thought the fire was under control last week, but high winds have since spread the flames to 3 new locations. kilimanjaro is africa's tallest mountain. after the break we continue our count down to the will come with gemma. i'm here at j hall's at waterfront to tell you about a major changes to the colonies as the country gets ready to host the tournaments in a few weeks time. ah ah ah ah hole. ah ah ah, we can finally say the world comp and cause how it gets underway this month and al jazeera is counting down towards kick off with the gym, and nash at doha is cornish waterfront. some major changes have taken place in the city in preparation for the tournament, and none more so than here at the cornish. this road on standing on is normally jam packed with traffic. but as you can see, it is all pretty quiet. just a few people out walking that is because from today, november, the 1st this road has been fully closed to traffic. and it is now pedestrian ised for family safety. katara 2022 is bringing with it. the biggest influx of visito

an african glasses such as those on mount kilimanjaro are expected to melt away by 2030. this, despite the continent contributing the least greenhouse gas emissions, or millions of people in madagascar facing their 5th consecutive years of drought, nick clark visited one southern region where crops have failed. and finding water is a daily struggle for many were driving through madagascar gran suit. it's supposed to be the rainy season with the fields of bone dry. this is the footprint of climate change. one year of drought is bad enough, but 5 in a row is near impossible. fears hot winds turn the soil to dust crops stand no chance. in the village of mirada, like everywhere, it's a struggle for survival, water and how to get it is on everyone's minds. then suddenly it appears from nowhere. i mean, a water tanker on route for a far off destination has stopped it from its leaking pipes. there's a rare chance i every can container and bottle and can be laid on this filled quickness in the cart and go we ever needed a demonstration of just how desperate people are this is it?

mount kilimanjaro in tanzania, along with glaciers, and yosemite and yellowstone national parks are alsoys those glaciers they monitor lose about about 58 billion tons of ice each year. california's attorney general, says he is trying to cut down on plastic pollution. attorney general rob bonta says his office has sent letters to seven manufacturers of plastic bags demanding they substantiate claims that the bags are recyclable. those manufacturers provide a large portion of the bags used by california grocery stores. plastic pollution crisis is real. and it has devastating consequences. from production to disposal. single use plastics can be dangerous to human health and our environment. says the issue of plastic pollution has grown more urgent as new figures show as many as seven trillion tiny pieces of plastic float in the san francisco bay every year. san francisco landlords are filing as many eviction notices now as they did before the pandemic started, the san francisco chronicle says the number of evictions began rising when the state moratorium on evictions expired a year ago. pa

the last remaining glaciers in africa, like mount kilimanjaro. in the united states. by 2100 around half of the glaciers in world heritage sites could disappear in a business as usual scenario. every year, world heritage glaciers are losing 58 billion tonnes of ice. this would present the water consumed in france and spain combined. also, this represents around 5% of global sea—level rise. i would say that this is particularly worrying and alarming because the risks that are inclined by this are many fold. this can lead to coastal erosion, for instance, but also a higher risk of cyclones, storms, and tsunamis. some breaking news we have had in from westminster. the committee on standards is recommending that andrew bridgen mp be suspended for five sitting days from the commons after investigating his conduct. the committee is also recommending that the mp apologise to the house of commons and the parliamentary standards commissioner via a personal statement. the commissioner's report found that mr bridgen: breached paragraph 14 of the code of con

he decided to climb mount kilimanjaro, to raise money for meningitis research.efore the rash. there was a doctor. she'd put george on the anti—meningitis medication before he'd been diagnosed, which we now know saved his life. it tookjames and his group four days to reach the summit. very emotional. there was a lot of tears, notjust from me, but from everybody else on the trek. we're at 19,500 feet. ifelt like i had made peace a little bit with what had happened to george, made peace with the meningitis. and i came back down with a smile on my face. daddy did it. love you lots. bless him. i was incredible to see parents turning something so dreadful into a positive. that was chris waring reporting. speed cameras have been a feature on our roads for some time now, but new technology is being introduced to track so—called super cars, which cause noise pollution. the devices record vehicles that are being driven too loudly, and officials in cheshire say their trial is catching offenders. kayleigh watterson has this report. engine revs loudly. supercars in alderley

glaciers at the dolomites in italy, mount kilimanjaro in tanzania and the ones in yosemite and yellowstoneagency also says glaciers they monitor lose an average of 58 billion tons of ice every year. california's attorney general says he is trying to cut down on plastic pollution. attorney general rob bonta says his office has sent letters to seven manufacturers of plastic bags demanding they substantiate their claims that the bags are recyclable. those manufacturers provide a large portion of the bags used by california grocery stores. plastic pollution crisis is real. and it has devastating consequences. from production to disposal. single use plastics can be dangerous to human health and our environment. qantas says the issue of plastic pollution has grown more urgent as new figures show as many as seven trillion tiny pieces of plastic float into the separate cisco bay every year state anthony's foundation in san francisco is gearing up for a big celebration tonight it will hand out the very first leading the way awards recipients are those that nonprofit says makes san francisco a bette

they also say glaciers at the dolomites, italy , mount kilimanjaro in tanzania and yellowstone here insays glaciers they keep an eye on losing average of 58 billion tons of ice every year. california's attorney general says he's trying to cut down on plastic pollution. attorney general rob bonta says his office sent letters to seven manufacturers of plastic bags demanding that they prove their claims. the bags are recyclable manufacturers provide a large portion of the bags used by grocery stores in california. plastic pollution crisis is real. and it has devastating consequences. from production to disposal. single use plastics can be dangerous to human health and our environment. attorney general bad as as the issue of plastic pollution has become more urgent as new reports show as many as seven trillion tiny pieces of plastic flowed in the san francisco bay every year. time is 6 58 game five of the world series starts tonight five pm and you'll see it right here with us on ktvu. houston astros last night shut out the phillies five to nothing. it was an historic pitching performance.

(tx sot) the last remaining glaziers in africa, mount kilimanjaro, but also some other iconic glaziers disappear in a business as usual scenario. every year, the world heritage glaziers are losing 58 million tonnes of ice. this represents the water consumed in france and spain combined. and also, this represents around 5% of global sea—level rise. and i will say that this is particularly alarming because the risks that are implied by this are manyfold. this could lead to coastal erosion, for instance, but also a high risk of cyclones, storms and tsunamis. dr simon cook, senior lecturer in environmental science, university of dundee. thank you forjoining us. we heard something there about the impact of these glaciers melting. explain to us how worrying it is to see this rapid change. it us how worrying it is to see this rapid change-— us how worrying it is to see this rapid change. it is very worrying because glaciers _ rapid change. it is very worrying because glaciers are _ rapid change. it is very worrying because glaciers are incredibly i because glaciers are incredibly important. t