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Scientists caution against a reliance on mechanical devices to clear water bodies of plastic
stock image onlyPlymouth UK (SPX) Nov 10, 2023 An international group of scientists has cautioned against reliance on mechanical cleanup devices as a means of addressing the plastic pollution crisis. The researchers - comprising a number o ... more |
FLORA AND FAUNA
EU strikes deal on key biodiversity bill Brussels (AFP) Nov 9, 2023 The European Parliament and EU member states reached an agreement on Thursday on a key biodiversity bill aimed at rewilding EU land and water habitats.  FLORA AND FAUNA
Endangered Galapagos tortoises suffer from human waste: study Quito (AFP) Nov 9, 2023 Endangered giant Galapagos tortoises continue to swallow plastic and other human waste despite a ban on disposable plastic items in the Ecuadoran archipelago, according to a study published Wednesday. CLIMATE SCIENCE
Scientists blame climate change for 'extreme drought' in Iraq, Iran and Syria Baghdad (AFP) Nov 8, 2023 The "extreme" drought gripping Iraq, Syria and Iran would not have occurred without climate change caused primarily by burning fossil fuels, scientists said Wednesday, warning that punishing dry spells will become more intense as the world warms. SHAKE AND BLOW
Philippine typhoon survivors pray for victims on 10th anniversary Tacloban, Philippines (AFP) Nov 8, 2023 Survivors of Super Typhoon Haiyan prayed for their dead loved ones in the devoutly Catholic Philippines on Wednesday as they commemorated the 10th anniversary of a storm that killed more than 6,000 people. | ||||||
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AFRICA NEWS
'Act urgently': French lawmakers call for new Africa approach Paris (AFP) Nov 8, 2023 France must "act urgently" and conduct reforms to restore its ties with Africa as Russia and China's influence is rising on the continent, according to a parliamentary report published on Wednesday. CLIMATE SCIENCE
Scientists blame climate change for 'extreme drought' in Iraq, Iran and SyriaBaghdad (AFP) Nov 8, 2023 The "extreme" drought gripping Iraq, Syria and Iran would not have occurred without climate change caused primarily by burning fossil fuels, scientists said Wednesday, warning that punishing dry spells will become more intense as the world warms. DEMOCRACY
First fatalities reported in Panama unrest over mining contract Panama City (AFP) Nov 7, 2023 A gunman killed two demonstrators blocking a road in Panama Tuesday in the third week of protests over a big mining contract, police said. AFRICA NEWS
Saudi-hosted Sudan peace talks fall short of ceasefire Riyadh (AFP) Nov 7, 2023 Sudan's warring parties have made no progress towards a ceasefire in their latest talks, instead reiterating past agreements to improve access to humanitarian aid, host Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday. |
DEMOCRACY
First fatalities reported in Panama unrest over mining contractPanama City (AFP) Nov 7, 2023 A gunman killed two demonstrators blocking a road in Panama Tuesday in the third week of protests over a big mining contract, police said. FROTH AND BUBBLE
Green 'Marianne' brings climate crisis to French letterboxes Boulazac, France (AFP) Nov 7, 2023 A green version of national symbol Marianne will adorn French envelopes from this month, after President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a new standard postage stamp highlighting environmental themes. AFRICA NEWS
Saudi-hosted Sudan peace talks fall short of ceasefireRiyadh (AFP) Nov 7, 2023 Sudan's warring parties have made no progress towards a ceasefire in their latest talks, instead reiterating past agreements to improve access to humanitarian aid, host Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday. AFRICA NEWS
Defence ministers of Russia, Burkina discuss military cooperation Moscow (AFP) Nov 7, 2023 Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu and his counterpart from Burkina Faso Kassoum Coulibaly met on Tuesday and agreed to strengthen defence ties, Moscow said. | ||||||
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Scientists caution against a reliance on mechanical devices to clear water bodies of plastic
stock image only Plymouth UK (SPX) Nov 10, 2023 An international group of scientists has cautioned against reliance on mechanical cleanup devices as a means of addressing the plastic pollution crisis. The researchers - comprising a number o ... more |
CARBON WORLDS
How to decarbonize the world, at scale Boston MA (SPX) Nov 06, 2023 The world in recent years has largely been moving on from debates about the need to curb carbon emissions and focusing more on action - the development, implementation, and deployment of the technol SPACE MEDICINE
High-tech helmet holds promise for deaf American football players Washington (AFP) Nov 4, 2023 Coach Chuck Goldstein often finds himself jumping up and down on the sidelines of the field - trying, in vain, to get his players' attention. WATER WORLD
Study links changes in global water cycle to higher temperatures St. Louis MO (SPX) Nov 03, 2023 It's a multi-billion dollar question: What will happen to water as temperatures continue to rise? There will be winners and losers with any change that redistributes where, when and how much water i ABOUT US
How "blue" and "green" appeared in a language that didn't have words for them Boston MA (SPX) Nov 03, 2023 The human eye can perceive about 1 million colors, but languages have far fewer words to describe those colors. So-called basic color terms, single color words used frequently by speakers of a given | ||||||
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