The alarming realities of climate change are now evident almost everywhere. July 2023 was the hottest month ever recorded. Countries all over the world are experiencing deadly heat waves. The climate threat is particularly perilous for sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, where populations and temperatures are both rising faster than anywhere else in the world. From drought in East Africa that has displaced […]
Read MoreDURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) – Soil collection for several Durham parks has been completed. This comes after elevated lead contamination was found in some of these parks back in June. The soil was collected from Walltown, East End, East Durham, Lyon and Northgate Parks. On Thursday, the City of Durham received the following preliminary information from […]
Read MoreAn expedition of Cuban scientists departs July 10 to study Cuban coral reefs in one of the largest scientific efforts in Cuban waters to date. The expedition, ending Aug 28, will advance studies of reef climate resilience, an increasingly critical topic as ocean waters warm. Though vital to ocean health, reefs are extremely vulnerable to […]
Read MoreDigital transformation has become an integral part of Saudis’ lives, especially that Saudi Arabia ranks first in the index of UN ESCWA for e-government services, as well as ranking 11th among G20. Hence, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah provides more than 121 e-services for more than 30 million people inside Saudi Arabia, besides millions performing Hajj and Umrah from […]
Read MoreXiapu County, located in Ningde city, southeast China’s Fujian Province, has successfully coordinated ecological conservation and economic development, transforming itself into a stunning coastal county with a thriving mariculture and tourism industry. With a coastline of 500 kilometers and a sea area of 28,900 square kilometers, Xiapu is blessed with abundant fishery resources, with more […]
Read MoreChemicals used in everyday products have been associated with ‘a range of serious health problems’ including cancer and birth defects A new analysis of popular brand name products detected toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” in nearly 75% of items labeled stain- or water-resistant. The study’s authors say the companies are needlessly putting customers’ health at risk. The findings […]
Read MoreSun Cable’s flagship project planned to harness solar energy in Australia and transmit it to Singapore for use. SINGAPORE: Renewable energy firm Sun Cable said on Wednesday (Jan 12) that it will enter voluntary administration after the company’s backers failed to reach an agreement on funding structure and what direction it should take. Voluntary administration refers to […]
Read MoreThe project will harness and store solar energy from the Northern Territory in Australia and transmit it to Singapore. Australian billionaires Mike Cannon-Brookes and Andrew Forrest have invested $152 million (£116 million) into a 4,200-kilometre undersea cable link that will deliver solar electricity to Singapore. The Sun Cable project, which will be the world’s longest undersea high voltage direct current cable, […]
Read MoreAs the negative consequences of rising global temperatures due to mankind’s relentless burning of fossil fuels become more and more apparent in communities across the United States, anxiety over finding a place to live safe from the ravages of climate change has also been on the rise. “Millions and likely tens of millions of Americans” will move […]
Read MoreWhether you are concerned about fuel prices, global warming, or dependence on foreign oil producers like Russia or Iran, we need to find ways to reduce energy usage. Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is taking helpful steps towards this goal. For example, FCPS committed to achieve a 20% reduction of energy usage from 2013 to […]
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