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  Paris (AFP) June 23, 2023 Between brainstorming ways to fix the global financial system and appearing onstage at a Paris pop concert, Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley stopped to record a message about the storm looming near her Caribbean nation. "This is our new reality in a climate crisis world," she told AFP in an interview in the snatched minutes between events linked to a summit hosted by France to rethink how the world funds international goals to end poverty and halt global warming. News of the storm had made Mo ... read more |
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Tiny Thai school on the climate change front lineBan Khun Samut Chin, Thailand (AFP) June 23, 2023 Each morning, four children stand barefoot in a line and proudly sing the national anthem as the Thai flag is raised outside their school, perched on a finger of land surrounded by the sea. ... more  
Volvic on front line of France's new water fearsVolvic, France (AFP) June 22, 2023 The public fountains in Volvic, the home of one of the world's most famous mineral waters, have been turned off. ... more  
No evidence Covid created in Chinese lab: US intelligenceWashington (AFP) June 24, 2023 The head of US intelligence said Friday that there was no evidence that the Covid-19 virus was created in the Chinese government's Wuhan research lab. ... more  
FSU assistant professor's research helps determine origins of plate tectonicsTallahassee FL (SPX) Jun 24, 2023 A Florida State University faculty member's research is helping to uncover more about the conditions necessary for the beginnings of life on Earth. FSU Assistant Professor Richard Bono was par ... more |
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  Russia, China block move for new Antarctic marine reserves  
Beijing records hottest June day as extreme heat sears northern ChinaBeijing (AFP) June 22, 2023 Beijing logged its hottest June day since records began on Thursday, the national weather service said, as swathes of northern China sweltered in 40-degree heat. ... more  
Rich countries pledge $2.7 bn to decarbonise Senegal economyParis (AFP) June 22, 2023 A group of wealthy nations and multilateral development banks have promised to mobilise 2.5 billion euros to help Senegal reduce its dependence on fossil fuels, President Macky Sall said Thursday. ... more |
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Bison reintroduced to Canada's Banff thrive againBanff, Canada (AFP) June 23, 2023 Wild bison that once numbered in the tens of millions in North America before being hunted almost to extinction are once again thriving in a pocket of western Canada. ... more 
As Arctic warms, caribou and muskoxen slow biodiversity lossWashington (AFP) June 22, 2023 Rapidly warming conditions in the Arctic and the loss of sea ice caused by climate change are driving a steep decline in biodiversity, including among plants, fungi and lichen. ... more  
The global battle against 'forever' chemicals'Paris (AFP) June 23, 2023 Chemicals giants have agreed to pay billions of dollars to end lawsuits over contamination from toxic "forever" chemicals found in everyday products such as non-stick frying pans and waterproof clothing. ... more  
Zimbabwe's carbon credit takeover spooks locals, investorsBinga, Zimbabwe (AFP) June 23, 2023 It is shortly after sunrise, and Peter Mudenda looks for elephant tracks on a dirt road surrounded by mopane trees. ... more |
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  Ukraine warns against 'panic' after alleged nuclear threat 
Kherson residents return to flood-ruined homes after dam destroyedKherson, Ukraine (AFP) June 23, 2023 "My whole life was in this house. Now I have nothing," said Tetiana Pivneva, after returning to her flooded home in the Ukraine city of Kherson following the catastrophic destruction of a dam. ... more 
Four dead as tornado scours heat-stricken TexasSan Antonio (AFP) June 22, 2023 A powerful tornado left at least four people dead and ten injured in the southern US state of Texas, where officials and residents were already grappling with a heat wave. ... more |
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Zambia creditors agree to restructure debtParis (AFP) June 23, 2023 Zambia's lenders, including major creditor China, have agreed to restructure the country's public debt, officials said Thursday, providing financial relief to the first African nation to default after the Covid pandemic. ... more 
Air strikes, artillery, killings in Sudan as aid stallsKhartoum (AFP) June 24, 2023 Artillery fire, air strikes and gun battles rocked Sudan's capital on Saturday, witnesses told AFP, as the UN urged a stop to "wanton killings" that have left decomposing bodies in Darfur. ... more 
UN calls for help for 'traumatized, hungry' SomalisUnited Nations, United States (AFP) June 22, 2023 The head of the UN World Food Programme called Thursday for the international community to send help to "traumatized and hungry" Somalis as food insecurity "spirals" in the African country. ... more  
Big ideas but small steps at climate finance summitParis (AFP) June 23, 2023 A global climate summit wrapped up Friday with a "consensus" that the international financial system was woefully inadequate in an era of global warming, after taking small steps to helping debt-burdened developing nations. ... more |
  UK should make Hong Kong release of Jimmy Lai 'priority': son 
Antarctic ice shelves experienced only minor changes in surface melt since 1980Boulder CO (SPX) Jun 22, 2023 Antarctic ice shelves have experienced only minor changes in surface melt rates over the past four decades, unlike the rapid increase in surface melt experienced by Greenland's glaciers during the s ... more  
Smart farming platform improves crop yields, minimizes pollutionAustin TX (SPX) Jun 22, 2023 A new farming system developed by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin aims to solve one of the biggest problems in modern agriculture: the overuse of fertilizers to improve crop yields ... more |
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'Time bomb'?: Race to identify health effects of microplasticsParis (AFP) June 21, 2023 Tiny pieces of plastic have been found littered throughout human bodies, trapped in our lungs and laced through our blood, but the long-term health effects of this exposure remain unclear. ... more 
'Nowhere to run': Islands stress climate risk at finance summitParis (AFP) June 21, 2023 Small island states sinking under rising seas are encouraged by a summit starting Thursday charged with revamping the global financial system to better cope with climate change and other 21st-century challenges, their representative to the talks told AFP. ... more 
How climate change fuels extreme heatTokyo (AFP) June 22, 2023 Heatwaves across Asia and beyond have already broken records this year, while the arrival of the El Nino climate phenomenon will mean even more extreme temperatures. ... more  
19 dead, thousands seek shelter in South Asia monsoon floodsKathmandu (AFP) June 23, 2023 At least 19 people are dead after floods triggered by South Asia's annual monsoon, with a week of relentless rains forcing thousands of people to seek shelter in India. ... more |
Sustainability at centre of British polar science strategyCambridge, United Kingdom (AFP) June 22, 2023 With research stations shifting to renewable energy and artificial intelligence mapping out fuel-efficient marine routes, the British Antarctic Survey is putting sustainability at the heart of its new 10-year plan. ... more 
Austrian regions allow controversial wolf huntingVienna (AFP) June 21, 2023 Several regions of Austria have allowed the controversial killing of wolves after reporting an increase in livestock attacks, sparking debate in the Alpine EU member. ... more 
Russia bans World Wildlife Fund's workMoscow (AFP) June 21, 2023 Moscow labelled Wednesday the World Wildlife Fund an "undesirable" organisation, a designation that criminalises its work and puts staff at risk of prosecution, saying the conservation group threatens Russia's economic security. ... more 
Kyiv puts environmental damage from Ukraine dam breach at $1.5 bnLondon (AFP) June 21, 2023 Kyiv said Wednesday the destruction of the Russian-held Kakhovka dam in southern Ukraine earlier this month caused an estimated $1.5 billion in damages to the environment. ... more |
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Somalis search for love online, but don't call it dating Mogadishu (AFP) June 21, 2023 The makers of Guurdoon, the first app for singles in Somalia, are hoping to help their fellow citizens find love in a nation with no shortage of challenges. ... more  
'Every drop counts': Spain's crops thrive on wastewaterMurcia, Spain (AFP) June 21, 2023 With rainfall increasingly scarce, irrigating crops can be a major challenge, but farmers in southeastern Spain have long relied on recycled wastewater in a model that is winning attention abroad. ... more  
Germany laments question-free Chinese press conferenceBerlin (AFP) June 21, 2023 Germany said Wednesday it regretted not giving journalists the chance to ask questions after statements by Chancellor Olaf Scholz and visiting Chinese premier Li Qiang. ... more 
A Spectacular Display: The Seasonal Radiance of the North SeaLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 22, 2023 As we welcome the longer days and increasing warmth of spring and summer, there is a fascinating transformation that unfolds in the North Sea. A dazzling spectacle of color emerges, characterized by ... more |
US approves lab-grown chicken for saleWashington (AFP) June 21, 2023 The United States has granted its first ever approvals to two companies to sell chicken grown directly from animal cells, becoming only the second country to allow lab-grown meat to be offered to consumers. ... more 
This salty gel could harvest water from desert airBoston MA (SPX) Jun 16, 2023 MIT engineers have synthesized a superabsorbent material that can soak up a record amount of moisture from the air, even in desert-like conditions. As the material absorbs water vapor, it can ... more 
Scientists unearth 20 million years of 'hot spot' magmatism under Cocos plateAtlanta GA (SPX) Jun 21, 2023 Ten years ago, Samer Naif made an unexpected discovery in Earth's mantle: a narrow pocket, proposed to be filled with magma, hidden some 60 kilometers beneath the seafloor of the Cocos Plate. Mantle ... more  
New Space companies join CopernicusParis (ESA) Jun 20, 2023 With commercial companies playing an increasingly important role in creating a dynamic and innovative space industry, nine New Space satellite data suppliers have joined the Copernicus programme as ... more |
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Norway announces plans to allow deep-sea mining explorationOslo (AFP) June 20, 2023 Norway said Tuesday it plans to open parts of its continental shelf to commercial deep-sea mining exploration, a controversial move it hoped would set the standard for good practices. ... more  
Latin America bank eyes finance 'umbrella' role for Amazon rainforestParis (AFP) June 20, 2023 With eight countries sharing the Amazon, the Inter-American Development Bank wants to play a central role as an "umbrella" organisation coordinating climate-related projects in the vulnerable rainforest. ... more 
US, EU, UK pledge additional aid at Ukraine Recovery Conference in LondonWashington DC (UPI) Jun 21, 2023 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday hailed new aid commitments from allies in the United States, Britain and the European Union. ... more 
EU countries green light disputed nature lawLuxembourg (AFP) June 20, 2023 EU member states agreed a milestone law to restore Europe's natural habitats on Tuesday, although the key text faces further challenges in the European Parliament. ... more |
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