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  Los Angeles, United States (AFP) Dec 6, 2024 Parenting can be tough, even for the young and energetic, but one elderly albatross is about to go through it all again - at the ripe old (and apparently record-setting) age of 74. Wisdom, a Laysan Albatross, is one of millions of the huge seabirds that return to Midway Atoll, near Hawaii, every year to nest. Wildlife experts say for decades she was doing this with the same partner - the birds are known to be monogamous - and has laid over 50 eggs in her lifetime. But her partner has not ... read more |
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Lessons from Earth's ancient climate show risks of shrinking tropical rain beltsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 06, 2024 Earth's tropical rain belt, the driver of life-sustaining monsoons and vibrant ecosystems, has been a stable feature of the global climate. However, a recent study published in *Geophysical Research ... more  
Recent global temperature surge amplified by record-low planetary albedoBerlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 06, 2024 Rising sea levels, melting glaciers, and record-breaking marine heatwaves defined 2023 as a year of extraordinary climate shifts. The global average temperature soared to nearly 1.5 degrees Celsius ... more  
2024 'certain' to be hottest year on record: EU monitorParis (AFP) Dec 9, 2024 This year is "effectively certain" to be the hottest on record and the first above a critical threshold to protect the planet from dangerously overheating, Europe's climate monitor said Monday. ... more  
Evacuation as Philippine volcano erupts; Shallow 5.6 quake hits El SalvadorManila (AFP) Dec 9, 2024 A volcano erupted in the central Philippines on Monday, sending a huge ash column into the sky as the government called for the evacuation of surrounding villages. ... more |
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What fossils reveal about ancient Australian forests and fireUniversity Park PA (SPX) Dec 06, 2024 Australia's forest ecosystems, renowned for their extraordinary diversity of rare plants and animals, also play a vital role in mitigating climate change by absorbing and storing carbon. However, fo ... more |
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Roof greening in Chinese cities offers significant carbon sink potentialSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 08, 2024 Chinese cities, accounting for approximately 85% of the nation's carbon emissions, face a pressing need for innovative solutions to reduce urban CO2 levels. Conventional emission reduction measures ... more  
UN report urges investment in nature to reduce global drought costsParis, France (SPX) Dec 06, 2024 As droughts driven by environmental degradation and climate change threaten to impact three-quarters of the global population by 2050, a new report presented at COP16 of the United Nations Conventio ... more  
Avalanche buries three taking Swiss Alps avalanche courseGeneva (AFP) Dec 7, 2024 A giant snow slab broke away and barrelled down a mountainside, briefly burying three people out of dozens participating in an avalanche course in the Swiss Alps Saturday, rescue services said. ... more 
Five dead, seven missing in Indonesia floods, landslides; Storm Darragh batters UKJakarta (AFP) Dec 6, 2024 Flash floods and landslides struck Indonesia's main Java island earlier this week, killing at least five people, the national disaster agency said Friday, as rescuers race to find seven others still missing. ... more |
Quake sparks brief tsunami warning in CaliforniaSan Francisco (AFP) Dec 5, 2024 A powerful earthquake that struck off the coast of California sparked a brief tsunami warning on Thursday, with residents warned to flee to higher ground before the alert was cancelled. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Rio Tinto's Bougainville mine poses ongoing threats: reportSydney (AFP) Dec 7, 2024 A long-abandoned Papua New Guinea mine once operated by Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto poses environmental and safety concerns for nearby communities, who live under the threat of landslides, a new report shows. ... more  
Hong Kong court rejects first legal challenge to new security lawHong Kong (AFP) Dec 6, 2024 A senior Hong Kong judge sided with the government on Friday and dismissed the first legal challenge to the city's newly enacted national security law, which had been brought by a jailed protester. ... more 
South Korea ex-defence chief reportedly arrested as president hangs onSeoul (AFP) Dec 8, 2024 South Korea's former defence minister was arrested Sunday, local media reported, a day after President Yoon Suk Yeol survived an impeachment vote over his calamitous attempt to impose martial law. ... more  
Pope looks to his legacy and creates 21 new cardinalsVatican City (AFP) Dec 7, 2024 A visibly bruised Pope Francis created 21 new cardinals from five continents on Saturday, including bishops from Algiers, Tehran, Tokyo and Abidjan - many of whom may one day help choose his successor. ... more |
 
Cubic Telecom and Skylo expand satellite connectivity for vehiclesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 04, 2024 Cubic Telecom, a global leader in software-defined vehicle (SDV) solutions, has announced a partnership with Skylo Technologies, a pioneer in non-terrestrial network (NTN) communications. This colla ... more  
Somali pirates demand ransom for Chinese vesselMogadishu (AFP) Dec 7, 2024 Somali pirates who hijacked a Chinese fishing boat have demanded a ransom payment for the vessel and its 18 crew members, police and local officials said on Saturday. ... more  
Air strike on Khartoum mosque kills 7: Sudan lawyers' groupPort Sudan, Sudan (AFP) Dec 6, 2024 A Sudanese military air strike on a north Khartoum mosque killed seven civilians on Friday, pro-democracy lawyers said, in the 19th month of a war marked by widespread abuses. ... more  
Unlocking the potential of collagen modulation for biomaterials in human healthLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 08, 2024 New research into the adaptable tissues of brittle stars has revealed critical insights that could inspire innovative collagen-based biomaterials for human health applications. Scientists at the Uni ... more |
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Will the Ross Ice Shelf meltLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 06, 2024 An international team of scientists, including researchers from Binghamton University, State University of New York, has launched a critical mission to uncover geological records from the West Antar ... more 
Antarctic sea ice can be explained and forecast months out by patterns in windsSeattle WA (SPX) Dec 08, 2024 Amid all the changes in Earth's climate, sea ice in the stormy Southern Ocean surrounding Antarctica was, for a long time, an odd exception. The maximum winter sea ice cover remained steady or even ... more 
'David v Goliath' battle at ICJ climate hearings; France urges clarityThe Hague (AFP) Dec 9, 2024 Halfway through marathon climate change hearings at the world's top court, battle lines are being drawn between developed countries urging judges to stick to current legal obligations and vulnerable nations pleading for more. ... more 
What bees reveal about environmental contamination through honeyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 06, 2024 Honey, long prized for its natural sweetness, can also serve as a lens into environmental health, according to a new study by Tulane University. The research shows that bees inadvertently collect en ... more |
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Agricultural land at river confluences reduces flood risksTokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 08, 2024 Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have demonstrated that agricultural land near river confluences can significantly reduce flood risks. Their study highlights the benefits of Eco-DRR (D ... more |
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Gene editing and plant domestication vital to safeguard global food securitySydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 06, 2024 The intensifying effects of the climate crisis are severely threatening the world's food supply, pushing scientists to explore new strategies to ensure agricultural sustainability. Modern crops, bre ... more 
Neem seed extract improves effectiveness of pesticideCollege Station TX (SPX) Dec 08, 2024 Pesticides can be made more effective and environmentally friendly by improving how they stick to plant surfaces, thanks to new research led by Dr. Mustafa Akbulut, professor of chemical engineering ... more 
'Can't leave them to it': ex-child soldier urges help for Sudan kidsNairobi (AFP) Dec 5, 2024 A former child soldier has urged the world to do more to help children devastated by Sudan's brutal civil war, telling AFP on Thursday that "we can't just leave them to it". ... more  
How humans and dogs began their longstanding bond 12000 years agoLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 06, 2024 The timeless connection between humans and dogs may have originated earlier than previously thought, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Arizona. This research reveals t ... more |
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