Tag: Environment

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COP29 Climate Finance Controversy: Tensions Rise over Funding

The upcoming UN COP29 climate talks in Azerbaijan are sparking controversy over climate finance, particularly in relation to funding from developed and developing countries. The disagreement stems from the commitment made by developed countries...
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Rare Discovery: Ghostly White Shark Found in Albania’s Waters

A rare discovery has been made off the coast of Albania - a ghostly white deep-sea shark. The angular roughshark was caught by a commercial trawler near Sazan Island at a depth of 656...
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Unnecessary £100m ‘Bat Shed’ on HS2 Railway Line Sparks Controversy

HS2, the high-speed railway project, is currently under scrutiny for spending over £100m on a structure to protect bats along a section of the line in Buckinghamshire. The chairman of the project, Sir Jon...
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Using Rainwater to Meet AI’s Water Needs

In late September, Microsoft made a big announcement that they would be reopening the Three Mile Island nuclear plant to power their data centers. This move is just one example of the extraordinary lengths...
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2024 Predicted to Surpass 1.5C Warming Threshold

This year is on track to become the warmest on record, with temperatures expected to average 1.55C above pre-industrial levels, according to the EU earth observation agency. The increase in temperature is primarily due...
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Impact of Trump Victory on U.S. Climate Action

President-elect Donald Trump's victory has raised concerns about the future of U.S. climate action. His promises to boost fossil fuel development, reduce pollution regulations, and dismantle President Biden's climate agenda have left many environmental...
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2024 Predicted to Exceed 1.5-Degree-Celsius Warming Limit

Earth is on track to exceed the 1.5-degree Celsius warming limit this year, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing climate crisis. The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) has announced that it is "virtually...
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Wastewater-Based Jet Fuel Reducing Airplane Emissions by 70%

A new technology has been developed that can convert wastewater into biofuel, reducing airplane emissions by 70% compared to conventional jet fuel, according to scientists. Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) currently makes up less than...
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Wooden Satellite to Space: World’s First in Mars Exploration Test

The world's first wooden satellite has successfully been launched into space by Japanese researchers. This groundbreaking achievement opens up possibilities for using renewable materials like wood in space exploration missions to the moon and...
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Avian Architectural Culture: A Study of Bird Nests and their Significance

Culture plays a vital role in the way birds construct their nests, as suggested by a recent study conducted in the Kalahari Desert. White-browed Sparrow-Weavers in southern Africa were observed building communal nests and...

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