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  Boston MA (SPX) Oct 13, 2024 A growing portion of Americans who are struggling to pay for their household energy live in the South and Southwest, reflecting a climate-driven shift away from heating needs and toward air conditioning use, an MIT study finds. The newly published research also reveals that a major U.S. federal program that provides energy subsidies to households, by assigning block grants to states, does not yet fully match these recent trends. The work evaluates the "energy burden" on households, which ref ... read more |
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Reoxygenating oceans: startups lead the way in Baltic SeaParis (AFP) Oct 15, 2024 European scientists have teamed up with two startups in a pioneering experiment to tackle one of the major problems facing sea life - the depletion of oxygen in the ocean, causing the disappearance of fish and marine biodiversity. ... more  
Can biodiversity credits unlock billions for nature?Paris (AFP) Oct 15, 2024 For supporters, biodiversity credits could unlock billions in much-needed funding for nature, but critics fear a repeat of scandals that have dogged other financial approaches to protecting the environment. ... more 
In the Colombian Pacific, fighting to save sharksIsla De Malpelo, Colombia (AFP) Oct 15, 2024 A lone catamaran named "Silky" patrols waters around the remote island of Malpelo, a refuge that is protected yet full of peril for endangered marine species in the Colombian Pacific. ... more  
Colombia boosts security for biodiversity meet after rebel threatsBogota (AFP) Oct 15, 2024 Colombia said Monday it has strengthened security around the city of Cali, which hosts a global biodiversity summit starting next week, following threats from a guerrilla group at war with the government. ... more |
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Sudan rescuers say air strike killed 23 in Khartoum marketPort Sudan, Sudan (AFP) Oct 13, 2024 A Sudanese network of volunteer rescuers said on Sunday the military carried out an air strike a day earlier on a marketplace in Khartoum, leaving 23 people dead. ... more |
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Colombia guerilla group urges delegations not to attend COP16 in CaliBogota (AFP) Oct 13, 2024 A Colombian guerilla group on Saturday urged delegations not to attend the COP16 biodiversity summit beginning in the southwestern city of Cali on October 21, after Bogota launched a military offensive against the rebels. ... more  
Eight dead as heavy rain thrashes Brazil after long droughtBrasilia (AFP) Oct 12, 2024 At least eight people died after heavy rains in Brazil, authorities said Saturday, as storms swept parts of the country following a severe drought that fueled a record wave of wildfires. ... more 
Milton leaves at least 16 dead, millions without power in FloridaSiesta Key, United States (AFP) Oct 11, 2024 The death toll from Hurricane Milton has risen to at least 16, officials in Florida said Friday, and millions were still without power as residents began the painful process of piecing their lives back together. ... more  
Ecuador's last mountain iceman dies at 80Quito (AFP) Oct 11, 2024 Ecuador's last mountain ice harvester, Baltazar Ushca, who spent over half a century climbing the country's highest summit to extract ice at the top, died Friday at the age of 80, authorities in his hometown of Guano said. ... more |
 
UK govt urged to raise pro-democracy tycoon's case with ChinaLondon (AFP) Oct 11, 2024 The UK government was on Friday urged to raise the case of jailed pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai with China, after reports that foreign minister David Lammy is heading to Beijing. ... more  |
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In Colombia, children trade plastic waste for school suppliesBuenaventura, Colombia (AFP) Oct 11, 2024 On a beach in Colombia, children trade plastic waste for pseudo coins which they can use to "buy" clothes, books, school supplies or even popcorn. ... more 
Climate change triggered intensified rain, wind in Hurricane Milton: expertsWashington (AFP) Oct 11, 2024 Experts said Friday that human-induced climate change made Hurricane Milton, which lashed Florida this week, wetter and windier. ... more 
Kyrgyzstan opens rare probe into glacier destructionBishkek, Kyrgyzstan (AFP) Oct 11, 2024 Kyrgyzstan has opened a criminal probe into the destruction of glacial ice by a private company, a rare move pointing to concerns over water shortages in the Central Asian country. ... more 
'Pandas are coming': Two new bears depart China for US capitalBeijing (AFP) Oct 14, 2024 Two giant pandas departed China for a zoo in the US capital on Monday, a Chinese conservation group said in a statement. ... more |
Cars, chlamydia threaten Australian koalasSydney (AFP) Oct 15, 2024 Clinging to a fluffy toy twice her size, orphaned koala joey Ajooni made a snuffling noise as she drank milk from a tiny syringe. ... more  
Global wine production stuck in a rut: trade bodyDijon, France (AFP) Oct 14, 2024 Bad weather means global wine production this year will remain near a 60-year low according to preliminary estimates, the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) said Monday. ... more  
China tells Israel 'humanitarian disasters' in Gaza must endBeijing (AFP) Oct 14, 2024 Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday told his Israeli counterpart that "humanitarian disasters" in Gaza should end, state media said. ... more  
Advanced Vehicle Classification Model launched for SAR imagery by SATIMLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 11, 2024 SATIM has introduced an advanced vehicle classification model designed specifically for high-resolution satellite SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) imagery. This model marks a significant advancement i ... more |
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American Meteorological Society offers free access to Weather Band resourcesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 11, 2024 The American Meteorological Society (AMS) is re-launching its Weather Band platform as a free resource, making its extensive content library accessible to the public. Initially created in 2020 as a ... more 
Atmospheric rivers are shifting poleward, reshaping global weather patternsBoulder COP (SPX) Oct 13, 2024 Atmospheric rivers - those long, narrow bands of water vapor in the sky that bring heavy rain and storms to the U.S. West Coast and many other regions - are shifting toward higher latitudes, and tha ... more 
Geologist tracks lead pollution in a Tibetan glacier, revealing global impact of human activitiesCollege Station TX (SPX) Oct 11, 2024 A collaborative research team involving Texas A and M University geologist Dr. Franco Marcantonio has examined the source of lead contamination in a Tibetan glacier, concluding that human activities ... more 
Holographic 3D printing has the potential to revolutionize multiple industriesMontreal, Canada (SPX) Oct 11, 2024 Researchers at Concordia have developed a novel method of 3D printing that uses acoustic holograms. And they say it's quicker than existing methods and capable of making more complex objects. ... more |
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Landscape impact of Martu practices challenges traditional views of agricultureLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 11, 2024 New research led by Penn State scientists suggests that some wild Australian plants may owe their distribution to the traditional practices of the Martu Aboriginal people. The study, published in 'N ... more |
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Loss of lake ice threatens global ecosystems and communitiesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 11, 2024 The freezing periods of the world's freshwater lakes are becoming shorter due to climate change, causing significant consequences for human safety, water quality, biodiversity, and global nutrient c ... more 
Scientists predict rising CO2 emissions from Arctic rocks due to global warmingLondon, UK (SPX) Oct 11, 2024 Researchers from the University of Oxford's Department of Earth Sciences have found that rising temperatures in the Canadian Arctic will increase the rate of rock weathering, releasing more CO2 into ... more  
Strawberry-picking robot developed to address labour shortage in agricultureLondon, UK (SPX) Oct 11, 2024 Low-cost strawberry-picking robots, capable of harvesting and packaging in mere seconds, have been trialled in Essex as part of a larger initiative to mitigate the ongoing labour shortage in agricul ... more 
Despite hurricanes, Floridians refuse to leave 'paradise'Siesta Key, United States (AFP) Oct 12, 2024 Florida resident Kristin Hale weathered Hurricane Milton tired and scared, but like many of her fellow Floridians, she refuses to move away - even after a second hurricane has hit the state in as many weeks. ... more |
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