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  Paris, France (SPX) Dec 03, 2024 The UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), in collaboration with the European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC), has unveiled the World Drought Atlas, a comprehensive resource addressing the systemic risks and solutions associated with droughts. This critical publication underscores the urgency for global cooperation and robust national strategies to build resilience against intensifying drought events. Through a collection of detailed maps, infographics, and case studies, the Atlas ... read more |
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US lawmakers back Covid Chinese lab leak theory after two-year probeWashington (AFP) Dec 3, 2024 US lawmakers concluded a two-year investigation Monday into the Covid-19 outbreak that killed 1.1 million Americans - backing the theory that the virus likely leaked from a Chinese laboratory. ... more  
'World on fire': UN seeks $47 bn for aid in 2025Geneva (AFP) Dec 4, 2024 The UN appealed Wednesday for more than $47 billion to deliver vital aid next year, warning surging conflicts and the climate crisis will leave hundreds of millions of people in need. ... more  
CO2 may safeguard cells from oxidative damageLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 27, 2024 Our cells operate on an intricate system where iron and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) play key roles, not only in metabolism but also in signaling. However, under stress, oxidative reactions can cause ge ... more  
Global crop yields maintain steady growth over six decadesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 28, 2024 A new study dispels concerns about stagnating crop yields, showing that global agricultural productivity has grown consistently since the 1960s. John Baffes of the World Bank and Xiaoli Etienne of t ... more |
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Satellite analysis connects climate change to elephant deaths in BotswanaLondon, UK (SPX) Nov 30, 2024 New research from King's College London has strengthened the link between climate change and the deaths of 350 African elephants in Botswana's Okavango Delta in 2020. The study highlights how a surg ... more |
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Twin mini satellites provide new insights into polar heat emissionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 04, 2024 Two compact satellites, part of NASA's Polar Radiant Energy in the Far-Infrared Experiment (PREFIRE), are delivering groundbreaking data on the far-infrared radiation emitted from the Arctic and Ant ... more  
Hong Kong mega development plan to devour villages, wetlandsHong Kong (AFP) Dec 4, 2024 For almost half a century, Kwok Hoi-yin's humble cottage on Hong Kong's border with mainland China was surrounded by leagues of fishponds and green fields, buffering the modern highrises of megacity Shenzhen to the north. ... more  
E.Guinea lauds 'exceptional' ties with RussiaMalabo, Equatorial Guinea (AFP) Dec 3, 2024 Equatorial Guinea's presidency on Tuesday lauded relations between the small central African state and Russia, saying they "have reached an unprecedented level of cooperation", notably on security. ... more  
Losses in 2024 cyclone season unusually high: Munich ReBerlin (AFP) Dec 3, 2024 Exceptionally severe storms during the 2024 tropical cyclone season resulted in damages well above the 10-year average, according to German reinsurance giant Munich Re. ... more |
 
Death toll rises to 29 in southern Thailand floodsBangkok (AFP) Dec 4, 2024 More than 30,000 people have been forced to flee their homes due to severe flooding in southern Thailand, where the death toll climbed to 29, officials said Wednesday. ... more  |
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Saudi Arabia bets on tech to make deserts bloomJeddah, Saudi Arabia (AFP) Dec 3, 2024 Saudi Arabia is investing in green innovation to transform its deserts, but accusations of greenwashing highlight the challenge of turning ambitious projects into climate solutions. ... more  
Four decades of horror after India's Bhopal gas disasterBhopal, India (AFP) Dec 4, 2024 Just after midnight as poisonous plumes of smoke wafted through the Indian city of Bhopal four decades ago, Gas Devi was born, gasping for every breath. ... more 
Gunmen kill 3 Benin soldiers near Niger borderCotonou (AFP) Dec 3, 2024 Gunmen have killed three soldiers who were guarding an oil pipeline in Benin, a military source said Tuesday, in the latest attack in the West African country where jihadist violence is rising. ... more  
Relief as Delhi schools reopen but smog crisis persistsNew Delhi (AFP) Dec 3, 2024 Teenage student Aniksha is relieved to be back in class in India's capital - even if the choking smog that prompted her school to close last month has yet to dissipate. ... more |
Wildlife commission lowers European wolf protectionsStrasbourg, France (AFP) Dec 3, 2024 Dozens of countries on Tuesday approved downgrading the protection status of the wolf in Europe, a move activists say will upset the recovery made by the species over the past 10 years after near extinction a century ago. ... more  
A caving expedition highlights the complexities of field researchLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 04, 2024 Lab-based research forms the foundation of modern scientific inquiry, but it often falls short in replicating real-world experiences. This limitation is particularly pronounced in fields like cognit ... more  
Researchers link Arctic warming to rising dust emissions impacting cloud formationTokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 27, 2024 The Arctic is warming at a rate two to four times higher than the global average, revealing complex interactions between temperature changes and atmospheric conditions. A study by researchers in Jap ... more 
Under-ice species face threat as Arctic ice meltsLondon, UK (SPX) Nov 27, 2024 Specialized lifeforms that thrive beneath Arctic sea ice face increasing risk as the ice continues to retreat, according to new research conducted by an international team of scientists. The s ... more |
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Survey shows decline in Uganda's lions but hyenas thriveSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 04, 2024 A comprehensive survey led by Griffith University, Southern University of Science and Technology (China), and Northern Arizona University has revealed alarming declines in lion populations across Ug ... more  
A fossil discovery sheds light on coexistence of early human ancestorsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 30, 2024 Scientists have uncovered a remarkable fossil find near Kenya's Lake Turkana, revealing footprints of two distinct human ancestor species, Homo erectus and Paranthropus boisei, dating back 1.5 milli ... more 
Chinese plus-size influencer spreads body positivity through fashionGuangzhou (AFP) Dec 3, 2024 Surrounded by racks of colourful dresses and blazers in China's manufacturing hub of Guangzhou, plus-size clothing brand owner and influencer Amanda Yao is on a mission to promote body positivity. ... more  
Coral reefs face mounting threat from warming oceansLondon, UK (SPX) Nov 30, 2024 A new study led by Newcastle University warns that coral adaptation to rising ocean temperatures and more frequent marine heatwaves is unlikely to keep pace with global warming unless global greenho ... more |
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UN warns global drought carries $300 bn annual costRiyadh, Saudi Arabia (AFP) Dec 3, 2024 Drought costs the world more than $300 billion each year, the United Nations warned Tuesday in a report published on the second day of international talks on desertification in Saudi Arabia. ... more |
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China lifts final bans on Australian red meat as trade row nears endSydney (AFP) Dec 3, 2024 China has fully lifted suspensions on Australian red meat, Canberra said Tuesday, dismantling one of the final barriers in a four-year trade war that hammered US$13 billion of exports. ... more  
Moving hotspot formed Earth's longest straight underwater mountain chainSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 28, 2024 New research from Curtin University has revealed that the Ninetyeast Ridge, the planet's longest straight underwater mountain chain, was formed in a manner different from prior scientific assumption ... more  
Japan witnesses warmest autumn on recordTokyo (AFP) Dec 3, 2024 Japan has recorded its warmest autumn since records began 126 years ago, the weather agency said, delaying the country's popular displays of seasonal foliage into December. ... more 
After floods, Spain records warmest November everMadrid (AFP) Dec 3, 2024 Spain has registered its warmest November since record-keeping began more than six decades ago, even after October ended with its worst floods in a generation, official data showed Tuesday. ... more |
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