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Oct 26 2024ENVIRONMENT

The World's Ticking Climate Time Bomb

In a stark warning, the United Nations says we're heading for a dangerous 3. 1°C temperature rise. The world's nations need to cut greenhouse gases dramatically, starting now. The UN Environmental Program (UNEP) says we can aim for 1. 5°C, but it won't be easy. We need to slash emissions by 42% by 2

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

King Charles Urges Commonwealth to Face Its Past

King Charles recently spoke up at the Commonwealth summit in Samoa, pushing the organization to confront its troubling history. He acknowledged the ongoing pain from the past, emphasizing the need to learn from history to build a better future. Charles highlighted the importance of choosing unity ov

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

King Charles: We Can't Change the Past, But We Can Learn From It

At a recent Commonwealth summit in Samoa, King Charles III addressed leaders about the painful past of slavery. He acknowledged that the past can't be altered but emphasized the importance of learning from history to address current inequalities. Charles encouraged leaders to use the right language

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Oct 25 2024ENVIRONMENT

Amazon Indigenous Communities Face Water Crisis

In Colombia, the Amazon River has hit record lows, seriously affecting local Indigenous communities. Marciano Flores, a 69-year-old fisherman from the Cocama community, has never seen the river this low in his lifetime. The severe drought has made it harder for him and other fishermen to catch fish,

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Oct 25 2024ENVIRONMENT

Why We Need to Slash Emissions Now: UN's Urgent Call

Imagine our world getting warmer by at least 2. 6 degrees Celsius this century. That’s what could happen if countries don’t step up their game on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This grim outlook comes from a recent report by the United Nations Environment Program. The report paints a picture whe

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Oct 24 2024BUSINESS

Islands Turn Their Web Domains into Gold Mines

Imagine a tiny nation in the Pacific Ocean, known as Tuvalu, facing climate change threats. It has a secret weapon: the . tv web domain. Thanks to Twitch's twitch. tv, royalties for . tv are soaring. Meanwhile, another island, Anguilla, is also making a splash. It boasts the . ai domain, which is in

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Oct 23 2024ENVIRONMENT

The Yellow Powder: A Game Changer Against CO2

Imagine if a tiny amount of powder could do the job of a large tree in capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air. Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, have created just that—a fluffy yellow powder named COF-999. This powder, designed with microscopic pores, can trap CO2 and releas

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Oct 18 2024ENVIRONMENT

How We Can Keep the Power On During Wild Weather

Did you know that millions of people lose power every year due to extreme weather events? This was the reality for Cary Kottler, a clean energy executive, when a historic cold snap hit Texas in 2021. The temperature in his house was barely above freezing, and sadly, his family’s goldfish didn’t surv

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Oct 17 2024ENVIRONMENT

Supreme Court Backs Biden's EPA: Climate Rules for Power Plants Can Wait

In a surprising twist, the Supreme Court has let President Biden's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continue its push to reduce climate pollution from power plants. More than 20 Republican states and industry groups had asked the court to temporarily halt these rules while legal challenges play

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Oct 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

Potholes: Kingston's New Enemy, AI's New Challenge

Potholes are a huge headache for drivers in Kingston. They can wreck your tires, mess up your car's suspension, and make your ride super bumpy. And guess what? Climate change might make things even worse in the future. But Kingston has a plan. They're using AI technology to tackle these pesky pothol

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