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Security and sustainability in space must go hand in hand, envoy says at event in Riyadh
Security and sustainability in space must go hand in hand, envoy says at event in Riyadh
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Super El Nino could make 2026 record hottest year
After a record-breaking August, the world experienced its second hottest September ever observed, with surface air temperatures averaging 16.27C.
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Saudi space regulator calls for global cooperation as space economy heads toward $1.8tn
Saudi space regulator calls for global cooperation as space economy heads toward $1.8tn
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Saudi Arabia highlights space sustainability priorities at Riyadh forum
Saudi Arabia highlights space sustainability priorities at Riyadh forum
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Think Europe's public transport is green? A data-driven check shows the reality on the ground
Greener buses and cleaner fleets are reshaping public transport across Europe. But are cities moving fast enough to meet their zero-emission goals?
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EU Monitor: El Nino Sets Temperature Record in Key Pacific Zone
An intensifying El Nino broke a temperature record in a key zone of the Pacific in September, the EU's climate monitor said Monday, in another sign the weather pattern is gaining exceptional strength. Global forecasters have been warning for months that this El Nino would likely become the strongest ever observed, and the latest record has tumbled even before the episode's expected peak later this year.
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World leaders urged to 'course correct' as UN nature goals fall short
Nations are steeling for a disappointing report card at this month's UN biodiversity summit, with governments falling short on their commitments to protect the plants, animals and ecosystems that sustain life on Earth. The so-called COP17 summit in the Armenian capital, Yerevan, will be a reckoning for the nearly 200 nations that joined the landmark "Paris Agreement for Nature" in 2022 but have been slow to act on its objectives.
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Iran says environmental damage from US-Israeli attacks 'silent victim of war'
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that the environment can “no longer be considered a silent victim of war” as attacks have caused “unprecedented environmental damage”.
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Demographic change: Germany's population is declining but not everywhere
By 2045, Germany will have more older people, fewer workers and a smaller population overall. Yet some regions will defy this trend. Their success depends on how much they have to offer.
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Video shows rare albino Asian black bear
A rare albino Asian black bear was captured on camera in China’s Shennongjia National Park
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Global experts to discuss advances in disability research at Riyadh event
The seventh International Conference on Disability and Rehabilitation, hosted by the King Salman Center for Disability Research in Riyadh from October 11-13, will focus on scientific advancements to improve the lives of people with disabilities. The event will feature discussions on emerging technologies, an AI hackathon with over 2,250 participants, and the presentation of the King Salman International Award for Disability Research. This conference aims to advance practical solutions and raise awareness around disability issues in society.
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A new island has appeared in Caspian Sea, but scientists say it's bad news
Falling water levels are exposing new land across the world's largest inland body of water, threatening wildlife, ports and coastal communities as scientists warn of further decline
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45-million-year-old crocodile discovered in Egypt: What did scientists find?
A fossil found near Cairo nearly a century ago has been identified as a new type of ancient crocodile, with an unusual connection to the Great Sphinx of Giza
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Injured Orangutan rescued from Indonesia wildfires
A young orangutan has been rescued from wildfires on Borneo Island in Indonesia.
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Russian satellite activity raises concerns for Starlink, German space commander says
Russian satellite activity raises concerns for Starlink, German space commander says
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New 'model' status to help improve service standards of salons in Dubai
Going beyond health and safety standards, this status places self-monitoring, sustainability and service quality at the heart of the experience