California children sue US govt over pollution
Children in California are suing the US government over its failure to curb pollution, the latest in a series of legal actions by young people around the world worried about climate change.
Children in California are suing the US government over its failure to curb pollution, the latest in a series of legal actions by young people around the world worried about climate change.
Environment
Dec 16, 2023
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China's drive to expand its influence through soft power mechanisms like censorship is coming into sharper focus, especially under Xi Jinping's leadership. Recently, the social media app TikTok has become a prominent symbol ...
Economics & Business
Dec 12, 2023
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The COP28 climate talks have been flooded with announcements hyping controversial carbon credits before rules for them have been hammered out, with environmental groups fearing "greenwashing" on a massive scale.
Environment
Dec 4, 2023
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The world's biggest experimental nuclear fusion reactor in operation was inaugurated in Japan on Friday, a technology in its infancy but billed by some as the answer to humanity's future energy needs.
General Physics
Dec 1, 2023
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Reports this week suggest a near-collision between an Australian satellite and a suspected Chinese military satellite.
Space Exploration
Oct 26, 2023
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The US government on Thursday announced plans to phase out single-use plastics on public lands, including the country's famous national parks, by 2032.
Environment
Sep 29, 2023
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NASA is set to release on Thursday the findings of a long-awaited study on unexplained flying objects in Earth's skies.
Space Exploration
Sep 14, 2023
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You see a fantastic offer, like a hotel room. You decide to book. Then it turns out there is a service fee. Then a cleaning fee. Then a few other extra costs. By the time you pay the final price, it is no longer the fantastic ...
Economics & Business
Aug 23, 2023
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New research suggests that the U.S. municipal bond market systemically misprices risk, as the pricing of municipal debt does not account for local physical climate risk, but does demand larger credit spreads from communities ...
Economics & Business
Aug 9, 2023
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If we have not been warned of the dangers of climate change this summer, we never will be. Extreme heat, forest fires and floods have been all over news reports. Yet the oil and gas industry remains largely in denial.
Environment
Aug 1, 2023
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