Sydney (AFP) Sept 25, 2024
Australia's decision to extend the lifespan of three coal mines was branded as a "betrayal" by climate groups who said on Wednesday it means another 1.3 billion tonnes of emissions will be pumped into the atmosphere.
Three thermal coal mines in Australia's southeast will be allowed to stay open for between eight and 22 more years, producing fuel for electricity-generating power stations.
Beijing (AFP) Sept 25, 2024
China's commerce ministry on Wednesday said it "firmly opposes" US plans to ban the sale of connected vehicles incorporating Chinese and Russian technology, citing national security risks.
"The US practice has no factual basis, violates the principles of market economy and fair competition, and is a typical protectionist act," a ministry spokesperson said.
The proposed rule is part of Pr
Bukavu, Dr Congo (AFP) Sept 25, 2024
Mountains of rubbish flushed by the rains have clogged the turbines of a major hydroelectric plant in the DR Congo, the grid operator said Wednesday, partially cutting electricity generation.
Located in the Democratic Republic of Congo's troubled east, the Ruzizi dam attracts the thousands of bottles, cans and other rubbish carried into Lake Kivu on the border with Rwanda.
"The rainy sea
Menlo Park, United States (AFP) Sept 25, 2024
Meta launched AI chatbots voiced by Hollywood celebrities including Judi Dench and John Cena on Wednesday, betting its billions of users are eager to embrace artificial intelligence.
At the company's annual product launch event, CEO Mark Zuckerberg also unveiled a prototype of normal-looking augmented reality glasses, which he hopes can one day replace smartphones.
Social media giant Me
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 17, 2024
The cliffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula have always been stunning, offering sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. But beneath the natural beauty of Portuguese Bend, a slow and terrifying force is at work. Here, in one of the most geologically unstable areas in California, the ground is in constant motion. The land is slipping into the sea at a rate of one foot per week, threatening homes and liv
Vienna, Austria (SPX) Sep 25, 2024
The global food system is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, making it a key focus for emission reduction strategies worldwide. Researchers from the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) have examined the role of carbon sequestration on farmland in mitigating climate change, providing valuable insights into both its economic impact and its potential to curb g
Madrid, Spain (SPX) Sep 25, 2024
The mystery of dark matter continues to challenge scientists, and new findings from the Instituto de Astrofisica de Canarias (IAC) suggest that dark matter may not behave according to previous assumptions. While it is commonly believed that dark matter only interacts via gravity, a recent study indicates that dark matter experiences additional forces that may reshape our understanding of the Uni
After the trailer launched earlier this month, fans of Brody marveled at his portrayal of a “hot rabbi,” one early reviewer praised the show as “a smart and sexy story."
Its amazing to see how well the Ryzen 5000 series is still doing and how good the Ryzen 7000 processors are hanging on. And now there's supposedly a way to get even better gaming performance and framerates with a simple update. But what's the catch? Or is this a situation where better framerates are ;free;? ...
When I wrote last week on the clever (and misleading) statement from Vice President Harris linking the pursuit of diverse energy sources with freedom from foreign oil dependence, I suspected there was more to the story. I just hadn't stumbled on the evidence-until I saw a headline referencing a recent study documented in a research article published by PNAS. For the uninitiated, PNAS is a well-known scientific journal trusted by many but not by all.
There were many puzzling features of the recent protests. This coming year, universities must course correct-while protecting the right to dissent.
Arsenal storm into the group stage of the 2024-25 Women's Champions League with a 4-0 second-leg qualifying win over Hacken, sealing a 4-1 aggregate victory.
Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz, a close Donald Trump ally, said he will no longer comply with an ethics investigation into sex and drug use allegations.
As global warming continues, convective weather events are becoming more frequent. The early stage of these storms, known as convective initiation (CI), can be monitored using geostationary satellites. However, detecting CI accurately remains a challenge.
Nothing like your friends and family shaming you into oblivion.
Veterans' Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor now says that veterans on Canada's Invictus Games team will get full health coverage by 2025, days after CBC News reported that veterans on the team have to buy their own health insurance.
Alaa Abd el-Fattah, 42, has spent the best part of a decade locked up on ‘bogus charges’ in Egypt
Nearly 20 years in the making, the reform initiative seeks to change the way Electoral College votes are counted.
The Environment Agency says more rain is expected in the county and it is monitoring the situation.
Valerie Siminalayi Fubara, wife of Rivers governor, has affirmed that God will bring shame to those opposing peace and progress. She prayed ahead of the LG elections
Cody Bellinger is preparing for what could be his final series with the Chicago Cubs.,Bellinger will have a big decision to make following Chicago's s
The Delaware River Basin, a coastal watershed in the Mid-Atlantic region, has a long history of severe flooding with significant socioeconomic impacts. Recent research uses a process-based modeling approach to analyze hydrometeorological (like rainfall, snowmelt, and soil moisture) conditions during flood events over the past 40 years, revealing the spatial variability of flood mechanisms across the region.
Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Guerrilla Games have announced Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered for PlayStation 5 and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store). It will launch on October 31 for $49.99. For existing owners of Horizon Zero Dawn (PlayStation 4, PC) and / or Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition (PlayStatio...