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A hockey player skates on one of the few open outdoor ice rinks at Laurier Park in Motnreal

Warming World Dampening Winter Sports In Canada

Christmas was without snow, then temperatures seesawed throughout January in much of Canada, as the increasing effects of climate change drastically dampen the country's winter sports season.

Clean Energy Largest Driver Of Chinese GDP Growth In 2023: Report

China is the world's top producer of wind and solar energy

Clean-energy projects were the largest driver of China's economic growth in 2023, with Beijing investing nearly as much in decarbonisation infrastructure as total global investment in fossil fuels, according to a report released Thursday.

Passengers Snub 'Expensive' London-Paris Eurostar Train For Plane

The 305-mile (492-kilometre) rail link between London and Paris opened in 1994

Many travellers are opting to take a plane rather than train between London and Paris despite climate concerns and the Eurostar rail service connecting the two capitals in just over two hours.

"Trends continue to point ominously towards global catastrophe," said Rachel Bronson, president and CEO of the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists, which reset its Doomsday clock to 90 seconds to midnight

'Doomsday Clock' Remains At 90 Seconds To Midnight

The symbolic "Doomsday Clock" was held at 90 seconds to midnight Tuesday, reflecting existential threats to humanity posed by potential nuclear escalation from the war in Ukraine and the multiplying impacts of the climate crisis following Earth's hottest recorded year.

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5 Best Portable Treadmills For 2024: Craft A Healthier Lifestyle Anywhere

Establishing a smooth and effective workout regimen with your portable treadmill enables you to cultivate a healthier and more active lifestyle within the comfort of your own space.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said his company was 'focused' on addressing the AI risk to elections

In Davos, AI Excitement Persists But Fears Over Managing Risks

Walking around in Davos where the global elites gathered for the World Economic Forum this week, there were two inescapable words on the windows: artificial intelligence.

The job losses are part of a plan to shift to greener production of steel

Tata Steel Axes UK Jobs As Industry Forges Green Future

Indian-owned Tata Steel is to cut up to 2,800 UK jobs, it announced Friday, as the industry struggles to finance greener production of the metal.

Tata Steel Says To Cut Up To 2,800 UK Jobs

Indian-owned Tata Steel is to cut up to 2,800 UK jobs, it announced Friday, as the industry transitions to greener production of the metal.

Trade tensions took centre stage on the final day of the World Economic Forum

Davos Free-trade Champions Fret Over War, Climate

After Covid and the war in Ukraine, free-trade boosters in Davos fretted over a new bout of turmoil in global supply chains due to rising geopolitical frictions.

Australian mining boss Andrew Forrest has been called a 'climate evangelist'

In Davos, An Australian Mining Boss Presses Industries To Go Green

Andrew Forrest, a blunt Australian billionaire who made his fortune in iron ore mining, stood out among the heads of emissions-spewing industries at the meeting of global elites in Davos.

Alper Gezeravci will become Turkey's first astronaut when he blasts off for the ISS

Turkey's First Astronaut Set To Boost Erdogan's Ambitions

When Turkey's first astronaut blasts off for the International Space Station (ISS) this week, he will embody his country's pride and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's grand geopolitical ambitions.

A four-member, all-European crew are poised to blast off in a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule fixed to the top of a Falcon 9 rocket at 4:49 pm local time (2111 GMT) on Thursday from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida

European Crew Poised For Private Mission To International Space Station

An all-European crew including Turkey's first astronaut are poised to blast off to the International Space Station in a mission with Axiom Space, as countries hungry for a taste of space turn increasingly to the private sector.

IEA chief Fatih Birol told AFP fair trade is 'a good friend' of the energy transition

Trade Barriers Can Slow Energy Transition: IEA Chief

Trade barriers can slow the world's energy transition but commerce also needs to be fair, International Energy Agency chief Fatih Birol said Wednesday, as world powers tussle over the technologies key to fighting climate change.

Japan's 'Moon Sniper' lander took off from Tanegashima Space Centre aboard a H-IIA rocket in September

High Hopes For Japan's 'Moon Sniper' Mission

Japan's "Moon Sniper" spacecraft will attempt a historic touchdown on the lunar surface this weekend using pinpoint technology the country hopes will lead to success where many have failed.

In one of the most dramatic scenes of the Ecuador crisis, masked gunmen stormed a live television broadcast, firing off shots and forcing the crew to the ground as they begged for their lives

Rumors, Disinformation Fuel Panic Amid Ecuador Narco War

A crowd of students runs panicked through the campus of a university in Ecuador while others block a classroom door in fear of an armed intrusion.

Globally, renewable electric power infrastructure increased 50% last year, according to the International Eneragy Agency

EU Debates 2040 Milestone Towards Carbon-neutral Future

The EU plans to be carbon neutral by 2050, but to get there it needs to pass two decadal milestones -- each implying massive adaptation by industry and consumers.

22 Miners Killed In Tanzania Landslide

Twenty-two people have lost their lives following a landslide at a mine in northern Tanzania, officials said on Sunday.

The World Weather Attribution group says human-caused climate change had made drought about 25 times more likely in Syria

Syrian Farmers Abandon The Land For Steadier Jobs

After years of war, drought and economic crisis, Omar Abdel-Fattah was forced to rent out his farmland in northeast Syria, preferring a more stable job to provide for his family.

Genesis Systems co-founder Shannon Stuckenberg discusses the inner workings of a WaterCube device that extracts water from the air during the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas

Green Tech Pumps Water From Air At CES

Tech aimed at battling climate change and even pumping fresh water out of thin air attracted crowds as the annual CES gadget extravaganza showed its green side.

100 Most Popular Dog Names You'll Love 2024: Ultimate Guide To Make Your Pooch Stand Out

The first step after bringing your furry friend home is to give them the perfect name. Here are some names that echo with love and personality.

Renewable energy: development accelerating but still insufficient

World Added 50% More Renewable Energy But More Needed: IEA

The world added 50 percent more renewable energy capacity in 2023 over the previous year but more is needed in the battle against climate change, the International Energy Agency said Thursday.

Astrobotic began reporting technical malfunctions, starting with an inability to orient Peregrine's top-mounted solar panel towards the Sun

Bad Day In Space: Moon Mission Fails And NASA Program Delayed

A private US lunar lander mission is doomed to fail, and NASA pushes back plans to return astronauts to the Moon.

A28 Therapeutics Announces Late-Stage Clinical Development Of Cancer-Killing AT-101 Lytic Peptide Molecule

A28 Therapeutics founder and CEO Stanley Lewis's motivation in pursuing the development of AT-101 is driven by one of the foremost principles of the Hippocratic Oath, which is "first do no harm."

"Rebuilding Trust" is the theme of this year's Davos forum

Blinken, Israel's Herzog, Argentina's Milei Among Davos A-listers

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Middle East leaders will attend a World Economic Forum in Davos next week dominated by the war in Gaza, the WEF said Tuesday.

Earth saw its hottest recorded year in 2023

2023 Hottest Recorded Year As Earth Nears Key Limit

The year of 2023 was the hottest on record, with the increase in Earth's surface temperature nearly crossing the critical threshold of 1.5 degrees Celsius, EU climate monitors said Tuesday.

Animal rights activists hold placards during a rally welcoming a bill banning dog meat trade at the National Assembly in Seoul

South Korea Parliament Passes Bill Banning Dog Meat Trade

South Korea's parliament on Tuesday passed a bill banning breeding, slaughtering and selling dogs for their meat, a traditional practice that activists have called an embarrassment for the country.

A new energy bill sets targets for renewing France's park of nuclear energy plants but not expanding wind or solar power production

France Drops Renewables Targets In New Energy Bill

Critics are deriding as a step backward a new French energy bill that favours the further development of nuclear power and avoids setting targets for solar and wind power and other renewables.

Private Industry Leads America's First Moon Landing Since Apollo

The first American spacecraft to attempt to land on the Moon in more than half a century is poised to blast off early Monday -- but this time, private industry is leading the charge.

Burnt trees are seen after illegal fires were lit by farmers in Manaquiri, Amazonas state in September 2023

Deforestation In Brazilian Amazon Halved In 2023

Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon fell by half last year, according to figures released Friday, as President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's government bolstered environmental policing to crack down on surging destruction.

The Navajo Nation, America's largest Indigenous tribe, has raised serious concerns over the presence of human cremated remains on a lunar lander vehicle, calling the mission a "desecration" of the Moon

Navajo Object To Depositing Human Remains On Moon

The United States will soon launch its first spacecraft to attempt a soft lunar landing since the Apollo era, in a historic collaboration with the private sector -- but not everyone is celebrating.

Electricity generation from renewable sources was over 50 percent of the total in 2023 for the first time, while coal's share dropped to 26 percent from 34 percent

German Emissions At 70-year Low As Coal Use Drops

German emissions were at their lowest point in around 70 years, as Europe's largest economy managed to reduce its dependence on coal faster than expected, a study published Thursday showed.

Dr. Jamie Marich Advises Trauma Survivors to Take a Break from Expectations and Prioritize Self-Care This Holiday Season

For individuals struggling with trauma-related addictions or eating disorders, the holiday season presents unique challenges.

June 2023 was the hottest on record in the UK, causing water levels to drop in places such as Woodhead Reservoir in central England

2023 Set To Be UK's Second-hottest Year: Met Office

Last year is set to be the UK's second warmest on record, according to provisional figures released on Tuesday by the country's national meteorological service.