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In the winter, Afghans have few options but to burn coal for heat, creating some of the world's most dangerous air

Coal, An Unavoidable Pollutant In The Harsh Afghan Winter

Coal, an unavoidable pollutant in the harsh Afghan winter

Scientists Retrieve Mammoth Tusk From Deep Sea Off California Coast

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The cold and high-pressure environment may have helped preserve the tusk, according to researchers.

Canadian Government Vows Faster Indigenous Reconciliation

Governor General Mary Simon delivers the Throne Speech in a joint session of the House of Commons and the Senate in Ottawa, outlining the government's policy priorities

Canadian government vows faster indigenous reconciliation

It is unknown how the OPEC+ coalition of oil exporters led by Saudi Arabia will react to plans by the United States and other countries to release their strategic stockpiles

Markets Skeptical As Biden Opens Spigot On Oil Reserves

Markets skeptical as Biden opens spigot on oil reserves

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Green shoots: So far 11 countries have self-financed the recovery of 4.6 million hectares of impoverished land

Back In The Spotlight: Africa's Great Green Wall

Back in the spotlight: Africa's Great Green Wall

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Gut Bacteria Differ In Morning, Night People: Study

The abundance of two major bacterial groups differed between morning and night people.

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Australia's Well-Known Noisy Frog Is Actually 3 Different Species: Study

The Bleating Tree Frog is known in Australia for being so loud and their calls are "almost painful."

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Newborn Smell Triggers Aggression In Women But Hampers It In Men: Study

It could be babies' way to increase aggression in mom but decrease it in dad.

Most studies on global warming impacts contrast a "do nothing" scenario of unabated carbon emissions with a not-always plausible pathway to a 1.5C world

Climate Warming Forecasts May Be Too Rosy: Study

Climate warming forecasts may be too rosy: study

If approved by the Senate, Lael Brainard will serve as Vice Chair at the Federal Reserve

Democrat Lael Brainard Picked As Fed Chief's Right-hand Woman

Democrat Lael Brainard picked as Fed chief's right-hand woman

US Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell has been nominated by President Joe Biden to serve a second term at the helm of the nation's central bank

Powell 'Right Person' To Lead Fed, Fight Inflation: Biden

Powell 'right person' to lead Fed, fight inflation: Biden

Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell has managed to shift the central bank's focus towards achieving full employment

Known For Bridging Divides, Jerome Powell To Stay At US Fed

Known for bridging divides, Jerome Powell to stay at US Fed

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is keen to 'green' Britain's economy away from fossil fuels to renewables

UK To Make Electric Car Charging Points Compulsory In New Buildings

UK to make electric car charging points compulsory in new buildings

While electric trains emit 60 percent less carbon than their diesel counterparts, only 42 percent of the UK rail network is currently electrified.

UK Rail Sector On Track To Diesel-free Trains

UK rail sector on track to diesel-free trains

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Scientists Explore 'Unique' Ways To Create Artificial Magnetic Field On Mars

Unlike the Earth, Mars does not generate a magnetic field of its own.

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Einstein Manuscript To Be Auctioned Off This Week, Could Sell For Millions

The manuscript contains handwritten works of the famed theoretical physicist.

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Hepatitis A: Thousands Possibly Exposed At New Jersey Starbucks

The employee worked at the location on six dates in November.

Aissata Tall Sall welcomed the softer approach to partnerships outlined by Antony Blinken

Blinken Showcases Benefits Of Democracy On Senegal Visit

Blinken showcases benefits of democracy on Senegal visit

Covid-19 booster shots were previously available in the United States to the immune compromised, over 65s, people at high risk of severe disease and in high risk occupations

COVID-19 Immunity Is Declining As Hospitalizations Rise Among The Fully Vaccinated

Despite around 60% of Americans being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, health officials warn that hospitalizations are rising as immunity within vaccinated people is declining.

Flooding is seen in the Sumas area of Abbotsford, British Columbia on November 18, 2021

Fuel Rationed, Travel Limited In Flooded Western Canada

Fuel rationed, travel limited in flooded western Canada

US President Joe Biden, pictured at the White House on November 18, 2021, has seen his infrastructure victory lap overshadowed by inflation worries

Biden Hails Major Boost For Giant Social Welfare Expansion

Biden hails major boost for giant social welfare expansion

Alibaba dived more than 10 percent after warning over its revenue outlook, dragging the Hang Seng Index sharply lower

Stocks, Oil, Euro Slide On Austria's Partial Lockdown

Stocks, oil, euro slide on Austria's partial lockdown

The Yara Birkeland will eliminate the need for around 40,000 truck journeys a year now fuelledf by polluting diesel.

First Electric Autonomous Cargo Ship Launched In Norway

First electric autonomous cargo ship launched in Norway

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Man's Chronic Migraine 'Reversed' By Plant-Based Diet: 'I Have My Life Back'

He has not had a migraine in over seven years.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is on his first trip to India as America's top diplomat

Blinken Says US Can Benefit Africa Amid Rising Chinese Influence

Blinken says US can benefit Africa amid rising Chinese influence

India will repeal three agricultural reform laws that have sparked almost a year of massive protests by farmers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said

Modi U-turns On Indian Farm Laws After Mass Protests

Modi U-turns on Indian farm laws after mass protests

US special climate envoy John Kerry has touted the US-China climate deal as an opportunity for Beijing and Washington to work closely together

Climate Envoy Kerry Voices Hope For More US-China Cooperation

Climate envoy Kerry voices hope for more US-China cooperation

Deforestation has gained pace in Brazil's Amazon rainforest despite officials' claims that the government is being more forceful against environmental crimes

Brazil Amazon Deforestation Up 22% In A Year, 15-yr Record

Brazil Amazon deforestation up 22% in a year, 15-yr record

This photo taken on April 15, 2020 shows a man wearing a face mask as he offers prawns for sale at the Wuhan Baishazhou Market in Wuhan in China's central Hubei province

First Wuhan Covid Case Days Later Than Initially Reported: Scientist

First Wuhan Covid case days later than initially reported: scientist

With the country's economy in tatters, many families have lost a significant part of their income -- the women's wages -- as Afghanistan faces humanitarian crisis

'Dark Future': The Distress Of Afghan Women Who Can No Longer Work

'Dark future': The distress of Afghan women who can no longer work

Moon lighting: sky-watchers are preparing for the longest lunar eclipse in almost 600 years

Here’s How To Watch The Longest Partial Lunar Eclipse In Six Centuries

The longest partial lunar eclipse is expected to occur before dawn on Friday and last three hours and 28 minutes.

Germany announced on March 30 that it would no longer offer the two-dose AstraZeneca vaccine to people aged under 60 due to concerns over a possible link to rare cases of blood clots

How Effective Is The AstraZeneca Antibody Drug? Recent Clinical Trials Show Results

Recent clinical trial results show that AstraZeneca’s antibody-drug is quite effective in preventing COVID-19

Traders are keeping a close eye on the Federal Reserve and its plans for monetary policy in light of surging inflation

S&P 500, Nasdaq End At Records On Mixed Day For Global Stocks

S&P 500, Nasdaq end at records on mixed day for global stocks

This handout picture released by the National Museum of Rio de Janeiro on January 25, 2021, shows archaeologists recovering fossils of a previously unknown species of dinosaur discovered in southern Brazil

Remains Of 'Very Rare' Dinosaur Species Discovered In Brazil

Remains of 'very rare' dinosaur species discovered in Brazil

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