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Microplastics are sickening and killing wildlife, disrupting Earth systems
Mongabay
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November 21, 2024
Animals across the spectrum of life are eating, breathing and ingesting plastics that leach toxic chemicals and have been shown to alter the function of organs and even cells in humans. Petroleum products — mostly oil and natural gas — are...
€68.5 million spent on international climate financing
The Portugal News
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The numbers were updated by the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MAE) in a statement to coincide with the United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP29), which ends on the 22nd. Of the 68.5 million, 12 million are in the conversion of Cape...
Spirit of Tasmania IV leaves the Port of Leith
Ships Monthly
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July 3, 2025
The roll-on/roll-off passenger ferry Spirit of Tasmania IV departed the Port of Leith on 30 June 2025 and started the 14,857-nautical-mile voyage to Hobart. She had been docked there since December 2024, having been delivered by her builders but...
COP29: Six key reasons why international climate finance is a ‘wild west’
Eco-Business
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November 15, 2024
At the COP29 climate summit, nations must decide on a new global goal to replace the existing target of US$100 billion each year.Delivering this money is widely viewed as important for helping vulnerable nations in the global south and maintaining...
World on track for hottest year ever as carbon pollution hits record levels
Yale Climate Connections - Connecticut
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November 13, 2024
October 2024 was Earth’s second-hottest October on record, according to an analysis of global data going back to 1850, NASA and NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information reported November 13. The month fell just 0.05 degree Celsius...
Clash against World Cup qualifiers Iran - a true test of Harimau Malaya’s progress - Cklamovski
The Sun Daily
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July 4, 2025
HARIMAU Malaya head coach Peter Cklamovski is taking on the challenge that awaits his team at the upcoming CAFA Nations Cup, especially the clash against tournament favourites and World Cup qualifiers Iran. Describing the showdown as a major...
The A+List: The 220 Best Architecture and Design Firms Worldwide in 2025
Architizer
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June 30, 2025
Architizer is thrilled to announce the world’s best architecture firms in 2025 — all winners of the 13th Annual A+Awards! This year’s program reflects a decisive shift in architectural thinking — one that embraces local craftsmanship, regional...
Domestic resource mobilisation for sustainable development
The Standard
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Examples of successful cases in other low-income regions reveal that high domestic savings are necessary for high investment and growth. Domestic resource mobilisation refers to generating savings and taxes from domestic resources and allocating...
Multi-nation teamwork key to reducing environmental conflicts: Vivian and Green Group ministers
The Straits Times
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November 12, 2024
SINGAPORE - Effective management of natural resources across national borders will help to reduce resource scarcity and enable cooperation, thus reducing the risk of conflict between countries. This was a key message from a Nov 11 statement by...
Seychelles President Ramkalawan: Africa must ‘stand on a par’ with the West on climate change
Africa Report
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President Wavel Ramkalawan of Seychelles says he is concerned about the impact US President-elect Donald Trump’s victory could have on climate change. The US withdrew from multilateral agreements aimed at mitigating the effects of climate change...
Africa Emerges as Prime Destination for Sustainable Tourism Investments
eTurboNews
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November 7, 2024
Banking on its diverse cultures, ecosystems and tourism opportunities, Africa has been positioned as an emerging destination for sustainable tourism and an ideal candidate for investments rooted in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)...
NHC continues to track system near Florida for potential tropical development
Palm Beach Daily News - Florida
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There's now a 40% chance for a tropical or subtropical depression forming near Florida by the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Regardless of development, the system could bring up to six inches of rain to some portions of Florida through the...
Sailing to warmer climates for winter: ‘The nerves are still there, sometimes utterly stomach churning’
Yachting Monthly
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November 4, 2024
When winter is dawning, many yachties decide sailing to warmer climates for winter is wise. Lu Heikel describes her journey. You don’t really notice it too much at first. At each stopover on our summer Mediterranean wanderings we meet up with...
Open call for expressions of interest: Technical assistance to develop climate change adaptation investment plans
PreventionWeb
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November 4, 2024
The National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Global Network has launched an open call for countries to submit expressions of interest (EOIs) in receiving technical assistance to develop climate change adaptation investment plans. With funding from the...
7th Galien Africa Forum kicks off in Dakar, focusing on youth innovations in climate and health solutions
Joy FM
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October 23, 2024
The 7th Galien Africa Forum began on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, in Dakar, Senegal, highlighting the critical role of youth leadership and artificial intelligence (AI) in tackling climate and environmental crises affecting Africa's health systems....
Siksei to participate in JICA KCCP training
Island Times
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June 27, 2025
Fisheries Development Coordinator, Fabio Siksei of the Bureau of Fisheries, has been accepted and will be participating in JICA KCCP Program called Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries for Fisheries-Centered Bule Economy at JICA Yokohama Center. This...
Odds of tropical development near Florida creep up. What to know in Florida Panhandle
Pensacola News Journal - Florida
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The odds of tropical development around the July 4 weekend have crept up to 40%, according to the National Hurricane Center. AccuWeather forecasters believe any potential development is more likely to occur along the southeastern U.S. coast....
Qualification conventions are the key to mobility and trust
University World News
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AFRICA The Addis Convention and the Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications Concerning Higher Education are playing an increasingly critical role in promoting international cooperation, coherence in recognition practices and...
African Island States Advance Ocean Partnerships And Finance Innovation At United Nations (UN) Ocean Conference
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) In a high-profile gathering during the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), the African Island States Climate Commission (AISCC), in partnership with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the...
Greek researchers embark on critical Atlantic mission for satellite calibration of climate data
Neos Kosmos
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November 1, 2024
Greek researchers Peristera Paschou and Dimitra Kouklaki recently joined international teams on an Atlantic mission to validate measurements from the European Space Agency (ESA) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s (JAXA) EarthCARE satellite,...