Published by MongabayBy Elizabeth Fitt U.N. member states came tantalizingly close to sealing a deal for a high-stakes, legally binding treaty to … [Read more...] about Delegates come close, but fail again to clinch high seas protection treaty
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Scientists find simple, safe method to destroy ‘forever chemicals’
Published by AFPPFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, were first developed in the 1940s and are now found in a variety of products, including … [Read more...] about Scientists find simple, safe method to destroy ‘forever chemicals’
What’s in Biden’s big climate and health bill?
Published by AFPClean energy is one of the tentpoles of US President Joe Biden's massive climate and health proposalWashington (AFP) - Hundreds of … [Read more...] about What’s in Biden’s big climate and health bill?
Lightning strike near White House kills two people
Published by AFPA 2018 photo shows the statue of Andrew Jackson, with the White House behind it, in Lafayette Square in Washington, where four people … [Read more...] about Lightning strike near White House kills two people
Biden pledge to tax wealthy, companies revived with Manchin-led bill
Published by ReutersBy Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden's campaign trail promise to increase taxes on corporations and … [Read more...] about Biden pledge to tax wealthy, companies revived with Manchin-led bill
Arctic shark that can live centuries found by Florida student in the Caribbean
Published by Orlando SentinelA Ph.D. candidate at a Florida university discovered an ancient shark in a coral reef in the Caribbean. Devanshi Kasana, … [Read more...] about Arctic shark that can live centuries found by Florida student in the Caribbean
Scientist Jane Goodall immortalised as a Barbie doll
Published by BANG Showbiz EnglishDame Jane Goodall has been immortalised as a Barbie doll. The 88-year-old scientist - who is known as the world's … [Read more...] about Scientist Jane Goodall immortalised as a Barbie doll
Gorgosaurus tipped to fetch $8 mn at New York auction
Published by AFPAn art handler looks at a Gorgosaurus Skeleton measuring 10 feet tall (3.04 meters) at Sotheby’s in New York, on July 05, 2022New York … [Read more...] about Gorgosaurus tipped to fetch $8 mn at New York auction
US drought exposes murky mob past of Las Vegas
Published by AFPA rusted metal barrel, near the location of where a different drum was found containing a human body, sits exposed on the shore of … [Read more...] about US drought exposes murky mob past of Las Vegas
Horseshoe crabs: ‘Living fossils’ vital for vaccine safety
Published by AFPKristi Lieske conducts a survey of horseshoe crabs spawning on a beach at the Ted Harvey Wildlife Area near Dover, DelawareDover … [Read more...] about Horseshoe crabs: ‘Living fossils’ vital for vaccine safety