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NASA Utilises Supercomputing to Drive Space Exploration and Earth Research
NASA continues to push the boundaries of science by using supercomputing to advance space exploration and climate research. From refining the Artemis II launch pad to leveraging AI for weather forecasting, NASA’s technology is revolutionising space missions and Earth science. Supercomputing helps simulate complex cosmic phenomena, including solar...
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NASA Data Empowers Global Response to Rising Sea Levels, Here's What You Need to Know
NASA’s sea level data platform now provides coastal regions with projections through 2150, aiming to guide resilient infrastructure planning. Collaborating with global partners like the World Bank and United Nations, NASA offers data that helps governments and organisations address the impacts of climate change on communities worldwide. Coastal c...
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COP29: Disaster Relief Fund For Vulnerable Countries "Ready" To Disburse
A long-sought disaster relief fund to help vulnerable countries weather the storm of climate change will start handing out aid next year, officials at COP29 in Baku said Tuesday.
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‘Chonkus’ Algae Found Off Italian Coast Holds Promise for Improve Climate Change Situation
The newly identified ‘Chonkus’ strain of cyanobacteria, discovered in Italy's volcanic waters, may be a natural ally in carbon sequestration. With its CO₂-absorbing properties and ability to thrive in extreme environments, Chonkus shows promise in industrial carbon storage and bio-manufacturing, potentially lowering costs while contributing t...
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COP16 Biodiversity Summit: How Nations Are Tackling Global Biodiversity Loss and Species Extinction
The COP16 summit in Colombia brings global leaders together to address the alarming loss of biodiversity, with over one million species at risk of extinction. Countries will assess their progress on reversing species extinction and take steps towards a target of protecting 30% of land and sea by 2030. The meeting also focuses on financing biodivers...
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Siberian Crater’s Mysterious Growth Could Be Due to Methane Gas, Scientists Find
In Siberia, a massive crater emerged explosively in the tundra, sending ice and rock hundreds of feet away and creating a large circular scar. This event marked the 17th crater discovered in the Yamal and Gyda peninsulas since 2013, attracting significant scientific interest. The craters are believed to be linked to climate change, with modern tool...
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Rich Nations Met $100 Billion Climate Finance Goal 2 Years Late: OECD
Wealthy countries met their target of providing $100 billion in annual climate aid to poorer countries for the first time in 2022 though two years later than promised, the OECD said Wednesday.
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"Still Not Well With Flu": 'Breathless' Pope Asks Aide To Deliver Address
Pope Francis presided over his weekly audience Wednesday despite the flu that caused him to abandon his attendance at UN climate talks in Dubai, but asked an aide to deliver his reading for him.
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Watch: Rishi Sunak Rushed Out Of Room By Aides At Climate Summit
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was abruptly rushed out of the COP27 event on Monday, leaving dozens of audience members baffled at the strange turn of events.
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Pakistan Can't Afford Flood Recovery, Asks World To Help Out
Pakistan cannot afford to spend more on recovering from devastating floods blamed on climate change, its climate change minister said on Tuesday, as she called for faster international help at the launch of a new UN appeal for aid.
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"Never Seen Anything Like This": Angelina Jolie In Flood-Hit Pakistan
Hollywood star and humanitarian Angelina Jolie has said the flood disaster in Pakistan should be a "wake-up call" for the world regarding climate change, calling for more international aid after meeting with victims.
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New Study Reveals How Marine Viruses May Aid in Mitigation of Climate Change
A new study suggests how 5,500 marine RNA virus species may help push carbon absorbed from the atmosphere to permanent storage on the ocean floor. The effort aims to learn more about the organisms that live in the ocean and do the majority of the work of absorbing half of the human-generated carbon in the atmosphere and producing half of the oxygen...
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Monetary Aid For Ukraine, Global Food Crisis, Inflation To Top G7 Agenda
G7 financial leaders are likely to focus on how to help Ukraine pay its bills, with reconstruction after the war, and issues like surging global inflation, climate change.
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In Landmark Climate Pledge, China Promises To End Coal Funding Overseas
China will stop funding coal projects overseas, President Xi Jinping announced Tuesday, all but ending the flow of public aid for the dirty energy contributing to the climate crisis.
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Joe Biden Pledges To Double US Climate Change Aid, Some Activists Unimpressed
US President Joe Biden told the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday he would work with Congress to double funds by 2024 to $11.4 billion per year to help developing nations deal with climate change.
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NASA Utilises Supercomputing to Drive Space Exploration and Earth Research
NASA continues to push the boundaries of science by using supercomputing to advance space exploration and climate research. From refining the Artemis II launch pad to leveraging AI for weather forecasting, NASA’s technology is revolutionising space missions and Earth science. Supercomputing helps simulate complex cosmic phenomena, including solar...
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NASA Data Empowers Global Response to Rising Sea Levels, Here's What You Need to Know
NASA’s sea level data platform now provides coastal regions with projections through 2150, aiming to guide resilient infrastructure planning. Collaborating with global partners like the World Bank and United Nations, NASA offers data that helps governments and organisations address the impacts of climate change on communities worldwide. Coastal c...
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COP29: Disaster Relief Fund For Vulnerable Countries "Ready" To Disburse
A long-sought disaster relief fund to help vulnerable countries weather the storm of climate change will start handing out aid next year, officials at COP29 in Baku said Tuesday.
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‘Chonkus’ Algae Found Off Italian Coast Holds Promise for Improve Climate Change Situation
The newly identified ‘Chonkus’ strain of cyanobacteria, discovered in Italy's volcanic waters, may be a natural ally in carbon sequestration. With its CO₂-absorbing properties and ability to thrive in extreme environments, Chonkus shows promise in industrial carbon storage and bio-manufacturing, potentially lowering costs while contributing t...
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COP16 Biodiversity Summit: How Nations Are Tackling Global Biodiversity Loss and Species Extinction
The COP16 summit in Colombia brings global leaders together to address the alarming loss of biodiversity, with over one million species at risk of extinction. Countries will assess their progress on reversing species extinction and take steps towards a target of protecting 30% of land and sea by 2030. The meeting also focuses on financing biodivers...
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Siberian Crater’s Mysterious Growth Could Be Due to Methane Gas, Scientists Find
In Siberia, a massive crater emerged explosively in the tundra, sending ice and rock hundreds of feet away and creating a large circular scar. This event marked the 17th crater discovered in the Yamal and Gyda peninsulas since 2013, attracting significant scientific interest. The craters are believed to be linked to climate change, with modern tool...
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Rich Nations Met $100 Billion Climate Finance Goal 2 Years Late: OECD
Wealthy countries met their target of providing $100 billion in annual climate aid to poorer countries for the first time in 2022 though two years later than promised, the OECD said Wednesday.
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"Still Not Well With Flu": 'Breathless' Pope Asks Aide To Deliver Address
Pope Francis presided over his weekly audience Wednesday despite the flu that caused him to abandon his attendance at UN climate talks in Dubai, but asked an aide to deliver his reading for him.
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Watch: Rishi Sunak Rushed Out Of Room By Aides At Climate Summit
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was abruptly rushed out of the COP27 event on Monday, leaving dozens of audience members baffled at the strange turn of events.
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Pakistan Can't Afford Flood Recovery, Asks World To Help Out
Pakistan cannot afford to spend more on recovering from devastating floods blamed on climate change, its climate change minister said on Tuesday, as she called for faster international help at the launch of a new UN appeal for aid.
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"Never Seen Anything Like This": Angelina Jolie In Flood-Hit Pakistan
Hollywood star and humanitarian Angelina Jolie has said the flood disaster in Pakistan should be a "wake-up call" for the world regarding climate change, calling for more international aid after meeting with victims.
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New Study Reveals How Marine Viruses May Aid in Mitigation of Climate Change
A new study suggests how 5,500 marine RNA virus species may help push carbon absorbed from the atmosphere to permanent storage on the ocean floor. The effort aims to learn more about the organisms that live in the ocean and do the majority of the work of absorbing half of the human-generated carbon in the atmosphere and producing half of the oxygen...
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Monetary Aid For Ukraine, Global Food Crisis, Inflation To Top G7 Agenda
G7 financial leaders are likely to focus on how to help Ukraine pay its bills, with reconstruction after the war, and issues like surging global inflation, climate change.
-
In Landmark Climate Pledge, China Promises To End Coal Funding Overseas
China will stop funding coal projects overseas, President Xi Jinping announced Tuesday, all but ending the flow of public aid for the dirty energy contributing to the climate crisis.
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Joe Biden Pledges To Double US Climate Change Aid, Some Activists Unimpressed
US President Joe Biden told the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday he would work with Congress to double funds by 2024 to $11.4 billion per year to help developing nations deal with climate change.
