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India Needs Satellite Internet, Telecom Minister Says in Boost to Elon Musk's Starlink
India needs satellite internet especially in its rural areas, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said in an interview in New Delhi Tuesday. The minister’s remarks underscore the solid backing for these services from the Narendra Modi-led government.
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9 Million Ethiopian Children Forced Out Of School: How To End The Crisis
More than nine million Ethiopian children are currently out of school. They are caught in the crossfire of armed conflicts, natural disasters, tribal tensions and economic hardships.
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24 Dead In Los Angeles Blaze, Strong Winds Trigger 'Fire Tornado': 10 Points
At least 24 people have now been confirmed dead due to massive wildfires around Los Angeles with California Governor Gavin Newsom saying it could be the most devastating natural disaster in US history, which has also destroyed thousands of homes.
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The Deadliest Day In History With 830,000 Lives Lost In A Disaster
With a magnitude of 8, it remains the deadliest earthquake in recorded history, causing widespread destruction across Shaanxi, Shanxi, Henan, and Gansu provinces.
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Snakebites, Natural Disasters Claimed 10,300 Lives in Odisha In 3 Years: Minister
More than 10,300 people lost their lives due to drowning, snakebites and natural disasters in Odisha over the past three years, revenue and disaster management minister Suresh Pujari informed the assembly on Thursday.
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Cyclone Remal, Wayanad Landslides, And More: 2024's Deadliest Natural Disasters In India
In 2024, India faced some devastating natural disasters, including Cyclone Remal, the Vijayawada floods, and the Himachal cloudbursts.
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NASA Partners with Microsoft For Earth Copilot AI to Simplify Access to Complex Earth Data
NASA, in collaboration with Microsoft, has introduced Earth Copilot, an AI-powered tool designed to simplify access to complex Earth science data. This tool is aimed at reducing the technical barriers that prevent non-experts from effectively navigating NASA’s vast geospatial datasets. Earth Copilot allows users to ask questions about environment...
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NASA and ISRO Join Forces for NISAR Satellite Launch in 2025 to Track Earth’s Changing Surface
The NISAR satellite, a joint NASA-ISRO Earth observation mission launching in 2025, will provide precise data on shifts in Earth’s surface, focusing on high-risk areas. Using advanced radar technology, the satellite aims to support natural disaster response and infrastructure monitoring by tracking subtle movements in regions prone to earthquakes...
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Hurricane Helene Created Ripples In Earth's Upper Atmosphere, NASA Image Reveals
Atmospheric gravity waves can be created by hurricanes, large thunderstorms, wind bursts, tornadoes and even tsunamis.
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Thousands Protest In Spain Over Handling Of Deadly Floods
Devastating floods in Spain killed more than 220 people in one of Europe's worst natural disasters for decades.
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NISAR Mission 2025: NASA and ISRO Join Forces to Monitor Earth's Ecosystems and Surface Changes
The NISAR Mission 2025, a joint effort between NASA and ISRO, aims to observe Earth's surface, ecosystems, and track environmental changes. The satellite will use cutting-edge radar technology to collect data on biomass, natural disasters, and sea-level rise. Scheduled to launch in 2025, NISAR will be a vital tool for global climate and ecosystem m...
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Hurricane Milton To Bring Water Surge Of Up To 15 Feet To Tampa Bay
Helene was the deadliest natural disaster to hit the US mainland since 2005's Hurricane Katrina, with the death count still rising.
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Hurricane Milton Nears Florida, Biden Warns Of "Worst" Natural Disaster In A Century
Milton is the second huge hurricane in as many weeks to rumble toward Florida's west coast.
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'If You Stay You Will Die': US State Florida Braces For Hurricane Milton
Weather-weary Florida girded Tuesday for a hit from Hurricane Milton, a monster storm packing furious winds and the threat of walls of water gushing inland.
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This Country Sells Citizenship To Become World's Most Climate-Resilient Island
The Caribbean nation aims to become the world's most climate-resilient island without accruing massive debt or waiting for promised aid from wealthier nations.
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India Needs Satellite Internet, Telecom Minister Says in Boost to Elon Musk's Starlink
India needs satellite internet especially in its rural areas, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said in an interview in New Delhi Tuesday. The minister’s remarks underscore the solid backing for these services from the Narendra Modi-led government.
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9 Million Ethiopian Children Forced Out Of School: How To End The Crisis
More than nine million Ethiopian children are currently out of school. They are caught in the crossfire of armed conflicts, natural disasters, tribal tensions and economic hardships.
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24 Dead In Los Angeles Blaze, Strong Winds Trigger 'Fire Tornado': 10 Points
At least 24 people have now been confirmed dead due to massive wildfires around Los Angeles with California Governor Gavin Newsom saying it could be the most devastating natural disaster in US history, which has also destroyed thousands of homes.
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The Deadliest Day In History With 830,000 Lives Lost In A Disaster
With a magnitude of 8, it remains the deadliest earthquake in recorded history, causing widespread destruction across Shaanxi, Shanxi, Henan, and Gansu provinces.
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Snakebites, Natural Disasters Claimed 10,300 Lives in Odisha In 3 Years: Minister
More than 10,300 people lost their lives due to drowning, snakebites and natural disasters in Odisha over the past three years, revenue and disaster management minister Suresh Pujari informed the assembly on Thursday.
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Cyclone Remal, Wayanad Landslides, And More: 2024's Deadliest Natural Disasters In India
In 2024, India faced some devastating natural disasters, including Cyclone Remal, the Vijayawada floods, and the Himachal cloudbursts.
-
NASA Partners with Microsoft For Earth Copilot AI to Simplify Access to Complex Earth Data
NASA, in collaboration with Microsoft, has introduced Earth Copilot, an AI-powered tool designed to simplify access to complex Earth science data. This tool is aimed at reducing the technical barriers that prevent non-experts from effectively navigating NASA’s vast geospatial datasets. Earth Copilot allows users to ask questions about environment...
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NASA and ISRO Join Forces for NISAR Satellite Launch in 2025 to Track Earth’s Changing Surface
The NISAR satellite, a joint NASA-ISRO Earth observation mission launching in 2025, will provide precise data on shifts in Earth’s surface, focusing on high-risk areas. Using advanced radar technology, the satellite aims to support natural disaster response and infrastructure monitoring by tracking subtle movements in regions prone to earthquakes...
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Hurricane Helene Created Ripples In Earth's Upper Atmosphere, NASA Image Reveals
Atmospheric gravity waves can be created by hurricanes, large thunderstorms, wind bursts, tornadoes and even tsunamis.
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Thousands Protest In Spain Over Handling Of Deadly Floods
Devastating floods in Spain killed more than 220 people in one of Europe's worst natural disasters for decades.
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NISAR Mission 2025: NASA and ISRO Join Forces to Monitor Earth's Ecosystems and Surface Changes
The NISAR Mission 2025, a joint effort between NASA and ISRO, aims to observe Earth's surface, ecosystems, and track environmental changes. The satellite will use cutting-edge radar technology to collect data on biomass, natural disasters, and sea-level rise. Scheduled to launch in 2025, NISAR will be a vital tool for global climate and ecosystem m...
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Hurricane Milton To Bring Water Surge Of Up To 15 Feet To Tampa Bay
Helene was the deadliest natural disaster to hit the US mainland since 2005's Hurricane Katrina, with the death count still rising.
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Hurricane Milton Nears Florida, Biden Warns Of "Worst" Natural Disaster In A Century
Milton is the second huge hurricane in as many weeks to rumble toward Florida's west coast.
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'If You Stay You Will Die': US State Florida Braces For Hurricane Milton
Weather-weary Florida girded Tuesday for a hit from Hurricane Milton, a monster storm packing furious winds and the threat of walls of water gushing inland.
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This Country Sells Citizenship To Become World's Most Climate-Resilient Island
The Caribbean nation aims to become the world's most climate-resilient island without accruing massive debt or waiting for promised aid from wealthier nations.
