The mass migration flows that followed the Arab Spring in North Africa and the Middle East were partly caused by climate change, according to new research. Scientists from the International …
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As Arctic Chill Hits US, Trump Again Casts Doubt on Climate Change
A Tuesday tweet from a U.S. government scientific agency seems relatively innocuous: “Winter storms do not prove global warming is not happening.” The message from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric …
your ads here!World’s Worst Air is in S. African Coal Community
South Africa’s coal mining heartland has the worst air quality in the world, according to a recent study by environmental group Greenpeace. The 12 large coal mines in this area …
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The U.N. Children’s Fund is launching its largest-ever appeal for $3.9 billion in life-saving assistance for 73 million people, including 41 million children affected by conflict, natural disasters and other …
your ads here!What Are Dangers of Mining Waste in Brazil?
As rescuers in Brazil search for survivors of a dam collapse, questions abound about the health and environmental risks of the thick, brown, metal-laden mine waste that flowed over buildings. …
your ads here!Report: ‘Radical Rethink’ Needed to Tackle Obesity, Hunger, Climate
To defeat the intertwined pandemics of obesity, hunger and climate change, governments must curb the political influence of major corporations, said a major report Monday calling for a ‘global treaty’ …
your ads here!Senators Want Update on Progress of Universal Flu Vaccine
Maine’s independent U.S. senator says he’s joining a group of Senate colleagues to call on the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease to provide an update on research into …
your ads here!FDA: More Blood Pressure Drugs May Have Shortages After Recalls
Additional shortages of blood pressure drugs in the United States are possible following recent recalls related to traces of a probable carcinogen found in some versions a particular class of …
your ads here!Chefs, Truck Drivers Beware: AI Is Coming for Your Jobs
Robots aren’t replacing everyone, but a quarter of U.S. jobs will be severely disrupted as artificial intelligence accelerates the automation of existing work, according to a new Brookings Institution report. …
your ads here!Man says Emotional Support Alligator Helps his Depression
A Pennsylvania man says his emotional support alligator helps him deal with his depression. Joie Henney, 65, said his registered emotional support animal named Wally likes to snuggle and give …
your ads here!In Iran, Parched Lands Hollowed by Water Pumping Now Sinking
Fissures appear along roads while massive holes open up in the countryside, their gaping maws a visible sign from the air of something Iranian authorities now openly acknowledge: the area …
your ads here!Uncharted Waters: Scientists to Explore Indian Ocean Depths
Scientists prepared Thursday to embark on an unprecedented, years-long mission to explore the Indian Ocean and document changes taking place beneath the waves that could affect billions of people in …
your ads here!Australian City Adelaide Sets New National Heat Record
Adelaide sweltered through the highest temperature ever recorded by a major Australian city on Thursday, peaking at a searing 46.6 degrees Celsius (115.9 degrees Fahrenheit) as the drought-parched nation heads …
your ads here!Shutdown Makes It Tough for Groups to Help Endangered Whales
Rescuers who respond to distressed whales and other marine animals say the federal government shutdown is making it more difficult to do their work. A network of rescue groups in …
your ads here!AP-NORC Poll: Disasters Influence Thinking on Climate Change
When it comes to their views on climate change, Americans are looking at natural disasters and their local weather, according to a new poll. Lately, that means record deadly wildfires …
your ads here!Life in Limbo: Leftover Embryos Vex Clinics and Couples
Infertile couples who want to have a child may decide to use In Vitro Fertilization. It’s a procedure, in which eggs retrieved from the woman and sperm from the man …
your ads here!US Pacific Northwest Sees Measles Outbreak
Officials in the Pacific Northwest state of Washington have declared a measles outbreak after at least 22 people, including 20 children, have become infected with the disease since Jan. 1. …
your ads here!Study: Greenland’s Ice Melting Faster than Previously Thought
Greenland’s ice is melting faster than previously thought, according to a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The study found that most of Greenland’s …
your ads here!WHO: Migrants Do Not Bring Diseases Into Europe
A new report by the World Health Organization disputes a belief that refugees and migrants bring exotic communicable diseases into the European region. The report is based on evidence from …
your ads here!Nigeria’s 27M Disabled Wait Decades for Public Access
In Nigeria, over 27 million disabled people live in obscurity, treated like second-class citizens, without access to public facilities. The Nigerian Disability Bill is meant to address these shortcomings. But, …
your ads here!Wild Coffee Disappearing, Threatening Future Harvests
Rising temperatures, changing rainfall and encroaching diseases are threatening the world’s coffee crops. A new study says many of coffee’s wild relatives, which could help the crop adapt to a …
your ads here!Total Lunar Eclipse Meets Supermoon Sunday Night
Here comes a total lunar eclipse and supermoon, all wrapped into one. The moon, Earth and sun will line up this weekend for the only total lunar eclipse this year …
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