ph. Northern fulmar. Beth Clark, Author provided Elizabeth Pearmain, University of Cambridge and Bethany Clark, BirdLife International Seabirds are one of the world’s most threatened animal groups. They already contend with multiple issues, including climate change, accidental capture in fishing gear and being eaten by invasive species like cats and some rodents. But
ph.: Russian attacks have destroyed much of Ukraine’s scientific infrastructure, including university facilities like Karazin University’s School of Physics and Technology, seen here. Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy / Ukrinform/Future Publishing via Getty Images Ina Ganguli, UMass Amherst; Michael E. Rose, Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition; Oleksandra Ivashchenko, Netherlands Cancer Institute, and Stefano Horst
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“This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here.” Across the country, fleets of aging, groaning, gas-guzzling buses are being replaced with new electric models. On Monday, the Biden administration announced nearly $1.7 billion in grants for municipal transportation departments serving cities, rural areas, and Native American reservations.
Scilly Isles: A Sublime Sanctuary for the Eco-conscious. Cradled within Cornwall’s coastal embrace, the Scilly Isles unfold as a picturesque haven championing eco-conscious repose for those yearning for serene seclusion amidst unadulterated nature’s grandeur. The archipelago’s untouched coastal allure, iridescent aqua-marine seascapes, and unwavering dedication to environmental preservation create a utopia for green-minded
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Title: France on Trial: The Case of Marshal Pétain Authors: Julian Jackson “France on Trial: The Case of Marshal Pétain” is a captivating exploration of one of the most controversial periods in twentieth-century French history, expertly presented by Julian Jackson, a distinguished historian specializing in France. Delving into the trial of Marshal Philippe
The current head of Argentina’s National Meteorological Service (SMN, for its acronym in Spanish) has been appointed the new Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization. For the first time in its 150-year history, the top agency for weather, climate and water will be run by a woman. The professional career of Celeste Saulo
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