“Individually, you come from diverse regions and disciplines, bringing outstanding expertise in AI and related fields. Collectively, you represent something the world has never seen before,” The UN chief told scientists on Tuesday at the first meeting of the Independent International Scientific Panel on AI. The 40 experts aim to help close “the AI knowledge […]
Continue ReadingShortlisted for the Georgina Mace Prize About the research Overview Our paper focuses on understanding whether the ecological fears surrounding tidal energy are actually backed by evidence. Tidal power is a reliable, clean, and predictable renewable energy source, yet projects are frequently delayed or cancelled due to concerns about environmental harm. We systematically reviewed the empirical […]
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The immediate impact is visible in sharp increases in transport costs, energy and fertilizer prices, alongside currency pressures and financial market volatility. “The most immediate economic impact…are considerable increases in freight costs and oil, gas and fertilizer prices,” Hamza Ali Malik, Director of Macroeconomic Policy Division at the UN’s Asia-Pacific development arm (ESCAP) told UN […]
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The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published Revision 24 from March 2026 of the Easy Access Rules for Air Operations (EAR for Air OPS), available in PDF, machine-readable XML, and as an enhanced online publication. The new online publication of the EAR for Air OPS offers: optimised performance for quick access to EAR […]
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And with Brent Crude still trading at more than $100 per barrel, many workers and households have reverted to using oil and coal, raising concerns of lasting environmental damage, while numerous countries have already announced fuel rationing and a move to online meetings. Just over four weeks since Israeli–US bombing of Iran began, sparking the […]
Continue ReadingThe transition to climate neutrality will significantly transform the EU economy but does not pose a threat to the sustainability of public finances, concludes a new study commissioned by the Commission’s Directorate-General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA). The study evaluates the direct impacts of the transition on revenues, expenditures and budget balances, while also taking […]
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HONIARA — A powerful and shallow earthquake rattled the Solomon Islands on Saturday afternoon, February 21, 2026, sending tremors through the Temotu Province and across the remote Santa Cruz Islands. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) recorded the seismic event at a magnitude of 6.0, striking at 16:42 UTC. The quake’s epicenter was located approximately 130 […]
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NEW YORK — A multi-front operational crisis has plunged the U.S. aviation network into chaos this Saturday, leaving thousands of travelers stranded as a strengthening Nor’easter collides with a mounting federal staffing shortage. According to live data from FlightRadar24 and industry reports, airlines have already logged 134 cancellations and over 3,700 delays as of Saturday […]
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AMMAN/GENEVA — In a sharp rebuke of the Iranian government’s response to recent domestic turmoil, UNICEF has issued an urgent plea for the immediate and unconditional release of all children currently held in state detention. The statement, released on February 19, 2026, highlights the “life-lasting consequences” of incarceration on minors and underscores Iran’s binding obligations […]
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Washington DC – In a day of rapid-fire legal and economic upheaval, President Donald Trump has unilaterally re-imposed a 10% global tariff on nearly all U.S. imports. The executive move, signed Friday evening from the Oval Office, comes just hours after a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling struck down his previous, more expansive tariff regime […]
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