Local and landscape scale factors influence pollinators at solar parks – The Applied Ecologist

[ad_1] Authors Hollie Blaydes and Alona Armstrong describe their latest research to better understand how pollinators respond to increasing solar park developments. Ground mounted solar parks are becoming increasingly common features of our landscapes and are set to play a pivotal role on the path to net zero. Currently taking up ~15,000 hectares across the […]

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Ukrainian President Zelenskiy and Carney Co-Host UN Panel on Return of Abducted Ukrainian Children

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney co-hosted a high-level panel discussion on Tuesday addressing the forced displacement of Ukrainian children, an issue Kyiv describes as one of the most egregious consequences of Russia’s ongoing invasion. Held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the event brought […]

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Africa Continental Brief — Security, Human Rights, Governance, Business and Justice 23 September 2025

Situational Synopsis 1. Security & Conflict Armed Violence Intensifies in Eastern DR Congo Fresh clashes between M23 rebels and government forces in eastern DR Congo threaten the fragile peace process, despite mediation efforts by the US and Qatar. The M23 recently seized Nzibira, a gold-mining town, with observers warning of an impending assault on Uvira, […]

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Ireland Pledges €3 Million in Additional Aid to Sudan Amid Escalating Humanitarian Crisis

Ireland has announced an additional €3 million in humanitarian funding for Sudan, bringing its total support for 2025 to €14.3 million. The announcement was made by Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Simon Harris TD, alongside Minister of State for International Development Neale Richmond TD, during UN High Level Week in New York. […]

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Typhoon Ragasa Grounds Over 1,400 Flights Across East Asia, Stranding Thousands

Typhoon Ragasa has unleashed widespread disruption across East Asia, forcing the cancellation of more than 1,400 flights and leaving thousands of travelers stranded at major airports in China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. The storm’s sustained winds and torrential rainfall have paralyzed operations at key transit hubs including Shanghai Pudong, Shenzhen Bao’an, Hong Kong International, and […]

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Barack Obama to Receive Freedom of Dublin Ahead of Sold-Out Public Appearance

Former U.S. President Barack Obama is set to arrive in Ireland on Thursday, 25 September, ahead of a series of engagements in Dublin, including the formal acceptance of the Freedom of the City—an honour originally conferred upon him and his wife, Michelle Obama, in 2017. The ceremony will take place at a private event hosted […]

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Ireland: Full List of Presidential Contenders Emerges Ahead of Nomination Deadline

With the nomination deadline set for noon on Wednesday, Ireland’s 2025 presidential race is crystallizing into a diverse field of candidates spanning party lines and independent platforms. The contest is expected to be one of the most ideologically varied in recent history. Candidates must secure either the backing of 20 Oireachtas members or support from […]

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Australia Commits to 62–70% Emissions Cut by 2035, Unveils $7 Billion Climate Package

Australia has announced an ambitious new climate target, pledging to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 62–70% below 2005 levels by 2035. The move marks a significant escalation in the country’s climate commitments and aligns with its broader goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The federal government also launched a $7 billion climate funding initiative […]

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Ethiopia Faces Scrutiny Over Arrests of Journalists and Media Workers

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged Ethiopian authorities to halt a growing pattern of arbitrary arrests targeting journalists and media professionals, warning that the crackdown undermines press freedom and civic participation ahead of national elections. Since August, security forces have detained multiple individuals without formal charges. On September 3, three employees of a private radio […]

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Severe Weather Grounds Thousands as Flight Cancellations Sweep U.S. Airports

A wave of flight disruptions has stranded thousands of passengers across the United States, as severe weather—including intense storms and heavy rainfall—forces widespread cancellations and delays at major airports. As of Tuesday morning, over 130 flights have been canceled and more than 2,580 delayed, impacting key travel hubs such as Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles International, […]

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Scientists Refute Trump’s Claim Linking Tylenol Use in Pregnancy to Autism

Leading scientists and medical experts have strongly rejected President Donald Trump’s recent assertion that paracetamol (acetaminophen), commonly known as Tylenol, taken during pregnancy may be linked to autism in children. The claim, made without supporting evidence, has sparked concern among healthcare professionals and researchers worldwide. “There is no credible scientific basis for this claim,” said […]

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