[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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Multiple individuals were killed and wounded in a shooting at a federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office in Dallas, Texas, prompting a swift response from law enforcement and federal agencies. The incident occurred during working hours, causing panic among staff and visitors at the facility. FBI Special Agent in Charge Joseph Rothrock confirmed […]
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Spain’s King Felipe VI issued a powerful appeal for peace in Gaza during his address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, calling for an immediate end to the violence and urging the international community to act decisively. “We implore, we demand, stop this massacre now,” the monarch declared, condemning the […]
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Spanish energy giant Iberdrola has announced a sweeping $120 billion investment plan through 2031, signaling a strategic pivot toward regulated electricity networks in the United States and United Kingdom. The move reflects the company’s long-term focus on stable, low-risk infrastructure amid global energy transition efforts. The investment will primarily target grid modernization, renewable integration, and […]
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Taoiseach Micheál Martin joined Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a high-level event calling for the urgent return of more than 20,000 Ukrainian children taken from their families following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The gathering, held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, spotlighted the plight of […]
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Barclays has entered its first major carbon dioxide removal (CDR) agreement, partnering with British climate technology firm UNDO to deploy enhanced rock weathering (ERW) in Canada. The deal covers the removal of 6,538 tonnes of CO₂, marking the largest ERW contract to date led by a UK-based supplier. Enhanced rock weathering is a nature-based solution […]
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The BRB Finance Coalition has announced a landmark $4.5 billion funding package to support forest conservation and bioeconomic development in Brazil, positioning the country as a key player in global climate finance ahead of COP30. The initiative aims to accelerate sustainable investment in the Amazon and other critical biomes, while fostering innovation in green industries. […]
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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has called on Hamas and other armed factions to surrender their weapons to the Palestinian Authority, asserting its exclusive right to govern Gaza. Speaking via video at a special session of the United Nations General Assembly focused on the two-state solution, Abbas emphasized the need for unified governance under a single […]
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In a contentious address to the United Nations General Assembly, U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed climate change as a “con job” and sharply criticized global efforts to combat environmental degradation. His remarks came as leaders from climate-vulnerable nations, including small island states facing rising sea levels, listened in the chamber. Trump condemned renewable energy sources, […]
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Minister of State Alan Dillon has officially launched a six-week public consultation on Ireland’s Second Whole-of-Government Circular Economy Strategy, aimed at accelerating the country’s transition to a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. The announcement was made at the Environmental Protection Agency’s Circular Economy Conference on 24 September 2025. The draft strategy outlines ambitious goals, including […]
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Venezuelan authorities have continued to carry out widespread political persecution and grave human rights violations following the 2024 presidential elections, according to a United Nations fact-finding mission report released Monday. The report documents ongoing abuses into 2025, including arbitrary detentions, enforced disappearances, and lethal force against protesters. Investigators presented evidence of 25 protest-related deaths on […]
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