[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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With the nomination period officially closed, three candidates have secured places on the ballot for Ireland’s 2025 presidential election. The race will feature Independent TD Catherine Connolly, Fine Gael Minister Heather Humphreys, and former Dublin senior football manager Jim Gavin, representing Fianna Fáil. Catherine Connolly, a long-serving TD for Galway West, enters the contest as […]
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Air travel across four continents has been severely disrupted as approximately 2,500 flights were cancelled this week, impacting an estimated 400,000 passengers. The cancellations span Europe, Asia, the Americas, and the Middle East, with major carriers including Cathay Pacific, Air France, American Airlines, Emirates, Japan Airlines (JAL), and Air Canada among those affected. The disruptions […]
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Minister for Education and Youth Helen McEntee has launched a nationwide multimedia campaign aimed at improving school attendance across Ireland, in partnership with the Tusla Education Support Service (TESS). The initiative follows the release of the 2023/2024 TESS Annual Attendance and Student Absence Reports, which reveal that over 20% of students at both primary and […]
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Comprehensive Synopsis Business & Macro Tanzania Allocates 607 Hectares for New Industrial Investment Tanzania’s Export Processing Zones Authority has allocated 607 hectares of land in Dodoma for investors seeking to establish new factories. The move is part of a broader push to accelerate industrial growth in the capital. Congo to Lift Cobalt Export Ban, Introduce […]
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The Irish Government has unveiled over €4.6 million in funding to support Irish diaspora organisations across the United States and Canada, reinforcing its commitment to overseas communities through the Emigrant Support Programme (ESP). Announced by Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Simon Harris TD, alongside Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora […]
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Human Rights Watch has called on Chinese authorities to release 22-year-old activist Zhang Yadi (张雅笛), also known as Tara, who was arrested on July 31 in Shangri-La, Yunnan province. Zhang, a member of the group Chinese Youth for Tibet, is accused of violating Article 103 of China’s criminal code, which criminalizes activities deemed to “split […]
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In a forceful address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump denounced recent moves by several Western nations to recognize a Palestinian state, calling the gesture a “reward” for Hamas following its October 2023 attacks on Israel. Trump criticized what he described as unilateral recognition efforts by countries including France, […]
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Italian energy major Eni has announced a $1 billion expansion of its strategic partnership with Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS), a U.S.-based startup pioneering commercial fusion energy. The agreement marks one of the largest private-sector investments in fusion technology to date and underscores Eni’s long-term commitment to decarbonization and energy innovation. The funding will support the […]
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Gold prices soared to an all-time high this week, breaching $3,790 per ounce, driven by dovish signals from the U.S. Federal Reserve and surging physical demand in key markets. The rally follows remarks by newly appointed Fed Governor Stephen Miran, who called for more aggressive interest rate cuts to counter slowing economic momentum. Miran’s comments […]
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A federal judge in the District of Columbia has issued a preliminary injunction against President Donald Trump’s executive order halting construction of the Revolution Wind offshore project, effectively allowing Danish energy firm Ørsted to resume development off the coast of Rhode Island. The court ruled that the administration’s directive lacked sufficient legal justification and posed […]
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