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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Bulgaria to Join Euro Area in 99 Days, Marking Key Step and Upgrade in EU Economic Integration

Note:While Bulgaria has been a full member of the European Union since January 1, 2007, joining the euro area is a separate and more advanced stage of integration. EU membership grants access to the single market, political institutions, and common policies. However, adopting the euro as a national currency requires meeting strict economic criteria—such as […]

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Does your child need more protein? The answer is probably not

[ad_1] Protein is everywhere nowadays. From yogurt to breakfast cereal, bread to pasta or even chocolate bars, the obsession with making sure we get enough protein has seemingly taken over our diets. This push for protein has even started to trickle down to children, with parents now worrying their kids aren’t getting enough of it. […]

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We must step up our efforts to eliminate violence against women and girls, because everyone has the right to live in freedom from fear: UK Statement at the UNGA 80 side event on Beijing +30

[ad_1] I am honoured to join you today as the United Kingdom’s new Foreign Secretary. And to be here too, alongside the UK’s trailblazing Special Envoy for Women and Girls, Baroness Harriet Harman, who gave me one of my first jobs in politics more than 30 years ago, including research on women’s equality, not long before the Beijing Declaration […]

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Eli Lilly to Manufacture Experimental Weight-Loss Pill at New $6.5 Billion Texas Facility

U.S. pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly has announced plans to produce its next-generation experimental weight-loss pill, orforglipron, at a newly proposed $6.5 billion manufacturing facility in Texas. The investment marks one of the company’s largest single-site expansions and reflects growing demand for obesity treatments worldwide. Orforglipron, a once-daily oral GLP-1 receptor agonist, is currently undergoing clinical […]

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Stellantis Confirms Data Breach, Launches Investigation into Cybersecurity Incident

Global automotive manufacturer Stellantis has disclosed a data breach affecting its digital infrastructure, prompting an internal investigation and heightened cybersecurity measures. The company confirmed that unauthorized access to its systems was detected, though the full scope of the breach remains under assessment. Stellantis, which oversees brands including Jeep, Fiat, Peugeot, and Chrysler, stated that customer […]

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EU Expands Sustainable Aviation Fuel Initiative to Africa

BRUSSELS — The European Commission is extending its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) strategy beyond continental borders through a new partnership with African nations, aiming to accelerate the global transition to low-emission air travel. The initiative seeks to support the development, production, and deployment of SAF across Africa by fostering investment, technology transfer, and regulatory cooperation. […]

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Boeing Secures Record Order as Uzbekistan Airways Commits to 22 Dreamliners Valued at Over $8 Billion

Boeing has announced its largest-ever single order from Uzbekistan Airways, with the carrier agreeing to purchase up to 22 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The deal, valued at over $8 billion according to President Donald Trump, marks a significant milestone for both the U.S. aerospace giant and Uzbekistan’s national airline. The agreement includes firm orders and options […]

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Protection of Athletes Advances in Japan

[ad_1] The Japan Association of Athletics Federations (JAAF) issued a Human Rights Policy and an Integrity Code of Conduct on August 26, 2025, ahead of the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, which opened on September 13. Abuse against men, women, and even children in Japanese sports has long been prevalent. The release of the […]

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Egypt Releases Alaa Abdel Fattah Following Presidential Pardon and Ongoing Rights Concerns

Prominent Egyptian-British activist and writer Alaa Abdel Fattah has been released from prison following a presidential pardon, ending a years-long incarceration for charges of “spreading false news.” His release marks a significant moment for human rights advocates, though concerns over Egypt’s broader crackdown on dissent remain unresolved. Abdel Fattah, a central figure in Egypt’s 2011 […]

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Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto Delivers an Emphatic, Excellent and Powerful Speech Calling for Global Unity at UNGA

President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia delivered a commanding and emotionally resonant address at the United Nations General Assembly, urging world leaders to confront global crises with courage, compassion, and collective resolve. His speech, notable for its clarity, depth, and balanced tone, touched on a wide spectrum of urgent challenges—from climate change and armed conflict to […]

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