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Heat, drought, fires threaten Lebanon"s northern forests

Heat waves, low rainfall and the threat of wildfires are compounding the woes of people in the forested north of Lebanon, a country where economic pain has long taken prominence over environmental concerns......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxSep 14th, 2023

Today’s deals: $150 off eufy Robot Vacuum Omni C20, $30 Fire TV Stick 4K Max, $99 Beats headphones, more

We’re less than a month away from Black Friday, which means retailers are really turning up the heat on their sales. Today, we found so … The post Today’s deals: $150 off eufy Robot Vacuum Omni C20, $30 Fire TV Stick 4K Max, $99 Bea.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Smoky haze grips Massachusetts as brush fires burn in dozens of communities

Smoky haze grips Massachusetts as brush fires burn in dozens of communities.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Seeing more acorns this fall? Here"s why, and what it means for RI"s forests.

Seeing more acorns this fall? Here"s why, and what it means for RI"s forests......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Zelenskiy says "Ukraine plus Northern Europe" co-operation format gaining speed

Zelenskiy says "Ukraine plus Northern Europe" co-operation format gaining speed.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

Microsoft fires employees who organized vigil for Palestinians killed in Gaza

Microsoft fires employees who organized vigil for Palestinians killed in Gaza.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 27th, 2024

A how-to for ethical geoengineering research

The American Geophysical Union releases a framework for getting it right. Over the Northern Hemisphere's summer, the world's temperatures hovered near 1.5° C above pre-industrial.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 26th, 2024

Tropical storm leaves towns submerged, 76 dead in Philippines

Homeowners in the northern Philippines used spades and rakes to clear out debris left by Tropical Storm Trami on Friday while rescuers trawled through thick mud looking for the missing as the death toll rose to 76......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024

The preparation makes the poison: How muscarine in mushrooms becomes toxic

Mushrooms exist in a breathtaking variety of shapes, colors and sizes. Especially in autumn, mushroom hunters go into the forests to find the tastiest of them, prepare them in multiple ways and eat them with relish. However, it is well known that the.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024

AI model predicts diarrheal disease outbreaks related to climate change

Climate change-related extreme weather, such as massive flooding and prolonged drought, often results in dangerous outbreaks of diarrheal diseases particularly in less developed countries, where diarrheal disease is the third leading cause of death a.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024

Adventure time: SUPCASE has the ultimate gear for outdoor enthusiasts

This ultimate SUPCASE gear brings the heat, or better yet, the durability with its rugged design -- it's excellent gear for outdoor enthusiasts......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024

Red-cockaded woodpeckers" recovery in southeast leads to status change from endangered to threatened

The red-cockaded woodpecker, an iconic bird in southeastern forests, has recovered enough of its population to be downlisted from an endangered species to a threatened one, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Thursday......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024

Climate scientists identify water requirements for climate mitigation through ecosystem restoration

Worldwide, deforestation and farming practices are responsible for the degradation of vital ecosystems. While there is a significant amount of interest in climate mitigation by restoring those degraded lands with forests and other ecosystems, it is u.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 25th, 2024

Teachers try a different preschool curriculum to prevent youth crime—checking in 20 years later, it worked

There's been an increased political and media focus recently on so-called youth crime waves, particularly in Queensland and the Northern Territory......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024

Baerbock warns of Lebanon destabilization as Germany pledges €60m aid

Baerbock warns of Lebanon destabilization as Germany pledges €60m aid.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024

Location tracking of phones is out of control. Here’s how to fight back.

Unique IDs assigned to Android and iOS devices threaten your privacy. Who knew? You likely have never heard of Babel Street or Location X, but chances are good that they know a lo.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 24th, 2024

River flow responses to heat waves may change more rapidly under climate change, research finds

A pair of studies by researchers in Simon Fraser University's School of Environmental Science examine how climate change could alter the way Canadian rivers respond to extreme heat events......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 23rd, 2024

Israel gives the US its demands for ending war in Lebanon, Axios reports

Israel gives the US its demands for ending war in Lebanon, Axios reports.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 23rd, 2024

Combining satellite methods provides drought detection from space

Observing sites like the Amazon basin from space has underscored the capability of satellites to better detect signs of drought, according to a new study......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 21st, 2024

Attribution studies reveal increasing effects of global warming on fire dynamics and public health

Climate change is increasingly influencing fire behavior worldwide and intensifying fire smoke, endangering public health from air pollution caused by fires. These are the results of two new climate change impact attribution studies, both published i.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 21st, 2024

New study reveals the effects of lockdowns in shaping socioeconomic behaviors

Monash University research has found that campus-wide lockdowns at universities based in Northern China during the COVID-19 pandemic impacted university students' value of trust, honesty, and creativity—behavioral traits that are crucial for positi.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 21st, 2024