Peace has led to more deforestation in Colombia
The consequences of peace and armed conflict for deforestation depend on the location, reports a new publication in Frontiers in Environmental Science. Using Colombia as a case study, this work presents one of the most comprehensive studies to date c.....»»
Despite rumblings, Colombia volcano survivor skeptical of repeat disaster
Screams, dismembered bodies among the thousands dead, and his town buried in mud. Survivor William Suarez remembers the horror of Colombia's Nevado del Ruiz volcanic eruption of 1985, but he dismisses authorities' latest warnings of a repeat......»»
A new tool for deforestation detection
Every second, the planet loses a stretch of forest equivalent to a football field due to logging, fires, insect infestation, disease, wind, drought, and other factors. In a recently published study, researchers from the U.S. Geological Survey Earth R.....»»
Climate change, habitat loss threaten East African bird populations
In recent decades, scientists have produced countless studies on the effects of one environmental factor or another—climate change, deforestation or pollution, for example—on wildlife and habitats around the world. But few have examined the inter.....»»
How government guarantees give banking customers peace of mind and keep banks open
Spooked by volatile reports from the Silicon Valley Bank in early March, many customers panicked and withdrew their money, creating the largest bank failure since the 2007-2008 financial crisis. The problem—investors and customers lost confidence i.....»»
Power-up Mother"s Day with a Bluetti portable power station
Mother's Day is the perfect opportunity to show love and gratitude for all the hard work and dedication mothers put into their families. Show that love and consideration with a Bluetti portable power station for power peace of mind.Celebrate Mother's.....»»
Colombia urges evacuation near volcano
Authorities in Colombia on Saturday recommended that towns closest to a rumbling, notorious volcano be evacuated, ahead of a a possible eruption......»»
Is Colombia"s deadly Nevado del Ruiz on the verge of a major eruption?
Hundreds of villagers who live in the shadow of the Western Hemisphere's deadliest volcano, Colombia's Nevado del Ruiz, have been on edge for nearly a month ever since the 17,000-foot-tall mountain started spewing plumes of ash and steam high into th.....»»
Prehistoric scat reveals "waves" of extinction in Colombia
Fungal spores found in dung have revealed that large animals went extinct in two "waves" in the Colombian Andes......»»
Bluetti"s EP900 & B500 home battery backup system gives you peace of mind in a blackout
Get peace of mind and a potential return on investment with a home battery backup system that'll reduce your reliance on the grid with the Bluetti EP900 & B500.Bluetti offers a rich product line of powerful battery systems for home and on-the-go, to.....»»
How physicist Sameera Moussa went from a role model to a target
Research success and "Atoms for Peace" activism left Sameera Moussa a murder victim. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Wikipedia) Science and the technology it enables have always had a close relationship with warfare. Bu.....»»
Companies" zero-deforestation commitments have potential to halve cattle-driven deforestation in Brazilian Amazon
Cattle-rearing is the biggest cause of tropical deforestation in the Amazon—and the world......»»
4 ways to reduce stress and relax with Apple Watch
Whether it’s something recurring in your daily life or an unexpected event, we all experience stress and anxiety. You may not have thought about it, but if you have an Apple Watch, there’s a useful tool on your wrist to help find some peace and.....»»
Despite Lula"s promises, deforestation still rampant in Brazil
Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest in the first quarter of 2023 was one of the worst on record, according to official figures released on Friday......»»
Establishing the boundaries of ethics in science journalism in Latin America
The results of a survey mapping the views of science journalists on science journalism in Latin America and the Caribbean were released during the 12th World Conference of Science Journalists in Medellín, Colombia......»»
Researchers introduce new optimal recommendations for fungicide resistance management
Fungicide application, while helpful in controlling plant diseases, has complicated limitations that may cost growers both peace of mind and quantity of yield. Plant pathogens which would otherwise be killed off by fungicides can evolve to avenge the.....»»
How to Create Your Optimal Bedtime Routine
We asked experts how to craft a more intentional, peace-filled ritual to support a better night’s sleep......»»
Tea and a quiet word: How women influence peace talks in Myanmar
Myanmar's formal peace efforts have traditionally involved only men. It's time for that to change......»»
Syria peacebuilding efforts must address causes of the country"s pre-war "failed" state, suggests study
Any attempts to build peace in Syria must address the factors that led to the country being a failed state before civil war began, new research says......»»
Resecurity identified the investment scam network Digital Smoke
Resecurity identified one of the largest investment fraud networks by size and volume of operations created to defraud Internet users from Australia, Canada, China, Colombia, European Union, India, Singapore, Malaysia, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Ara.....»»
Carbon credits: a contested tool to fight deforestation
Planting trees or safeguarding tropical rainforests have become popular tools for companies seeking to offset their carbon emissions and proclaim their commitment to the environment......»»