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For cost-effective foreign aid, the UK should protect environmental rights defenders
The climate crisis captures headlines with warnings from scientists, politicians, and celebrities but it is a host of unsung individuals and communities who are often the first to sound the alarm whenever environmental degradation is threatened....
Owner: Alliance Publishing Trust
Severe Weather Forecasting Programme is Initiated in Central America
The WMO Severe Weather Forecasting Programme is being scaled up to cover more countries and subregions in support of the Early Warnings for All (EW4All) initiative. SWFP already covers nine subregions of the world, including eastern Caribbean....
Owner: United Nations
Radium Recycling Initiative Helps Transform Hazardous Material into Life-Saving Medications
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IAEA
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The IAEA’s programme to foster cooperation between countries with disused radium-226 sources and those with the means to recycle or reuse them had a productive year, according to a technical meeting held last week. Success stories and future plans...
Owner: International Atomic Energy Agency
Leelanau locals plant seeds, grow cultural exchanges in Guatemala
The Leland students who traveled to Guatemala this year, (l-r): Kenya Estrada, Delaney Martinez, Cielle Fort, Addison Waskiewicz, Hadley Bison, Eli Petty. Photo by Bruce Randall By Jacob Wheeler Sun editor Twenty years ago, then-Suttons Bay...
Owner: Jacob Wheeler
10 tips from actual kids on reconnecting with your childlike sense of wonder
By Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES — I thought I’d noticed everything on the four-mile stretch of the Gabrielino Trail from its western trailhead near Pasadena to the Gould Mesa campground in Angeles National Forest. I have a...
Owner: Randall D. Smith & Heath Freeman
FAO marks International Mountain Day 2024 with a focus on climate adaptation solutions
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) marked International Mountain Day 2024 today with a celebration at its headquarters in Rome, launching a new publication on climate change adaptation in mountain regions and...
Owner: The National Tribune Australia
Arrest warrant for Guatemalan journalist viewed as retaliatory
WASHINGTON — A court in Guatemala City has issued an arrest warrant in absentia for a prominent investigative journalist known for his reporting on governmental and judicial corruption in the country. Juan Luis Font, director and host of the daily...
Owner: American Government
ISF extends support for the Mesoamerican reef’s climate risk insurance initiative
The Caribbean coast of Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras is often struck by intense cyclones, posing significant risks to lives and livelihoods in the region. The Mesoamerican Reef (MAR) serves as a vital natural barrier, protecting coastal...
Owner: United Nations (UN)
Dengue fever deaths surge in Caribbean and Americas due to climate crisis
Deaths from dengue fever surged across the Caribbean and the Americas in 2024, health officials said, as warmer weather brought on by climate crisis enables the mosquitoes that carry the virus to expand their reach. More than 7,700 deaths have...
Owner: Jay Penske
Five Guatemalan nationals charged for involvement in deadly Chiapas migrant crash
An international law enforcement operation has led to the arrest of five Guatemalan nationals charged in connection with a 2021 mass casualty event in Chiapas, Mexico. The incident involved a semi-trailer truck carrying at least 160 migrants, many...
Owner: U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform
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PPL Reveals Nearly $58 Million Q4 2024 Distribution, Including First-Time Payments from Azerbaijan and Guatemala
The Azerbaijan Grand Prix Formula One event, where the use of songs including ‘Sprinter’ and ‘0800 Heaven’ factored into the Q4 2024 PPL distribution. Photo Credit: President.az London-headquartered PPL just recently revealed the fourth-quarter...
Owner: Paul Resnikoff
Circle Economy Outlines Environmental Impacts of Textile Industry
As fashion brands work to reduce their environmental impact, a new report finds they still have a long way to go in embracing a circular economy. The Circularity Gap Report, which was authored by global impact organization Circle Economy and...
Owner: Jay Penske
Literary Festival in Guatemala Highlights Democracy and Human Rights
The Central America Cuenta literary festival, scheduled to take place next May in Guatemala with the presence of Spanish singer-songwriter Joan Manuel Serrat, will promote freedoms and reject dictatorships, stated the event’s director, Nicaraguan...
Owner: Rob Hodel
COP29: Key outcomes for food, forests, land and nature at the UN climate talks in Baku
Despite taking place just days after a major UN biodiversity summit, the COP29 climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijan produced few new commitments on food, forests, land and nature. Countries did finalise the text on the remaining sections setting out...
Owner: Carbon Brief Ltd
U.S. Commits “Initial Investment” of $6.6 Mil to Launch Central American Climate Resilience Hub
By Judicial Watch The Biden administration is dedicating $6.6 million to launch a Central American hub of a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) program that reportedly strengthens climate resilience, food and water security,...
Owner: Sam Anthony
Volcanic activity worldwide 23 Oct 2025: Santiaguito volcano, Fuego, Karymsky, Klyuchevskoy, Merapi,...
Thu, 23 Oct 2025, 21:00 1761253203 | BY: SEVERAL CONTRIBUTORS Map of today's active volcanoes Svartsengi (Reykjanes peninsula, SW Iceland): The Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) reported that by 23 September around 10 million cubic meters of...
Owner: Tom Pfeiffer
Joe Toolan Launches Campaign for Anne Arundel County Council District 6
Community advocate Joe Toolan has entered the race for the Anne Arundel County Council District 6 seat, emphasizing environmental stewardship, affordability, and inclusive growth. A lifelong county resident who grew up in Pasadena and now lives in...
Owner: John Frenaye
Biomarker Quantification of Gut Dysbiosis-Derived Inflammation: A Review
Introduction Inflammation is the immune system’s natural response to injury, infection, or harmful substances through the protection of immune cells and molecular signals.1 Persistent inflammation can harm and will cause chronic diseases.2 This...
Owner: Informa PLC
What Pakka’s $100 Mn Growth Says About the Future of Sustainable Packaging
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As the world grapples with the environmental consequences of traditional packaging, Pakka Limited stands out as a beacon of hope. The global leader in sustainable packaging solutions has carved a niche for itself by championing innovation and...
Owner: Gaurav Marya
Students explore the role of forestry in climate change
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Irish Farmers Journal
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Rotary Ireland announced the winners of its Third Level Environment Awards – Achieving Net Zero with Forest and Wood – last Tuesday. Acknowledging the multipurpose role of forestry as outlined in Ireland’s Climate Action Plan, Rotary invited...
Owner: The Agricultural Trust CLG