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CDC Identifies New Sub-Variant JN.1 of Omicron

November 13, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States have reported the emergence of a new sub-variant of the Omicron variant, known as JN.1, with limited information available about its characteristics and potential impact. Discovery of Sub-Variant ..

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Iceland Declares Emergency as Quakes Portend Volcanic Eruption

November 13, 2023

A state of emergency was declared in Iceland after powerful earthquakes rocked the Reykjanes peninsula, signaling a possible volcanic eruption could occur within days. Earthquake Swarm Near Populated Areas Thousands of tremors have hit near Grindavik village since October. Friday ..

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Southeast Asia’s Declining Tigers Darken Global Recovery Efforts

November 13, 2023

While tiger populations are rebounding in parts of Asia, numbers are plummeting in Southeast Asia, posing challenges to international goals of doubling wild tigers globally by 2022. Tiger Census Submissions to CITES Countries submitted population data to CITES wildlife treaty ..

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International Efforts to Combat Illegal Trade and Protect Jaguars and Big Cats

November 13, 2023

Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) have come together to combat the illegal trade of jaguar parts and derivatives and to address the issue of poaching through coordinated enforcement efforts. ..

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Israel Sells Air Defense System to Finland Amid Conflict in Gaza

November 13, 2023

As Israel continues heavy airstrikes in Gaza that have killed over 200, it has announced a major air defense system sale to new NATO member Finland worth over 300 million euros. Ongoing Bombing Campaign in Gaza Israel’s military offensive in ..

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World Bank Approves $150 Million to Strengthen Sri Lanka’s Financial Sector

November 13, 2023

The World Bank has recently approved a substantial financial assistance package of USD 150 million to bolster Sri Lanka’s financial and institutional sectors. This support comes at a crucial time as the country grapples with a severe economic crisis. Addressing ..

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Is India Importing GM Foods Unchecked?

November 13, 2023

Right to Information requests found India’s FSSAI lacks data on whether imported produce contains unauthorized GM varieties. It also has no recent test summaries, despite import growth. Only One Approved GM Food Crop India has approved just one GM food ..

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Preserving Seeds, Culture: Traditional Knowledge Among Nagaland’s Naga Tribes

November 13, 2023

The Naga tribes of India’s northeastern Nagaland state have long relied on traditional knowledge to preserve diverse crop seeds across generations. This oral wisdom enabled survival but now faces modern pressures. Seed Saving as Community Safety Net Naga groups like ..

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Fighting the Melting Poles: France’s $1 Billion Polar Science Push

November 13, 2023

Alarmed by the accelerating decline of Earth’s ice caps and glaciers, France is spending $1 billion on polar research over the next decade and calling for protections for polar oceans. France’s Leadership on Ice Melt French President Emmanuel Macron hosted ..

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Melting Ice and Heavier Snowfall: An Antarctic Paradox

November 13, 2023

New research reveals an interesting phenomenon in Antarctica – declining sea ice is linked to increased regional snowfall. While this can temporarily slow global sea level rise, it is unlikely to fully offset long-term ice melt impacts. Sea Ice Loss ..

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