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This Might Be the Climate Wake-Up Call We’ve Been Waiting For
Teaching summer school in humid New York City in July, when many of my friends and relatives are Instagramming from the beach, I stave off vacation envy by daydreaming of future summer idylls. Lobster rolls and rocky beaches in New England as soon...

Grain trading conference showcases China's tech advances, boosts global collaboration
Illustration: Xia Qing/GTThe 7th China Grain Trading Conference, held from Saturday to Monday in Shenyang, Northeast China's Liaoning Province, offered a practical look into China's ongoing progress in integrating technological innovation into its...

MainStreaming Enhances DAZN Edge Infrastructure to Support DAZN’s Global Free-to-View Broadcasting of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™
MILAN, July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MainStreaming, the award-winning and innovative Edge Video Delivery Network, is proud to announce its collaboration with DAZN, the world’s leading sports entertainment platform. MainStreaming supported DAZN with...

Fantastic Fox Wood PTA shortlisted for national community fund
The funding would complete a year-long fundraising campaign to create an inclusive play space at Fox Wood Special School, benefiting children across the borough who currently lack suitable outdoor facilities. £30,000 is the remaining amount needed...

Earth Today | Women-led conference to showcase climate resilience solutions
THE TWO-DAY, virtual Caribbean Women for Climate Justice (CW4CJ) Conference kicks off today with a menu of offerings, including exposure to “bold feminist perspectives” on disaster recovery, food security, health and climate adaptation. This is...

Energy company unveils $200 million facility to tackle pressing global issue: 'We are committed'
The Italian energy company Eni has unveiled a new plastic recycling plant — and announced plans to build a second one. Versalis, Eni's chemical company, unveiled a demo plant in Mantua in June that can process over 6,600 tons of plastic annually....

California Senate environmental committee approves landmark bill to protect schoolkids from harmful UPF
SACRAMENTO – In a win for children’s health, today the California Senate Environmental Quality Committee passed a bipartisan bill that would, if enacted, phase out certain ultra-processed food, or UPF, from meals served in public schools. UPF are...

LEE ZELDIN: Trump's EPA clearing the regulatory path for America to dominate the global AI revolution
Fox News anchor Bret Baier examines the U.S. power supply on 'Special Report.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The global race to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) has begun. President Donald Trump got it right from the...

On climate, perfect is the enemy of good
The phrase “perfect is the enemy of good” (from Voltaire’s 1770 Questions sur l'Encyclopédie, in case you wondered) is a truism in climate action, if not in everything. We are fast approaching this year’s Earth Overshoot Day, “when humanity’s...

Could have been 'far worse': Why Bill Gates is 'just fine' with Donald Trump's Tax Law despite huge cuts in Climate tech
Microsoft founder Bill Gates has been a strong advocate of Clean Climate Technologies. Bill Gates has been actively involved in climate technology through his company Breakthrough Energy, which invests in and supports climate solutions. Gates...

Global New Material International: Driving a Green Future Through Innovation
STUTTGART, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 16, 2025-- As global economic integration accelerates, materials science—the foundation of modern industry—is undergoing a profound transformation. Global New Material International Holdings Limited (GNMI)...

Waihī logging company fined $112,500 for stream pollution, breaching environmental standards
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Commentary: BRICS adds collective momentum to Global South progress
RIO DE JANEIRO, July 16 (Xinhua) -- With its inclusive and cooperative framework tailored to the needs of emerging economies, as a Xinhua-affiliated think tank has argued, BRICS stands apart to add collective momentum to the progress of the Global...

Music festival pledges £100k to Lake District environmental projects
The first donation of £10,000 has been made to the Save Windermere campaign. Andy Smith, co-founder of Kendal Calling, said: "We believe that if we're lucky enough to put our festival on in this beautiful part of the world, then Kendal Calling...

Tax on AI and crypto could fund climate action, says former Paris accords envoy
Governments should consider taxing artificial intelligence and cryptocurrencies to generate funds to deal with the climate crisis, one of the architects of the Paris agreement has said. Laurence Tubiana, the chief executive of the European Climate...

“They Call This Eco-Conscious?”: Mark Zuckerberg’s $300 Million Superyacht Sparks Outrage as Climate Hypocrisy Reaches Absurd New High
IN A NUTSHELL 🚤 Mark Zuckerberg’s superyacht, named “Launchpad,” has sparked controversy over climate hypocrisy and personal responsibility. 📈 The 387-foot luxury vessel is a marvel of modern design, blending opulence with cutting-edge technology....
U.S. Rep. Vasquez Votes To Pass National Defense Bill, Delivering Military Strength, Wins On New Mexico Priorities
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez: WASHINGTON, D.C. — On July 15, 2025, U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) – a member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) – voted in favor of the bipartisan Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense...
Tawang gears up for international marathon
TAWANG, 16 Jul: A coordination meeting of the Tawang district administration, Tawang Brigade of Indian Army and organizing partner Cyruns was held on Wednesday, for successful conduct of the Tawang International Marathon 2025. With the majestic...

Solomon Islands advances partnership with International Solar Alliance
The Government of the Solomon Islands has today reaffirmed its commitment to renewable energy development by strengthening its partnership with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and proposing the establishment of a regional ISA office in the...

Taking stock of nation's climate finance
If the ravages of extreme weather worldwide were not enough to convince anyone of the need to urgently address and adapt to climate change, consider a sobering fact delivered by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). In its "State of the...