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As we keep beckoning desertification

With eleven days to the 2026 World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, a detailed media report published within the week indicates that the continued increase in the price of cooking gas has pushed many Nigerians to resort to using…

Euronews

Fossil fuel imports have dropped across the EU since war on Iran - except in these three countries

While the EU has responded to the latest fossil fuel crisis by limiting fossil fuel imports, a trio of states have “deepened their exposure by increasing them".

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Predator or prey? The confounding case of the missing sea eagle

The Guardian

Predator or prey? The confounding case of the missing sea eagle

The UK’s biggest bird of prey has been compared to a flying barn door. So how can one fitted with a satellite tracker disappear in prime grouse-shooting country? The six police officers arrived at the Snilesworth estate in two pickup…

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Nigeria seeks greater climate, biodiversity support as GEF-8 ends

Nigeria has expressed optimism about securing increased funding for climate change, biodiversity conservation, and environmental restoration projects under the upcoming Global Environment Facility (GEF)-9 funding cycle, as the GEF formally…

Where are the northern fruits?

Northern Nigeria is renowned for its rich agricultural produce, producing a mix of arid-climate staples and tropical fruits. The region is the primary source for Aduwa, Kurna, Jujube and Dinya. It also produces massive quantities of…

Could tackling climate change and levelling inequality go hand in hand?

RFI

Could tackling climate change and levelling inequality go hand in hand?

The world can raise income, reduce inequality and limit global warming, according to an ambitious roadmap presented this week by economists in France. Making the case for a radical transformation of economies and lifestyles, they call on…

RFI

E85 fuel to get Rs 20/litre cheaper as India ramps up ethanol push

E85 fuel to get Rs 20/litre cheaper as India ramps up ethanol push

India is launching E85 petrol, an 85% ethanol blend, at discounted prices. This move aims to boost clean fuel adoption and cut reliance on imported fossil fuels. The government plans a phased rollout of E85 dispensing stations nationwide…

How US immigration policy change may 'trouble' Apple, Google, OpenAI & other tech giants

How US immigration policy change may 'trouble' Apple, Google, OpenAI & other tech giants

A significant shift is underway in the AI race, with top Chinese scientists returning home from the US. Tightening American immigration policies and China's substantial investments in research and incentives are luring elite talent back…

Gul Ahmed announces $230m data centre

KARACHI: Quantum Global Data Centre (QGDC), a venture of the Gul Ahmed Energy Group, announced plans on Thursday to develop Pakistan’s largest Tier III data centre, which is expected to become operational in 2027 with an initial investment…

First-ever AI-designed vaccine reaches human trials

First-ever AI-designed vaccine reaches human trials

• Targets entire family of viruses, animal-borne strains; aims to thwart future pandemics; initial-phase trials of 39 participants succeeded; larger efficacy studies loom • Experts hail move as ‘pivotal leap’ for humanity • Approach could…

Study warns biodiversity loss could trigger wave of debt crises

Japan Times

Study warns biodiversity loss could trigger wave of debt crises

The study presented what they described as the world's first biodiversity-adjusted sovereign credit ratings model.

Japan Times

How much data does your favorite messaging app collect? New study shows 90% of messaging apps now include AI that puts…

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