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The real reasons US politicians are getting older
US politicians are aging significantly, with many serving into their 80s while younger candidates struggle to gain traction. A 27-year-old Gen Z Republican is among the few young candidates running for Congress.
Netanyahu promises Iran regime change: Can Israel topple Tehran government?
Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu declares overthrowing Iran’s government a primary objective, but analysts question whether military force alone can achieve regime change without a costly ground invasion.
Scientists who put faith in technology less likely to take climate action
Scientists who believe technology will solve climate change are 23% less likely to sign petitions or protest, and 18% less likely to make lifestyle changes, according to a London School of Economics study.
‘Catastrophic wildfire loop’ after colonisation left parts of Australia more at risk from bushfires, study finds
Colonisation of south-east Australia disrupted traditional fire management practices, creating conditions for more intense bushfires by allowing dense forests to develop, research published in Nature shows.
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Why land-use emissions have fallen by a third this century – in six charts
Land-use emissions from deforestation and peatland loss have declined approximately 32% since the 2000s, with a steep drop accelerating after 2015, according to the latest Global Carbon Budget report.
Nevada preached peace on the Colorado River. Now it’s suing to protect its water.
Nevada has filed a lawsuit against the federal government over a new Colorado River management plan, claiming it could force cuts of up to 71 percent to the Las Vegas area’s water supply.
Explainer: The CMIP7 emissions scenarios – and how they explore future climate change
Climate modelers have published new emissions scenarios for CMIP7 that will guide future climate projections for the IPCC’s seventh assessment report, with revised naming conventions and notably lower high-end emissions estimates.
Guest post: Why tough methane cuts are crucial for keeping warming ‘well-below’ 2C
Methane reduction must complement CO2 net-zero targets to keep global warming well-below 2C, according to research showing that current policies alone would result in peak warming exceeding that threshold.
Dedicated officer to combat homes pumping sewage into waterways
West London will hire a dedicated officer to combat illegal sewage misconnections that pollute waterways. The pilot program, funded by London’s mayor, aims to enforce property owners to fix incorrect plumbing sending waste into surface drains.
How this summer’s heat and drought impacted crops in Europe – in six charts
Europe experienced extreme summer heat and drought that substantially reduced crop yields across the continent, with France facing particularly severe losses in cereal and maize production.
Isle of May puffin numbers plummet after extreme weather
Puffin numbers at a major UK colony on the Isle of May have declined by 30% over two years due to extreme weather and reduced food supplies, according to conservationists.
From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa’s historic mission to the Moon
Four astronauts completed NASA’s historic Artemis II mission, traveling further into space than humans have ventured before during a 10-day journey to the Moon and back.
Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site
Archaeologists discovered a simpler, earlier version of Stonehenge about 3 miles away, consisting of two wooden posts aligned with solar events and dating back approximately 5,000 years.
Antarctica’s first ever dinosaur bone discovered in a drawer
A dinosaur tail bone discovered in Antarctica in 1985 and stored in a drawer for 40 years has been confirmed as the first dinosaur fossil ever found on the continent, belonging to a long-necked Titanosaur species.
Sand overextraction weakening riverbanks as concrete demand soars
Sand and gravel extraction from riverbeds is accelerating to meet rising concrete demand, outpacing natural replenishment and causing riverbank erosion, groundwater depletion, and water quality issues.
‘Sad moments ahead’: Kew Gardens to fell rare trees in race to save Victorian greenhouse
Kew Gardens will fell some rare trees in its Palm House to renovate the Victorian greenhouse, while relocating over 1,000 plants and launching conservation efforts to save endangered species.