Illustration: One of the gas stations in Havana Cuba. (ADALBERTO ROQUE / AFP) The fact that the use of fossil fuels is the main cause of climate change has been scientifically proven for decades. In turn, we know that climate change makes destructive extreme weather more likely to occur and more dangerous. However, based on … Read more
illustration: Climate activists in Sweden led by Greta Thunberg (third from left). (Jonathan NACKSTRAND / AFP) UN climate chief Simon Stiell said countries had one year to come up with ambitious new emissions reduction pledges to ensure the safety and well-being of people around the world. According to him, this plan is the most important … Read more
The EU warned that Europe could face “catastrophic” consequences from climate change if it did not take immediate action.(AFP) EUROPE could suffer “catastrophic” consequences from climate change if it does not take urgent and decisive action to adapt to the risks, new EU analysis warned on Monday. Areas in southern Europe are most at risk, … Read more
Corbera de Llobregat, in an archive image. Corbera de Llobregat, Cervelló and La Palma de Cervelló. These three municipalities around Barcelona, practically close to each other, will be the first where there will be water restrictions when the Emergency I phase due to drought enters, expectedly on February 1. There are 28,000 inhabitants. The restrictions … Read more
2023-12-19 20:33:28 We go behind the scenes of the world’s largest nuclear fusion device, which attempts to harness the energy from the reaction that powers the Sun and stars. ADVERTISEMENT In the heart of Provence, some of the brightest scientific minds on the planet are paving the way for what is considered the largest and … Read more
2023-12-19 16:31:51 Most opinions about Bitcoin mining are usually either black or white. Many express critical voices regarding energy consumption and environmental impact, while others are fanatically ignorant of such issues. That is why the analyzes that point out how Bitcoin mining can help with the issue of environmental protection are also useful. – just … Read more
2023-12-19 15:29:00 Repairs to the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge’s moveable mid-section means lanes in one direction will have to be closed for months at a time. Officials worry where that traffic, especially trucks, will go The trucks are going to have to go somewhere. But where? That’s the issue state and local officials are grappling … Read more
2023-12-19 11:42:52 Noha Makram – Live – The Bank of Japan maintained its ultra-loose monetary policy on Tuesday, in a widely expected move, with the bank preferring to wait for more evidence that wages and prices will rise enough to justify a shift away from its massive stimulus policy. The central bank fixed short-term interest … Read more