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Denmark will plant 1 billion trees and convert 10% of farmland into forest
Danish lawmakers have agreed on a deal to plant 1 billion trees and convert 10% of farmland into forest and natural habitats in an effort to reduce fertilizer usage over the next two decadesWorld - ABC News - November 18 -
Gaza food production ‘decimated’ with 70% of farmland hit, UN finds
Israeli attacks have destroyed huge areas of land used for crops, with 90% of cattle killed, analysis shows . More than 90% of cattle have died and about 70% of land for crops in Gaza has been ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
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The US economic boom is a mirage
Its lopsided, brittle quality helps explain why so many Americans will cast votes in angerWorld - Financial Times - November 4 -
Do audiobooks count as reading?
We’re in the midst of a listening revolution — and a new debate over text versus voiceWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
The Climate Election: Mining, explained
Viral claims in the wake of Hurricane Helene suggested that the government controlled the devastating storm to hit certain areas and that authorities were attempting to seize Chimney Rock, North ...Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
What Are Anti-Personnel Mines?
The Biden administration has agreed to send the weapons to Ukraine, despite their reputation for killing and maiming civilians.World - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Can the renewables boom withstand Trump?
The Republican candidate’s election victory hit clean energy shares hardWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
Japan on cusp of energy storage boom
Demand for residential batteries set to surgeWorld - Financial Times - November 11 -
The booming silence of the Aaron Rodgers experiment
With New York's star QB showing his age, the Jets' road to 3-7 has been marked by struggle and silence.Sports - ESPN - November 15 -
Inside the Booming ‘AI Pimping’ Industry
AI-generated influencers based on stolen images of real-life adult content creators are flooding social media.Tech - Wired - November 20 -
The Clean Energy Boom in Republican Districts
Trump has said he’ll repeal President Biden’s climate law, but one North Carolina district shows how hard unwinding multibillion-dollar projects could be.Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
US warns of visa restrictions for people who undermine Ghana's democracy
The U.S. State Department has warned that it would restrict U.S. visas for people who undermine Ghana’s democracy, ahead of the West African country’s general election in DecemberWorld - ABC News - October 28 -
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Uproar in Ghana after president unveils his own statue
The statue is to honour development initiatives overseen by outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
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Ghana fail to reach AFCON for 1st time since '04
Ghana failed to reach the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time since 2004 after drawing with Angola 1-1 in qualifying on Friday.Sports - ESPN - November 16 -
No organisation, leadership or direction: Ghana are wasting a generation of talent | Jonathan Wilson
They should be one of the Africa Cup of Nations favourites, instead Ghana are facing up to another chaotic failure. What made it especially painful was that, just briefly, it seemed they might get ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
PepsiCo Wins Plastics Pollution Lawsuit
The state Supreme Court Justice in Buffalo said the case failed to show PepsiCo created a public nuisance.Business - Inc. - November 3 -
Why California Is Still Counting Ballots
Nine of the 16 races that will determine which party controls the House of Representatives are in California. No state takes longer to tally votes.Top stories - The New York Times - November 12 -
Biden to provide antipersonnel mines to Ukraine
The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, temporarily shut down on Wednesday over fears of a possible Russian air attack. Meanwhile, the Biden administration approved antipersonnel mines for Ukraine to ...Top stories - CBS News - 6 days ago -
Biden Approves Antipersonnel Mines for Ukraine
The move is part of a broader push to counter the Russian military and provide Ukraine with more leverage in possible negotiations.World - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago -
Why Kamala Harris lost
Her faux pas on trade and tariffs made her look as if she came from the usual neoliberal camp that sold out the working classWorld - Financial Times - November 11 -
Clean Energy Is Booming in the U.S. The Election Could Change That.
Trump has suggested he would dismantle the Inflation Reduction Act, which has reshaped America’s energy landscape. It won’t be easy.World - The New York Times - October 30 -
WATCH: Toxic foam covers India's Yamuna River
Aerial footage shows India's Yamuna River, a sacred waterway for Hindus, plagued by toxic foam floating on its surface.Top stories - ABC News - November 4 -
Welsh Water dumped sewage in conservation area
The equivalent to 17 tankers a day was going into a special conservation area, campaigners say.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
Trump Is Inheriting Booming Markets and a Decisive Fed
Stocks and bitcoin are smashing records while the labor market deteriorates, U.S. debt balloons, and housing affordability worsens.Business - Inc. - November 7 -
Trump talk is enough to fire up a crypto boom
Thin foundations do not really matter to the market frenzyBusiness - Financial Times - November 8 -
Doubts Grow Over the Booming Trump Trade
The stunning post-election stock market rally could be in jeopardy if the president-elect’s agenda spurs inflation, and adds to the deficit, analysts warn.Business - The New York Times - November 12 -
Siemens Energy Lifts Outlook on Power Demand Boom
Siemens Energy raised its midterm targets as the energy company bets on a boom in global power demand helped by rising electrification, industrial decarbonization and AI applications.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 13 -
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Rivers laments refs 'blowing call' in Bucks' loss
Bucks coach Doc Rivers criticized referees for calling a foul on Giannis Antetokounmpo against LaMelo Ball that helped the Hornets escape with a win.Sports - ESPN - November 16 -
A bomb cyclone and atmospheric river are developing in the Pacific
The Northwest is bracing for a strong storm system to move in this week, fueled by an atmospheric river and bomb cyclone. What do those terms mean?Top stories - CBS News - November 18
