The good news Hole in Antarctic ozone layer shrinks to smallest since 2019, scientists say The yearly gap in what scientists have called “planetary sunscreen” reached a maximum area of 21m sq km (8.1m sq miles) over the southern hemisphere in September – well below the maximum of 26m sq km reached in 2023 –Continue reading “Electricity “superhighways” and othe composted reads”
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Israel condemns Keir Starmer over plan to recognise Palestine
The Times July 30 Sir Keir Starmer has announced that Britain will join France in formally recognising a Palestinian state in September, unless Israel takes action to end the “appalling” situation in Gaza. The announcement was met with criticism by Israel. Binyamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, said that the decision “rewards Hamas’s monstrous terrorismContinue reading “Israel condemns Keir Starmer over plan to recognise Palestine”
Canada Senate has passed legislation
From the Old Box: Apr 30, ’04 We begin today in Canada where Christians may find ministry more difficult as parts of the Bible may not be legal under new legislation. Canada’s Senate overwhelmingly passed C-250. It adds sexual preference as a protected category in Canada’s hate-crimes legislation says Brian Wilkie of the Evangelical FellowshipContinue reading “Canada Senate has passed legislation”
Places the USA wants to take
These days, Donald Trump has been shooting a lot of brats. According to him, Ukraine started the war against Russia and will therefore now have to cede the territories conquered by Russia. It is not the only country Trump wants to decide what to do with. Even seas have to go. For instance, everyone mustContinue reading “Places the USA wants to take”
The US “taking over” the Gaza Strip and his trade victories
China hits US with counter tariffs Donald Trump paused punitive tariffs on Canada and Mexico after the two countries convinced him they are working to bolster their shared borders to stem the flow of fentanyl and illegal migrant crossings. Justin Trudeau said he promised to reinforce the northern border with “new choppers, technology and personnel”.Continue reading “The US “taking over” the Gaza Strip and his trade victories”
Floods a sign of climate crisis tampering Spain
The climate crisis is the defining challenge of our time, and addressing it should be a top priority for every nation. As Greta Thunberg aptly describes, it is an existential emergency. Last year was the hottest on record, with the UK reaching 34.8C. Europe has been ravaged by wildfires, hurricanes are becoming more frequent andContinue reading “Floods a sign of climate crisis tampering Spain”
A mi-great idea
Climate hero or villain? Fossil fuel frenzy challenges Norway’s green image Life at 115F: a sweltering summer pushes Las Vegas to the brink In focus A key slogan in climate policy is “electrify everything”, so let’s start there. The fastest rise in wind power has been in Uruguay, where turbines went from producing 1% ofContinue reading “A mi-great idea”
2024 Wildfire dangers
Wildfire dangers have already reached extreme levels across the Mediterranean according to the Copernicus Emergency Management Service, as several countries, including Spain, Portugal and Greece brace for another brutal summer. The European Union has ramped up preparations, “strategically prepositioning” a new team of 556 firefighters from 12 counties across high-risk areas this summer, backed byContinue reading “2024 Wildfire dangers”
Is there a case for ’institutional conscientious objection’ to abortion and euthanasia?
Institutional conscientious objection may sound like an arcane bioethical issue, but it will be at the centre of fierce political debates in coming years. As more and more jurisdictions legalise procedures like abortion and euthanasia, some hospitals and clinics, mostly Catholic, will refuse to provide facilities. Governments will try to force them to participate –Continue reading “Is there a case for ’institutional conscientious objection’ to abortion and euthanasia?”
July 2023 is set to be the hottest month on record
The strange weather conditions of past summer show that the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is more urgent than ever before.
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