Pioneering scientist warns of escalating global warming; experts call his claims overheated
One of modern climate science’s pioneers is warning that the world is not just steadily warming but is dangerously accelerating; however, according to a study, some other scientists call this prediction a bit overheated. The work from former NASA top scientist James Hansen, who since leaving the space agency has become a prominent protester against […]
Top Bangladesh election official warns of poll suspension in case of voting irregularities – Times of India
DHAKA: Bangladesh is yet to see a “favourable environment” for the upcoming polls in January, a top election official said on Thursday, warning that in the event of voting irregularities, the entire poll process would be suspended and held afresh. Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Habibul Awal’s remarks came in response to escalating tensions in the […]
Study warns of slow collapse in vital Antarctic region despite carbon emission reductions
No matter how much the world cuts back on carbon emissions, a key and sizable chunk of Antarctica is essentially doomed to an “unavoidable” melt, a new study found. Though the full melt will take hundreds of years, slowly adding nearly 6 feet (1.8 meters) to sea levels, it will be enough to reshape where […]
China warns Philippines not to ‘stir up trouble’ over disputed reef
Beijing warned Manila on Tuesday not to ‘stir up trouble’ after the Philippine Coast Guard said it removed a floating barrier at a disputed reef that was allegedly deployed by China to block Filipinos from the traditional fishing ground. ‘China firmly upholds the sovereignty and maritime rights and interests of the Huangyan island,’ said foreign […]
AnsarVDP warns on fake job circular
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Moody’s downgrades 10 US banks, warns of possible cuts to some big lenders
Moody’s cut credit ratings of several small to mid-sized US banks on Monday and said it may downgrade some of the nation’s biggest lenders, warning that the sector’s credit strength will likely be tested by funding risks and weaker profitability. Moody’s cut the ratings of 10 banks by one notch and placed six banking giants, […]
Amazon Indigenous chief Raoni warns of disaster if deforestation not stopped
Raoni said his people are feeling the impact of climate change. “Many rivers are drying up. We are feeling very hot and the temperature in the villages is very high, and there is little rain,” he said. Raoni, who is believed to be 91, said his ancestors believed that one day there would be no […]
UN warns its development goals for 2030 are in trouble and 575 million people will remain very poor
In a grim report, the U.N. warned Monday that at the current rate of global progress 575 million people will still be living in extreme poverty and 84 million children won’t be going to school in 2030 – and it will take 286 years to reach equality between men and women. The report on progress […]
UN warns world to prepare for El Nino impact
GENEVA, July 4 (AFP): The United Nations on Tuesday warned the world to prepare for the effects of El Nino, saying the weather phenomenon which triggers higher global temperatures is set to persist throughout 2023. El Nino is a naturally occurring climate pattern typically associated with increased heat worldwide, as well as drought in some […]
US farmer warns ‘China is quietly taking over’ food security
National Black Farmers Association President John Boyd Jr. calls on policymakers who are not doing enough to stop China’s ‘foothold’ on the U.S. economy. Despite lawmakers’ success in introducing legislation to address the issue, one U.S. farmer raised a red flag that China is still infiltrating “many, many acres” in rural America. “They’re tapping into […]