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December 11, 2024
WATER WORLD
'Forever chemicals' widespread in European waters: report



Copenhagen (AFP) Dec 10, 2024
Contamination of so-called forever chemicals in European waters often exceeds regulatory thresholds set to reduce potential risks to human health and the environment, the EU's environment agency warned Tuesday. Presenting an overview of the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) - often called forever chemicals - the European Environment Agency (EEA) said perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), which was banned in 2019, was found "throughout European waters." "We have a problem with ... read more

CLIMATE SCIENCE
IMF and Ecuador reach agreement to unlock $500 mn
Washington (AFP) Dec 9, 2024
IMF staff and Ecuador have reached agreement on a loan program review, clearing the way for the disbursement of around $500 million to help safeguard macroeconomic stability, the major financial institution said Monday. ... more
CLIMATE SCIENCE
Three quarters of Earth's land permanently drier over past 30 years warns UN
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 10, 2024
A new report from the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) reveals that 77.6% of Earth's land has experienced permanent drying over the last three decades, with drylands expanding by 4.3 ... more
FARM NEWS
Agricultural land at river confluences reduces flood risks
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 09, 2024
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have demonstrated that agricultural land near river confluences can significantly reduce flood risks. Their study highlights the benefits of Eco-DRR (D ... more
FARM NEWS
Gene editing and plant domestication vital to safeguard global food security
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 09, 2024
The intensifying effects of the climate crisis are severely threatening the world's food supply, pushing scientists to explore new strategies to ensure agricultural sustainability. Modern crops, bre ... more
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FARM NEWS
Neem seed extract improves effectiveness of pesticide
College Station TX (SPX) Dec 09, 2024
Pesticides can be made more effective and environmentally friendly by improving how they stick to plant surfaces, thanks to new research led by Dr. Mustafa Akbulut, professor of chemical engineering ... more
CLIMATE SCIENCE
UN report urges investment in nature to reduce global drought costs
Paris, France (SPX) Dec 06, 2024
As droughts driven by environmental degradation and climate change threaten to impact three-quarters of the global population by 2050, a new report presented at COP16 of the United Nations Conventio ... more
WATER WORLD
Copenhagen takes on its biggest climate threat -- water
Copenhagen (AFP) Dec 6, 2024
In low-lying Copenhagen where rising sea levels, groundwater and rainfall pose a risk to infrastructure, the Danish capital is trying to adapt and protect urban areas from climate change. ... more
FARM NEWS
Brazil's beef industry: key to EU-Mercosur trade deal
Rio De Janeiro (AFP) Dec 5, 2024
A central component of the drama around the trade deal South American countries want to seal with the European Union is the Brazilian beef industry and its practices. ... more

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'Scary' drought empties one of Bosnia's largest lakes
Ostrozac, Bosnia And Herzegovina (AFP) Dec 5, 2024
Staring across what was once one of Bosnia's largest expanses of water, all that Saliha Kuljanin can see is boats left high and dry after months of drought emptied Lake Jablanicko. ... more
WATER WORLD
Billions could gain access to freshwater with new desalination technology
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 05, 2024
A major leap in desalination technology could help billions of people worldwide access freshwater, thanks to an innovative method that accelerates seawater evaporation more effectively than freshwat ... more
CLIMATE SCIENCE
Drought hits food access for 26 million in southern Africa: UN
Johannesburg (AFP) Dec 4, 2024
A historic drought across southern Africa has jeopardised access to food for 26 million people, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) warned Wednesday, calling for urgent funding. ... more
FARM NEWS
China lifts final bans on Australian red meat as trade row nears end
Sydney (AFP) Dec 3, 2024
China has fully lifted suspensions on Australian red meat, Canberra said Tuesday, dismantling one of the final barriers in a four-year trade war that hammered US$13 billion of exports. ... more
CLIMATE SCIENCE
UN warns global drought carries $300 bn annual cost
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (AFP) Dec 3, 2024
Drought costs the world more than $300 billion each year, the United Nations warned Tuesday in a report published on the second day of international talks on desertification in Saudi Arabia. ... more
WATER WORLD
Making water harvesting easier with low-energy solutions
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 03, 2024
Efficiently harvesting water from the air and reducing humidity are increasingly vital for improving living conditions worldwide. However, conventional methods of reusing water-adsorption polymers-u ... more
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Saudi Arabia bets on tech to make deserts bloom
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (AFP) Dec 3, 2024
Saudi Arabia is investing in green innovation to transform its deserts, but accusations of greenwashing highlight the challenge of turning ambitious projects into climate solutions. ... more
CLIMATE SCIENCE
Landmark Drought Atlas calls for action to address global risks
Paris, France (SPX) Dec 03, 2024
The UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), in collaboration with the European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC), has unveiled the World Drought Atlas, a comprehensive resource address ... more
FARM NEWS
Unsustainable farming, forest loss driving Earth to 'precipice': UN
Paris (AFP) Dec 1, 2024
Unsustainable farming and deforestation are threatening the planet's capacity to sustain human societies, the UN warned Sunday, on the eve of international talks on land degradation and desertification. ... more
CLIMATE SCIENCE
Desertification talks open in Saudi Arabia as experts fire warning
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (AFP) Dec 2, 2024
UN talks aimed at halting the degradation and desertification of vast swathes of land started in Saudi Arabia on Monday after scientists fired a stark warning over unsustainable farming and deforestation. ... more
CLIMATE SCIENCE
New research calls for 'radical rethink' on drought
Paris (AFP) Dec 2, 2024
Record-breaking droughts are becoming a "new normal" for billions of people yet few countries are taking the threat seriously, researchers warned in a global snapshot of the scourge on Monday. ... more
CLIMATE SCIENCE
Saudi Arabia hosts UN talks on drought, desertification
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (AFP) Nov 29, 2024
Saudi Arabia will host the COP16 UN conference on land degradation and desertification next week as the top oil exporter pitches itself as an environmental defender despite criticism of its role at climate talks. ... more
WATER WORLD
Blast at Kosovo canal feeding key power plants a 'terrorist attack': PM
Pristina (AFP) Nov 30, 2024
An explosion on Friday damaged a canal supplying water to Kosovo's two main coal-fired power plants, Prime Minister Albin Kurti said, blaming a "terrorist attack" by neighbouring Serbia. ... more
FARM NEWS
Global crop yields maintain steady growth over six decades
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 28, 2024
A new study dispels concerns about stagnating crop yields, showing that global agricultural productivity has grown consistently since the 1960s. John Baffes of the World Bank and Xiaoli Etienne of t ... more
FARM NEWS
Coffee price heats up on tight Brazil crop fears
London (AFP) Nov 27, 2024
The price of Arabica coffee hit the highest level since 1977 on Wednesday, approaching a record high as drought in top producer Brazil this year hits supplies. ... more
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New sensor technology enhances plant monitoring and health management
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 27, 2024
In response to challenges posed by climate change and overpopulation, researchers at Tohoku University have developed an innovative leaf-mounted sensor that provides real-time monitoring of plant he ... more
FARM NEWS
Is there enough land on Earth to fight climate change and feed the world?
Boston MA (SPX) Nov 27, 2024
Capping global warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius is a tall order. Achieving that goal will not only require a massive reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from human activities, but also a substantial ... more
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Spire Global partners with LatConnect60 to enhance data-driven agriculture practices
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 26, 2024
Spire Global (NYSE: SPIR), a leading provider of space-based data and analytics, has been selected by LatConnect60, a data and analytics company specializing in Earth Observation, to deliver Global ... more
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French lawmakers back Macron in rejecting EU-Mercosur deal
Paris (AFP) Nov 26, 2024
French lawmakers on Tuesday overwhelmingly backed President Emmanuel Macron in rejecting a free-trade deal between the EU and South America's Mercosur bloc, saying it would hurt France's farmers. ... more
FARM NEWS
Seed industry hopes innovation can sow success
Geneva (AFP) Nov 26, 2024
Agriculture can find solutions to counter the negative impacts of climate change on crops, but only if the sector is allowed to innovate, the International Seed Federation's chief told AFP. ... more
WATER WORLD
To design better water filters, MIT engineers look to manta rays
Boston MA (SPX) Nov 26, 2024
Filter feeders are everywhere in the animal world, from tiny crustaceans and certain types of coral and krill, to various molluscs, barnacles, and even massive basking sharks and baleen whales. Now, ... more
FARM NEWS
Focaccia baking in the Late Neolithic highlights complex food traditions
Madrid, Spain (SPX) Nov 26, 2024
Research conducted by the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona (UAB) and the University La Sapienza in Rome has revealed a sophisticated culinary culture among Late Neolithic agricultural societies in ... more
FARM NEWS
These crops dominate Germany's agricultural landscape
Berlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 25, 2024
Roughly half of Germany's land area is dedicated to agriculture, making it a critical component of the nation's economy and environment. Leveraging six years of satellite data, the German Aerospace ... more
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