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Soquel’s 22-point lead evaporates in narrow loss to defending state champ Monterey | Boys basketball
SANTA CRUZ — Soquel High’s boys basketball team turned in a stellar first half against defending CIF State Division IV champion Monterey in the third-place game at the Dad’s Club Tournament on Saturday. But, as much as the Knights will try to
Study on human-animal conflict mitigation planned
Kochi: State forest development agency (SFDA) under the forest department invited expressions of interest (EoI) to conduct a ‘comprehensive study' to mitigate human-animal conflicts in Kerala. SFDA invited EoI from universities or colleges, research
Mystery disease kills dozens in the Congo — what we know so far
A “mystery disease” recently struck the south-western corner of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), killing between 67 and 143 people over two weeks. The disease was reported to cause flu-like symptoms of fever, headache, cough and anaemia. An
Breeze or burden? Locals fear wind farm impact on wild forests
In the Mavri Petra (Black Stone) area of northern Evros, near Greece’s border with Bulgaria, two wind farms have been approved for construction. The local community, which has cultivated
EU Reaches Long-Sought Mercosur Trade Deal Over French Objections
By Ken Parks Dec 6, 2024 (Bloomberg) – The European Union and the South American Mercosur bloc clinched a long-sought trade deal over the vehement objections of France, which has pledged to lead a charge to obstruct its ratification. The sides agreed in
9 Arrested In Afghanistan's Paktia Province For Illegal Logging
(MENAFN - Khaama Press) Following the ban on deforestation in the country, authorities in Paktia province have reported the arrest of 9 individuals in connection with illegal logging in the ... ...
Chico area church services
SATURDAY Congregation Beth Israel: Saturday coffee, tea and Torah at 10 a.m. and Havdalah on zoom 5:30 p.m. 1336 Hemlock St. 530-342-6146. Calvary Chapel Chico: 6 p.m. “Our Debt of Love.” Romans 13:8-14. Pastor Jacob Kliebe. Website or app for
Slowly disappearing canopy: Tropical forests in peril
Tropical rainforests, Earth's 'green lungs,'
New Mapping Shows 80% Of Pacific Atolls Deforested By Coconut Palms
First of its kind study shows that coconut plantations have led to deforestation on over 80% of Pacific atolls, with coconut palms now covering over half of their forested areas. ...
EU-Mercosur: Breakthrough trade deal but at what cost?
The EU-Mercosur trade agreement has landed at a particularly heightened moment in European politics. Even in the throes of his political agonies this week, President Emmanuel Macron was issuing a statement saying the deal in its current form was
AI for Good: Highlights from the Inaugural All About AI Tech4Good Awards 2024
At Mumbai's Jio World Centre on November 27, 2024, the spotlight was on innovation and impact as Mint's All About AI Tech4Good Awards made its debut. Sponsored by Salesforce, this event was more than an award ceremony—it was a testament to how artificial
Faith leaders unite in Swat to tackle climate change
The representational image shows a man walking on the dried, cracked landscape. — AFP/File MINGORA: A two-day training workshop concluded in Saidu Sharif, Swat, bringing together faith leaders from Muslim, Christian, Sikh, and Hindu communities to address the
The EU and a South American trade bloc reach a giant trade deal after 25 ...
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — The European Union reached a blockbuster free trade agreement Friday with Brazil, Argentina and the three other South American nations in the Mercosur trade alliance, capping a quarter-century of on-off negotiations even as France
South American farmers hail Mercosur-EU deal, wary of fine print
Colorado Springs Gazette | 2024-12-06, 22:30
By Maximilian Heath and Daniela Desantis BUENOS AIRES/ASUNCION (Reuters) - South America's agricultural sector, a key source of global food, celebrated on Friday as the regional Mercosur bloc and the European Union struck a free trade agreement, though farmers
EU and S.America countries conclude divisive trade deal
<p>Montevideo, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 7th Dec, 2024) The EU and four South American countries concluded a huge but controversial trade deal on Friday despite fierce opposition from France, which called the agreement
Greenland is getting greener – helped by a mining company and a group of tree enthusiasts
Icebergs floating by the town of Narsaq in South Greenland. Shutterstock/Anders Peter Photography As I walked through passport control in Reykjavik en route to Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, the border agent asked me the standard question of why I was
The EU and a South American trade bloc reach a giant trade deal after 25 years of talks
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — The European Union reached a blockbuster free trade agreement Friday with Brazil, Argentina and the three other South American nations in the Mercosur trade alliance, capping a quarter-century of on-off negotiations even as France
EU chief meeting South American leaders to try to close trade deal
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will meet leaders of South America's Mercosur bloc on Friday, aiming to push through a controversial pact to create the world's biggest free trade zone despite last-minute resistance. Von der Leyen is hoping
EU farmers plan protests as Von der Leyen approves Mercosur trade deal
The EU executive has struck a deeply controversial trade deal with four South American countries, overriding objections from France and triggering an immediate call for protest from European farmers. Ursula von der Leyen, the European commission president,
EU and Mercosur countries reach free trade agreement
BRUSSELS, Dec 6 (KUNA) -- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Friday that the European Union and the Mercosur group of countries have concluded negotiations on a free trade agreement. In a press statement, von der Leyen stated that
EUDR Extended Deadlines: KOLTIVA Urges Early Action for Latin American Exporters
Forests are essential to life on Earth, yet deforestation persists, disrupting ecosystems, and accelerating climate change. A Forest Trends report revealed that nearly 60% of tropical forest loss between 2013 and 2019 was driven by commercial agriculture.
Empowering the Filipino youth in environmental sustainability
THE Filipino youth have increasingly become pivotal advocates for environmental sustainability, driven by a deep awareness of the urgent challenges posed by climate change and environmental degradation. Youth engagement in environmental issues in the
Thai Elephants | Sunday on 60 Minutes
Decades of deforestation is driving
Mystery disease kills dozens in Congo – what we know so far
A “mystery disease” recently struck the south-western corner of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), killing between 67 and 143 people over two weeks. The disease was reported to cause flu-like symptoms of fever, headache, cough and anaemia. An
9 arrested in Afghanistan’s Paktia province for illegal logging
Following the ban on deforestation in the country, authorities in Paktia province have reported the arrest of 9 individuals in connection with illegal logging in the region. Abdul Hadi Hidayat, the head of the Environmental Protection Department in Paktia,
EU and S.America countries conclude Mercosur trade deal
<p>Montevideo, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 6th Dec, 2024) The EU and four South American countries have concluded a controversial trade deal that was opposed by France and many European farmers, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen
European Union and Mercosur trade bloc announce free trade deal that's 25 years in the making
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — The European Union and the Mercosur group of Latin American countries have agreed to terms for a long-anticipated free trade deal, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Friday in Uruguay's capital of
Kunes Auto & RV Group Expands RV Presence with Acquisition of Historic Wisconsin RV World
Two Family-Owned Dealerships Unite in Landmark Wisconsin RV Merger DELAVAN, Wis., Dec. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kunes Auto & RV Group today announced the acquisition of Wisconsin RV World in DeForest, Wisconsin. The purchase of the state's oldest towable
Commentary: Gov. Hochul, sign the TREES Act now
The link between environmental destruction and our worsening climate catastrophe is undeniable. The Southeast is still reeling after supercharged tropical storms wreaked havoc upon the region, while the Amazon is experiencing its most devastating fires in 20
Environmental Sensing and Monitoring Technologies Market Report - Market Revenue Data for 2023, Estimates for ...
Dublin, Dec. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Environmental Sensing and Monitoring Technologies Market" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Environmental Sensing and Monitoring Technologies Market was valued at USD 31.3 billion in
