- The United States Department of the Interior (DOI) recently announced rule changes that would accelerate deep-sea mining in U.S. waters.
- The move includes shortened environmental review timelines and extended…
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U.S. federal agency clears ways for deep-sea mining — and companies are lining up
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BiLSTM-Kalman framework for precipitation downscaling under multiple climate change scenarios
The proposed methodology introduces a comprehensive framework for precipitation downscaling and extreme event forecasting, integrating statistical techniques with deep learning, presented in Fig. 1. The workflow encompasses four components: (1)…
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Enhancing tunnel sprayer performance through optimization of constructional parameters
Prototype of tunnel sprayer
A single-row tunnel sprayer was developed with two symmetrical tunnel shields. Each shield [Height×Length×Width (H×L×W): 1250 × 1200 × 200 mm] was fabricated using a MS sheet. For free movement of tunnel…
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Some Fig Trees Can Turn CO2 Into Stone — A Hidden Talent That Could Combat Climate Change
While all trees can mitigate climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide, a few have another trick up their sleeve that allows them to turn CO2 into stone. Recent research has shown that certain species of fig trees that grow in Kenya specialize…
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Droughts are a ‘slow-moving global catastrophe,’ report finds
- A new report documents some of the most widespread and damaging droughts in recorded history, between 2023 and 2025, affecting millions across Africa, the Mediterranean, Latin America and Southeast Asia.
- More than…
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UN rapporteur calls for ban on fossil fuel ads and criminalizing of disinformation
A United Nations expert is calling for an urgent shift away from fossil fuels by the global economy, including a ban on advertisements or promotions, and the criminalization of…
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Are people at the South Pole upside down?
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to
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The guardians of the Amazon who work without pay — or fear
Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries.
In a corner of the rainforest where Colombia…
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Greece imposes work breaks as a heat wave grips the country
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Authorities in Greece imposed mandatory work breaks on Monday in parts of the country where temperatures are expected to exceed 40 degrees Celsius (104…
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Two-year investigation confirms majority of community grievances in Socfin plantations
A two-year investigation into 139 complaints lodged by communities in Africa and Asia affected by tropical plantation company Socfin has confirmed that many of the allegations are…
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