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Google's Nuclear Power Deal: A Game-Changer for Tech Industry's Environmental Impact
Google partners with Kairos Power to build nuclear reactors for AI data centers, pioneering sustainable tech operations. Learn how this 500MW project impacts the future of clean energy in tech.
Healing Crystals: The Hidden Costs of Wellness
The global wellness economy, valued at over USD 1.5 trillion, is experiencing a surge in popularity, particularly with the rising trend of using crystals for healing and spiritual purposes. While these beautiful stones have captivated people for centuries with their alleged therapeutic properties, the increasing demand has revealed a darker side to the industry.
Noodle Nightmare: Ramyun Broth Threatens South Korea's Majestic Mount Halla
South Korea's Mount Halla faces an unexpected threat as hikers' ramyun habits pollute streams. Officials launch a campaign to protect the UNESCO site's fragile ecosystem.
Doomsday Vault: Safeguarding the Future of Agriculture and Food Production
Explore the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, a remarkable feat of human foresight that safeguards humanity's future by preserving millions of seed varieties. Discover the vault's purpose, its unique location, and the types of seeds stored within.
Is Climate Change Making Turbulence Worse for Air Travel?
Experts say climate change may be increasing the frequency and severity of turbulence, particularly clear air turbulence. This article explores the causes of turbulence, the dangers of clear air turbulence, and how to stay safe in turbulent skies.
Chocolypse Now: Cocoa Prices Ignited by El Niño! Can You Afford Your Favourite Treats?
Chocolate lovers beware! Your favourite sweet treat could be getting pricier thanks to a confluence of factors. El Niño and climate change are wreaking havoc on cocoa crops in West Africa, pushing cocoa bean prices to record highs. This surge threatens the global chocolate supply and could soon translate to higher prices for consumers.
Wild Heroes: A Glimpse into the Heart of Wildlife Conservation in New Zealand
Deep within the lush landscapes of Aotearoa, known as New Zealand, a team of dedicated individuals wage a vital battle against the tide of extinction. These are the Wild Heroes, and their story unfolds in a captivating new documentary series on Global Trekker.
Antarctic Melting Could Be Faster Than Predicted, Fossils Reveal
According to a new study published in Nature, melting ice sheets in Antarctica could retreat much faster than previously thought. Researchers analysed markings on the Norwegian seafloor, remnants of a giant European ice sheet that melted thousands of years ago.
Save Cambodia's Irrawaddy Dolphins from Extinction: Urgent Action Needed
Efforts to save the endangered Irrawaddy dolphins in Cambodia's Mekong River face challenges due to limited resources and illegal fishing practices. Despite new restrictions on fishing in the river, gillnets continue to be the primary cause of dolphin deaths.
Large Sperm Whale Stranded on a Beach in Bali and Dies
Indonesian wildlife experts are getting ready to perform an autopsy on an 18-metre-long sperm whale that washed up on a Bali beach. The cause of death is still being investigated, and officials want to determine whether pollution or plastic were the contributing factors.
Public Health at Risk: Climate Change May Outpace Covid-19's Impact
The latest IPCC report is a reminder of the devastating effects of global warming. The climate crisis is the biggest health crisis of our time, causing a rise in chronic diseases and expected trebling of heat-related deaths by 2050.
Prehistoric Carvings Discovered at 4,000-year-old Stone Circle in Ireland
Intriguing prehistoric carvings have been unearthed at the Grange Stone Circle in County Limerick, Ireland, casting new light on the Bronze Age monument's enigmatic past. Dating back to roughly 2200–500 BCE, the circle now boasts a collection of concentric circles, lines, and a potentially human-shaped figure etched onto its stones.
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