Do higher living standards in developing countries have to mean more polluting, fossil-fuel dependent industries? Or is a low-carbon alternative possible? As the world grapples with climate change, economic inequality, and rapid technological shifts, next week’s Global Industry Summit will tackle these questions, bringing together governments, business leaders, and innovatorsContinue Reading
On the scheduled final day of COP30 in Belém, tense negotiations are stretching into Friday afternoon as divisions persist. Amid the ongoing talks, one message is cutting through the noise: there is no climate justice without gender equality.Continue Reading
Insurance companies are dropping customers as the cost of disasters goes up. Some communities in California are working to reduce their risk, but so far, insurance companies often aren’t factoring that in. (Image credit: Lauren Sommer)Continue Reading
The departure points to an intractable conflict between environmental justice groups and the California Air Resources Board over the impacts of carbon markets. By Blanca Begert While Governor Gavin Newsom was touting California’s climate leadership last week in Brazil at the U.N.’s annual climate summit, a conflict was brewing backContinue Reading
Cosmic Origins … Cosmic Origins Community Resetting ROSES Due Dates… About Community Executive Committee Science Groups News & Events Cosmic Pathfinders Opportunities Missions Studies News & Events Resources Resetting ROSES Due Dates After the Government Shutdown 21 November 2025 To the NASA Science Community, Now that NASA SMD has returned toContinue Reading
Physics of the Cosmos … Physics of the Cosmos Community Habitable Worlds Observatory… About Community Program Analysis Group (PhysPAG) Science Groups News & Events Cosmic Pathfinders Science Gaps Opportunities Missions Studies News & Events Resources HWO SIG Seminar Habitable Worlds Observatory Science Interest Group Location Virtual dates 3 DecemberContinue Reading
Cosmic Origins … Cosmic Origins Community HWO SIG Seminar December… About Community Executive Committee Science Groups News & Events Cosmic Pathfinders Opportunities Missions Studies News & Events Resources HWO SIG Seminar Habitable Worlds Observatory Science Interest Group Location Virtual Dates 3 December 20251:00pm ET Community HWO SIG Type SeminarContinue Reading
The Canadarm2 robotic arm releases Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus XL cargo craft after it was installed on the Earth-facing port of the Unity module on Sept. 18, 2025. NASA Expedition 73 wrapped up the work week continuing to study fluid physics and stem cells, preparing for next week’s new crew arrival,Continue Reading
Pathways Alliance, a lobby group most recently known for pro-pipeline billboards, also sponsored what they termed a carbon capture summer school in July. Environmental groups have called out the pro-industry event attended by university students and young professionals from 32 countries. “The fossil fuel industry has no place shaping education opportunities inContinue Reading
Multinational consulting firm KPMG has been accused of using underhand methods to gain access to this year’s COP30 climate summit. Critics allege that the firm has been using seemingly unaffiliated advocacy groups to gain entry to the flagship conference in Belém, Brazil, with senior staff failing to disclose their affiliationContinue Reading
Clark Pest Control of Stockton, Crane Pest Control and Orkin Services agreed to a settlement with a dozen California county district attorney’s offices over illegal waste allegations.Continue Reading
Western groups lose federal grants for urgent restoration and conservation projects. The post After The Traitor cuts, seeds sit in the warehouse appeared first on High Country News.Continue Reading
Scientists have traced kissing back to early primates, suggesting it began long before humans evolved. Their analysis points to great apes and even Neanderthals sharing forms of kissing millions of years ago. The behavior appears to have persisted through evolution as a social or bonding tool. Yet its patchy presenceContinue Reading