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EPA is sidelining its independent chemical referee – and that endangers public health

For decades, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has relied on an independent scientific program to answer two basic questions when chemicals come up for review: Does the chemical pose a threat to human health? If...

‘Negligence’ not to prepare for climate change emergencies in Wales

Wales' new government must do more to prepare the country for climate change, says an advisory body. Source link

Formula 1 racing shows the hard part of reaching net-zero carbon emissions isn’t the engineering

Formula 1 auto racing is one of the most energy-intensive and logistically complex sports on the planet. The events involve cars, of course, but also long-haul freight, international travel, temporary event infrastructure, and a global...

Hurricane forecasts have improved dramatically, saving lives, but federal cuts threaten to stretch NOAA resources to breaking point

The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1, and while early outlooks suggest that a developing El Niño might result in a tamer season than in the past few years, with below-average hurricane activity, all...

Hurricane forecasts have improved dramatically, saving lives, but federal cuts threaten to stretch NOAA to the breaking point

The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1, and while a developing El Niño might result in a tamer season than in the past few years, all it takes is one big storm hitting a...

Floatation tanks deployed to combat PTSD after devastating wildfires

A shipping container holding three mobile floatation tanks is en route to Maui, Hawaii, to tackle a mental health...

Where do you think your ‘self’ is? Your answer is revealing

Here’s a simple task that might help you to understand your mind a little better. Place your finger on...

From technical solution to systems change: Tackling the problem of plastic waste

When Akorfa Dagadu arrived at MIT, she had a solution in mind: a mobile app to improve...

Vocal fry is more common in men, actually, find scientists

If you have listened to a podcast or watched a video on TikTok lately, you will probably be familiar...

A ‘super El Niño?’ Why it’s too early to forecast one with certainty, but not too soon to prepare

Talk of a “super El Niño” developing in 2026 is gaining momentum, with concerns rising that this climate pattern could bring extreme rainfall, heat, drought and destructive flooding around the world.The signals appear to be...
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Senegal’s sacked PM Sonko elected parliamentary Speaker in challenge to President Faye

As speaker, Sonko could use his position to challenge the policies of the president, his one-time ally. Source link
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