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Cabo Verde: CO2 emissions from aircraft up 45% in 2024 – report
Macau Business
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June 10, 2025
Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Cabo Verde operated aircraft increased by 45% in 2024 compared to 2023, reflecting an increase in flights, the regulator announced, but they remain a tiny fraction of global emissions. “Compared to 2023, there...
Florida retirees may face trial in France over sale of stolen gold from 18th-century shipwreck
The Independent
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July 4, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Clash against World Cup qualifiers Iran - a true test of Harimau Malaya’s progress - Cklamovski
The Sun Daily
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July 4, 2025
HARIMAU Malaya head coach Peter Cklamovski is taking on the challenge that awaits his team at the upcoming CAFA Nations Cup, especially the clash against tournament favourites and World Cup qualifiers Iran. Describing the showdown as a major...
Plans Underway to Translate the Bible into Unified Cape Verdean Creole: Catholic Bishops at Joint Presser
ACI Africa
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June 12, 2025
According to the Bishop of Santiago, “The conclusion of this legislative process will allow the Church to consolidate its position as a partner in human and social development, providing legal security to its institutions and projects.” During the...
FirstWorks debuts in Central Falls and more summer sounds
The Valley Breeze - Rhode Island
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For the first time in five years, FirstWorks is expanding its Summer Beats Concert Series lineup to the city of Central Falls, with a free concert celebrating Cape Verdean culture scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 9, at Jenks Park, 602 Broad St.,...
KAUST students expand ocean science around Africa
Hydro International
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A wave of hands-on discovery and scientific storytelling marked the participation of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) students in OceanQuest’s inaugural “Around Africa Expedition.” Launched in January 2025, this deep-sea...
Spirit of Tasmania IV leaves the Port of Leith
Ships Monthly
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July 3, 2025
The roll-on/roll-off passenger ferry Spirit of Tasmania IV departed the Port of Leith on 30 June 2025 and started the 14,857-nautical-mile voyage to Hobart. She had been docked there since December 2024, having been delivered by her builders but...
Experts track three tropical waves as fears of extreme weather in Florida grow
Irish Star
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June 13, 2025
Florida was hit by some heavy rain and strong storms this week but there have yet to be any signs of major tropical activity impacting the Sunshine State despite the fact that the official hurricane season started earlier this month. Experts have...
Workshop on new technologies for sustainable agriculture in Dakar
ANSA
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June 9, 2025
The Italian Embassy in Dakar, Senegal, and the University of Cape Verde are organising an online workshop on 'Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture' on 10 June. The event will be an opportunity to discover cutting-edge technological...
EarthCARE's first year: Surprising climate clues unveiled from space
Earth.com
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The EarthCARE satellite is helping scientists unlock the mysteries of clouds and aerosols that have long puzzled our understanding of Earth’s energy balance. EarthCARE (Earth Cloud, Aerosol, and Radiation Explorer) is a joint project by the...
Ocean is our lifeline: Why climate change is drowning small island nations and threatening us all
Asianet Newsable
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June 5, 2025
For most people, the ocean is a place for vacations, Instagram-worthy sunsets, or seafood platters. But in reality, the ocean is a life-support system for both humans and marine life. It is deeply tied to the air we breathe, the climate we live...
Odds of tropical development near Florida creep up. What to know in Florida Panhandle
Pensacola News Journal - Florida
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The odds of tropical development around the July 4 weekend have crept up to 40%, according to the National Hurricane Center. AccuWeather forecasters believe any potential development is more likely to occur along the southeastern U.S. coast....
NHC continues to track system near Florida for potential tropical development
Palm Beach Daily News - Florida
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There's now a 40% chance for a tropical or subtropical depression forming near Florida by the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Regardless of development, the system could bring up to six inches of rain to some portions of Florida through the...
Qualification conventions are the key to mobility and trust
University World News
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AFRICA The Addis Convention and the Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications Concerning Higher Education are playing an increasingly critical role in promoting international cooperation, coherence in recognition practices and...
Spirit of Tasmania IV begins 27,000 km voyage to Hobart
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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June 30, 2025
Spirit of Tasmania IV has departed Scotland and is bound for Hobart, with its expected arrival announced as "late-August". In a statement, ferry operator TT-Line said the new ferry left Leith on Monday and will "travel to Hobart via Gibraltar,...
St. Augustine's July 4 weekend could be rainy. But a tropical storm?
The St. Augustine Record - Florida
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A weather disturbance near Florida has a 20% chance of developing into a tropical or subtropical storm by the holiday weekend. Heavy rainfall is expected in St. Johns County, Florida, with potential flooding in low-lying areas like downtown St....
Jacksonville, Duval County 4th of July forecast
The Florida Times-Union
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A weather disturbance near Florida has a low chance of developing into a tropical storm or hurricane by the July 4th weekend. The system could bring heavy rain, gusty winds, and increased rip current risk to Florida's Gulf and Atlantic coasts....
NHC monitoring 4 tropical waves. Could any reach Texas by July 4th?
Austin American-Statesman - Texas
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A new weather system in the Atlantic is being monitored for potential development and risk to the U.S. The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is predicted to have 13-19 named storms, including 3-5 major hurricanes. Tropical Storm Barry made landfall...
Launched in Seville alliance for suspension of public debts
Portugal Pulse
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July 1, 2025
A major initiative was unveiled today in Seville during the Fourth United Nations International Conference on Financing for Development. The presidents of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the European Investment Bank (EIB), and the...
The A+List: The 220 Best Architecture and Design Firms Worldwide in 2025
Architizer
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June 30, 2025
Architizer is thrilled to announce the world’s best architecture firms in 2025 — all winners of the 13th Annual A+Awards! This year’s program reflects a decisive shift in architectural thinking — one that embraces local craftsmanship, regional...