Meet Our 2025 Keepers of the Earth Fund Grant Partners Strengthening Indigenous Knowledge to Mitigate the Impacts of Climate Change and in Natural Disaster Recovery Country Global agnes Tue, 08/19/2025 – 12:48 Issues Languages and Cultures Program 5 Main Image The Keepers of the Earth Fund (KOEF) is proud to announce our […]
Read MoreOn 15 August 2025 the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Notice 2025-42 (the Notice), which restricts the methods that developers of wind and solar projects can use to determine whether they have begun construction for purposes of the section 45Y production credit and the section 48E investment credit on and […]
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The King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh. Credit: Unsplash/Youssef Abdelwahab By Maximilian MalawistaUNITED NATIONS, Aug 18 2025 (IPS) In the Arab region, a thought-to-be oil oasis, green jobs constitute 29 percent of energy sector roles, and 23 percent of the oil and gas sector. These numbers signify a push towards […]
Read MoreIN A NUTSHELL 🐙 Nueva Pescanova proposes the world’s first octopus farm, raising ethical concerns over farming intelligent creatures. ⚖️ The proposed ice slurry killing method is criticized as inhumane, sparking global protests and legislative actions. 🌍 Environmental impact concerns arise as octopuses require significant fish resources, contradicting conservation efforts. […]
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know in a Minute or Less In Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, the US Supreme Court overturned the 40-year-old doctrine established in Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc., which had directed federal courts to defer to an agency’s reasonable interpretation of an ambiguous […]
Read MoreIN A NUTSHELL 🔧 China introduces a cable-cutting device capable of operating at depths of up to 13,000 feet. 🌍 Concerns arise over the dual-use potential of the device, impacting global communication and security. 🚢 China’s expansion in undersea technology enhances its strategic capabilities in oceanic infrastructure. 🤔 The global […]
Read MoreIN A NUTSHELL 🚀 Ursa Major secures a $32.9 million contract for advanced H13 rocket engines. ✈️ Talon-A, a reusable hypersonic test vehicle, plays a crucial role in military advancements. 🔧 Upgraded engines offer higher thrust and longer lifespans to enhance hypersonic testing. 🌐 Collaboration strengthens U.S. infrastructure in the […]
Read MoreIN A NUTSHELL ✈️ Electra’s hybrid-electric STOL aircraft successfully completed public test flights at Virginia Tech. 🛫 The aircraft uses eight electric propellers and large flaps to achieve a “blown lift” effect. 🌍 Direct Aviation aims to bring air travel closer to urban centers, reducing waiting times and costs. 📅 […]
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“Litter Flourish”- A collage by New York-based artist Juno Lam that represents the “amalgamation of the negligence people have for the environment”. Credit: Juno Lam By Oritro KarimUNITED NATIONS, Aug 15 2025 (IPS) In the 1900s, global discussions around climate change and fossil fuel usage reached new heights, leading to […]
Read MoreOn 25 July 2025, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14320, Promoting the Export of the American AI Technology Stack, outlining a national strategy to promote global adoption of US-developed artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and assert American leadership in global standards and supply chains. The executive order was released alongside […]
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