2022 will be warmest year ever for UK, Met Office says
Provisional figures suggest this year’s average temperature will beat the all-time high set in 2014. Source link
Science & Environment
Spam texts are out of control, say all 51 attorneys general
A proposal to force cellphone companies to block certain spam texts is gaining momentum. Meanwhile, there are simple things you can do right now to stop spam texts, which I’ll get to shortly. California Attorney General Rob Bonta has expressed his support for a proposal by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to put an end to … Read more
Mauna Loa volcano lava flow slows as it nears key Hawaii highway
Lava flowing from Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano, has slowed considerably. It is now oozing at a speed of less than 50 yards per hour, meaning it takes about two hours to move the length of a football field. Only one fissure is active and feeding a lava flow, according to the USGS Hawaiian … Read more
Reuters reveals Florida pulls $2 bln from BlackRock in largest anti-ESG divestment – Reuters News Agency
Environment 01 December 2022, 9:00 pm. 1 minute Reuters was first to report that Florida had pulled $2 billion worth of assets managed by BlackRock, the biggest such divestment by a state opposed to the asset manager’s environmental, social and corporate governance policies. Article Tags Topics of Interest: Environment Type: Reuters Best Sectors: Business & … Read more
China successfully launches three astronauts for its under-construction space station
China’s Shenzhou-15 spaceship atop the Long March-2F Y15 carrier rocket took off with three astronauts for the country’s under-construction space station. Source link
COP27: What are the sticking points in COP27 negotiations?
Clashes over cash for poor countries are dominating as talks at COP27 run into the weekend. Source link
How to scan a QR code with your iPhone or Android phone (no apps needed)
Your smartphone is full of surprises. There’s an app if you want to use your phone as a magnifying glass or scanner. Tap or click here for hidden apps on your smartphone and how to find them. Third-party programs take up space on your phone, and many are redundant thanks to your phone’s built-in capabilities. … Read more
Reuters reveals Italy pushes to weaken fossil fuel financing pledge – Reuters News Agency
Environment 02 November 2022, 3:24 pm. 1 minute Reuters exclusively reported Italy is attempting to weaken a pledge 10 European governments intend to make to stop export credit support for fossil fuel projects. The pressure from Italy comes as delegates from nearly 200 countries prepare for a United Nations climate change summit next week in … Read more
China launches third and last component of its space station
China’s space station lab module Mengtian and a Long March 5B Y4 carrier rocket are seen on launch tower at the Wenchang Space Launch Site on October 31, 2022 in the Wenchang, Hainan Province of China. Hou Yu/China News Service via Getty Images Beijing — China on Monday launched the third and final module to … Read more
ISRO scripts history, its heaviest rocket LVM3-M2 successfully places all 36 satellites
ISRO’s heaviest rocket LVM3-M2 successfully placed 36 broadband communication satellites around 75 minutes after the rocket blasted off from the spaceport in Sriharikota. Source link