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Environment

UN Chief calls for action to protect biodiversity and combat climate change

One million species now under threat, and humanity is to blame, the United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres has warned, in a call to protect the plants, animals, microorganisms and more, that sustain all life on Earth. Pollution, climate chaos, habitat loss and exploitation of nature have pushed a million plant and animal species to the brink of extinction. Guterres called on developed countries to invest in biodiversity and climate action […]

today23 May, 2024

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Heat waves can be deadly for older adults: An aging global population and rising temperatures mean millions are at risk

Older adults face health risks from high heat for many reasons, including medications. AP Photo/Manu Fernandez     By Deborah Carr, Boston University; Enrica De Cian, Ca' Foscari University of Venice; Giacomo Falchetta, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, and Ian Sue Wing, Boston University     A deadly heat wave gripped large regions of Asia for weeks in April and May 2024. As temperatures climbed past 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 Celsius) […]

today23 May, 2024

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Are some routes more prone to air turbulence? Will climate change make it worse? Your questions answered

Trinity Moss/Unsplash     By Doug Drury, CQUniversity Australia     A little bit of turbulence is a common experience for air travellers. Severe incidents are rare – but when they occur they can be deadly. The recent Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 from London to Singapore shows the danger. An encounter with extreme turbulence during normal flight left one person dead from a presumed heart attack and several others badly injured. […]

today23 May, 2024

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Lifestyle

Workplace besties: How to build relationships at work while staying professional

When employees are happy, engaged and productive, and the organization is meeting their individual needs, they are more likely to meet their full potential. (Shutterstock)     By Jason Walker, Adler University     Having meaningful connections in the workplace is essential for personal and organizational success. Most of us form these bonds naturally, as we spend a significant amount of our lifetimes at work. After leaving college, many people […]

today23 May, 2024

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He won Indonesia’s election in a landslide. Now, backroom meetings and horse-trading will determine whether Prabowo can govern

        By Stephen Sherlock, Australian National University     Indonesia’s president-elect, Prabowo Subianto, won February’s presidential election in a landslide victory of nearly 59% of the nationwide vote, more than double his nearest challenger. But his party, Gerindra, fell far short of a majority in the parliamentary elections that took place at the same time. Gerindra was founded by Prabowo and its political fortunes are inseparable from […]

today23 May, 2024

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Japan protests Chinese ambassador’s Taiwan comments

Japan is protesting comments made by the Chinese ambassador about Taiwan, calling them "extremely inappropriate”. China’s envoy in Tokyo, Wu Jianghao said on Monday, Japan would be ‘dragged into the fire’ if Japanese forces supported Taiwan’s Independence. Chris Gilbert reports for us from Tokyo.  

today23 May, 2024