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Forests, Vol. 15, Pages 659: Effects of Artificial Light at Night on Photosynthesis and Respiration of Two Urban Vascular Plants Forests doi: 10.3390/f15040659 Authors: Yaxi Wei Jiaolong Zhang Dan Hu Jian Zhang Zhen Li…

GUANGZHOU, China (AP) — U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Saturday that upcoming U.S.-China talks will tackle a top Biden administration complaint that Beijing’s economic model and trade practices put…

Schematic diagrams of Z score and ecosystem water needs assessments. a, Landscape schematic diagram illustrating how normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) and…

A landmark new study has found that, in the last decade, the African continent has started emitting more carbon than it stores. When the total amount of carbon that is sequestered by natural ecosystems (such as the soil and plants…

1. IntroductionIn today’s corporate strategy, one of the biggest topics is how companies apply and utilize digital technology in their business sites . According to IDG (International Data Group, Inc., Needham, MA, USA)’s 2023 report ,…

Statement by Ms. Elizabeth Maruma Mrema, Acting Executive Secretary, Convention on Biological Diversity, on the occasion of the meeting of the Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group on Invasive Alien Species, Montreal, 2-4 December 2019

1. IntroductionMore than two million Americans have experienced limb loss, and 28 million face an increased risk of having an amputation surgery . Adults who have had an amputation complete minimal physical activity (PA) and have…

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s lawyers were blocked Friday from forcing NBC to provide them with materials related to the TV network’s recent documentary about porn actor Stormy Daniels, a key prosecution witness at…

Royal Research Ship (RSS) Discovery stopped at Azores, Portugal, for supplies during the 29th Atlantic Meridional Transect (AMT29). The cruise departed from…

Every year the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants administers the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC). This board exam is the last hurdle for an aspiring chartered accountant en route to qualifying. The latest…

This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2024, 21(4), 449; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21040449 (registering DOI) Submission received: 7…

Statement by Ms. Elizabeth Maruma Mrema, Acting Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, at the opening of the Thematic Workshop on Area-Based Conservation Measures, La Prairie, Canada, 1-3 December 2019

DALLAS (AP) — East Coast residents were jolted Friday by a 4.8-magnitude earthquake centered near Lebanon, New Jersey, with weak rumblings felt as far away as Baltimore and the Massachusetts-New Hampshire border. No…

The recurring nova T Coronae Borealis will shine as brightly as the North Star some time in the next five months, astronomers say. Sometime…

Ethiopia and Turkey, which have had cordial ties since the early 20th century, have drawn even closer in recent years as both battle criticism from the west over domestic policies. But new developments are putting the relationship…

Compared to soil bacterial communities, fungal communities experienced the most significant impact from fire and required a longer recovery period . This study demonstrated that fire significantly reduced the richness (as indicated by…

Agriculture and biodiversity have been inextricably linked for as long as we humans have been producing our own food. As the source of all variety in our crops and livestock, biodiversity is the very foundation of agriculture.

HUYE, Rwanda (AP) — The diggers’ hoes scrape the brown soil, looking for — and often finding — human bone fragments. The women then wipe the bone pieces with their hands as others watch in solemn silence. The digging…

Kenya once had an exceptional abundance and diversity of wildlife. But as the country’s population boomed, wildlife lost space to people, buildings, roads and agriculture. Since 1948, Kenya’s population has surged by 780%, from…

The BDN Opinion section operates independently and does not set news policies or contribute to reporting or editing articles elsewhere in the newspaper or on bangordailynews.com Michael Waldman is president of the Brennan…

The nature that surrounds us, sustains us. Ensuring that it can continue to do so for future generations is a trust bestowed on us all.

1. IntroductionForests play a crucial role in absorbing atmospheric carbon dioxide, acting as a reservoir that helps counterbalance human-caused greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate climate change impacts . Carbon storage in forests…

ST. LOUIS – Federal workplace safety inspectors found a Missouri roofing contractor again risking the safety of its employees by failing to protect them against the construction industry’s deadliest hazard — falls from heights— at five…

WASHINGTON, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Oceana released a new report, “Amazon’s United States of Plastic,” which estimates that Amazon generated 208 million pounds of plastic packaging waste for all transactions in the…

Statement by Ms. Elizabeth Maruma Mrema, Acting Executive Secretary, Convention on Biological Diversity, at the fifty-seventh meeting of the Council of the Global Environment Facility, Wednesday, 18 December 2019, Washington D.C., United…

1. IntroductionParent and child acculturation/enculturation have impacts on childhood health and weight status . This is a major public health concern as childhood obesity prevalence and its physical and mental health complications can…

whhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhheek 8 Cc.pdfwhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhheek 8 Cc.pdf5. Introduction to Brute Force Algorithm “Data is the new oil” this is the new mantra that is ruling the global economy. We live in the digital world,…

For scientists focused on unlocking the secrets of the sun, it’s not a newfangled invention but a cyclical celestial event — and an appetite for world travel — that offers them an unmatched opportunity to observe our…

WASHINGTON – The Biden-Harris administration today announced an initial award of $3.5 million in emergency dislocated worker grant funding to the state of Maryland to support cleanup and recovery activities after a container ship struck…

1. IntroductionA significant magnitude of fossil fuels is currently employed worldwide for energy production. These fuels not only impose economic burdens but also contribute significantly to the rise in greenhouse gas emissions.…

Twenty years ago, on 29 January 2000, Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) adopted the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety. The Cartagena Protocol entered into force on 11 September 2003.

Industry veteran to drive growth, performance and guest satisfaction as Hilton enters the new golden age of travelTOKYO - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has announced the appointment of Joseph Khairallah as area vice president and head of Japan,…

As an advocate for parents and families across the city, I know how hard it is to raise kids in New York. When I became a parent myself nearly 10 years ago there were so many obstacles, new challenges, and so much stuff to lug around.…

District court requires forgiveness of hotel bill, recovers $110K in back wages, damagesIONIA, MI ‒ The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered a total of $110,000 in back wages and liquidated damages for six employees of an Ionia hotel,…

Political alignment in Hong Kong The pro-Beijing camp, pro-establishment camp or pro-China camp is a political alignment in Hong Kong which generally supports the policies of the Beijing central government and the Chinese Communist…

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NASA astronaut Loral O’Hara returned to Earth after a six-month research mission aboard the International Space Station on Saturday, along with Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy, and Belarus spaceflight participant Marina Vasilevskaya.…

Download Presentation Bangladesh has historically maintained comfortable levels of external borrowings and manageable debt servicing liabilities. However, recent developments necessitate a re-evaluation of the…

Statement by Elizabeth Maruma Mrema, Acting Executive Secretary, Convention on Biological Diversity, on the occasion of World Wetlands Day

ISO New England is taking decisive steps towards advancing transmission planning, a crucial initiative that will facilitate the integration of clean energy into the region’s grid. Collaborating closely with the New England states,…

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is pausing the implementation of its new climate disclosure rule while it defends the regulation in court. Wall Street’s top regulator voted in March on…

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The Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council (TBRPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a Drug Free Workplace, and adheres to all ADA standards of employment.We are committed to building a team that is comprised of diverse skills,…

Underscores importance of employers’, other users’ responsibilities as technologies advanceWASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor has joined other federal departments and agencies calling for fairness, equality, justice and compliance…

In March (and the beginning of April) 2024, CPO held an interview campaign that highlighted four CPO staff scientists and CPO-funded scientists for Women’s History Month, and released an article about early women in Earth and climate…

Due to the ongoing situation following the outbreak of the novel coronavirus 2019, the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), in consultation with the Government of the People's Republic of China, the COP…

April 5, 2024 SEATTLE (April 5, 2024) – State and federal agencies and departments in Oregon and Washington have agreed to collaborate on addressing the escalating…

Kenmare Resources plc (“Kenmare” or “the Company” or “the Group”) 4 April 2024 Publication of 2023 Sustainability Report Kenmare Resources plc (LSE:KMR, ISE:KMR), one of the leading global producers of titanium minerals and…

This marks India’s third Conrad Hotels & Resorts property and Hilton’s second luxury offering in Jaipur after Waldorf Astoria NATIONAL, India - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has announced the signing of Conrad Jaipur, marking the debut of…

The Osun River is one of the major rivers in southern Nigeria. It flows from its source in Ekiti State, through several states, before emptying into Lagos state’s Lekki Lagoon. It is an important source of water for the communities…