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CoreLogic estimated insurable losses in Taiwan to be between $5.0 – $8.0 billion On April 3, 2024, multiple strong earthquakes shook eastern Taiwan causing damage and disruption. The largest quake — with a magnitude (Mw) of 7.4…

As humanitarian needs continue to grow at an alarming rate, the resources available to respond to the crisis are in danger of running out very quickly.The escalation in fighting between the armed forces of the DRC and the March 23…

Drinking water previously contained unsafe levels of arsenic. April 4, 2024 SAN FRANCISCO (April 4, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has…

1. IntroductionA plethora of Fusarium species are acknowledged as causative agents of severe forest diseases, posing significant challenges to forest nurseries and plantations worldwide . Among these, Fusarium circinatum Nirenberg &…

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — For the first time in 27 years, the U.S. government is changing how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity, an effort that federal officials believe will more accurately count residents who…

UNITED NATIONS —  Security in Congo's mineral-rich east has deteriorated since recent elections, with a rebel group allegedly linked to neighboring Rwanda making "significant advances and expanding its territory," the U.N. special…

A 12-meter tall black smoker hydrothermal vent emitting fluids at 332°C (630°F), one of the active vents discovered on a recent expedition to the East Pacific Rise, a…

Kai Nip, Senior Photographer Amid Russia’s ongoing…

Multiple crises worsened by climate change threaten lives of 45 million childrenAs a prolonged heatwave and drought grip several countries in Eastern and Southern Africa, UNICEF is sounding the alarm on the dire situation faced by…

An astronaut aboard the International Space Station took this photo of eastern Canada.…

1. IntroductionOnce the most globally widespread mammal species, the lion (Panthera leo Linnaeus, 1758), one of the significant Big Cats, once roamed Eurasia and North America, including Alaska and Yukon, during the Pleistocene epoch .…

1. IntroductionIn Saudi Arabia, date production is one of the most important sources of income in the agricultural sector, as it represents about 10% of the total value of agricultural income. On average, the production of dates is…

Author ContributionsConceptualization, A.C.T.F.C. and L.G.M.; methodology, A.C.T.F.C., T.A.d.S. and S.S.N.F.C.; validation, L.G.M., P.C.C.F. and J.M.S.d.M.; formal analysis, A.C.T.F.C., W.N. and C.T.d.S.D.; investigation, A.C.T.F.C.,…

For Immediate Release:March 15, 2024 Contact:Tasgola Bruner 202-483-7382 Norfolk, Va. – PETA is urging Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) to end a study in which live babies were repeatedly cut out of five pregnant baboons—in…

Methods included oral testimony and interviews with local villagers, KCA staff, and adventure tourists between May and December 2022. Field-based assessments, repeat photography, time-lapse satellite imagery, and glacial lake risk…

Investments will help businesses and community organizations in the green transition March 7, 2024 · Three Rivers, Prince Edward Island · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) Transitioning to a cleaner, prosperous economy…

1. IntroductionCitizen science, in its broad definition , is an approach that is increasing in popularity in various fields, from environmental to social studies , all hand in hand with tools and various technological applications .…

Mar 14, 2024The non-Soviet members of the Warsaw Pact contributed to the end of the Cold War along with the superpowers. These Eastern European states recognized that their relationship with the Soviet Union would impede their success in…

1. IntroductionThe emerald ash borer (EAB), Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire, 1888 (Coleoptera: Bu-prestidae), is a phloem-boring beetle, originating from the temperate regions of Northeast Asia , that inadvertently found its way into…

4.1. Characteristics of the Studied Agricultural CooperativesThe age of cooperatives’ existence was investigated, and the findings are reported in Table 3. The findings showed that the minimum duration of existence was (2) years while…

Credit: CC0 Public Domain People living in ancient Eastern Arabia appear to have developed resistance to malaria following the appearance of…

Richmond, KY, March 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In an effort to combat the severe health care provider shortage in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is seeking approval from the Kentucky General Assembly…

The TOA – which takes place in parallel to NATO’s exercise Steadfast Defender 2024 – brings joint vigilance and Deterrence and Defense (DDA) activities from USS Bataan ARG’s assets, alongside elements of NATO…

1. IntroductionRailway heritage serves as a witness not only to historical progression and regression in social development but also to routes across architectures with varied functions. The Chinese Eastern Railway (CER) was established…

CAPE TOWN, South Africa —  Aid organizations fear a new humanitarian crisis in the restive eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the armed rebel group M23 is in the midst of a new advance that threatens to cut off a…

Each yellow dot represents the epicenter of an earthquake to strike over the last 7 days. Image: USGS According to USGS, over the last 7 days, 8 earthquakes have rattled portions of the eastern United States and Canada. The strongest…

SPOKANE, Wash. – FEMA Individual Assistance is now available for residents in Spokane County affected by the Gray and Oregon Road Wildfires between August 18 and August 25, 2023.Be sure to apply for both state and FEMA disaster…

1. IntroductionFlash floods pose a significant hazard to many regions around the world, including the Gash River in eastern Sudan . The Gash River catchments experience sudden and torrential rainfall events during the rainy season,…

1. IntroductionAmerican pop art, although well represented in Western Europe, was long hidden from the Eastern European’s eye. According to art historian David Crowley, even if “the Soviet engagement with pop art was predominately…

The UN Mission, MONUSCO, also called on the group to respect the Luanda roadmap, an agreement signed in 2022 by Angola, DRC and Rwanda that strives for peace in the conflict-affected eastern part of the country.MONUSCO is carrying out a…

This relationship serves as a powerful deterrent, showcasing a united front against potential threats to regional and maritime security in the area."Our partnership with the Cypriot Underwater Demolition Team…

A century of forest growth likely helped keep the eastern United States cool as the rest of the country warmed, according to a new study in Earth’s Future. Credit: Wes…

Fresh fighting since last week in the region has displaced an estimated 135,000 people from the town of Sake – on the northern banks of Lake Kivu – who are moving towards the provincial capital, Goma, about 25 kilometres away, according…

Widespread 20th-century reforestation in the eastern United States helped counter rising temperatures due to climate change, according to new research. The authors highlight the potential of forests as regional climate adaptation tools,…

3.2. Analysis of the Variability of Each Indicator and the Variability among the Indicators According to the Studied DirectionsTable 7 presents the average values of the indicators for the year 2020, as well as the differences resulting…

united nations —  The U.N. Security Council said Monday that it was concerned by "escalating violence" in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, condemning in a statement the offensive launched this month by M23 rebels near…

1. IntroductionShrub patch configuration can be defined by spatial plant characteristics, such as cover, size, density, height, shape, biomass distribution, and ratios to adjacent bare ground or grass patches . Globally, shrublands are…

First 2022 Delaware Evidence of Eastern Equine Encephalitis Detected in…

The University of Maine’s New Balance Fieldhouse in Orono became a mecca for indoor track on Thursday night, when 18 teams from the Penobscot Valley Conference battled to become champions of the Eastern Maine Indoor Track League.…

4.1. Identification of Potentially Influential Low Flows (PILFs)For NSW, it was found that 58 out of 176 stations did not require any censoring and for 30 stations, more than 40% of AM flood data points contain PILFs that needed…

1. IntroductionRoads are one of the most widespread forms of natural landscape modification, with numerous ecological impacts on ecosystems . Their construction is accompanied in particular by the creation of edge habitats with…

All results of the monthly isotope composition of precipitation parameters (δ2H, δ18O, d-excess, and A) for Sv. Urban and monthly PARSO and TARSO data at ARSO meteorological stations from January 2016 to December 2021, are summarized in…

5.1. Survey of Pollution SourcesThe coastal plain river network is in a state of high pollution, both in terms of the total amount of pollution discharged and the quality of the environment. As the current calculation standards for the…

1. IntroductionConsidering the ecological, economic and social role of forest in today’s world, where the population has exceeded 8 billion inhabitants, forest management can only be sustainable via maintenance of a balance between the…

Figure 1. (A) Rainfall (mm) sourced from nearby Fredericton, New Brunswick (45.9636° N, 66.6431° W) from 1 April 2021 to 30 September 2021. (B) Soil moisture readings in 2021 showing differences between straw and no straw coverage on…

More than a week of storms and bitterly cold temperatures left a blanket of snow across…

Figure 1. (A) Rainfall (mm) sourced from nearby Fredericton, New Brunswick (45.9636° N, 66.6431° W) from 1 April 2021–20 September 2021. (B) Soil moisture readings in 2021 showing differences between straw and no straw coverage on…

At least 11 people, including five children, have been killed by a Russian missile attack in and around the eastern Ukrainian town of Pokrovsk, according to the regional governor. Eight people were also wounded when Russian missiles hit…

Edythe Dyer is hoping to generate interest in field hockey and get more people to play the sport by forming a club program and hosting clinics for all ages. The clinics will take place over the next six Saturdays at…

WASHINGTON, December 20, 2023 — Nearly two million people will be protected from exposure to water-related climate shocks, including flooding, thanks to protective and resilient infrastructure, improved disaster…