Greenland ice melting past ‘tipping point’: study
by Camille BAS-WOHLERT COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AFP) -- The melting of Greenland's ice cap has gone so far that it is…
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How climate change could expose new epidemics
by Amélie BOTTOLLIER-DEPOIS Agence France Presse PARIS, France (AFP) -- Long-dormant viruses brought back to life; the resurgence of deadly…
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Ariane rocket puts telecom satellites into orbit
PARIS, France (AFP) -- A rocket that blasted off from French Guiana successfully placed two communications satellites into orbit Saturday,…
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“Ecological disaster”: Ship that oozed oil off Mauritius coast splits in two
PORT LOUIS, Mauritius (AFP) -- A ship that has leaked more than 1,000 tonnes of oil in pristine waters…
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New York museums, galleries to reopen from August 24
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- New York's museums, art galleries and other cultural institutions will be allowed to…
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Rowers dredge waste in days-long Hungary race
by Géza Molnar / Balazs Wizner Agence France-Presse ZÁHONY, Hungary (AFP) — The 150-odd competitors meeting on the banks of…
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Daimler strikes $2.2 bn diesel settlements in US
BERLIN, Germany (AFP) — Daimler has approved settlements worth $2.2 billion over emissions cheating software in its diesel vehicles in the…
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World’s oldest captive alligator marks 83 years in Belgrade zoo
BELGRADE, Serbia (AFP) -- Muja has lived through multiple bombing campaigns and several countries -- all while never leaving a…
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WHO urges countries to gamble on shared vaccine search
by Robin MILLARD Agence France Presse GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- The WHO on Thursday urged countries to invest billions…
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Wind and solar power at record high in 2020, coal dips: analysis
by Patrick GALEY PARIS, France (AFP) -- Wind and solar produced a record 10 percent of global electricity in the…
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