Almond trees bloom early in Spain due to unseasonal warmth and climate change
Almond trees in northeastern Spain started to bloom in late January, nearly three weeks earlier than usual.
Climate change is threatening the sustainability of low Earth orbit, with new research from MIT revealing that shrinking atmospheric layers could significantly reduce the number of satellites able to operate safely by the end of the century.
Climate change is altering the environment of near-Earth space in ways that could significantly reduce the number of satellites able to safely operate in low Earth orbit by the century's end, according to a new study by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), as reported by Anadolu Agency.
Published in Nature Sustainability on Monday, the research reveals that greenhouse gas emissions are causing the upper atmosphere, particularly the thermosphere, to shrink. This is the region where the International Space Station and most satellites orbit.
As the thermosphere contracts, the thinning air reduces the natural drag that typically slows down old satellites and space debris, causing them to re-enter the atmosphere and burn up. With less drag, defunct satellites and space junk will remain in orbit for much longer, increasing collision risks and overcrowding in low Earth orbit.
Researchers project that by 2100, the capacity of key orbital regions could decrease by 50%-66% if emissions continue to rise. The study highlights the urgent need for emission reductions and careful management of satellite launches.
A small plane crashed near Kopake, New York, on April 13, killing at 6 people. The Mitsubishi MU-2B aircraft, carrying six people, went down under unclear circumstances. This marks the second aviation accident in New York in a week, raising safety concerns.
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The death toll from the catastrophic roof collapse at a nightclub in Santo Domingo has risen to 98, with more than 160 people injured, according to Dominican authorities.
A quiet Thursday afternoon at St. Peter’s Basilica turned into something extraordinary, as visitors caught a rare glimpse of Pope Francis — not in his familiar white papal robes, but dressed in black trousers and a striped blanket.
In a dramatic about-face, U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a 90-day pause on newly implemented tariffs for dozens of countries — a move that eased market turmoil but further escalated tensions with China.
China has unveiled an ambitious expansion of its renewable energy programme, pledging major investment in solar and wind infrastructure to boost clean energy to 40% of its power mix by 2030—marking a decisive shift toward grid integration and nationwide deployment.
The inaugural Samarkand International Climate Forum will kick off on 4th April at the Silk Road Samarkand Congress Center in Uzbekistan. The high-profile forum will be held under the theme "Central Asia Facing Global Climate Challenges: Consolidation for Shared Prosperity."
Brazil has named automotive industry executive Dan Ioschpe as its official “climate champion” for the COP30 summit, to be held in Belém this November.
Belgium and Vietnam have signed agreements to collaborate on green hydrogen production during King Philippe’s historic visit to Hanoi.
The World Bank reported that air pollution leads to approximately 5.7 million deaths each year, with 95% of fatalities occurring in low- and middle-income nations. It also causes economic losses amounting to 5% of global GDP due to health impacts, productivity decline, and reduced life expectancy.
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