climate change
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Chicxulub: The Primary Cause of Dinosaur Extinction
Scientific debates have long focused on whether massive volcanic eruptions on the Indian subcontinent played a significant role in the extinction of dinosaurs or whether the Chicxulub meteorite was the sole cause. These eruptions, occurring approximately 30,000 years before the…
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Is It Possible to Live Sustainably on Earth? The Scientific Path Forward
With a global population exceeding eight billion, the pressure on Earth’s finite resources has reached unprecedented levels, raising concerns about the sustainability of human activity. Klaus Hubacek, Professor of Science, Technology, and Society at the University of Groningen, Netherlands, has…
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Overfishing Has Halved Shark and Ray Populations Since 1970
A new study published in Science reveals that overfishing has led to a dramatic decline of over 50% in the populations of sharks, rays, and chimaeras since 1970. Researchers have developed the Aquatic Red List Index (RLI), which indicates a…
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Azerbaijan’s Russian GasWash for Europe
Azerbaijan’s gaswashing grows role in European energy markets as an alternative to Russian gas, while also exposing the potential indirect benefits Moscow gains through this arrangement, the Politico article highlights. Europe has turned to Azerbaijan as part of its strategy…
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Armenian MFA Denies US Ambassador’s Statement in Baku
The Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has responded to the statement by US Ambassador Mark Libby in Baku regarding joint efforts to manage cross-border water resources. According to the MFA, there is no official cooperation between Armenia and Azerbaijan…
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Azerbaijan’s “Green Agenda” Masked by Oil, Gas, and War
Azerbaijan’s presidential aide Hikmet Hajiyev, in remarks about Armenia’s potential non-participation in COP29, claimed that Armenia’s decision reflects problems with its “green agenda.” However, Azerbaijan’s statements about its commitment to a “green agenda” are blatantly contradicted by its actual policies,…
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COP29: Azerbaijan President Defends Oil, Criticizes “Western Fake News”
At the UN’s COP29 climate conference, Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev defended oil and gas as a “gift of god” and criticized what he described as “Western fake news” surrounding Azerbaijan’s emissions. He argued that countries should not be blamed for…
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World Leaders Snub COP29 Amidst Political Disputes and Climate Frustration
As the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change approaches, a notable number of world leaders are choosing to stay home, casting a shadow over the event billed as the “finance COP”. While…
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Armenia to Receive €50 Million Loan from OPEC International Development Fund: Aiming to Boost Green and Resilient Growth
On November 7, the Armenian government approved a loan agreement with the OPEC International Development Fund, providing €50 million to Armenia for green, resilient, and inclusive growth. The program focuses on promoting environmental initiatives, combating climate change, and developing human…