Rio de Janeiro bay reforestation shows mangroves’ power to mitigate climate disasters
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — At the rear of Rio de Janeiro’s polluted Guanabara Bay, thousands of mangroves rise as tall as 13 feet (about 4 meters) from a previously…
Native American tribes give unanimous approval to proposal securing Colorado River water
The Navajo Nation Council has signed off on a proposed settlement that would ensure water rights for its tribe and two others in the drought-stricken Southwest — a deal that could become…
UN approves resolution to commemorate the 1995 Srebrenica genocide annually over Serb opposition
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations approved a resolution Thursday establishing an annual day to commemorate the 1995 genocide of more than 8,000 Bosnian Muslims by Bosnian Serbs, a…
From South Korea to India, devotees mark the birthday of Buddha with lanterns and prayers
A devotee knelt and gently touched his head on the dome of the Boudhanath Stupa, an iconic Buddhist monument in Kathmandu, as a mark of reverence on Thursday, which marks…
Oldest Known Aboriginal Pottery Discovered in Australia
Found on the island of Jiigurru, the 82 shards predate the arrival of Europeans by centuries, dating to between 2,000 and 3,000 years ago Archaeologists have unearthed 82 pieces of…
George Floyd’s family calls on Congress to pass police reform, 4 years after his murder
The family of George Floyd marked the fourth anniversary of his murder by renewing their call for Congress to pass legislation to reform policing in America that is named in…
This 3.6-million-year-old footprint was made by our earliest known ancestor. Now it’s at risk of being lost forever
Editor’s Note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get the latest news in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments.CNN — normal In travel news this…
Assessing Gender Leadership and the Cultural Aspect of Disaster Response in Developing Context Focusing on the Case of the Beirut Explosion
Fatima Nasser, Tania Haddad and Hala Mezher https://doi.org/10.1093/acrefore/9780199389407.013.493 Published online: 22 May 2024 Summary Disaster risk reduction (DRR) addresses social equity, environmental protection, and economic growth risks. It is defined as the…
Japan was already grappling with isolation and loneliness. The pandemic made it worse
Tokyo CNN — normal Across Japan, nearly 1.5 million people have withdrawn from society, leading reclusive lives largely confined within the walls of their home, according to a new government survey. These…
U.S. tries to downplay role in Haiti, but it’s hard to hide the planes
The Biden administration said from the outset it would neither lead the effort nor provide troops. But it struggled to find a country willing to take up the tasks. PORT-AU-PRINCE,…
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