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How Sherpas in the Himalayas are battling climate change | Climate

How Sherpas in the Himalayas are battling climate change | Climate

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Sherpas in the Himalayas are battling climate change, threatening their livelihoods, culture and environment. Sherpa communities in the Himalayas face dramatic climate shifts threatening their environment, livelihoods and culture. Melting glaciers, avalanche risks and shorter climbing seasons jeopardise their way of life. This episode explores personal stories, economic effects and the Sherpas’ resilience. With global […]

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More than 60 people missing after two buses swept into river in Nepal

More than 60 people missing after two buses swept into river in Nepal

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Vehicles swept off highway by landslide caused by rains, with three survivors rescued after they swam to safety. Two buses carrying more than 60 people were swept by a landslide into a rain-swollen river in Nepal, with three survivors rescued after swimming to safety. The vehicles, carrying at least 65 people between them, were swept

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Small fire in towering spire of medieval cathedral in French city of Rouen is under control

Small fire in towering spire of medieval cathedral in French city of Rouen is under control

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PARIS (AP) — A small fire broke out Thursday in the spire of the medieval cathedral in Rouen, a major landmark in northern France that was under renovation, but authorities said it was quickly brought under control. Witnesses told French television they saw smoke emanating from the spire just after midday, and recalled a devastating

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How is climate change affecting food prices and inflation? | Food

How is climate change affecting food prices and inflation? | Food

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Disruption to food supplies hits both wealthy and poor nations. Climate change is disrupting food production and supply worldwide. Crops, fruit, livestock and transport are all affected. It could lead to higher inflation, as well as food security threats. What are the implications for people around the world? Presenter: Elizabeth Puranam Guests:George Monbiot – Environmental

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NATO pushes members to raise defence spending to 2% of GDP | Russia-Ukraine war

NATO pushes members to raise defence spending to 2% of GDP | Russia-Ukraine war

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Military alliance scrambles to deter Russia and prepare for a potential Donald Trump presidency as it marks 75 years. NATO is holding a summit in Washington, DC, to mark its 75th anniversary. The celebrations come at a time of uncertainty over the United States presidential election in November and the Russia-Ukraine war. Members are under

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Taiwan says record number of Chinese warplanes detected amid NATO summit

Taiwan says record number of Chinese warplanes detected amid NATO summit

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Taiwan’s Defence Ministry says 56 Chinese aircraft crossed sensitive median line as Beijing carries out military drills. Taiwan has said it is watching China’s military movements after detecting the most Chinese warplanes near the island in a 24-hour window so far this year, as Beijing conducts drills that are coinciding with the NATO summit in

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A man tries to smuggle 100 live snakes into China in his pants : NPR

A man tries to smuggle 100 live snakes into China in his pants : NPR

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This February 2022 photo provided by U.S. Customs and Border Protection shows snakes in bags found hidden in a man’s clothes at the San Ysidro, Calif., port of entry. On Tuesday, officials in China said a man was caught trying to smuggle more than 100 snakes into that country. U.S. Customs and Border Protection/AP hide

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Serenade of the Skies: Stargazing in Morocco | Science and Technology

Serenade of the Skies: Stargazing in Morocco | Science and Technology

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Rania traces stars at the Oukaimeden observatory in Morocco’s mountains and shares their beauty with villagers below. The stars in the night skies above Oukaimeden, a remote village in the mountains of Morocco, are a stunning sight to behold. Rania Abdelmoutalib is a PhD student and member of Stargazers of Marrakesh, who volunteers at the

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