Norilsk, Russia, has long been recognized as one of the most polluted places on Earth, because of Norilsk Nickel, the world’s biggest producer of palladium and high-grade nickel.… Read more…
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Extremely strong magnitude-7.5 earthquake hits northern Peru
The U.S. Geological Survey says a strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.5 has struck in northern Peru.… Read more…
Israel banning entry to all foreigners as new omicron variant spreads
Israel will become the first country to ban the entry of all foreigners as the world races to contain a new Covid-19 variant that emerged in southern Africa.… Read more…
Russia says it’s just business, but push to sell new fighter jet has U.S. in sight
“Checkmate,” the name of a new Russian stealth fighter jet, is yet another sign that Russian arms sellers are targeting the United States’ traditional clients.… Read more…
Abortion access already out of reach for most Mississippians
The state has fallen into a “post-Roe existence” with women having to jump through “arduous hoops” to end their pregnancies, an advocate said.… Read more…
Billions and trillions: Climate efforts set for big boost if Build Back Better bill passes
For climate experts and policymakers, $1 trillion is just a start.… Read more…
A new arms race? Putin’s friend leads Russian effort to sell weapons to U.S. allies
“Checkmate,” the name of a new Russian stealth fighter jet, is yet another sign that Russian arms sellers are targeting the United States’ traditional clients.… Read more…
Republicans target Biden, Democrats over inflation. What would they do about it?
Inflation is partially influenced by the global supply chain crisis, shifting consumer behavior and an influx of pandemic relief spending approved by Trump and Biden.… Read more…
New Zealand politician cycles to hospital in labor, gives birth
New Zealand Member of Parliament Julie Anne Genter got on her bicycle on Sunday while in labor and headed to the hospital.… Read more…
U.K., Italy, Germany, Australia confirm omicron cases amid scramble to contain variant
As countries scrambled to contain a new Covid-19 variant called omicron, scientists have said they are unsurprised at its emergence.… Read more…