Scientists warn there’s a fifty-fifty chance the Earth will warm above critical limit

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4 years ago

May 11, 2022

Fifty-fifty is the chance the world will warm by 1.5 degrees over the next five years and breach the critical climate limit

If it does, the effects will be devastating.

Researchers at the UK Met Office say while the rise would be temporary, the overall direction of the Earth’s temperature is concerning.

With greenhouse gases increasing rapidly over the past few years, global temperatures have followed in-step.

In 2015 we witnessed the world’s average temperature increase by 1 degree above pre-industrial levels, and it has largely stayed at or around that mark.

2016 and 2020 were the hottest years on record, but scientists are almost certain this record will be beaten within the next four years.

At just 1 degree above pre industrial levels, the effects on communities in all parts of the globe are already devastating.

From unprecedented wildfires seen in North America last year, or heatwaves in India and Pakistan, lives have been lost, homes destroyed and it will likely only get worse.

Scientists say limiting greenhouse gases is the only solution.

SpaceX expands Starlink with phone plans and satellite tracking ambitions

SpaceX expands Starlink with a mobile device and space tracking, raising concerns over revenue and US government reliance.

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1 hour ago

February 6, 2026

Harvey Vargas

SpaceX expands Starlink with a mobile device and space tracking, raising concerns over revenue and US government reliance.

SpaceX is pushing Starlink beyond internet from space, with plans underway for new consumer facing services that could reshape the telecom landscape.

The company is reportedly exploring a Starlink mobile device, positioning it as a potential rival to established smartphone players as it looks to extend its reach from orbit to everyday tech.

Starlink has become SpaceX’s financial powerhouse, generating an estimated $8 billion in revenue last year, with fresh trademark and patent filings signalling even more ambitious expansion ahead.

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Oil prices surge as U.S.-Iran tensions escalate

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20 hours ago

February 5, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Crude oil prices jumped over 3% on Wednesday as U.S.-Iran nuclear talks showed signs of faltering, pushing WTI futures above $65 per barrel. Axios reported disagreements over the venue and scope of Friday’s talks, while President Trump warned Iran’s supreme leader to “be very worried,” stoking fears of military escalation.

Tensions in the Persian Gulf added to the volatility. A U.S. F-35C shot down an Iranian drone near the USS Abraham Lincoln, and Iranian vessels threatened a U.S.-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. The USS McFaul escorted the tanker to safety, highlighting the region’s fragile oil supply routes.

Despite the clashes, nuclear talks will go ahead on Friday in Oman, but uncertainty continues to drive oil market volatility, with traders closely watching both diplomatic and military developments.

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Washington Post layoffs: Hundreds of journalists cut as Bezos faces criticism

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22 hours ago

February 5, 2026

Harvey Vargas

The Washington Post has laid off hundreds of employees, marking what former executive editor Martin Baron calls “one of the darkest days” in the paper’s history. Approximately one-third of the newsroom staff were affected, as the company undertakes a so-called “strategic reset” to compete in a crowded media landscape.

The cuts hit key areas, including the sports desk, local coverage, international reporting, the books desk, and the flagship daily news podcast. Editor-in-Chief Matt Murray said the changes aim to prioritise national security, politics, science, health, technology, climate, and business coverage while positioning the Post for the future.

Critics have called out owner Jeff Bezos for his silence during the layoffs and alleged efforts to influence the paper’s political stance. Former editor Baron warned that the newspaper’s ambitions would be sharply diminished and its credibility could suffer.

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