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U.N. pledges natural disaster alert systems for entire world
With the ever-increasing threat of climate disasters, the United Nations is pledging to deliver early-warning weather monitoring systems to the entire planet
The U.N. Secretary-General says “half of humanity is already in the danger zone” and yet one-third of the world’s people still aren’t protected by proper alert systems.
There are now five times the number of weather-related disasters when compared with the 1970s.
Droughts, floods and heatwaves have killed more than 2 million people and resulted in over $3 trillion in losses.
It’s not yet clear how much money the U.N. has set aside for the project.
How the world’s forests help keep the world’s climate stable:
For a long time it’s been common knowledge that the world’s forests play a key role in storing carbon, but now scientists are convinced they actually do much more.
New data shows trees and vegetation help to keep air cool and moist, physically transforming energy and water, keeping our climate stable.
It’s rainforests throughout Latin America, central Africa and south-east Asia that are generating the most positive global impacts.
Researchers believe forests are helping keep the planet at least half of a degree Celsius cooler, with some playing a more important role than others.
They are calling on governments to enact better protections, greater expansions and improved management of the world’s forests in a bid to better tackle global warming.
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The Coalition reshuffles after record low poll
Coalition hits record low vote in Newspoll, prompting a significant frontbench reshuffle by deputy leader Sussan Ley.
Coalition hits record low vote in Newspoll, prompting a significant frontbench reshuffle by deputy leader Sussan Ley.
The Coalition has slumped to a record low primary vote in the latest Newspoll, sparking a major frontbench reshuffle by deputy leader Sussan Ley.
The shake-up, which includes sacking Jacinta Nampijinpa Price and elevating James Paterson, is being seen as a high-stakes attempt to stabilise the Opposition amid internal rifts.
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Trump pushes NATO on Russia sanctions
Trump ready to impose sanctions on Russia, urges NATO to halt oil purchases and consider tariffs on China.
Trump ready to impose sanctions on Russia, urges NATO to halt oil purchases and consider tariffs on China.
President Donald Trump says he is prepared to impose sweeping sanctions on Russia, but only if NATO allies act in unison by halting oil purchases from Moscow.
He has also urged the bloc to consider tariffs on China, arguing this would weaken Beijing’s support for Russia once the war ends.
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Shooting suspect not cooperating, motive still unclear
Tyler Robinson, suspect in Charlie Kirk’s shooting, uncooperative with authorities as motive investigation continues, says Utah governor
Tyler Robinson, suspect in Charlie Kirk’s shooting, uncooperative with authorities as motive investigation continues, says Utah governor
– Utah authorities are investigating the shooting of commentator Charlie Kirk, allegedly killed by suspect Tyler Robinson during an event.
– Robinson is in custody, facing charges and showing no cooperation with investigators regarding his motive.
Robinson has not confessed to investigators, Cox told the ABC program “This Week.”
“He is not cooperating, but all the people around him were cooperating, and I think that’s very important,” the Republican governor said.
Robinson allegedly fired a long-range shot that killed Kirk during a gathering attended by 3,000 people.
Investigators are speaking with his friends and family for insights, with reports suggesting Robinson had previously expressed disdain for Kirk and his views.
The shooting has sparked concern over rising political violence amid growing ideological divisions in the U.S.
Asked on CNN’s “State of the Union” program whether the roommate’s gender identity is relevant to the investigation, Cox said, “That’s what we’re trying to figure out right now. … It’s easy to draw conclusions from that, and so we’ve got the shell casings, other forensic evidence that is coming in – and trying to piece all of those things together.”
Investigation Continues
The investigation revealed messages inscribed on the bullet casings, suggesting a personal motive linked to Kirk’s controversial rhetoric.
While Robinson’s background indicates a more complex ideological stance diverging from his conservative upbringing, calls for calm and a reduction in political rhetoric have emerged in the aftermath of the shooting.
A memorial for Kirk is scheduled for September 21 in Glendale, Arizona.
Mike Johnson, the Republican speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, urged calm on Sunday.
“We’ve got to turn the rhetoric down,” Johnson said on the “Fox News Sunday” program.
In conversations he has had with Republican and Democratic House members since Kirk’s killing, Johnson said, “There’s this recognition that people have got to stop framing simple policy disagreements in terms of existential threats to our democracy.”
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