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3 Mar
The Amazon rainforest is reeling from severe drought and the rivers are running dry. Drinking water is in increasingly short supply and transport is disrupted.
29 Dec
In an interview with FRANCE 24, Indigenous leader Raoni Metuktire expressed concern that Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva might fail to keep his promises on the Amazon rainforest, particularly on demarcating the lands of Indigenous peoples.
2 Dec
Amazonas, the largest state in Brazil, is suffering the worst drought in its history after weeks without rain. The rivers have run dry as a result of climate change and the impact of the El Nino climate pattern. The local government has declared a state of emergency in all 62 cities in the state. Some 152,000 families are affected, or around 600,000 people. Our correspondents report.
10 Oct 2023
The tech behemoth has launched the first pair of prototype satellites meant for its internet-from-space service — Project Kuiper. The service is meant to compete with Elon Musk's Starlink.
4 Oct 2023
More than 100 carcases of dolphins have been found in Brazil's Amazon rainforest hit by drought and heat.
1 Oct 2023
Trade watchdog FTC filed a suit alleging Amazon's scheme harms customers with higher prices. Amazon warned of less choice, higher prices and slower deliveries to consumers.
23 Aug 2023
Ecuadorians have said 'no' to oil extraction in a portion of the Amazon, one of the world's most biodiverse regions, in a referendum hailed as a historic example of climate democracy.
15 Aug 2023
In an unmarked office building in Austin, Texas, two small rooms contain a handful of Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) employees designing two types of microchips for training and accelerating generative AI.
12 Jun 2023
Today, we explore the potential gridlock on the power grid, examining how outdated electrical infrastructure could obstruct the realisation of green energy projects. The press continues to cover the discovery of four children in the Amazon.
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Nigeria has revoked 924 dormant mining licences while calling on investors to apply for the licences offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Meanwhile, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry is urging the government to review the mining industry strategy to attract mineral exploration investments, reignite mining project development, and accelerate new mineral discoveries.
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Engineers at Columbia University's Creative Machines Lab have developed Emo – a robot capable of mimicking human facial expressions – to “enhance the interactions between humans and robots.” Emma Jehle has more.
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The first fitness summit and Awards event in Nigeria, Wemove, took place at Lekki Phase I, Lagos a few weeks back. Powered by the Institute Of Registered Exercise Professionals And Purefitness Africa, the event brought together all fitness lovers and professionals, from across the country, in a bid to celebrate fitness and wellness in Nigeria. GuardianTV was at the event to report all the conversations on core issues faced by the fitness industry in Nigeria.
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Trump and Duda discussed a range of issues, including Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Ahead of the November US presidential election, Trump is taking time to forge ties with foreign leaders.
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April 22 marks Earth Day, and this year's theme is "Planet vs. Plastics". Over the past 60 years, around 7 billion tons of plastic have been produced, according to the UN. But only around 10 percent of it has been recycled. Initiatives are flourishing around the world to tackle the waste crisis, including new technology to improve recycling rates.