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Biden administration hit by lawsuits from green groups and Big Oil
Bidenβs offshore drilling plan has sparked controversy, with both oil and gas companies and environmental groups voicing their concerns through lawsuits filed against the administration. Recently, two separate lawsuits were filed against the Biden administration at the same time over its five-year oil drilling plan in the Gulf of Mexico. The lawsuits were filed by Earthjustice, a California-based environmental law organization on behalf of other environmental groups, and the American...
Understanding implications of the US & Chinaβs science pact
In an age marked by rapid technological change and geopolitical uncertainty, the US-China S&T Agreement has been a beacon of collaboration, yet, its future lies in the balance. The United States and China have witnessed a complex relationship characterized by various different elements. One of the cornerstones of their collaboration has been the S&T Agreement which has served as the foundation of the scientific and technological growth in both...
Canadaβs oil sands emit 6300% more pollutants than previously thought
The recent study has highlighted the lack of a unified monitoring framework to guide monitoring in the oil sands region, affecting nearby indigenous communities. The oil sands, colloquially known as the tar sands are a mixture of bitumen, water, sand, and clay. Canadaβs Athabasca oil sands are one of the largest reserves of crude oil in the world and hold an estimated 1.7 trillion barrels of bitumen. The nation...
Googleβs βAMIEβ paves the way for AI-driven medicine
While AMIE has demonstrated superior diagnostic capabilities compared to human doctors, questions remain about the ethics of its implementation. In the realm of medical innovation, Google has recently unveiled a groundbreaking advancement with its AI system, the Articulate Medical Intelligence Explorer (AMIE), marking a significant stride in the integration of artificial intelligence into healthcare. This ambitious endeavor seeks to streamline healthcare processes, offering medical professionals more time for complex cases...
Upcoming Taiwan elections to determine the state of regional diplomacy
As China escalates aggression against Taiwan, the upcoming elections in the latter possess the potential to disrupt global stability. US assistance aims to counterbalance this power struggle. China's claim over Taiwan, a self-governing island nation, is more than just a territorial dispute but a multifaceted confrontation fueled by the need for power. This delicate balance now faces increasing strain as China asserts its dominance and the US reaffirms its commitment...
EU Commission reintroduces wolf hunting following farmer pressure
A proposal to lower the conservation status of wolves in the EU has ignited questions on the equilibrium between environmental preservation and economic considerations. In mid-December, the European Union proposed to demote the wolf's status from βstrictly protectedβ to βprotectedβ under the Berne Convention. Many criticized this decision for its reversal of Europeβs environmental conservation efforts. The Berne Convention, known in full as the Berne Convention on the Conservation of...
How the Red Sea crisis is threatening global economic stability
In the Red Sea, a growing crisis fueled by Houthi attacks on commercial vessels is shocking the global economy, disrupting trade routes, and raising concerns about the broader stability of the region. Since mid-November, there has been a growing trend of Houthi militants targeting commercial vessels entering the Suez Canal through its southern end. This is in response to Israel's military strikes on Gaza. The Houthis have attempted to board ships...
How the Qatargate scandal shook European politics
A year after Qatargate erupted through Europe, the integrity of the region's politics has come under intense scrutiny without a conclusion to the scandal. In December 2022, a bombshell was dropped amidst the stately grandeur of the European Parliament. Dubbed βQatargateβ, the scandal sent shockwaves across the continent and beyond, exposing allegations of a perplexing web of crimes at the heart of European democracy. Qatargate, primarily a tale of greed, also serves...
An in-depth look at the UAEβs ADNOC oil empire
As the world gathers to confront the climate crisis, summit president Sultan Al Jaberβs oil giant casts a shadow of doubt between fossil fuel interests and the imperative for sustainable climate action. COP28 has seen its fair share of controversy β the vast majority of it surrounding Sultan Al Jaber. The climate conferenceβs president this year, holds many titles ranging from UAEβs Special Envoy for Climate Change to the nationβs Minister...
The escalating threat of deep sea mining
A recent study using jellyfish unmasks the danger that looms behind the deep-sea mining industry, emphasising the importance of protecting marine ecosystems and sustainable practices. Located deep within the seabeds of the vast oceans are metallic nodules that have piqued the interest of many countries. The minerals contained within these deposits are driving deep-sea mining, a burgeoning industry which views such minerals as the lifeblood of the energy sector. The practice...