Extreme Winter Storm Paralyzes Transportation and Power Systems

A powerful winter storm swept across the northeastern United States, leaving widespread power outages, severe travel disruptions, and dangerously low temperatures in its wake. Communities across the region are still recovering after the system rapidly intensified into a bomb cyclone, producing extreme snowfall totals and hurricane-force wind gusts. The storm began late Sunday and strengthened […]

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US Climate Policy Faces Major Shift After EPA Authority Rollback

  A sweeping regulatory decision by the administration of Donald Trump has significantly altered the federal government’s approach to climate policy. Officials finalized a move to withdraw a key Environmental Protection Agency determination that had enabled federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions for more than a decade. Central Climate Finding Reversed At the center of […]

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India Speeds Ahead in Clean Energy Race with China

India’s transportation landscape is undergoing a visible transformation as electric three-wheelers and other battery-powered vehicles spread across cities, towns and rural communities. These vehicles are increasingly favored for short trips because they cost less to operate and maintain than fuel-based alternatives. For many drivers, the economic advantage is the main reason for switching, while reduced […]

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Food Preservatives Linked to Higher Cancer and Diabetes Risk

  Food preservatives are widely used to keep products fresh, prevent spoilage, and extend shelf life. However, new large-scale research from France suggests that frequent consumption of certain preservatives may be associated with a higher risk of developing cancer and type 2 diabetes, raising fresh concerns about the long-term health impact of heavily processed foods. […]

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Cholera Ravages Sudan Amid War and Collapse of Basic Services

Sudan is battling a severe health emergency as cholera continues to spread across the country, threatening millions of people. Since mid-2024, the disease has moved swiftly through cities, villages, and displacement settlements, driven by armed conflict, flooding, and the breakdown of essential services. In a nation already struggling to survive war, cholera has become another […]

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FDA Begins New Safety Review of RSV Antibody Treatments for Infants

  U.S. health regulators have launched a renewed safety examination of approved respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) preventive treatments for infants, according to sources familiar with the matter. Senior officials at pharmaceutical companies Merck, Sanofi, and AstraZeneca were informed last week that their RSV products would undergo additional scrutiny, despite already receiving regulatory approval. The therapies […]

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