Abortion rights: U.S. restrictions buck the global trend in 2021Trade unions want foreign fashion firms and governments to sever trade ties to pressure the military, but some workers are worried about losing their jobs |
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As floods slam more U.S. firms, $50 billion economic drag expected in 2022Rising climate-change-related flood risks are creating growing losses for both firms and the communities that depend on them |
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As Myanmar unions demand sanctions, garment workers fear for their jobsTrade unions want foreign fashion firms and governments to sever trade ties to pressure the military, but some workers are worried about losing their jobs |
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S.Korea to test AI-powered facial recognition to track COVID-19 casesThe proposed AI system uses algorithms and facial recognition technology to analyse footage gathered by more than 10,820 CCTV cameras and can track an infected person's movements |
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German cabinet passes climate fund booster with 60 bln euro extra budgetThe German government will channel some 18 billion euros of tax revenue into its climate and transformation fund next year |
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Why tornadoes are so difficult to predictScientists can usually predict a hurricane's path three to five days in advance, while tornadoes usually form in a span of a few minutes |
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Deepfake anyone? AI synthetic media tech enters perilous phaseLaws specifically aimed at online abuse using deepfake technology have been passed in some jurisdictions, including China, South Korea, and California |
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From killer heatwaves to floods, climate change worsened weather extremes in 2021Scientists say that more extreme climate events are to come as the Earth's atmosphere continues to warm through the next decade and beyond |
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Israeli firm uses air and water to store solar energy for nighttimeAs the world endeavors to quit fossil fuels, greater investment is needed in renewable energy from solar and wind powered systems |
OPINION: Look to Ecuador – not just Glasgow – to protect tropical forestsHelping banana farmers tap into carbon markets is a real step toward net-zero emissions |
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