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Sudan Sanctuary Offers Haven for Exotic Birds

Tucked away east of Sudan's capital Khartoum, a sanctuary of lush green vegetation has been a haven for dozens of exotic birds from far and wide. "I have a passion for birds," said Akram Yehia, owner of the Marshall Nature Reserve which covers 400 square meters (4,300 square feet). "I…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 17, 2022

Buffalo suspect may be latest mass shooter motivated by ‘eco-fascism’

Buffalo suspect allegedly calls himself ‘eco-fascist’ and blames migration for harm to the environment in document posted online

The Guardian - US · May 17, 2022

The metaverse is coming but we still don’t trust AI

Many people believe that technology is neutral or unbiased, but the reality is more complex, especially in an immersive environment.

360info · May 17, 2022

Get on Your Bike: Coldplay Hopes to Lead with a Green Tour

It’s often said that fans at live concerts give the band a jolt of electricity. Coldplay wants to literally harness that. The pop superstars have added kinetic dance floors and energy-storing stationary bikes to their latest world tour, encouraging fans to help power the show as they dance or spin.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 16, 2022

Climate, Shlimate: China's Daily Coal Output Up 11% From Last Year

The Chinese government doesn’t appear to be overly concerned over the impact of coal pollution on the environment – in fact, the nation's daily coal output in April was up by 11% year-over-year following a directive from Beijing to ramp up production.

Benzinga · May 16, 2022

5 Red-Hot Consumer Cyclical Stocks Bucking the Market’s Downtrend

The stock market posted gains on Friday, providing some relief from the aggressive selling earlier in the week. Investors tend to flee from cyclical stocks in a recessionary environment. However, we think fundamentally strong consumer cyclical stocks that have bucked the market downtrend this year, Mattel (MAT), WestRock (WRK), International…

StockNews.com · May 16, 2022

Ask an Environmental Expert: What’s the Carbon Footprint of the Internet?

Our digital habits are worse for the environment than flying. That toll is expected to grow

The Walrus · May 16, 2022

Cannabis Chart Of The Week: Is California About To Fix Its Cannabis Mess?

California is the largest cannabis market in the world, but the state has struggled with seemingly intractable problems since its adult recreational launch in 2016: High cultivation and excise taxes and a generally burdensome regulatory environment have hindered the formation of a vibrant legal market. 

Benzinga · May 16, 2022

Children inherit their intelligence from their mums, scientists say

Some experts believe the environment kids are brought up in also has a role to play

Wales Online · May 16, 2022

LGBTI refugees seeking protection in Kenya struggle to survive in a hostile environment

Kenya is now the second biggest refugee hosting country in Africa. Of its over half a million refugees, over a thousand from neighbouring African states have sought asylum on the basis of persecution over their sexual orientation or gender identity.

The Conversation · May 16, 2022