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US ‘bullying’ could scupper carbon levy on shipping, warn experts

Panama joins smaller nations in dropping support for policy aimed at cutting maritime emissions

The Guardian - UK

Iran’s shadow fleet of old tankers a ticking bomb for sea life, say experts

Exclusive: Analysts say there will be oil spill catastrophe that could be far bigger than Exxon Valdez disaster

The Guardian - UK

Black carbon needs to be regulated to save the Arctic - but geopolitical tensions overshadow it

“It ends up in a never-ending cycle of increased warming,” says Sian Prior, lead adviser for the Clean Arctic Alliance.

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In the Arctic, the major climate threat of black carbon is overshadowed by geopolitical tensions

A coalition of nations and environmental groups is lobbying the International Maritime Organization to create regulations around black carbon, or soot, that spews from ships and blankets parts of glaciers and snow

The Independent UK

Michelle Obama Reveals Why She Once Told Kids She's 'Done' Parenting—How A Bedtime Battle With Sasha Backfired

Michelle Obama admits she once told her 'rambunctious' daughters she was 'done parenting' in a candid new revelation about life inside her home. The former First Lady also pays an emotional tribute to her late friends Rob and Michele Reiner following their tragic deaths.

International Business Times

4 Canadian Oil Stocks That Are Filling the Heavy Crude Gap

Discover four Canadian oil stocks benefiting from a tight heavy-crude market. Learn why CNQ, ENB, IMO, and SU may offer strong upside for investors

MarketBeat

Geminid meteor shower 2025 peaks next week. Here's what you need to know about this year's best meteor shower

The Geminids return with near-perfect viewing conditions, offering skywatchers up to 150 meteors an hour under dark December skies.

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UN shipping regulator advocates for industry emissions fee at COP30, despite Trump pushback

The head of the International Maritime Organization said Monday he’s continuing to “advocate and campaign” for global regulations to move the shipping industry away from fossil fuels, after the United States and Saudi Arabia blocked new rules last month

The Independent UK

International deal to reduce emissions from shipping sinks after US-led opposition

The US, Saudi Arabia and other petro-states led pushback against the world’s first carbon tax for shipping.

Euronews

Shipping emissions levy shelved as countries bow to US pressure

Long-planned charge on greenhouse gas emissions postponed as Trump officials accused of intimidation tactics

The Guardian - UK

Regulations to drive a green transition in shipping hang in the balance, US pushes against change

The world's largest maritime nations are deliberating on regulations to move the shipping industry away from fossil fuels

The Independent UK

Maritime Sector To Decide On Plan To Cut Emissions Opposed By US

Member states of the International Maritime Organization will decide on Friday whether to formally adopt a plan to cut carbon emissions in the face of opposition from the United States.

International Business Times

Trump threatens vulnerable countries before key shipping emissions vote

American officials have threatened supporters of measure to reduce emissions with tariffs and other retaliatory action

The Guardian - UK

Ron DeSantis Says UN Shipping Levy More Offensive Than Taxes Imposed By Britain On American Colonies

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) revived a Revolutionary War-era refrain Tuesday, saying that any move to levy a United Nations-backed levy on shipping emissions would amount to "taxation without representation" and be "far more offensive" than colonial-era British taxes.

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International Business Times

US Threats Cast Doubt On Shipping Emissions Deal

An ambitious plan by the UN's shipping agency to cut maritime emissions could be scuttled at the last minute after the United States threatened to impose sanctions on those supporting it.

The Independent UK

Nations meet to consider regulations to drive a green transition in shipping

Maritime nations are meeting in London to discuss regulations that could shift the shipping industry away from fossil fuels

The Independent UK

Shipping companies support a first-ever global fee on greenhouse gases, opposed by Trump officials

Nearly 200 shipping companies said Monday they want the world’s largest maritime nations to adopt regulations that include the first-ever global fee on greenhouse gases to reduce their sector’s emissions

International Business Times UK

Gemini Secures IMO Gold, Draws Rare Praise From Elon Musk as Google's AI Hits New Milestone in User Growth

Google's Gemini AI achieved a historic IMO gold medal, earning rare praise from Elon Musk for its mathematical prowess. Separately, the Gemini app surged to over 450 million monthly users.

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Euronews

Did Google DeepMind or OpenAI win gold at the world’s most prestigious math competition?

Only 10 per cent of human competitors won gold.

Benzinga

OpenAI's New AI Model Solves 5 Out Of 6 Problems On The World's Toughest Math Olympiad—But Critics Say It Stole The Spotlight From Student Geniuses

OpenAI's latest experimental AI model reportedly gave a near-gold performance on the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), but its premature announcement drew criticism for eclipsing the student competitors the contest was meant to honor.

The Guardian - AU

Can a common denominator unite warring contestant nations at the International Mathematics Olympiad?

Determination by IMO organisers to remain apolitical divides participating countries amid wars in Ukraine and Gaza

International Business Times UK

'She Took Me Back': Barack and Michelle Obama Joke About Divorce Rumours on Podcast with Her Brother

Barack & Michelle Obama joke about divorce rumours on IMO podcast, proving their 33-year marriage is stronger than ever.

LiveScience

Lava erupts from gigantic fissure in Iceland following earthquake swarm — and the photos are epic

A lava-spewing fissure has opened up along Iceland's Sundhnúkur crater row as the Reykjanes peninsula experiences another volcanic eruption.

The Independent UK

Tourists evacuated as Iceland volcano erupts opening up 2.4km-long fissure

Eruption sent glowing lava and columns of smoke into air, with dramatic footage showing orange flows lighting up the dark volcanic landscape

The Independent UK

Barack Obama reveals why it would have been ‘difficult’ to raise a son after having two daughters

The former president will be a guest on his wife Michelle’s ‘IMO’ podcast Wednesday

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