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Fracking ‘plausible’ trigger for swarm of earthquakes near Gatwick

Hundreds of people reported the tremors that took place over two years in villages in Surrey and Sussex

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2025

Oil Tanker Salvaged After Houthi Attack In Red Sea

Successful salvage operation of Sounion oil tanker in Red Sea after Houthi attack. Prevented potential environmental disaster.

Top News · Jan 10, 2025

Houseplant clinic: how do I rid my plants of tiny flies?

Got a niggling houseplant query? In her new column, our expert will offer advice on everything from root rot to leaf drop. This week, how to treat and prevent the pesky fungus gnats that thrive in moist soil

The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2025

Meet Pierre Poilievre, the Front-Runner To Be Canada's Next Prime Minister

He says he wants to "stop growing the money supply and start growing the stuff money buys."

Reason · Jan 9, 2025

Crude Prices Finish Higher on Energy Demand Optimism

February WTI crude oil (CLG25 ) Thursday closed up +0.60 (+0.82%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG25 ) closed up +0.0181 (+0.90%). Crude prices Thursday settled moderately higher but remained below Wednesday's 3-month high. Signs of strength in the global economy support energy demand and crude prices after German industrial production...

Barchart · Jan 9, 2025

Military drones deployed as Nigeria loses billions to oil theft gangs

Nigeria is ramping up its battle against oil theft in the Niger Delta, aiming to boost national production to 3 million barrels per day and address energy insecurity.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 9, 2025

Olive leaf extract could be beneficial

"If you have high blood pressure, diabetes or raised blood lipids you may see some benefit . . ."

Salon · Jan 9, 2025

Nature benefits when logged tropical forests are left to recover – here’s how

In parts of the tropics like the island of Borneo, the pace of environmental change has been dramatic. Not long ago, the forests that covered most of the island were largely intact. But in recent decades, the scale of logging has intensified, and more areas of harvested forest have been…

The Conversation · Jan 9, 2025

Pound slump means motorist pain at the petrol pump

Crude oil is priced in dollars in international markets, meaning that a weaker pound makes for pricier fuel

The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2025

'Venezuela Will Be Free': Anti-Maduro Protests Roil Caracas

Opponents of Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro took to the streets Thursday in a last-ditch protest against his swearing-in for a third six-year term as president.

International Business Times · Jan 9, 2025