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Concerns Rise as MSPs Left in Dark Over Nature Restoration Funding Collapse

Ministers face criticism for failing to inform MSPs about the withdrawal of an investment firm from a crucial funding partnership aimed at raising £100m for nature restoration in Scotland.

editorial-staff Apr 14

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Anticipating a Potential ‘Super El Niño’ and Its Implications

With a high likelihood of a strong El Niño developing this summer, experts warn of potential extreme weather and record temperature highs.

editorial-staff Apr 13

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Lake Erie: From Polluted Waters to a Hub of Digital Research

Once a site for pollution, Lake Erie is now being equipped with sensor buoys, aiming to become the largest digitally connected freshwater body in the world.

editorial-staff Apr 13

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Texas Approves Over $1 Billion in Annual Tax Breaks for Data Centers

The state of Texas is set to provide data centers with tax breaks exceeding $1 billion each year, marking a significant financial commitment and potentially the highest of its kind in the U.S.

editorial-staff Apr 12