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GOOGLE Earth now allows people to see the most vivid depiction of our rapidly changing planet in interactive, explorable 3D. The tech giant has used 24million satellite photos from the past 37 years, revealing even greater detail in its free Timelapse feature. Get all the latest Science news Keep up-to-date with the top Space & Astronomy stories All the latest Archaelogy news from dinosaurs to Ancient artefacts Users can observe the real effects of urban growth, and environmental concerns such as deforestation, melting ice caps and receding glaciers from any area. It lays bare the terrifying effects of climate change on the planet's delicate ecosystems. “It’s best for a landscape view of our world,” Rebecca Moore, director of Google Earth, said in a call with reporters this week. "It’s not about zooming in. It’s about zooming out. It’s about taking the big step back. We need to see how our only home is doing." Google has previously offered a … [Read more...] about Incredible Google and Nasa timelapse reveals how global warming has changed Earth over 30 years

A photo, a few brief lines in a statement, that's that : Unlike many other world leaders, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has not made much of a fuss about the fact that she has now been vaccinated with the AstraZeneca vaccine , made by a British-Swedish manufacturer. The 66-year-old chancellor received the vaccine at the specially installed center in Berlin 's former Tempelhof airport, which is currently working exclusively with AstraZeneca, a vaccine that is only available to the over-60s in Germany, because of a marginal risk of blood clots . Around 3,000 people a day can currently receive a vaccination there. The vaccination was announced by her spokesman Steffen Seibert in a post on Twitter. Merkel said: "I am delighted to have received my first vaccination today with AstraZeneca. I thank everyone who is involved in the vaccination campaign — and everyone who gets vaccinated. Vaccination is the key to overcoming the pandemic." … [Read more...] about Angela Merkel gets her AstraZeneca COVID vaccine shot

Upon addressing the seminar, Tran Quang Hoai, general director of the General Department of Natural Disaster Prevention and Control, emphasised that climate change has made natural disasters increasingly extreme. In addition, infrastructure facilities that have been built for the purpose of responding to natural calamities in several places have failed to meet relevant requirements. As a means of reducing the damage caused by natural disasters, the central management board for irrigation projects has proposed using approximately US$275 million in order to implement the project. This will see the upgrade of anti-flooding facilities for dykes in the Hong (Red), Thai Binh, and Ma rivers, whilst reinforcing the embankments as a way of preventing landslides occurring at critical dyke sections. Furthermore, domestic and international consulting units have proposed that the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the ADB move to increase investment in enhancing the capacity … [Read more...] about ADB helps Hanoi to upgrade anti-flooding facilities

The next Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources will assume the office at a pivotal time both in terms of U.S. energy security and global economic statecraft. The role has no rulebook, training program, or safety net — but it is critical for America and free nations around the world that our next “energy diplomat” succeed. The State Department is the foundation of America’s security apparatus, and energy diplomacy is — at its core — a matter of national security. Throughout history, nations have sought to coerce rivals by restricting or controlling critical resources. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger understood this lesson well. In response to the 1970s oil embargo, he co-founded the International Energy Agency in order to provide a countermeasure against the “oil weapon.” Today, America’s private sector-led energy abundance offers countries an alternative to Russian energy dependence and a buffer against countries like Iran that use oil sales to fund terrorism. … [Read more...] about America’s next ‘energy diplomat’ must thread a difficult needle

CBS News is launching a series called Eye on Earth: Our Planet in Peril , tied to Earth Day and focusing on climate change and potential solutions. The series will launch on Monday across the network’s platforms, led by senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy , senior foreign correspondent Mark Phillips, foreign correspondent Debora Patta and meteorologist and CBS News climate specialist Jeff Beradelli. A focus of the reports will be on water, including pollution and rising sea levels, as well as the problems of contamination in certain communities. On the solutions side, Tracy will look at innovations in farming, offshore wind farms and seaweed cultivation, while Phillips will profile an English soccer team that has gone carbon neutral and vegan. The coverage also will include next week’s Leaders Summit on Climate, with President Joe Biden and members of the administration participating. Among the other highlights: CBS This Morning will … [Read more...] about CBS News To Launch Earth Day Series ‘Our Planet In Peril’