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Cop28 is a farce rigged to fail, but there are other ways we can try to save the planet | George Monbiot
Cop28 is a farce rigged to fail, but there are other ways we can try to save the planet | George Monbiot Let’s face it: climate summits are broken. The delegates talk and talk, while Earth systems slide towards deadly tipping points. Since the climate negotiations began in 1992 more carbon dioxide from burning fossil fuels has been released…
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From ‘Life on Our Planet’ to Mars, Amblin TV Dives into Documentaries
From ‘Life on Our Planet’ to Mars, Amblin TV Dives into Documentaries by: Hani Kamal El-Din Amblin TV has built its reputation over the past three decades as one of the industry’s busiest boutiques, producing scripted series across all major platforms that range from popcorn (“Bull,” “Falling Skies”) to prestige (“The Americans,” “Into the West”). But in recent years,…
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World’s super-rich wreaking ‘death and destruction’ on the planet – Oxfam
The richest 1% of the world’s population produced more carbon pollution in 2019 than the poorest 66%, anti-poverty charity Oxfam has revealed. It is the most recent year for which data is available, according to a report released on Monday. The research showed that the group of about 77 million people, including billionaires, millionaires, and those paid more than $140,000…
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Ukraine's Zelensky reveals he's survived 'six' assassination attempts by Putin and claims Moscow is plotting new bid at regime-change – as he accuses Kremlin of bringing planet to the brink of WW3
Ukraine's Zelensky reveals he's survived 'six' assassination attempts by Putin and claims Moscow is plotting new bid at regime-change – as he accuses Kremlin of bringing planet to the brink of WW3 by: Hani Kamal El-Din Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed that he has survived at least ‘five or six’ assassination attempts since Russia invaded Ukraine last year and claims…
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Bill Gates is buying up huge swathes of land, threatening farms and investing in fake meats under the guise of saving the planet while actually inflating net worth and trying to seize a monopoly on a vegan future, new book claims
Bill Gates is buying up huge swathes of land, threatening farms and investing in fake meats under the guise of saving the planet while actually inflating net worth and trying to seize a monopoly on a vegan future, new book claims Bill Gates’ recent buying of American farmland is doing more for his bank account than the planet, a…
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Lonely Planet names Egypt the best tourist destination for 2023
Lonely Planet names Egypt the best tourist destination for 2023 by: Hani Kamal El-Din The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, represented by the Egyptian Tourism Authority, received an award from the English magazine Lonely Planet deeming Egypt the best tourist destination for 2023 on the list of global destinations according to a poll conducted by the magazine. This came…
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Want a cruise with a conscience? These tours pair holidaymakers with scientists to help the planet
Want a cruise with a conscience? These tours pair holidaymakers with scientists to help the planet A growing number of cruises enable amateur holidaymakers to help with important research — so-called ‘citizen science’ schemes that are fun and easy to contribute to. Here are five options that combine research and relaxation for some real R&R… Scientists accompany every Hurtigruten…
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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Trailer Gets 75 Million Views
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Trailer Gets 75 Million Views by: Hani Kamal El-Din The marketing for Disney and 20th Studios’ “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” got off to a strong start with 75 million views in 24 hours across platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, X/Twitter and more, Variety has learned. Social engagement for the…
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Earth should be ‘a planet of dogs’ – Zelensky
Dogs are “always funny” and seem to be a better option for Earth than humans, considering the many conflicts around the world, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky told journalists on Wednesday. The Ukrainian leader expressed his fondness for canines as he was wrapping up a virtual appearance at the Reuters NEXT conference. Zelensky contrasted the joy he gets from his pets…
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Lonely Planet co-founder reveals six crucial ways of ensuring you enjoy your vacation – including foolproof method of avoid rip-off tourist trap areas
Lonely Planet co-founder reveals six crucial ways of ensuring you enjoy your vacation – including foolproof method of avoid rip-off tourist trap areas by: Hani Kamal El-Din Decades after co-founding a publishing company that released 150 million guidebooks covering 221 countries, Tony Wheeler is still a backpacker at heart. Wheeler and his wife, Maureen, created Lonely Planet 50 years…
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