Could a Giant Parasol in Outer Space Help Solve the Climate Crisis?
It’s come to this. With Earth at its hottest point in recorded history, and humans doing far from enough to stop its overheating, a small but growing number of astronomers and physicists are proposing a potential fix that could have leaped from the pages of science fiction: The equivalent of a giant beach umbrella, floating […]
Ecuador Plunges Into Crisis Amid Prison Riots, Kidnappings
Gunmen wearing masks stormed a television station in Ecuador’s largest city on Tuesday, taking anchors and staff hostage and exchanging gunfire with the police as cameras rolled before the intruders were subdued and arrested. The televised violence, captured live, erupted in the city of Guayaquil as the South American country has descended into chaos this […]
Manchester United: Erik ten Hag rejects the idea that club is in ‘crisis’
Manchester United have not lost a Premier League home game against Chelsea for 11 years. Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has rejected crisis talk around Old Trafford and insists his team is moving in the right direction. Two goals from Scott McTominay sealed a 2-1 victory against Chelsea – the first time this season […]
Climate crisis: Athletes directly impacted by climate change, World Athletics finds
World Athletics had to change its schedule at the World Championships in Budapest this summer because of the extreme heat Three-quarters of athletes have been directly impacted by climate change, a survey by World Athletics has found. Athletes highlighted negative effects on performance and health, with 85% saying the sport in general has suffered because […]
Michael O’Neill: Why Northern Ireland boss needs ‘glass half full’ approach amid injury crisis
The Northern Ireland squad trained at the Olympic Stadium on Thursday evening Venue: Olympic Stadium, Helsinki Date: Friday, 17 November Kick-off: 17:00 BST Coverage: Live commentary on BBC Sounds and BBC Radio Ulster; live text and report on BBC Sport website; highlights on BBC One NI Michael O’Neill cancelled Northern Ireland’s training on Monday as […]
‘A Monster’: Super Meth and Other Drugs Push Crisis Beyond Opioids
Dr. Nic Helmstetter crab-walked down a steep, rain-slicked trail into a grove of maple and cottonwood trees to his destination: a dozen tents in a clearing by the Kalamazoo River, surrounded by the detritus of lives perpetually on the move. Discarded red plastic cups. A wet sock flung over a bush. A carpet square. And […]