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What part does climate change play in record high temperatures across the world?

What part does climate change play in record high temperatures across the world?

The record-setting heat left at least 45 dead in Oregon’s Multnomah County. There was also a huge spike in the number of deaths reported in the Canadian province of British Columbia during the heat wave. * Last week, record high temperatures were felt around the world as a never-before-seen heat

What exactly did the Biden-Putin meeting achieve?

What exactly did the Biden-Putin meeting achieve?

Biden has called Putin a “killer” and has vowed to take a tougher stance with Russia on issues related to human rights and cyber hacking. * Last week, American President Joe Biden met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Geneva, to discuss the current status of relations between the United States

The G-7’s plan to combat climate change, explained

The G-7’s plan to combat climate change, explained

Climate change has been a top priority for the G-7 and member states pledged to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. * This year’s G-7 (Group of Seven) summit, which was held from June 11 to June 13, primarily focused on the COVID-19 pandemic and the issue of climate change. The

Fake COVID-19 vaccines have become a major problem in some countries. Here's why

Fake COVID-19 vaccines have become a major problem in some countries. Here’s why

While most developed countries have been ramping up their vaccine rollout programs, many developing countries have only just started their own vaccination process. This delay has allowed the fake vaccine market in these countries to take off. * Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, over 2.3 billion people across the world

Everything you need to know about Biden’s 8 days across Europe

Everything you need to know about Biden’s 8 days across Europe

On June 9, American President Joe Biden began an eight-day visit across Europe, his first trip abroad since he was inaugurated. * On Wednesday, June 9, American President Joe Biden began an eight-day visit across Europe, his first trip abroad since he was inaugurated. * Biden has said that he hopes to

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Why do experts believe that the new strain of bird flu found in China is a result of climate change

While the new strain is said to be rare and not easily transmissible, experts are still warning that the threat of a bird flu pandemic has become more and more likely. * On June 1, a new strain of bird flu, known as H10N3, was discovered in China. * The discovery was

Texas will soon introduce a new law allowing unlicensed carry of firearms. This is what you need to know

Texas will soon introduce a new law allowing unlicensed carry of firearms. This is what you need to know

The Republican-dominated state legislature approved a bill last Monday allowing residents to carry handguns without a license, training or background checks. * Texas already has some of the loosest gun laws of any United States state. * The Republican-dominated state legislature approved a bill last Monday allowing residents to carry handguns without