by Rosie Frost in Euro News….After living through the hottest summer on record in 2022 and a prolonged drought, France is now preparing for a future where extreme weather could become commonplace.
Citizen TV journalist Agnes Oloo selected for continental fellowship program
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A.I. poses ‘Risk of Extinction,’ industry leaders warn
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Puerto Rico: A U.S. territory in crisis
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