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'Extinction Rebellion' climate protesters close London's iconic Tower Bridge to traffic and hang from the roadway on climbing ropes, unfurling a banner reading 'End fossil fuels now'. The action marks the start of a week of protests by the environmental group, also known as XR, who often use civil disobediance to gain attention for their cause. IMAGES
As climate change drives drought, and the rising global population drives food demand, the world's food security is ever more precarious. But struggling farmers may find relief from the soaring temperatures from the sun itself--and the technology that harnesses its power. HuffPost reports students at the University of Arizona noticed that vegetables grown under the cover of solar panels flourished during the hottest summer on record. The observation provided food for thought for Prof. Greg Barron-Gafford’s research in 'agrivoltaics': growing food and generating solar energy on the same land. The concept could fulfill the need for land on which to build new solar installations while also helping farmers stay afloat. It’s a case where one plus one could equal more than two. Greg Barron-Gafford Associate Professor, University of Arizona’s School of Geography, Development and Environment
Rabat (Morocco), 4 Nov (EFE, (Camera: Fatima Zohra Bouaziz).- Moroccan agriculture has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, although it has come at a high price: every year agriculture consumes 87% of the country's water resources. The southern regions of Souss and Draa, characterized by an arid and semi-arid climate and where traditional agriculture and a more modern and highly water-demanding one coexist, suffer the highest water stress.FOOTAGE OF BOUZKINA, SALÉ AND HARHOURA AND AKRACH SHALLOW AQUIFER.
Scientists used to say there were millions of tons of ice in the permanently shadowed craters of the moon’s poles. Now, HuffPost reports a pair of studies in the journal Nature Astronomy says there's far, far more potential water available. Twenty percent more, to be exact. A team led by the University of Colorado's Paul Hayne says more than 15,400 square miles of lunar terrain have the capability to trap water in the form of ice. However, lead researcher Casey Honniball says the molecules are so far apart that they are in neither liquid nor solid form. To be clear, this is not puddles of water. Casey Honniball, Lead Researcher Postdoctoral fellow, NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, Maryland Greater access to water could allow astronauts and robots more places to land, and support future lunar bases. Scientists believe the moon's water came from comets, asteroids, interplanetary dust, solar wind, or even lunar volcanic eruptions.
Passengers were spotted stepping on chairs to avoid a puddle as they left Hammersmith tube station in central London. Some passengers created a 'chair bridge' to avoid getting their feet wet after heavy rain had flooded the road outside the station the night before.
The traditional diving event, in which competitors jump from Stari Most (the Old Bridge) in Mostar, was held for the 452nd time.
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