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Search on Hold: Climbers Missing on New Zealand's Highest Peak

December 4, 2024

Three experienced climbers from the U. S. and Canada are missing after attempting to scale New Zealand’s tallest mountain, Aoraki, also known as Mount Cook. This high-altitude adventure gone awry has sparked a search that’s currently on pause due to harsh weather conditions. The climbers—Kurt Blair,

sports

The Oxygen Story: Annie Smith Peck's 1903 Bolivian Adventure

November 27, 2024

In 1903, American mountaineer Annie Smith Peck led an expedition to Bolivia's Mount Sorata (Illampu), aiming for the peak's 6, 367 meters (20, 892 feet). This journey is notable for being one of the first to employ supplemental oxygen on a great mountain. Instead of using heavy oxygen cylinders or r

environment

Why Ignoring Population Growth is Hurting Climate Efforts

November 27, 2024

Despite decades of UN climate and biodiversity conferences, greenhouse gas emissions and biodiversity loss keep rising. Recent summits, like COP29, fell short, offering developing countries mere fractions of the needed funds to tackle climate change. Delegates criticized the agreements as "outrageou

health

Munching at Heights: Food and Drink Tips for Mountain Climbers

November 25, 2024

Imagine scaling a mountain taller than most skyscrapers. Up in the thin air, your body craves different things. Fresh berries or a juicy steak might sound great, but they're not always easy to come by. Plus, let’s face it, eating a lot might be the last thing on your mind. Scientists have been diggi

environment

Climate Change: Rich Nations Boost Aid for Poor Countries

November 24, 2024

At a recent climate conference in Baku, countries agreed to increase climate finance for poorer nations to $300 billion annually. This new target replaces the previous goal of $100 billion per year by 2020, which was met two years late. The agreement is seen as a way to keep the clean energy boom gr

environment

Climate Summit Hits Roadblock: Who Should Pay the Billions?

November 24, 2024

Imagine trying to fix a global problem like climate change. One of the biggest issues at the recent climate summit was money. Rich nations offered $300 billion towards the $1. 3 trillion needed, but they wanted the rest to come from private investors and new taxes. Countries that are less wealthy di

environment

Climate Cash Divides: Rich and Poor Nations at Odds

November 23, 2024

At the UN climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, a new draft deal proposed $250 billion annually for poorer nations to fight climate change. This amount, twice the previous goal, is seen as too low by developing countries who are hit hardest by extreme weather. The rich nations, however, argue it's the

politics

Trump's Late-Night Cabinet Picks: A Closer Look

November 23, 2024

On a Friday night, President-elect Donald Trump announced several key nominations for his administration. Among the notable picks were hedge fund manager Scott Bessent for Treasury Secretary, outgoing Representative Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR) for Labor Secretary, and former Texas state Representativ

politics

World Leaders Navigate Uncertainty with China Amid US Transition

November 21, 2024

As the United States prepares to welcome a new president, global leaders are looking for stability in their relationships with China. The outgoing US President, Joe Biden, has pledged not to let competition with China turn into conflict, while the incoming President, Donald Trump, has promised a mor

politics

Joe Biden's Farewell Tour: A Quiet Exit on the Global Stage

November 20, 2024

President Joe Biden's last hurrah on the international stage was a low-key affair, marked by limited public engagements and a subdued demeanor at the G20 summit in Brazil and the APEC meeting in Peru. Biden's humble posture contrasted sharply with his confident stance three years ago at the G20 summ