A study recently released by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) found a wide range in fuel efficiency for U.S. airlines. Among the 13 biggest airlines, the least efficient, American, used 25 percent more fuel per passenger mile than Alaskan Airlines, the most efficient way to fly. … [Read more...]
Singapore Develops 5 Healthcare Innovations
Thanks to world-class hospitals, an emphasis on public/private partnerships and increased investment in med-tech startups, the world's biotech community has grown accustomed to calling Singapore the "Boston of Asia," an allusion to the North American city's robust medical and engineering sectors. … [Read more...]
2 People Arrested by Vatican in Probe of Leaked Documents
The Vatican said Monday it has arrested a monsignor and a woman in the latest probe of leaks of confidential documents at the Holy See. It said in a statement that the two had been interrogated over the weekend, and that Holy See prosecutors upheld the arrests. … [Read more...]
Health Risks in Astronauts Caused by Even Less CO2 Than Expected
NASA has observed CO2-related health impacts on International Space Station (ISS) astronauts at much lower carbon dioxide levels than expected. In an exclusive interview, Climate Progress spoke to Dr. David J. Alexander of NASA’s Johnson Space Center, the lead ISS crew surgeon for atmospherics, who monitors the impact O2, CO2, and other gases have on astronauts. … [Read more...]
Europe’s Response to Migrant Crisis Condemned by Greek Leader Alexis Tsipras
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras of Greece railed against Europe’s failed response to the migration crisis on Friday after at least 22 people were reported to have drowned in two separate shipwrecks, the latest in a series of deadly episodes in the Aegean Sea this week. … [Read more...]
U.S. Extradition Request for Polanski Denied by Polish Court
Responding to a U.S. request to turn over film director Roman Polanski to answer charges that he had sex with a minor in 1977, a court in Krakow, Poland, has denied the request. The court held months of hearings over the request; its decision could still be overturned. … [Read more...]
Presidential Candidate George Pataki Worried About Republican Party
During the undercard GOP debate Wednesday, former New York Gov. George Pataki questioned the other Republican presidential candidates’ rejection of science, calling it “ridiculous” that members of his party reject climate science and question vaccines. … [Read more...]
Grocery Store Won’t Sell Eggs to Minors During Halloween Week
It looks like years of devilish behavior are finally catching up to the mischievous teens of Bucks County, Pennsylvania. According to Reddit user Tkachenko, his local grocery store, Redner’s Market, is attempting to crack down on the Halloween tradition of egging houses. … [Read more...]
Classroom Confrontation Video Gets Officer Fired
The school resource officer at a South Carolina high school who was filmed tossing a teen from her desk and dragging her during an arrest has been fired, officials announced today. That officer, identified by the Richland County Sheriff's office as Ben Fields, was initially put on unpaid leave after the classroom confrontation video surfaced this week. … [Read more...]
Does Your Hot Dog Contain Human DNA?
It’s been a rough week for meat eaters. A few days ago, the World Health Organization declared indulging in bacon, deli meat and red meat can cause cancer. According to the organization’s findings, eating just 50 grams of processed meat each day — the equivalent of two slices of ham — can increase your risk of colon or colorectal cancer by 18 percent. … [Read more...]