Tag: Global
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New book from famed photographer focuses on the forces behind the global food chain
New book from famed photographer focuses on the forces behind the global food chain – CBS News Watch CBS News Award-winning photographer George Steinmetz has released his sixth book, “Feed the Planet.” The book focuses on the people and places powering the world’s food chain, and highlights how those resources are increasingly under strain. Be…
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Annual U.N. summit COP29 kicks off in global effort to fight climate change
Annual U.N. summit COP29 kicks off in global effort to fight climate change – CBS News Watch CBS News The annual United Nations summit known as COP29 kicks off Monday in Azerbaijan. The summit is when nearly 200 countries gather for about two weeks to work on strategies to slow global warming. CBS News national…
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New Zealand airport with 3-minute cap on farewell hugs “surprised how much global interest” there’s been
Wellington — A New Zealand airport has imposed a three-minute limit on farewell hugs, sparking a worldwide debate over how long to cling on for a cuddle. Bosses at the international airport in the southern city of Dunedin say they were surprised by the viral response to their new rule in the car drop-off zone.…
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Global coral reef bleaching event is largest on record, report says
Global coral reef bleaching event is largest on record, report says – CBS News Watch CBS News New data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has scientists ringing alarm bells about the health of the world’s oceans. Seventy-seven percent of the world’s coral reefs have experienced “bleaching-level heat stress” over the last 22 months.…