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The proliferation of dairy farms in India has resulted in a challenging issue of methane emissions.

BENGALURU, India —  Abinaya Tamilarasu stated that her four cows are considered as members of her family. She holds a degree in commerce from a nearby college, but she enjoys taking care of her cows and managing her family’s property…

At least 54 people have died from cholera in Somalia, prompting calls for action from humanitarian groups.

washington —  In Somalia, recent months have seen 54 fatalities caused by cholera. The highest number of deaths in a single week this year, totaling nine, was reported by Save the Children, a humanitarian organization. During a VOA Somali interview,…

Craft With International Crew Heads to Space Station

According to Moscow’s Roscosmos space agency, Marina Vasilevskaya, the first female cosmonaut from Belarus, was on board a Russian Soyuz spacecraft that launched on Saturday towards the International Space Station. The spacecraft named Soyuz launched from Baikonur in Kazakhstan at…

Is flying still considered safe despite the recent news of gear falling off planes?

DALLAS —  It has been 15 years since the most recent deadly incident involving a U.S. commercial flight, yet this fact may not be apparent when reading about a wave of flight issues within the last three months. In the…

Bird Flu Decimating Seal Colonies; Scientists Baffled

PORTLAND, Maine —  The Avian influenza virus is causing the death of numerous seals and sea lions in various parts of the world, causing disruptions in ecosystems and perplexing scientists who struggle to find a solution to stop its devastating…

Ensuring access to reproductive rights will be a crucial factor for voters in the upcoming US presidential election.

President Joe Biden is placing a strong emphasis on women’s health and reproductive rights during his campaign leading up to the November 5th election. Biden, a Democratic candidate, will be running against former President Donald Trump, the Republican opponent who…

The Democratic Republic of Congo is currently experiencing extreme amounts of violence, hunger, poverty, and disease.

geneva —  The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing high levels of hunger, poverty, malnutrition, and disease, according to the World Health Organization. Particularly concerning is the situation in the eastern region, where ongoing conflicts between armed groups and government…

The cost of cocoa has increased threefold in a span of one year due to the effects of climate change on crops.

Nairobi, Kenya —  In preparation for Easter, those who enjoy chocolate should expect to pay more for their beloved holiday treats. According to a nonprofit organization focused on the environment, the price of cocoa has increased by three times due…

A creature, named after Kermit the Frog, provides insights into the evolution of amphibians.

washington —  During the Permian Period, there were no Muppets present. However, there was a precursor to today’s amphibians that was named after the famous frog, Kermit. On Thursday, experts revealed a preserved skull of an ancient species known as…

According to Oxfam, wealthy corporations are unfairly taking water from developing countries.

LONDON —  On Friday, as the United Nations celebrates World Water Day, there is an increasing threat of disputes arising over water access due to the effects of climate change, according to the global organization. In the meantime, the non-governmental…