Did initial delays in communication hamper tourist sub search?
Eight hours. And within them, many unanswered questions.
Jun 22, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Earth, wind and reindeer: Lapland herders see red over turbines
On a gusty mountain crest, the Jama brothers weave between wind turbines that stretch as far as the eye can see, on what used to be their animals' winter pasture. Climate emergency or not—for these reindeer herders, the ...
Jan 13, 2022
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Engineering
AI helps place drones in remote areas for faster emergency response
For residents of rural and underserved areas, access to emergency medical care can be a matter of life and death. With limited access to health care services and long ambulance wait times due to distance, these communities ...
May 18, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Electric and hydrogen vehicles will offer a green bargain for Alberta's transportation sector
In the drive to transition from conventional gasoline engines to low-carbon fuel vehicles, those that run on rechargeable batteries may have the edge—at least for a while.
Apr 27, 2022
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Automotive
Ford CEO says US needs to regulate automated driving systems
The CEO of America's second-largest auto company is calling for the federal government to set standards for fully or partially automated vehicles to tighten the safety of electronic driving systems.
May 21, 2021
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Energy & Green Tech
UN redoubles green energy push to save climate, boost electricity
The United Nations chief called Friday for the world to redouble its renewable energy efforts to avert a climate emergency and address global energy poverty.
Sep 24, 2021
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Security
Costa Rica declares emergency in ongoing cyber attack
After a month of crippling ransomware attacks, Costa Rica has declared a state of emergency. In theory, the measure usually reserved to deal with natural disasters or the COVID-19 pandemic would free up the government to ...
May 12, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
Bike and EV charging infrastructure are urgently needed for a green transition
The green transition is happening too slowly. We are in a climate emergency and it is clear that we need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by transitioning to more sustainable transportation.
Aug 28, 2023
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Security
Ransomware gang threatens to overthrow Costa Rica government
A ransomware gang that infiltrated some Costa Rican government computer systems has upped its threat, saying its goal is now to overthrow the government.
May 16, 2022
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Business
Despite layoffs, Epic Games CEO still believes in the metaverse. But should he?
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney imagines the future of his Cary, North Carolina-based company will exist in the metaverse.
Oct 5, 2023
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Emergency
An emergency is a situation that poses an immediate risk to health, life, property or environment. Most emergencies require urgent intervention to prevent a worsening of the situation, although in some situations, mitigation may not be possible and agencies may only be able to offer palliative care for the aftermath.
While some emergencies are self evident (such as a natural disaster that threatens many lives), many smaller incidents require the subjective opinion of an observer (or affected party) in order to decide whether it qualifies as an emergency.
The precise definition of an emergency, the agencies involved and the procedures used, vary by jurisdiction, and this is usually set by the government, whose agencies (emergency services) are responsible for emergency planning and management.
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