Michael Oppenheimer, a climate scientist at Princeton University, warned that authorities around the world are responding too slowly to the damage caused by weather disasters, despite an increase in their frequency. AP/UNB September 30, 2023, 11:25 a.m. Last modification: September 30, 2023, 12:23 p.m. African countries are among those feeling the effects of worsening extreme weather events. Photo: Reuters “> African countries are among those feeling the effects of worsening extreme weather events. Photo: Reuters Instability caused by climate change could threaten democracies in the future, even if representative governments are best equipped to provide solutions, experts gathered at an…
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Mayor Peter Politis said the city has about 800 lots that they are pursuing as potential subdivisions. Housing development was a hot topic at the last Cochrane council meeting. On Tuesday (Sept. 26), Mayor Peter Politis gave a verbal report that they had approximately 800 additional lots that they were now pursuing as potential subdivisions. “We’ve recruited a number of developers to look at the community, and the opportunities are great. We have worked very hard within the municipality to identify land and opportunities that exist in the city,” he said. Developers are also interested in some Cochrane long lots,…
Following in the Footsteps of Saint Paul, organized by Hermes Expo, Hellenic News of America and “Iera Synodos” of Greece, under the auspices of the Greek National Tourist Board, provides a remarkable opportunity to explore the cultural heritage and gastronomy of Greece. Participants can expect to visit various locations, including monasteries and churches, to delve into the history of Greece and savor its delicious cuisine. Additionally, the bonus visit to the Ecumenical Patriarchate adds a special touch to the trip. To find out more and register for this unique experience, you can contact V Rev. Nektarios Cottros at 1 (917)…
By Lane Glaze On my first trip to the Bahamas in the spring of 2003, I brought a team of 30 students and faculty from Clemson University on a spring mission trip. We spent our first day and evening exploring Nassau. The next morning we were welcomed to a wonderful worship service and luncheon by the members of Coke Memorial Methodist Church in Fox Hill. Around mid-Sunday afternoon we headed to the Potter’s Cay dock in Nassau to take the “slow boat” to Current Island for a week of service projects on the island of Eleuthera. The last days of…
President of the Hellenic Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou, speaking at the Bled Strategic Forum in Slovenia on Tuesday, said there was no time to lose. “All Mediterranean countries must respond in a coordinated manner and participate in a collective effort to reverse the impacts of the climate crisis,” reports ANA.Referring to Greece, she stressed that the trend of brain drain worsened during the economic crisis that the country experienced a few years ago. She also expressed optimism that this trend will be reversed and a large part of those who were forced to leave the country will return so that the…
SAM Magazine—Lake Placid, NY, September 29, 2023—New York Ski Areas and the Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association held their annual joint NY-SKIPA SKI Expo in Lake Placid, September 25-27, with more than 350 ski areas. staff, vendor partners and experts available to learn, network and have a little fun at the site of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics. In total, 45 ski areas and 78 companies were represented. The expo was held at the Olympic Center in Lake Placid and included approximately two dozen educational sessions and a trade show, as well as networking opportunities including a rock ‘n roll…
Following in the Footsteps of Saint Paul, organized by Hermes Expo, Hellenic News of America and “Iera Synodos” of Greece, under the auspices of the Greek National Tourist Board, provides a remarkable opportunity to explore the cultural heritage and gastronomy of Greece. Participants can expect to visit various locations, including monasteries and churches, to delve into the history of Greece and savor its delicious cuisine. Additionally, the bonus visit to the Ecumenical Patriarchate adds a special touch to the trip. To find out more and register for this unique experience, you can contact V Rev. Nektarios Cottros at 1 (917)…
Attending conferences may seem like a waste of time for entrepreneurs. Attending conferences can be helpful, however. Despite so much social interaction and networking online these days, finding the right conference can be a good way to grow yourself and your business. Every time you attend a conference as an entrepreneur, freelancer or small business owner, you: Strengthen your network. Improve your skills and acquire new ones. Collaborate with other professionals for inspiration. Stay up to date with the latest industry trends by discovering new products and services. Even better? You can use these benefits to increase your income. However,…
Posted August 28, 2023 at 12:09 p.m. ET Updated August 28, 2023 at 1:52 p.m. ET Migrants disembark from a Greek coastal ship after a rescue operation, in the port of Mytilene on the northeastern Aegean island of Lesbos, Greece, Monday, August 28, 2023. Greek authorities say four people died and 18 others were rescued Monday after a boat carrying migrants reportedly sank northeast of the Greek island of Lesbos, located near the Turkish coast. (AP Photo/Panagiotis Balaskas) ATHENS, GREECE — Five people, including four children, died and dozens more were rescued Monday in two separate incidents involving migrant boats…
The natural disasters in Greece are a stark reminder that the climate crisis is already a reality, said European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jutta Pauliina Urpilainen in an interview with the Athens-Macedonian News Agency (ANA-MPA). It is for this reason that she stressed that “our response is twofold. First, we must continue to take decisive climate action in Europe to become the first climate-neutral continent by 2050. We must reduce emissions and transform our economies, while ensuring a just transition.“Europe represents around 10% of global CO2 emissions. That is why, secondly, we must help our partner countries mitigate and adapt…