The Virtual Tribune
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Water Mission Sends Disaster Team to Nepal for Clean Water Aid
CHARLESTON, S.C., September 2 — The story begins with water, and with what happens when it turns against…
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Recovery Update on Tropical Cyclone Lala and Tropical Storm Moke
HILO, Sept. 2 — The hum of chainsaws and the whir of utility helicopters are replacing the roar…
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NNSA Failed to Report Uranium Enrichment Costs to Congress
WASHINGTON, September 1 — The National Nuclear Security Administration has failed to report the true, long-term cost of…
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Flash Floods Devastate Nepal: How to Help
KATHMANDU, Sept. 1 — The morning of August 26 began like any other along the Nepal-China border, until…
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White House Reviews EPA Plan to End Power Plant Carbon Rules
WASHINGTON, September 1 — The White House has initiated a formal review of a supplemental proposal aimed at…
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Orbex Sells Sutherland Spaceport Assets to Scottish Development
Sutherland, Scotland — Orbex sold its Sutherland Spaceport assets to the Scottish Development Agency for £20.1 million (about…
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Japan’s oil diversification drive opens routes for Nippon Yusen
Tokyo, August 31 — Nippon Yusen, commonly known as NYK Line, has positioned itself at the center of…
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China’s Rare Earth Mining Dominates Global Tech Supply Chains
Beijing, August 31 — China has intensified its push to secure rare earth supply chains, with the Ministry…
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U.S. Launches Critical Minerals Initiative To Counter China’s Rare Earth Monopoly
HONG KONG, August 31 — The U.S. government announced on May 15, 2023, the launch of the Critical…
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U.S. Rare Earth Imports From China Drop 15% Amid Export Controls
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Venezuela Grants NA Blue Energy 100-Year Concessions on 17 Oil Fields
Blue Energy Partners Secures 100-Year Concessions in Venezuela London, August 31 — Blue Energy Partners, a North American…
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The Dutch are filling gas wells with cement
AMSTERDAM, August 27 — In a significant and irreversible move, the Dutch government is filling the country’s gas…
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Death Toll Nears 400, 1,400 Missing in Nepal-Tibet Floods as Rescuers Search
Bidur, August 28 — The death toll from devastating flash floods and landslides near the Nepal-Tibet border has…
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62 Dams Collapse in China; Beijing Conceals 200,000 Deaths for 20 Years
Beijing, August 28 — A devastating dam disaster in China’s Henan province, which occurred on August 8, 1975,…
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Nonprofit Offers Guidance to Aid Nepal Disaster Recovery Efforts
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A Louisville nonprofit is offering guidance for those in Kentucky looking to help after flash…
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Louisville Nonprofit Offers Guidance for Helping Flood-Devastated Nepal
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A Louisville nonprofit is offering guidance for those in Kentucky looking to help after flash…
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In 2022, researchers found just nine Poweshiek skipperlings
LANSING, Mich., August 27 The sun dips low over the prairie fen, casting a golden hue on the…
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Why Environmental Infrastructure Matters to Lagos
LAGOS, August 28 Lagos’ explosive growth is forcing a rethink of what infrastructure means for Africa’s largest city.…
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US Refiners Face Import Crunch from Top Crude Seller
US refiners are facing a critical supply crunch from Canada, their largest foreign crude source, as planned maintenance…
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Can organisms live in tidal pools?
Muhammad Asim reports from Karachi, August 22 — a question that has intrigued scientists and coastal enthusiasts for…
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Satellite Light Pollution Threatens Night Sky in National Parks
Dark Skies Face New Threat from Satellites By nightfall, the sky over Grand Teton National Park shimmered with…
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Trump’s Space Policy Impacts Global Space Collaboration
WASHINGTON, August 21 — President Donald Trump signed a presidential memorandum on commercial space launches Tuesday, marking a…
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Satellite Light Pollution Fuels Asia-Pacific Space Governance Talks
On August 21, 2026, the Asia-Pacific region is grappling with a growing concern: the potential for thousands of…
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Space Launch Expansion Could Affect Streaming Media Infrastructure
CITY, August 21 — The U.S. space launch industry stands at a crossroads, with President Donald Trump’s new…
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