Space launch limits increased to support growth | Beehive.govt.nz. The 100-launch limit was set in 2017 and was due to be reached by mid-2026. After the limit was reached, each launch would have to apply for a notified marine consent, which could take up to six months to get and cost up to $1 million. […]
A record snow drought with unprecedented heat is hitting most of the American West, depleting future water supplies, making it more vulnerable to wildfires and hurting winter tourism and recreation. Scientists say snow cover and snow depth are both at the lowest levels they’ve seen in decades, while at least 67 Western weather stations have […]
Snow surrounds the sign for Dillon Town Hall on Jan. 6. The Town Council decided to delay a discussion about goals for the town manager at a Feb. 3 meeting in the building.Kyle McCabe/Summit Daily News A public comment at the Dillon Town Council’s regular meeting Feb. 3 led to the council delaying an executive […]
Import volumes into the U.S. dipped slightly in August, indicating that the traditional surge of drayage activity spanning late Q3 to early Q4 will not materialize for the 2025 peak season, according to a report from third party logistics provider (3PL) ITS Logistics. That dip at the coasts follows a rush by U.S. companies to […]
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The European Commission today (Feb 9) adopted new measures under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) to prevent the destruction of unsold apparel, clothing, accessories and footwear. The rules will help cut waste, reduce environmental damage and create a level playing field for companies embracing sustainable business models, allowing them to reap the benefits […]
TEHRAN – Since the beginning of the current Iranian year, March 2025, the Department of Environment has taken different steps to promote public participation in environmental protection. Encouraging eco-friendly students, teaching environmental awareness courses in universities, developing a plan titled “skilled ranger soldier”, and preparing guidelines for environmental protection are among the most important measures. […]
Dr. Peter Martin discusses the importance of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) at PNT 2026, emphasising the need for adaptability in a denied environment. Peter highlights the military’s capability to operate autonomous systems, despite challenges, and the necessity of education and understanding of assets. Peter also touched on Australia’s “sea blindness,” noting the country’s reliance […]
The space insurance market is undergoing a fundamental transformation, shifting from a niche enabler of satellite finance into a proactive regulator of orbital behavior. In the commercial space era, insurance was the “invisible hand” that derisked launch failures and made massive satellite projects bankable. However, the rise of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) mega-constellations—led by SpaceX, […]
Research led by the University of East Anglia (UEA) sheds new light on how mountain birds adapt to changes in climate. Scientists know that species diversity changes as you go up a mountain, but it is not clearly understood why this is the case. One theory is that it is mostly because of long-term evolution, […]