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Earth news — August 1, 2026 - Page 21

Publications tagged with Earth published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 21 of 24.

573 publications

  7. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastEarth

    Iran's Missile Capabilities: Threat to Ukraine

    Iran possesses several systems that could theoretically strike parts of Ukraine, including medium-range ballistic missiles, one-way attack drones, and land-attack cruise missiles. Key missiles mentioned are Ghadr, Emad, Sejjil, and Khorramshahr, with ranges up to 4000 km. Ukraine lacks effective interceptors like THAAD and Arrow. The threat is considered serious but implementing such an attack is difficult.
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  10. WorldEuropeEarthDefense

    Hong Kong Red Cross Identifies High-Risk Disaster Areas

    The Hong Kong Red Cross has published a 'Disaster Risk and Response Capability Map' identifying high-risk areas for typhoons, extreme heat, and fires. About 15% of the region is classified as extremely high-risk, with most of these areas located in Yuen Long and parts of the North District. The study uses government data and survey data to determine risk levels. It recommends strengthening disaster risk management awareness and prevention planning in high-risk areas.
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  11. WorldChinaEarth

    China Launches Two Experimental Communication Satellites

    China successfully launched two experimental communication satellites, 27A and 27B, using a Long March-6C rocket from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center on July 30. The satellites will primarily be used for satellite communication, broadcasting, television, and data transmission, and will also conduct related technology experiments. This was the 660th flight of the Long March series of launch vehicles.
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  12. WorldEarthClimateEnvironment

    Hesse Experiences Driest July on Record

    According to preliminary figures from the German Weather Service (DWD), July 2023 was the driest month in Hesse since records began. The state received only about 14 liters of precipitation per square meter, compared to the long-term average of 16.6 liters. Despite the drought, there were about 283 hours of sunshine, nearly 40% more than the average of 204 hours. The average temperature was 20.2 degrees, significantly warmer than the typical 16.9 degrees.
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  14. WorldEarthStorms

    Hundreds Evacuated as Wildfire Threatens Suffolk Holiday Park

    Hundreds of holidaymakers have been evacuated from a Suffolk holiday park due to a major wildfire. The blaze, which has been described as a 'tinderbox', is racing towards the park and has led to a major incident being declared. Firefighters are battling the flames, which have also spread towards a nuclear site. The wildfire is one of several grass fires raging across the UK, with half of England currently in 'exceptionally serious' drought.
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  15. WorldEarthPublic Health

    Industrial Chicken Farms Boost Gastroenteritis Bacteria Spread

    Industrial chicken farms have significantly increased the spread of Campylobacter, the most common bacteria causing gastroenteritis worldwide, by more than 100 times, according to a new study by the University of Oxford. The study, led by the Ineos Oxford Institute for Antimicrobial Research, found that the global chicken population has surged to roughly 31 billion birds, creating ideal conditions for the bacteria to spread and adapt, potentially developing antibiotic resistance. Poultry farms are identified as the primary reservoir for transmission to humans.
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  16. SocietyRegulatorsProtestAsiaMiddle EastEarth

    Malaysian's Body Arrives Home from South Korea After Fatal Stabbing

    The body of Ahmad Shah, a 26-year-old Malaysian national, has arrived in Malaysia after he was fatally stabbed while trying to break up a fight involving foreigners in South Korea. Ahmad Shah, who had been living and working in South Korea since 2019, was pronounced dead at a hospital in Eumseong County after suffering severe abdominal injuries. His family has confirmed that his body arrived at Kuala Lumpur International Airport at 4 pm today and will be taken to his hometown in Rawang for burial after Maghrib prayers.
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  17. WorldEarth

    Earthquake in Japan: At Least 18 Dead, Rescue Operations Ongoing

    A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck southwestern Japan, killing at least 18 people and injuring over 60. The quake destroyed homes, caused fires, and forced evacuations. Rescue operations are underway, focusing on a damaged shopping center where people remain trapped. The earthquake also caused power outages and affected nuclear power plants. Japan is prone to earthquakes due to its location on the 'Ring of Fire'.
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  19. SocietyAfricaNorth AmericaEarth

    US Schools Deploy Pepper-Spraying Drones to Combat Active Shooters

    Several schools in Florida, Georgia, and Colorado are installing pepper-spraying drones to rapidly respond to active shooter situations. The drones, which can reach a shooter within 15 seconds, are equipped with strobe lights, sirens, and pepper gel dispensers. They can also break windows and ram attackers if necessary. The initiative, inspired by battlefield technology, aims to provide an additional layer of security and distract shooters until law enforcement arrives. Critics, however, question whether military-style technology belongs in schools.
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  21. CultureEarth

    Visible Sclera Makes Faces Appear More Attractive and Trustworthy

    A study published in PLOS One found that faces with more visible sclera (white of the eye) are perceived as more attractive, trustworthy, and sociable. Researchers digitally altered 50 male and female face photos to vary sclera visibility and asked 162 participants to rate them. Faces with more visible sclera (about 43.8%) were rated higher than those with less (about 31.5%). The effect was consistent across sexes and face genders.
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  23. WorldMiddle EastEarth

    UN Agencies Seek $42M to Combat El Niño in Southern Africa

    The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and World Food Programme (WFP) have jointly requested $42 million to anticipate the effects of El Niño in southern Africa. The funds aim to help 2.3 million people in Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe before the main planting season. Early action is emphasized to be more cost-effective and protective than responding to disasters after they occur.
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