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Chernobyl land fit for farming decades after nuclear disaster, new study shows

In the aftermath of the nuclear accident, vast swathes of northern Ukraine were designated as too hazardous for farming. The Chernobyl exclusion zone of 4,200sq km around the nuclear plant remains uninhabited to this day and is now one of Europe’s largest …

Chernobyl farmland found fit for farming decades after nuclear disaster

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How crops could be grown at Chernobyl for the first time in nearly 40 years

Prof. Dimitar Vatsov on Disinformation in Bulgaria following Chernobyl Disaster

In early 2025, the Sofia Centre for Advanced Studies and the Institute for Studies of the Recent Past launched a regular seminar titled "Bulgaria after Chernobyl". As part of the seminar, Dimitar Vatsov, Professor of Philosophy at New Bulgarian …

Chernobyl plant drone strike: Ukraine team conducts repairs, no radiation leak found

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has revealed that Ukrainian engineers and workers are carrying out temporary repairs of the Chernobyl Reactor 4 containment site’s New Safe Confinement (NSC). This structure was completed in 2016 to enclose the …

‘A mini Chernobyl’: Staten Island residents, political leaders rally against proposed battery storage facility

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Dozens of Travis residents lined up along Victory Blvd. on Saturday, hoisting signs, banners and the American flag while voicing their concerns over a battery energy storage system proposed for construction in the middle of their …

Two workers rushed to hospital after being injured during demolition of 'Scotland's Chernobyl'

Two workers were taken to hospital after being injured during the demolition of an abandoned scheme dubbed ‘Scotland’s Chernobyl’. Work got underway last month to demolish the 430-flat Clune Park estate in Port Glasgow, 28 years after it was officially …

Two men taken to hospital after being injured in demolition of ‘Scotland’s Chernobyl’

TWO men have been taken to hospital after being injured in the demolition of a ghost town estate dubbed 'Scotland's Chernobyl'. The workers, aged 20 and 31, were hit by a piece of falling stonework at around 3pm on Friday at the Clune Park …

Two workers in hospital after 'incident' during demolition of Scotland's 'Chernobyl'

Two workers involved in the demolition of a housing estate dubbed Scotland's 'Chernobyl' are in hospital following an incident. The male employees were injured due to "falling masonry" at the Clune Park estate in Port Glasgow at 3pm …

Workers injured in accident during demolition of 'Scotland's Chernobyl'

Work only started earlier this week to tear down the housing scheme's former school and church building.  The incident has been reported to the Health and Safety Executive for investigation. Demolition work begins (Image: George Munro) A Police …

Is there a new global health threat? Fungal superbugs spread panic with climate change expanding its reach

A new global health threat is emerging—drug-resistant fungal infections. These microscopic fungal spores like Coccidioides, responsible for valley fever, are infecting people who inhale them from air or soil, even in their own backyards. Torrence Irvin …

Ukrainians Are Designing The Future Of Post-War Reconstruction

Credits Joe Mathews is a fellow in the Berggruen Institute’s Renovating Democracy program, a syndicated California columnist for Zócalo Public Square and the founder-columnist of the planetary publication, Democracy Local. The most promising ideas today …

Google backs Elementl Power to build advanced nuclear sites across America

Google is continuing its support of nuclear energy. Following an agreement with Kairos Power last year, the search giant just signed a new deal with Elementl Power to fund the early development of three advanced nuclear energy sites in the United States. …

'The Last of Us': Tom Rutland on the zombie series inspired by a game

'The Last of Us: Season 2' | Image: © 2025 Home Box Office, Inc. All rights reserved, HBO® 4 min read35 min Allow yourself to be bitten and become utterly infected by this brilliant post-apocalyptic zombie drama with a stellar cast A country …

Russian drone strike caused tens of millions worth of damage to Chornobyl

A Russian Shahed drone costing up to £75,000 is estimated to have inflicted tens of millions worth of damage to the site of the Chornobyl nuclear power plant, according to initial assessments and engineering experts. The cost of a full fix is likely to be …

Josh Finan to play lead role in BBC drama Waiting For The Out

7 May 2025 Josh Finan is to lead the cast of the BBC drama 'Waiting For The Out'. Josh Finan is starring in the BBC drama Waiting For The Out 'The Responder' star will play the central role in the new six-part series that has been adapted …

The 10 Exhibitions to See in May 2025

Our editors on the exhibitions they’re looking forward to this month, from the Venice Architecture Biennale to Gallery Weekends in Berlin and Beijing The Gaggiandre, Venice. Photo by Andrea Avezzù. Courtesy of La Biennale di Venezia 19th Venice Biennale of …

This Tintenbar guesthouse was designed to look like it fell from the sky

Tucked into the lush hinterland of Tintenbar on the New South Wales Far North Coast, Ground House 107R is a guesthouse that seems less built and more unearthed. Designed and built almost entirely by hand by architect David Fewson, the concrete home feels …

Watchmen Star's New Netflix Mystery Series From The Queen's Gambit Creator Debuts First Trailer

Watchmen actor Matthew Goode has a brand-new Netflix show. After starring in Paramount+'s The Offer, Goode will lead the upcoming British thriller series Dept. Q. The upcoming crime series follows DCI Carl Morck (Goode), a former top-rated detective …

leagend UPS Battery Management Solution Enhances Power Security for Renewable Energy and Critical Infrastructure

As renewable energy and distributed power systems become a vital global energy infrastructure, leagend has launched its UPS battery management solution, SHENZHEN, GUANGDONG, CHINA, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As renewable energy and …

Charge Rigs Concludes Successful ACT Expo 2025 with High Industry Interest in Mobile EV Charging

Charge Rigs reflects on successful ACT Expo 2024, demonstrating DC fast charging solutions and strengthening industry connections in fleet electrification. ANAHEIM, CA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Charge Rigs is celebrating …

MMEC 2025 Kicks Off with Strategic Partnerships, Presidential Vision, and Bold Energy Commitments

MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 11th edition of the Mozambique Mining and Energy Conference (MMEC 2025) officially began today in Maputo, setting the stage for transformative dialogue, cross-sector partnerships, and a …

GIDR.ai Launches Service Agentic AI Voice Platform in Partnership with ServiceNow

Partnership delivers multimodal conversational AI enhancing service productivity and compliance where safety, adherence and rapid knowledge access are critical. SANTA CLARA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GIDR.ai, the …

Newsweek Honors Apache as Best Place to Work for Mental Health and Wellness

Newsweek recognizes Apache Industrial's innovative training and human element programs as factors that create best place to work for mental health and wellness. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Apache Industrial …

Clean Tech Company Introduces Liquid Storage Tanks Made From 'Engineered Thermoplastics'

Michigan-based PowerPanel's Thermal Tank storage system consists of foam sections for a light, modular design that can be assembled on-site in minutes LANSING, MI, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PowerPanel’s Gen20 Thermal …

NPTLabs™ Secures Second Patent, Bolstering Its Leadership in Digital Drilling Fluid Management

NPTLabs™ has just been awarded its second U.S. digital patent for drilling fluid management and on-site analysis in under 2 minutes using XRF, XRD, and PSD. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Digital Oilfield (DOF) has …

PreemploymentDirectory.com Publishes its Sixteenth Suppliers to the Background Screening Industry Buyers’ Guide

We are extremely pleased to be able to showcase many of the top suppliers to background screening providers in the world in our annual suppliers buyer’s guide. ACWORTH, GA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This is the sixteenth …

Scott Storick qualifies for MDRT's Top of the Table

PARK RIDGE, IL, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Scott Storick a financial representative with National Life, in Boca Raton, Florida has qualified for Top of the Table, a prestigious milestone achievement for membership in MDRT*, …

Environ Energy Acquires Rapid Power Management Strengthening its Energy Management Solutions Portfolio

Environ Energy, a national leader in sustainable energy solutions, announced the acquisition of Texas-based energy advisory firm Rapid Power Management (RPM). NY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Environ Energy, a national …

Heath Consultants Incorporated and Sensors, Inc. Collaborate to Revolutionize Gas Quantification Technology

Heath Consultants Incorporated is excited to announce an expanded partnership with Sensors Inc. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Heath Consultants Incorporated, a recognized leader in methane emissions management, is …

Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Media City and Park Inn by Radisson, Dubai Motor City Receive Green Key Certification

Reinforcing Sustainability Excellence in Dubai’s Hospitality Sector DUBAI , DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a significant step toward sustainability and environmental leadership, Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Media …

Preferred Utilities Receives UL Listing to Fire Biodiesel for API Burner and UL Listing/CSA Cert for Comet Burner

New UL Listings highlight quality and sustainability DANBURY, CT, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corporation has received UL certification for its Advanced Performance Inject-Aire (API) Low NOx Burner …

GPRS Acquires 2-D As-Built Floor Plans

Press Release Subtitle: 11th Acquisition Improves Maumee-Based Firm’s Position in Reality Capture, Laser Scanning Markets MAUMEE, OH, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GPRS has acquired 2-D As-Built Floor Plans, a provider of as- …

GForce Mechanical Inc. Halifax-Based HVAC Celebrates Its 2025 ThreeBestRated® Award Win

HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The primary goal of an HVAC system is to ensure a comfortable living through proper ventilation, maintaining indoor air quality, and improving energy efficiency. Given Halifax’s …

Lawless Group Appoints Jeff Gwynn to Chief Marketing Officer

Jeff Gwynn steps into the role of Chief Marketing Officer at Lawless Group, bringing his marketing leadership to drive brand innovation and industry engagement DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Lawless Group is …

Nominations Due for the Connecticut Technology Council's 20th Annual Women of Innovation® Awards

HARTFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Connecticut Technology Council’s 2025 Women of Innovation awards, recognizing women innovators, role models, and leaders in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) …

From Concept to Completion: Interport’s Custom Builds Deliver Tailored Container Solutions Across NJ

Interport helps New Jersey businesses with custom shipping containers for storage, offices, and equipment — built to meet their specific needs. NEWARK, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Interport, one of the largest suppliers …

Record-breaking Global Occupational Safety and Health Conference (GOSH7) comes to a successful close in Riyadh

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Global Occupational Safety and Health Conference (GOSH7) has concluded its record-breaking seventh edition in Riyadh, marked by resounding achievements, including remarkable …

Bits In Glass Joins Creatio as Premier Partner to Advance Innovation in Manufacturing & Distribution

The new collaboration aims to simplify and accelerate CRM and automation for manufacturers and distributors across North America. EDMONTON, AB, CANADA, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bits In Glass (BIG), a trusted global boutique automation …