Kagwell, Kenya — Rhoda Ongoche Akechi still remembers the whispers that followed her to the water in 2002. At 39 years old, the mother of seven was about to break one of Lake Victoria’s oldest taboos: women boarding fishing boats. The now 61-year-old said: “People were claiming that if a woman went into the water … Read more
Observe the Lyrid meteor shower, which will reach its peak this week. The best viewing time is from midnight until dawn, when up to 20 shooting stars can be seen per hour. Lyrid meteors radiate from near the bright star Vega in the constellation Lyra. You don’t have to be specific to Vega or the … Read more
Skip to next section Merz participates in major trade shows April 20, 2026April 20, 2026 Merz is permanently stationed at major trade shows The prime minister opened an expo on Sunday.Image: Martin Meissner/AP Photo/Photo Alliance Hannover Messe, one of the world’s largest industrial trade fairs, began its second day on Monday, with Prime Minister Merz … Read more
Several Quebec municipalities have been hit by flooding and many residents have been evacuated from their homes. At a press conference Sunday afternoon, Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette said four regions were being closely monitored, including the Outaouais region, Argenteuil, Quebec City and Lanaudière. “We have established close contacts with the mayors of these regions and … Read more
Wildlife conservationists captured the first mountain lion in Marin as part of an expanded research project to learn more about how the big cats live in the North Bay. The 8-year-old, 140-pound male, named P-60, was captured in the Lagunitas area last month. Living with Lions program researchers targeted the beast after a property owner … Read more
Support CleanTechnica’s efforts with a Substack subscription or Stripe. On April 17, 2026, Wang Changlin, vice chairman of China’s National Development and Reform Commission, announced that China intends to double its non-fossil fuel energy supply by 2035. Most analysts see the initiative as a way for the country to meet its climate goals, as recently … Read more
After losing 43,000 acres of forest in Sussex County in less than 25 years, Sussex County Council has begun the process of enacting regulations to limit the removal of trees for new housing development. But as the proposal was outlined at the April 14 meeting, Councilwoman Jane Gruenebaum said the planned changes may not go … Read more
Condor A0 and A1, happy times. Video: Yurok Tribe. The first eggs laid by a population of free-flying Pacific Northwest condors appear to have failed, based on analysis of the birds’ behavior and flight patterns. However, the data is not conclusive and may remain so for several weeks. Since we cannot approach the nesting site, … Read more