This story originally appeared on Grist and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. When governments find themselves fighting the threat of coastal erosion, their default response tends to be pretty simple: If sand is disappearing from a beach, they pump in more sand to replace it. This strategy, known as “beach nourishment,” has become … Read more
NEW DELHI — Torrential rains and strong winds lashing India’s southern and eastern coasts have killed at least six people, officials said, as states there braced for a powerful storm expected to make landfall later Tuesday. The southern states of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, as well as Odisha in the east, experienced heavy downpours … Read more
Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara has removed the country’s prime minister and dissolved the government, according to a senior public official ByTOUSSAINT N’GOTTA Associated Press FILE – President of Ivory Coast Alassane Ouattara addresses the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly, at U.N. headquarters, Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022. Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara … Read more
Mercury Fund, an early-stage venture firm, closed on $160 million in capital commitments for its fifth fund, also its largest. In general, it’s been a busy month for venture capital firms announcing new capital commitments. Mercury Fund joins firms, including Mythos Ventures, Connect Ventures, Fuse and Unconventional Ventures, in announcing new funds this month. Blair … Read more