The Mediterranean at risk , Blue Origin's New Glenn set to launch, and has HS2 derailed the future of high speed travel?

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The Mediterranean’s unique ecosystem is at risk.

Wastewater, overfishing, and invasive species?have turned it into a battleground for millions of aquatic species and the 150 million people to survive.

A 2024 study found that 80 percent of swordfish in the Western Mediterranean had microplastics in their stomachs. Fecal?contamination is even a growing concern.

Initiatives are currently in place to tackle this enormous and complex problem in the Mediterranean, but additional support is needed and fast. Discover more compelling stories in our Must-Reads .

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Blue Origin’s New Glenn is set to be one of the most powerful rockets in the world, and a?new launch?is?scheduled for October.

Blue Origin, the private space firm established in 2020 by Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, intends to challenge?SpaceX,?which currently dominates the private rocket sector.

A lot is riding on New Glenn, as all of their attempts to reach orbit have failed, and the Mars-Earth alignment window is only open for a brief moment in time. (Read More )

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