Stories for November 29th 2022

Tuesday, November 29th 2022 - 10:37 UTC
By-catch scientific research identifies danger areas for wandering albatrosses

Over half of wandering albatrosses breeding on Bird Island, South Georgia, in the sub-Antarctic, encounter fishing vessels when feeding, putting them at risk of being accidentally caught or killed in fishing gear, according to new research led by British Antarctic Survey and Birdlife International. The results will help conservation efforts for a species that is in decline.
Tuesday, November 29th 2022 - 10:29 UTC
The 'golden era' of UK/China relations is over, as is the 'naive idea' that more trade could lead to political reform

In a major foreign policy speech delivered at the Lord Mayor's Banquet in London, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the golden era of relations with China is over, and wishful thinking must be replaced with robust pragmatism.
Tuesday, November 29th 2022 - 10:19 UTC
BP awarded contract by Guyana to market its share of oil from two platforms

UK's British Petroleum has been awarded a contract to market Guyana's share of oil produced at the Liza Destiny and Liza Unity platforms, reports Oilprice. With 11 billion barrels found to date, Guyana is home to one of the largest oil discoveries over the last decade.
Tuesday, November 29th 2022 - 10:14 UTC
British Antarctic expedition to research metabolic cost of polar travel

British members of a tri-service military and civilian research team have set off on an Antarctic expedition to research the metabolic cost of sustained polar travel.
Tuesday, November 29th 2022 - 10:11 UTC
Type 26 frigate HMS Glasgow will “test” the Clyde river for the first time

HMS Glasgow is set to enter the water for the first time as the construction of the Royal Navy's new Type 26 frigates hits a new milestone. Last week she was moved on to the Clyde for the first time.
Tuesday, November 29th 2022 - 10:11 UTC
Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano erupts

The Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano, has been reported Monday to be erupting for the first time in nearly 4 decades. Webcam footage released by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Monday showed lava on the summit.
Tuesday, November 29th 2022 - 10:02 UTC
Seismic activity reported in Uruguay

Uruguayan authorities have confirmed that the department (province) of Florida has reported its second earthquake in 18 months after tremors were felt Sunday. Residents also said loud sounds similar to thunder or explosions were heard.
Tuesday, November 29th 2022 - 10:01 UTC
Chile targets Brazil to promote and expand exports

Chile is renewing its strategy to increase and diversify exports to the largest economy and market in South America. Spearheaded by ProChile, an arm of the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the plan is to expand its network in Brazil with new offices in Brasília and Belo Horizonte.
Tuesday, November 29th 2022 - 10:00 UTC
US poultry farms forced to eliminate 50,5 million chickens because of avian flu

More than 50,5 million birds in US poultry farms have been slaughtered because of outbreaks of avian flu among flocks in over forty states, according to the Department of Agriculture.
Tuesday, November 29th 2022 - 09:59 UTC
Exports of Chilean fruit hindered by truckers' strike

A week-long general strike by Chilean lorry drivers is beginning to affect the country's foreign trade as goods fail to reach their ports of shipment. The fruit guild reported Monday that some 30 million kilos of exportable cherries had remained ashore due to the measure.