When Mamata Banerjee came to power in 2011, Kolkata was washed in blue and white. Railings, flyovers, government offices, lamp posts, bridges, medians – everything began to resemble a giant municipal tribute to the Argentine football team. In fairness, many Kolkatans would probably vote for Argentina if FIFA ever allowed absentee ballots from Gariahat. (And…

The Australian government has launched legal action against American giant 3M over contamination from ⁠firefighting foam supplied by the company that contained PFAS, or “forever chemicals”, seeking more than 2 billion Australian dollars ($1.43 billion) in damages. The case which is the largest ever brought by Australia, the country has commenced legal action in the…

An Israeli aerostat capable of keeping an eye over a large area. (Image credit: IAI) Modern conflict have demonstrated the importance of continuous air defence systems coverage of airspace. Surveillance is now required from the very low level to defend against cruise missiles, low flying aircraft and drones, to the very high level to defend…

Lakes and rivers in Ontario stretch across enormous distances, from densely forested northern regions to quieter inland waterways that sit closer to towns and roads. Much of this terrain supports a wide range of reptiles, including several snake species that spend time near marshes, rocky shorelines, and shallow water. In some places, sightings are common…