Regional and climage change articles
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United Methodists endorse change that could give regions more say on LGBTQ and other issues
United Methodist delegates have overwhelmingly endorsed a constitutional amendment seen by advocates as a way of defusing debates over the role of LGBTQ people in the church by giving rule-making autonomy to each region of the international church. Delegates voted 586-164 on Thursday for the “regionalization” proposal on the third day of their 11-day General […]
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Texas Comptroller report details population, economic changes for High Plains region
The Texas Comptroller released the 2024 regional report with a focus on the High Plains region analyzing demographic and economic data and trends, as well as the economic conditions unique to each region and the state.
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KAUST Releases New Study on Climate Change and Causes of Floods in Arabian Gulf Region
A new study by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) exposed the serious dangers climate change poses to the Arabian Gulf region, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Saturday. Researchers warned about the potential of catastrophic flooding, which could overwhelm existing infrastructure and lead to significant loss of life and damage the economy, due to the rise in temperatures and more frequent rainfall, as observed in the recent extreme weather in the UAE and Oman.