AI shows promise for flood forecasting and water security in data scarce regions

New research reveals that “foundation models” trained on vast, general time-series data may be able to forecast river flows accurately, even in regions with little or no local hydrological records. The approach could improve flood warnings, drought planning and water-resource management in parts of the world where monitoring data is limited. Source: Read Full Article

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‘Like lighting a cigarette while trying to quit’: Australia approves new coal seam gas expansion | Environment

‘Like lighting a cigarette while trying to quit’: Australia approves new coal seam gas expansion | Environment

A major coal seam gas expansion, contributing about 120m tonnes of carbon emissions over its lifetime, has been approved by the federal government until 2081. The approval enables Australia Pacific LNG to continue to build, operate and eventually decommission new gas infrastructure in Queensland’s Surat and Bowen basins. That could include up to 1,695 new…

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O'Neill 'hopeful' on Carter for Millwall game

O’Neill ‘hopeful’ on Carter for Millwall game

Blackburn Rovers defender Hayden Carter has not yet been ruled out of their game against Middlesbrough on Saturday (12:30 GMT), boss Michael O’Neill has said. The 26-year-old was substituted just before half-time in their 2-1 victory over Millwall with another hamstring issue. Advertisement Carter has endured an injury-hit season, playing only one game before his…

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