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China fired a nuclear-capable missile into the South Pacific. Then its neighbours couldn't agree to condemn it. The missile came down in waters close to Tuvalu's exclusive economic zone a month before foreign ministers met at the Pacific Islands Forum in Suva, Fiji. Australia's Penny Wong and New Zealand's Winston Peters pushed for a joint statement. Nauru and Kiribati refused to sign even the weakest version. Both have taken Chinese money and built closer ties with Beijing, and it showed. China is pressing south in other ways too: a security deal with the Cook Islands, coast guard vessels probing deeper into the region, and a clear interest in the minerals under the seabed.Journalist Anna Fifield, who reported across Asia and the Middle East for the Washington Post and the Financial Times, asks whether Australia's much-praised Pacific reset is as solid as Canberra claims. She also takes on New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon surviving a second leadership challenge before the 7 November election, Vietnamese President To Lam's charm offensive in Australia and New Zealand, and Kim Jongn's apparent grooming of his teenage daughter to inherit North Korea. Hosts Geraldine Doogue and Hamish McDonald steer a tour of a neighbourhood that suddenly matters far more.Guest: Anna Fifield, Independent journalist and foreign affairs commentator. Author of the Between Giants Substack.Recommendations: Anna – All Her Lives by Ingrid HorrocksGeraldine – World War II With Tom HanksHamish - Unsettled by Kate GrenvilleGet in touch:We'd love to hear from you! Email us at global.roaming@abc.net.auFind all the episodes of Global Roaming now via the ABC Listen App or wherever you get your podcasts.
On July 6, a Chinese submarine fired a nuclear-capable ballistic missile out of the South China Sea. It likely overflew parts of the Philippines before coming down in waters between Tuvalu, Nauru and Solomon Islands, inside the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone. The 14 Pacific Island countries in whose region it landed were almost entirely skipped in Beijing's notifications. A month later, when Pacific Islands Forum foreign ministers met in Fiji, two of its members held up the response text.Kathryn Paik of the Center for Strategic and International Studies joins Ray Powell and Jim Carouso to explain what Beijing was signaling, and why the Pacific Island Countries couldn't answer with one voice. Paik wrote the first-ever U.S. Pacific Partnership Strategy at the National Security Council, following 23 years in the Marine Corps as a helicopter pilot and as a military attaché in Indonesia.In this episode:Why the missile's route mattered more than its range: launched from the South China Sea, overflying a U.S. treaty ally and landing in a declared nuclear-free zone hours after Australia signed its fourth-ever mutual defense treaty with Fiji. Paik's read: the message was that China "can militarily touch you anywhere it wants."How Nauru and Kiribati, two countries that recently switched diplomatic recognition from Taipei to Beijing, frustrated an 18-member consensus bloc. Jim presses the obvious counter — the U.S. and France tested here for decades — and Paik explains what makes this launch different.How sports became a national security instrument in a deal to put Papua New Guinea in Australia's National Rugby League, and the commitment on security ties with Beijing that came attached.Australia's diplomatic surge: mutual defense treaties with PNG and Fiji, plus bespoke security pacts with Tuvalu, Nauru and Vanuatu.Why Kiribati patrols an ocean territory larger than India with a population of roughly 140,000, and what that means for fisheries, the seabed and undersea cables.Paik on why U.S. Pacific policy has always been somebody's side job: "In Australia they have 300 people in their Office of the Pacific. We have about a dozen." The 2025 damage to U.S. standing, including USAID's closure, tariffs and no resident ambassadors across the 14 Pacific Island countries. Subscribe for your weekly Indo-Pacific briefing.Follow Kathryn Paik on LinkedIn or X, @KathrynPaikFollow us on X, @IndoPacPodcast, LinkedIn or FacebookFollow Ray Powell on X, @GordianKnotRay, or LinkedIn, or check out his maritime transparency work at SeaLightFollow Jim Carouso on LinkedInSponsored by BowerGroupAsia, a strategic advisory firm that specializes in the Indo-Pacific
Dans ce nouvel épisode du podcast "Le journal imprévisible", Marc Bourreau consacre sa chronique aux petites îles qui peuplent la planète et qui sont rattrapées par la montée des eaux. Il y a quelques mois, l'Assemblée Générale des Nations Unies se prononçait sur une résolution pour rappeler à l'ordre les États sur leurs obligations climatiques, portée par le Vanuatu, devenu le symbole de ces petites îles menacées par la montée des eaux. Tuvalu, une autre île du Pacifique, fait entendre le message de son ministre des Affaires étrangères, les pieds dans l'eau, lors de la COP26 en 2021, appelant à des mesures alternatives et audacieuses pour assurer son avenir face à la réalité du changement climatique. Les petites îles recèlent un imaginaire riche, entre trésors cachés, monstres légendaires et histoires de conquêtes, mais sont aussi confrontées à l'afflux touristique qui menace leur équilibre. Certaines îles, comme Porquerolles, ont dû mettre en place des quotas de visiteurs pour préserver leur environnement naturel et la tranquillité des habitants. Les îles peuvent également être des refuges, comme pour Jacques Brel qui a choisi de s'exiler sur les îles Marquises pour terminer sa vie, illustrant le rêve de l'homme de trouver son île intérieure.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
La historia de Cecilio Juárez comenzó en 1998 con un viaje adolescente a París y ha culminado casi tres décadas después, tras recorrer sistemáticamente cada rincón del globo. A lo largo de estos 28 años, Juárez ha enfrentado retos que van desde contraer malaria en Chad hasta sortear la compleja burocracia de países herméticos como Turkmenistán o Corea del Norte. Para él, viajar no ha sido solo una afición, sino un estilo de vida que le ha permitido descubrir que, a pesar de las dificultades logísticas en lugares remotos como Tuvalu o las tensiones en zonas de conflicto, la naturaleza humana es esencialmente buena. Aunque ya ha visitado todos los estados soberanos, su sed de aventura no se detiene; entre sus planes futuros destaca recorrer el Camino de Santiago en 2027, manteniendo siempre a Caravaca de la Cruz como el eje central de su mundo al que siempre regresa para compartir sus vivencias.
Lester Kiewit speaks to world news correspondent Adam Gilchrist about major global stories, including Ukraine targeting a tourist beach in Russia, Aung San Suu Kyi being seen, and jubilation in Tuvalu after success at last at the Commonwealth Games. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. Lester Kiewit brings you a fresh and reliable start to the day on Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. The show covers the stories that matter to Cape Town, with clear, thoughtful conversations and a focus on what’s relevant and interesting. Thank you for listening. Catch the show live on Primedia+ weekdays from 6 am to 9 am (South African time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk Find more from the show, and all catch‑up podcasts on Primedia+ https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT Subscribe to the CapeTalk newsletters to stay up to date https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Let’s keep the conversation going online: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capetalkza CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bongani Bingwa speaks to world news correspondent Adam Gilchrist about major global stories, including Russia's claims that a Ukrainian drone struck a crowded beach resort, Aung San Suu Kyi's first confirmed contact with an independent international organisation in years, and Tuvalu celebrating its first-ever Commonwealth Games medal. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg-based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team brings you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 6 am to 9 am (SA Time) https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show and catch-up podcasts, visit Primedia+ here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Let’s keep the conversation going online: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bongani Bingwa speaks to world news correspondent Adam Gilchrist about major global stories, including Russia's claims that a Ukrainian drone struck a crowded beach resort, Aung San Suu Kyi's first confirmed contact with an independent international organisation in years, and Tuvalu celebrating its first-ever Commonwealth Games medal. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg-based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team brings you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 6 am to 9 am (SA Time) https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show and catch-up podcasts, visit Primedia+ here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Let’s keep the conversation going online: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lester Kiewit speaks to world news correspondent Adam Gilchrist about major global stories, including Ukraine targeting a tourist beach in Russia, Aung San Suu Kyi being seen, and jubilation in Tuvalu after success at last at the Commonwealth Games. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. Lester Kiewit brings you a fresh and reliable start to the day on Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. The show covers the stories that matter to Cape Town, with clear, thoughtful conversations and a focus on what’s relevant and interesting. Thank you for listening. Catch the show live on Primedia+ weekdays from 6 am to 9 am (South African time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk Find more from the show, and all catch‑up podcasts on Primedia+ https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT Subscribe to the CapeTalk newsletters to stay up to date https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Let’s keep the conversation going online: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capetalkza CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today on the show, Paul and Ben talk about dirty sodas again, corrections from listener Alex The Contextualizer King, Tuvalu, Dungeon Crawler Carl's voice cast, Fauci before congress, those who can and don't get COVID, exploding diarrhea, Star Trek vs Star Wars, reading, new vs old books, 36-24-36, and finally calzones.
GB2RS News Sunday the 2nd of August 2026 The news headlines: Exciting opportunities within the RSGB Regional Team RSGB Examinations Standards Committee publishes annual report Changes to the Youth Committee An exciting volunteer opportunity has arisen to lead the RSGB Regional Team following the decision by George Crawford, GM1DSV to stand down as Regional Forum Chair once the right candidate is appointed. The RSGB would like to express its thanks to George who will be focusing his time on serving Region 1 as its Regional Representative. The role of Regional Forum Chair is ideal for someone who is passionate about amateur radio, teamwork and empowering volunteers. This is a standout volunteer opportunity for someone who wants to make a meaningful impact across all regions, support our dedicated Regional and District Representatives, and strengthen the connection between members, volunteers and the wider organisation. The RSGB is also looking for a Regional Forum Secretary to support the smooth running of activity behind the scenes. This is a fantastic volunteer opportunity for someone who thrives on coordination, communication and teamwork, and wants to play a key role in supporting the Regional Team Chair and the entire Regional Forum. Find out more about both roles, along with details of how to apply, by going to rsgb.org/volunteers You can use the same link to find out about District Representative roles in various regions around the country. The RSGB Examinations Standards Committee, or ESC, has published its annual report, relating to activities in 2025. The report shows that, although overall candidate numbers in 2025 decreased a little compared with 2024, they remain about 20% higher than predictions based on the extrapolation of pre-2019 trends. The ESC believes that this is largely due to the increased accessibility of training courses and examinations online. The ESC noted that the initial feedback received from candidates on the publication of the Full level question bank has been very positive. However, a few months of exam data are needed before the full impact of the measure can be assessed, and then consideration given to rolling it out at other levels. You can read the report by going to rsgb.org/esc and choosing the ‘Minutes, papers and reports' tab on the righthand side of the web page. RSGB Board Director and Board liaison for the Youth Committee Nathan Nuttall, MM9OCC has announced that the RSGB Youth Chair Chris Aitken, MM0WIC has stepped down from his role as Chair. Chris, who is a teacher at Wick High School, has secured an ARISS contact for his school and will be using his time to focus on activities surrounding this. The current RSGB Youth Vice-Chair Leon Shaw, M0VUF will step up as Chair and the RSGB Youth Champion for Scouts Sam McCutchion, M0UEL will take on the Vice-Chair position. Sam will continue in his role as Scout Champion until a suitable replacement can be found. The RSGB is preparing to launch a new Training and Development Lead pilot role to help rebuild structured engagement with trainers, support new licensees, and strengthen the wider training environment. This 12-month pilot will focus on listening, mapping, evidence gathering and supporting the training community. Some initial information was outlined in the August RadCom strategy update and more details will be shared in August, including how trainers and providers can get involved. The July 2026 issue of RadCom Basics is now available in the RSGB mobile and web app for members to enjoy. RadCom Basics is aimed at newcomers to amateur radio and those who enjoy refreshing their skills and knowledge. The July issue includes articles on DMR for beginners, RF connectors and dummy loads. The full collection of RadCom Basics back issues can be found in the RSGB app or via rsgb.org/radcom Please send details of all your news and events to radcom@rsgb.org.uk The deadline for submissions is 10am on Thursdays before the Sunday broadcast each week. And now for details of rallies and events Today, the 2nd, Part 1 of the 2026 British Amateur Television Club Convention 2026 is taking place at Midland Air Museum, Rowley Road, Coventry, CV3 4FR. The event is running from 10am to 4pm and includes show-and-tell, test-and-fix-it and bring-and-buy elements. There are comprehensive test facilities available for all bands from 144MHz to 24GHz. Non-members are welcome. For more information, visit batc.org.uk/events Also today, the 2nd, the Broadcast Engineering Museum has an open day from 11am. The museum is located at 41 Capper Avenue, Hemswell Cliff, near Gainsborough, Lincolnshire DN21 5XS. The museum is home to one of the largest collections of historic broadcasting equipment in the world. For more information, visit becg.org.uk/events Also today, the 2nd, Finningley Amateur Radio Society Rally is taking place at the Hurst Communications Centre, Belton Road, Sandtoft, Doncaster, DN8 5SX. The doors are open from 10am. Entrance costs £5 per person but under-16s will be admitted free of charge. For more information, visit g0ghk.com Kings Lynn Amateur Radio Club Rally is also taking place today, the 2nd, at Gaywood Community Centre, Gayton Road, King's Lynn PE30 4EL. The doors open at 9am and the entrance fee is £2.50. For more information, email rally.klarc@gmail.com or call 0770 907 4951. On Sunday the 9th of August, Flight Refuelling Amateur Radio Society Hamfest will be taking place at Cobham Sports and Social Club Ground, Merley, near Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 3DA. The doors will be open from 9am to 3pm. Car-boot and field traders are welcome from 7am. Admission costs £5 and includes parking. Talk-in will be on 145.550MHz. For more information visit frars.co.uk Now the Special Event news To celebrate its 15th anniversary, the Croatian Flora and Fauna Amateur Radio Club is active as 9A44FF until the 31st of December. For information about an award that is available for working the station, visit QRZ.com Special callsign LZ75HSC is active to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Radio Telegraphy Highspeed Club. The club was founded in 1951 and to date membership has grown to include more than 1,400 operators spanning every continent. For more information, visit highspeedclub.org Now the DX news Rafal, SQ4O is a member of the 50th Polish Antarctic Expedition to the Henryk Arctowski Station on King George Island, South Shetland Islands, AN-010. He will be working there until October. In his spare time, he will be operating as HF0PAS on the HF bands using CW and SSB. Rafal is also active on the 6m band using FT8. Jan, DL4XT is active as 4K/DL4XT from Azerbaijan until Saturday the 8th of August. Look out for activity using CW, FT8 and SSB on the 20 to 10m bands. QSL via Logbook of the World, OQRS and QRZ.com Now the contest news Today, the 2nd of August, the RSGB 432MHz Low Power Contest runs from 0800 to 1200UTC. Using all modes on the 70cm band, the exchange is signal report, serial number, locator and your two-letter postcode. The UK Six Metre Group Summer Marathon started on the 2nd of May and ends today, Sunday the 2nd of August. Using all modes on the 6m band, the exchange is your four-character locator. On Tuesday the 4th of August, the RSGB 144MHz FM Activity Contest runs from 1800 to 1855UTC. Using FM on the 2m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Also on Tuesday the 4th, the RSGB 144MHz UK Activity Contest runs from 1900 to 2130UTC. Using all modes on the 2m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. On Wednesday the 5th, the RSGB 144MHz FT8 Activity four-hour Contest runs from 1700 to 2100UTC. Using FT8 on the 2m band, the exchange is report and four-character locator. Also on Wednesday the 5th, the RSGB 144MHz FT8 Activity two-hour Contest runs from 1900 to 2100UTC. Using FT8 on the 2m band, the exchange is report and four-character locator. Stations entering the four-hour contest may also enter the two-hour contest. The RSGB Machine Generated Mode Contest starts at 1400UTC on Saturday the 8th and ends at 1400UTC on Sunday the 9th of August. Using machine-generated modes on the 6 and 2m bands, the exchange is your report and four-character locator. The Worked All Europe DX CW Contest starts at 0000UTC on Saturday the 8th and ends at 2359UTC on Sunday the 9th of August. Using CW on the 80 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and serial number. On Sunday the 9th, the UK Microwave Group 24GHz Trophy Contest runs from 0800 to 1700UTC. Using all modes on the 1.2cm band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Now the radio propagation report, compiled by G0KYA, G3YLA and G4BAO on Thursday the 30th of July 2026. We've had quite a reasonable period of HF propagation over the past seven days. The solar flux index remained quite high and conditions have been quite stable, apart from a geomagnetic disturbance on Thursday the 23rd of July that saw the Kp index rise to 5.33. The solar flux index has been in the 140s and 150s, which bodes well for HF. There have been reliable openings up to at least the 15m band. We are still around eight weeks away from the start of better Autumnal HF conditions, but it is looking promising. At the time of writing there were nine active regions visible on the Sun, bringing a solar flux index of 143 and a sunspot number of 123. However, for software prediction purposes you are better off using August's current smoothed sunspot number of 84. The sunspots we do have are mostly clustered around the Sun's equator, which is quite normal for this point in the solar cycle. We normally associate high-latitude sunspots with the beginning of a new cycle, which is still many years away. Paul, GM4ULS reported a contact suddenly vanishing on 5MHz SSB around 1530UTC on Sunday the 26th of July. This was caused by a sudden ionospheric disturbance, or SID, due to an M-class solar flare. A SID usually sounds like someone has just ‘switched off' the ionosphere, although recovery can be quite quick. DX to be worked next week includes E51KEE on the Cook Islands; YS/WE9G from El Salvador; C6AYM in the Bahamas; T2JK in Tuvalu; UK/SP9DLM from Uzbekistan and OX3LX working from Greenland. The Arctic Legends team is now operating as RI0BU from Uedineniya Island until Friday the 7th of August. The higher bands, such as 15 and 10m, currently favour north-south paths, for example UK to South Africa and South America. The 20m band should be more usable for paths to North America. NOAA predicts that the Sun's activity may decline slightly in the coming week. A solar flux index in the range 120 to 130 is predicted. A geomagnetic disturbance is forecast for Tuesday the 4th of August, with a predicted Kp index of 4. This should recover over subsequent days, back to a more usual 2 to 3. And now the VHF and up propagation news from G3YLA and G4BAO The current spells of very hot weather have set their own agenda for radio conditions when it comes to tropo. We have a tick for the high pressure, but the extreme temperatures have meant that the tropo-producing temperature inversions seldom survive the daytime heating over the land. It is only coastal stations that remain in the lift conditions during the daytime. The weather forecast models for the coming period suggest that the weather pattern is trying to become more unsettled but, as in recent weeks, it seems to take a while to materialise in some parts of the country. However, it will bring two changes for radio activity. One is slightly cooler weather and some showery rain, so there is a chance of rain scatter. Secondly, there will perhaps be less reliable tropo as the high pressure weakens. Some potential tropo paths probably remain from the fragmented elements of high pressure, but it may be rather hit and miss. Meteor scatter is worth checking out during the next few weeks with two smaller showers, the Southern Delta Aquarids and the Alpha Capricornids peaking at the end of July before the lead-up to the Perseids in mid-August. The solar conditions are still in play for the effects of coronal mass ejections from the Sun and the potential for auroras. So that's another mode to keep on the list. Lastly, a mention for Sporadic-E which continues through August and produced daily North American openings for many last week. Jet streams are often the driving force for turbulence in the lower atmosphere, and can influence the location of Sporadic-E. In the coming week they will probably not help greatly due to a very weak pattern over Europe. It's still worth checking out during the two usual windows of activity in the mid-morning and late afternoon. For EME operators, Moon declination is increasing again with consequent northern hemisphere increases in Moon window length and peak Moon elevation. Path losses will decrease as the week progresses towards perigee on Monday the 10th of August. 144MHz sky noise is low to moderate all week. And that's all from the propagation team this week.
In Pacific Waves today: Fiji working on diaspora policy to encourage investment; Tuvalu works with Sea Shepherd to nab illegal fishers; Eleven Pacific teams at Commonwealth Games. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Rafe Pomerance, who died on May 21, 2026 at age 79, spent nearly five decades trying to make the world take climate change seriously before it was too late. I last spoke with him at the Arctic Repair conference in Cambridge in summer 2025, where he told me his message was "absolutely the same" as it had been in 2018: the fate of Miami is tied to the fate of Greenland.A Career That Started With a Coal ReportPomerance's climate awakening began almost by accident. In the late 1970s, while lobbying for clean air at Friends of the Earth, he came across a government report on coal liquefaction warning that carbon dioxide emissions could cause a "significant and damaging" rise in Earth's temperature. From that point he devoted himself almost entirely to climate change, pushing Congress toward hearings and testifying himself in 1984 that the consequences, once clear, would be irreversible. He helped organize the landmark 1986 Senate hearings on the greenhouse effect, a genuine turning point in public awareness. From 1986 to 1993 he worked at the World Resources Institute, and under President Clinton he became Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Environment, leading the U.S. negotiating team that helped produce the Kyoto Protocol.In August 2018, the New York Times Magazine devoted an entire issue — "Losing Earth: The Decade We Almost Stopped Climate Change" — to the story of how climate action nearly happened in the 1980s, with Pomerance at its center. The piece, later expanded into a book of the same name, cemented his reputation as one of the movement's earliest and most persistent voices, sometimes dubbed the "Paul Revere of climate change."In our Cambridge interview, Pomerance was focused on his final project: the Upper Limit Project, which sought to establish a global cap on sea-level rise as a companion metric to the 1.5°C temperature target. He argued that temperature alone had failed to sufficiently drive policy, but that sea-level rise — visceral, universal, and tied to the collapsing Greenland ice sheet's 24 feet of locked-up sea-level potential — could finally galvanize leaders from Miami to Tuvalu. He was candid about America's retreat from climate leadership under President Trump, calling the dismantling of the Inflation Reduction Act "a real tragedy," though he found some relief in China's growing role in clean energy technology.Despite the political headwinds, Pomerance remained resolutely hopeful. "It's just not acceptable to lose the homes of hundreds of millions of people over time," he told me, "and that's not an outcome that the world can accept." He leaves behind a policy legacy stretching from the Clean Air Coalition to Kyoto to the Arctic Repair movement, and generations of scientists and advocates he personally inspired.The Cover That Made Him FamousStill Pushing, Even at the EndAn Optimist to the Last
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GB2RS News Sunday the 12th of July 2026 The news headlines: Upcoming IARU Region 1 Conference WRTC 2026 is supported by the RSGB Have you enabled RSGB app notifications on your mobile device? The IARU Region 1 Conference is held every three years. The next one will be in September 2026 and will be hosted by the Austrian member society ÖVSV, which is also celebrating its centenary. Reports and proposals on a wide range of amateur radio topics are available from the conference website at conf.iaru-r1.org/documents The scope includes the more regular topics such as band plans, spectrum matters, EMC and youth. This particular event will also consider updates for amateur radio development, operating and organisational matters. The RSGB has contributed several inputs. More about the event will be shared via the Society's comms channels and a future edition of RadCom. This year's World Radiosport Team Championship is taking place in East Anglia in the UK between the 8th and 13th of July. The RSGB is an official partner to the event and representatives from the Society have been on site throughout the week. The team has been supporting various activities including media liaison to raise awareness for WRTC 2026, the RSGB and amateur radio as a whole. You can see coverage of the event in a range of radio and online outlets including BBC Radio Shropshire, BBC News Online, Shropshire Live and the East Anglia Gazette. Links to the coverage are available on the RSGB website. Volunteers at the RSGB National Radio Centre have been busy welcoming competitors, referees, and supporters of WRTC to the Centre, with some enjoying time operating the GB3RS station. Keep up to date with more WRTC news, including the winners of the Championship, by visiting wrtc2026.org Remember to enable RSGB app notifications on your mobile device to be the first to hear when the Society releases the latest edition of RadCom and its sister publications. You'll also be notified when new editions are added to the collection of back issues. For iOS devices, go to Settings then tap Apps. Locate the RSGB app in the list, and toggle to allow notifications. For Android devices, go to Settings, navigate to Notifications and then tap on App notifications. Locate the RSGB app in the list and toggle to allow notifications. If you haven't yet downloaded the RSGB app, get the links by going to rsgb.org/radcom RSGB General Manager Steve Thomas, M1ACB visited the RSGB National Radio Centre earlier this month. Steve was on site to deliver two awards to volunteers including the Norman Keith Adams prize and another for outstanding services to the Centre. The RSGB National Radio Centre Coordinator Martyn Baker, G0GMB is currently looking for friendly and enthusiastic radio amateurs to join this successful team. If you are able to volunteer a minimum of one, or preferably two, days per month, find out more about the role by visiting rsgb.org/volunteers Don't forget to listen out for all of the stations that will be on the air today, the 12th, during the 145 Alive event. From 1100 to 1400UTC, many hundreds of operators will be on the air using 145MHz FM and 144MHz SSB. For more information, go to the 145 Alive Facebook page or email 145aliveuk@gmail.com Please send details of all your news and events to radcom@rsgb.org.uk The deadline for submissions is 10am on Thursdays before the Sunday broadcast each week. And now for details of rallies and events Today, the 12th, McMichael Radio and Electronics Rally is taking place at White Waltham Airfield, Maidenhead, SL6 3LW. The doors are open from 8am for traders and to the public from 9am. The entry fee for visitors is £4 per person. More details are available at mcmichaelrally.org.uk On Sunday the 19th, Lincoln Short Wave Club Summer Radio Rally will take place at The Festival Hall, Caistor Road, Market Rasen, LN8 3HT. The doors open at 10am and admission costs £3. This in an indoor event and ample free car parking will be available. For more information email m5zzz@outlook.com Amateur radio will feature at the Electromagnetic Field EMF 2026 event taking place from the 16th to the 19th of July at Eastnor Castle Deer Park, Eastnor, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1EN. AMSAT-UK, the British Amateur Television Club and the UK Microwave Group are teaming up to showcase satellite communications, amateur television and microwave radio experimentation. Throughout the weekend, they plan to demonstrate how radio amateurs communicate via satellites in both low-earth orbit and geostationary orbit, including contacts and digital amateur television via the QO-100 satellite. They also hope to demonstrate microwave operating techniques and experimental radio systems used on the higher amateur bands. Visitors can see live satellite ground-station setups, microwave equipment, an amateur television demonstration and learn how hobbyists build and operate space-related radio technology. Special event callsign GB26EMF will also be active on site. If you are attending the event, drop by to explore satellites, video over radio and the microwave spectrum. More details are available at amsat-uk.org Now the Special Event news To mark the centenary of the New Zealand Association of Radio Transmitters, special callsign ZL100C is on the air until Thursday the 6th of August. QSL via the Bureau and Logbook of the World. Special callsign DL0SOP is active until the 31st of July for the 68th edition of the Sea of Peace Award. QSL via Club Log's OQRS, Logbook of the World and eQSL. More information, including the rules and how to apply for an award, is available at dl0sop.darc.de Now the DX news Emil, DL8JJ is active as OX/DL8JJ/P from Greenland until Tuesday the 14th of July. He is operating CW from the main island, NA-018, as well as from Tasiilaq, NA-151. Aldir, PY1SAD is active as 8R1TM from Guyana until Sunday the 26th of July. He operates using CW, digital modes and SSB on the 160 to 6m bands as well as via satellite. QSL via Logbook of the World, eQSL, QRZ.com or directly to Aldir's home call. Now the contest news Today, the 12th, the UK Microwave Group 24, 47 and 76GHz Contest runs from 0800 to 1700UTC. Using all modes on 24 to 76GHz frequencies, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. The GR2HQ Challenge and IARU HF Championship started at 1200UTC yesterday, the 11th, and ends at 1200UTC today, Sunday the 12th of July. Using CW and SSB on the 160 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and ITU Zone. The UK is in Zone 27. On Tuesday the 14th of July, the RSGB 432MHz FM Activity Contest runs from 1800 to 1855UTC. Using FM on the 70cm band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Also, on Tuesday the 14th of July, the RSGB 432MHz UK Activity Contest runs from 1900 to 2130UTC. Using all modes on the 70cm band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. On Wednesday the 15th of July, the RSGB 80m Club Championship runs from 1900 to 2030UTC. Using SSB on the 80m band, the exchange is signal report and serial number. On Thursday the 16th of July, the RSGB 70MHz UK Activity Contest runs from 1900 to 2130UTC. Using all modes on the 4m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. On Saturday the 18th of July, the RSGB 70MHz Trophy Contest runs from 1400 to 2000UTC. Using all modes on the 4m band, the exchange is signal report, serial number, locator and your two-letter postcode. On Sunday the 19th, the RSGB International Low Power Contest runs from 0900 to 1600UTC. Using CW on the 80, 40 and 20m bands, the exchange is signal report, serial number and transmitter power. Now the radio propagation report, compiled by G0KYA, G3YLA and G4BAO on Thursday the 9th of July 2026. We have had another week of mixed HF propagation. We started with a Kp index of 6.33 on Saturday the 4th of July which was caused by a coronal mass ejection, or CME. This caused a strong G3 geomagnetic storm and auroral conditions. A check on the bands on the 4th of July showed poor HF propagation with lower maximum useable frequencies, or MUFs, and weak and watery signals from the NCDXF beacons on 14.100MHz. But conditions have since improved and we had a Kp index of less than 3 over the past few days which means the ionosphere has returned to normal. Meanwhile, the solar flux index declined from a high of 203 on Thursday the 2nd of July to a low of 116 on Wednesday the 8th of July. That's quite a change and means that HF propagation has declined somewhat. An Earth-facing coronal hole has now passed with few effects and currently there is nothing of significance rotating into view. Solar flare activity has also declined with only two M-class flares over the past three days. So, the big question is: what happens next? Active region 4482 on the Sun continues to be a major threat. A solar flare and accompanying CME could soon ruin our chances of good HF conditions. The declining solar flux index hasn't helped either. Again, NOAA predicts the solar flux index will be in the 120 to 145 range over the coming week with a Kp index of 2 to 3. So, good news overall. DX to be worked this week includes D73G on Ch'ongsan Island; T22TT from Tuvalu; TY5FR in Benin; RT9K, the Arctic Legends IOTA DXpedition; JK1HFB/JD1 in Ogasawara, OX3LX from Greenland; and VP5G operating from Turks and Caicos. And now the VHF and up propagation news from G3YLA and G4BAO The weather is becoming a talking point in terms of the heatwave developing over much of the country, but especially in the south. This has propagation implications too. It's all being driven by a large area of high pressure, which for much of the coming week resides to the north and west of the British Isles. This will give a north-easterly breeze over the south-eastern half of the UK which means it will be blowing in from the North Sea, possibly with areas of low cloud at times. The propagation implication is that this represents almost ideal tropo potential. This is especially the case when the low cloud moves inland and we find a marked contrast between the hot dry air above the inversion and the cool, moist and shallow cloud layer below. However, in high summer the daytime heating over the land degrades the lift during the morning as the temperature inversion gets broken down by the strong sunshine. Northern areas will see the occasional weakening front clip the northwestern fringes of the UK to offer up the only rain scatter prospects available at first. However, some models are starting to suggest a breakdown by the end of the week, so more rain scatter and an end to the tropo. The prospects for aurora depend upon the Kp index, which at the moment is mostly cycling between 1 and 3. This is not anything to generate radio interest, for which a Kp index of 7 is nearer the mark. Meteor showers are still in the random state with the next shower, the Delta Aquarids, coming late in the month. The Sporadic-E season is doing well this year, particularly for digital modes. There have also been events for CW and SSB up to 2m at times. However, not all parts of the country experience an opening, so watch the clusters for early notice of workable paths. EME now, and declination reaches maximum today, the 12th, so Moon window lengths will peak along with maximum Moon elevation. Path losses are still falling, until perigee tomorrow, the 13th. 144MHz sky noise is moderate until Tuesday the 14th when the Sun and Moon are close in the sky, then low for the rest of the week. And that's all from the propagation team this week.
In Pacific Waves today: Large protests in West Papua over alleged military killings; Tuvalu joins chorus of Pacific concerns over China missile test; Clean up begins on Rota after Super Typhoon Bavi; Calls for menstrual health to be part of disaster preparedness. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
The Australian Government has raised concerns over China's decision to test their ballistic missile in the Pacific. The missile was fired from a Chinese submarine, landing between Kiribati and Tuvalu. China says it complied with international law - and didn't target any nation. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says this follows Australia inking the Vuvale Union Treaty with Fiji. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Understanding how values and communication styles differ across cultures is key to succeeding internationally. That’s why training in cross-cultural communication has become commonplace in the international business world. In this session, we’ll look at 6 dimensions of cross-cultural communication and their application to medical scenarios.
With nearly 1.3 billion disabled people in the world, we assume that the medical community focuses on physical health. But who is helping people with the emotional and spiritual impact of disability? In this session, we will explore the emotional and spiritual impact of disability and how the church and global workers can effectively support the disabled community with this critical need.
Taiwan Representative to Denmark Robin J.C. Cheng's career in Taiwan's Foreign Service spans several stints across the United States, Tuvalu, and now Denmark. The de-facto ambassador traces his path from law student to seasoned diplomat, and opens up about what he hopes to achieve for Taiwan in the northern European country. Hosted by ICRT's Hope Ngo. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
The practice of healthcare is inherently powerful, and our patients are vulnerable to our power. Though power can be abused, the righteous use of power, for the benefit of the vulnerable, is profoundly Christlike. We will explore the lessons of power which help us understand our roles, including the fundamental nature of professionalism and key kingdom strategies of healthcare missions.
Transforming healthcare delivery in resource-limited contexts around the world calls for compassionate, innovative solutions. Learn how The Luke Commission is bringing healthcare to the most isolated and underserved in Eswatini through a scalable model for advancing health equity.
What is cultural distress? It is a negative response rooted in a cultural conflict where the patient lacks control over their situation. It results in more physiologic effects on the body resulting in allostatic overload. To prevent this, healthcare practitioners must use strategies such as cultural humility to help patients navigate healthcare. Come find the best ways to deliver culturally sensitive care in any setting.
Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. ---- Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 110-points this morning from Friday's close, at 41,714 on turnover of 19.5-billion N-T. The market closed lower on Friday amid re-emerging concerns over tensions in the Middle East after the U-S and Iran exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz. However, the main board still managed to close the day above the 41,000 point mark. ---- Taiwan's top envoy in US warn China against attacking Taiwan ahead of Trump-Xi meeting Taiwan's top envoy (最高代表) to the U-S, Alexander Yui has told Fox News that any attempt by Beijing to take Taiwan by force would severely disrupt global trade (擾亂全球貿易). According to Yui, China needs to be aware that other countries with interests in the region could respond to such an attack. Yui said the Lai administration remains open to dialogue with China, but any cross-strait talks must be based on mutual respect (相互尊重) and the US position on Taiwan remains unchanged .. ….. as peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait are beneficial to all relevant parties, including the U-S, China, Taiwan, and Japan. The interview comes as U-S President Donald Trump is slated to travel to China Wednesday evening for talks with Xi Jinping in Beijing. ---- Tuvalu delegation visiting Taiwan for tech and energy talks A delegation (代表團) led by Tuvalu's transport, energy, communications, and innovation minister has arrived in Taiwan for a five-day visit. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Simon Kofe is leading a four-member delegation for talks on digital infrastructure (數位基礎建設), communications, and energy security (能源安全). The ministry says the delegation is slated to meet with several government agencies and private sector companies to discuss information and communications technology, digital governance, network resilience, and energy development. Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung traveled to Tuvalu in March, where he held talks with Tuvalu's Prime Minister Feleti Teo. Those talks included a submarine cable project, Taiwan-Tuvalu cooperation on digital resilience, and secure network infrastructure. ---- Remains of US soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered The remains (遺骸) of one US soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco has been recovered (尋獲). AP's Lisa Dwyer reports. ---- Iran Nobel Laureate Transfered to Hospital Nobel Peace laureate (得主) Narges Mohammadi has been transferred to a Tehran hospital after collapsing (昏倒) in prison. Her foundation says this comes after days of pleading by her family and others. Mohammadi has been granted a prison sentence suspension on bail. She had been imprisoned since December. She lost consciousness twice and was transferred to a local hospital on May 1. Her foundation says the suspended sentence is not enough and that Mohammadi needs permanent, specialized care. The statement calls for her unconditional freedom (無條件釋放) and the dismissal of all charges. ---- French President Visting Kenya French President Emmanuel Macron has kicked off (展開) a visit to Kenya ahead of a two-day Africa Forward Summit. The gathering, which starts today, is meant to showcase France's new policy for the continent, in what Paris describes as a partnership of equals (平等夥伴關係). The summit comes after French troops completed their withdrawal (撤軍) from West Africa last year. On Sunday, Kenya and France signed 11 agreements involving investments in various sectors, including an ambitious nuclear energy plant, modernized transport, and sustainable agriculture. ---- That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Al cierre de la primera conferencia internacional sobre la salida de las energías fósiles nuestra enviada especial a Santa Marta, Najet Benrabaa, subraya algunos puntos clave que deja este encuentro inédito: la creación de un panel científico dedicado a la eliminación de los combustibles fósiles, el desarrollo de hojas de ruta nacionales para planificar la transición energética y el análisis de los obstáculos financieros, en particular la deuda y las subvenciones a las energías fósiles. "El futuro, colegas, es sin fósiles, ni en los combustibles ni en la política". Con estas palabras cerró su intervención la ministra colombiana de Medio Ambiente, Irene Vélez Torres, entre aplausos, en esta conferencia inédita con participación de 56 países. Fue un tono directo que encontró eco entre los participantes, como Andrea Cardoso, profesora de la Universidad del Magdalena y especialista en la industria del carbón, que forma parte del panel científico creado para el evento. "Es un buen comienzo, con muy buena energía y muy buenas intenciones de colaborar entre países y entre distintos delegados. El objetivo no era negociar nada, a diferencia de la COP. Queremos seguir trabajando en ello. El entusiasmo compartido aquí ha sido contagioso", señala. El reto ahora es convertir ese impulso en acciones concretas. Es justamente lo que espera Alexandre Naulot, responsable del Tratado de No Proliferación de los Combustibles Fósiles. "La próxima conferencia será organizada por Tuvalu, copatrocinada por Irlanda. Y, sobre todo, Tuvalu es parte de las discusiones sobre el tratado. Esperamos que, junto con los otros 17 países que participan en las negociaciones, centre los debates de la conferencia en un nuevo tratado". Mil quinientos participantes, cinco días de debates. Santa Marta estuvo a la altura. Las palabras están sobre la mesa. Ahora falta darles vida, de aquí a 2027 y más allá.
Tuvalu, a low-lying Pacific island nation, is on the frontline of the climate crisis, with rising sea levels threatening to submerge much of its territory by the end of the century.Many of its citizens are already planning for an uncertain future. In 2025, more than 90 per cent applied for a visa pathway offering residency in Australia. Earlier, in 2022, the government launched a “digital nation” initiative in the metaverse to help preserve Tuvalu's statehood, identity and culture if its land is lost.Backed by the UN Development Programme (UNDP) and partners, Tuvalu's government is trying to protect its most heavily populated islands by creating raised land banks.UN News's Edouard de Bray asked Tuya Altangerel, a senior UNDP official in the Pacific region, how rising sea levels are already affecting communities.
Os países dispostos a avançar rumo a um mundo com menos petróleo encontram-se a partir da próxima semana na cidade de Santa Marta, no Caribe colombiano. Será a primeira vez que eles se reúnem desde o lançamento de um debate internacional sobre o afastamento dos combustíveis fósseis na COP30, em Belém. Lúcia Müzell, da RFI em Paris Há quase três anos, os 195 participantes da COP28, em Dubai, chegaram a um acordo histórico sobre a necessidade de uma transição “para longe” dos fósseis, principais causadores das mudanças climáticas. Mas desde então, na prática, o assunto desapareceu dos principais fóruns internacionais que poderiam encaminhar alternativas para esse tema complexo. A iniciativa do Brasil em abrir esta conversa em Belém acabou bloqueando a última Conferência do Clima das Nações Unidas. Menos da metade dos países queria ver avanços, e um número semelhante forçava no sentido contrário. A Colômbia, então, anunciou a intenção de promover uma reunião internacional, com o apoio da Holanda. Todas as economias dependem, em maior ou menor medida, do petróleo, do carvão e do gás. As guerras na Ucrânia e, mais ainda, no Oriente Médio, evidenciam os riscos estruturais dessa dependência – e tornam a transição ainda mais urgente, inclusive do ponto de vista econômico. “O fato de a gente ter essa dificuldade multilateral neste momento dá mais peso a tentativas de começar com os dispostos. A ideia de Santa Marta é começar com aquela coalizão de 24 países que assinaram a Declaração da Colômbia em Belém, e 84 países se disseram dispostos a debater um mapa do caminho, e envolver esses países em compromissos de descarbonização, traçar os seus mapas do caminho nacionais”, explica Claudio Angelo, coordenador de Política Internacional do Observatório do Clima (OC). “A ideia é tentar crescer esse círculo de países até que o barulho feito em torno dessa agenda se torne incontornável e o ruído cresça tanto que não deixe ninguém dormir nem em Moscou, nem em Riad, nem em Washington”, complementa. Em busca de um caminho sem fósseis Até agora, 50 países confirmaram presença, entre eles Brasil, México, França, Noruega, Reino Unido e Angola, além da Comissão Europeia e centenas de organizações da sociedade civil e organismos de governo. Em recente coletiva de imprensa, a ministra do Meio Ambiente da Colômbia, Irene Vélez Torres, disse que o encontro de 24 a 29 de abril quer abordar os caminhos para os países buscarem soberania energética, ao mesmo tempo em que se afastam do petróleo, do carvão e do gás. “Como podemos balancear a dependência de petróleo nas nossas matrizes energéticas, incluindo o consumo, para que elas sejam mais limpas e que possamos organizar a eliminação das fontes fósseis?”, afirmou a ministra. “Outro ponto é sobre o multilateralismo e como vamos criar novas cooperações para essa agenda.” A produção e o consumo das fontes fósseis são responsáveis por mais de 70% das emissões globais de gases de efeito estufa, que causam o aquecimento global. Países como Tuvalu, arquipélago do Pacífico, esperam que o encontro na Colômbia seja um primeiro passo para que as nações “possam escolher as pessoas em vez dos recursos do petróleo”. “Nós não temos mais tempo para os debates abstratos que acabam apenas em palavras. Em Tuvalu, o oceano está na nossa porta. Já estamos adaptando as nossas zonas costeiras e realocando comunidades mais para dentro, em terra”, declarou Maina Talia, ministro do Meio Ambiente de Tuvalu. “Acho que já tentamos os processos da ONU há tantas COPs: foram 30, que para nós, sempre falharam. A Conferência de Santa Marta, ao afrontar essa questão, traz muita esperança para os países mais impactados pelo aquecimento global.” Presidência da COP30 promete apresentar proposta A presidência brasileira da COP30 – que exerce o mandato até a realização do próximo evento, em novembro, na Turquia – vai participar da reunião em Santa Marta. O embaixador André Corrêa do Lago assumiu o compromisso de apresentar um mapa do caminho global para a transição longe dos fósseis ao longo deste ano. Os brasileiros têm realizado uma série de consultas com países e organismos internacionais para consolidar a proposta. “Brasil e Colômbia estão liderando do ponto de vista político, e a China liderando do ponto de vista tecnológico e econômico. O Sul Global cansou de esperar as soluções que nunca vieram do Norte e está tomando a iniciativa de liderar esse processo, embora alguns dos principais bloqueadores de ambição climática estejam no Sul Global”, salientou Angelo, do OC. A maioria dos participantes da reunião em Santa Marta ainda não definiu os seus mapas do caminho nacionais para sair dos fósseis, a começar pelo Brasil. Em dezembro, o presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva deu 60 dias para quatro ministérios – Fazenda, Meio Ambiente, Minas e Energia e Casa Civil – chegarem a um projeto, que até agora não apareceu.
Fruitful domestic and international medical missions overlap in multiple ways. Both require cross-cultural skills, a willingness to work with limited resources, courage in the face of potentially dangerous situations, and possible disapproval from friends and family. Each is excellent preparation for the other. Many international workers spend furlough time working in American Christian health centers--and vice-versa.
A state of emergency has been declared on Funafuti Island. Tuvalu's Minister for Transport, Energy Communication and Innovation Simon Kofe spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Political panel: Chris Bishop and Vanushi Walters; India FTA: More businesses call for cross-party support; Tuvalu in state of emergency over fuel supply worries; National ticketing solution: Delays annoy Wellington; Iconic Foveaux Hotel on the market
Sonne, Strand und Palmen: Der Inselstaat Tuvalu liegt mitten im Pazifik. Paradiesische Stimmung gibt es vor Ort allerdings nicht. Der Inselstaat könnte schon bald unbewohnbar sein, weil der Meeresspiegel immer weiter steigt. In dieser 11KM-Folge erzählt uns ARD-Ostasien-Korrespondent Thorsten Iffland vom Leben der Bewohnerinnen und Bewohner und hinterfragt, wie Politiker vor Ort und tausende Kilometer entfernt mit der Hiobsbotschaft umgehen. Diese Episode ist ein 11KM Classic und wurde am 28.10.2025 zum ersten Mal veröffentlicht. Hier geht's zum Weltspiegel-Film von Thorsten Iffland: “Meer frisst Heimat: So hart trifft der Klimawandel das Südsee-Paradies Tuvalu”: https://1.ard.de/Tuvalu_WeltspiegelMagazin?p=11KM Welche Folgen der Klimawandel für das Meer selbst hat, darüber haben wir eine eigene 11KM Folge gemacht. “Patientin Ostsee – Hitzewellen unter Wasser” findet ihr hier: https://1.ard.de/11KM_Patientin_Ostsee Diese und viele weitere Folgen von 11KM findet ihr überall da, wo es Podcasts gibt, auch hier in ARD Sounds:https://www.ardsounds.de/sendung/11km-der-tagesschau-podcast/urn:ard:show:4549910994dc2464/ An dieser Folge waren beteiligt: Folgenautorin: Charlotte Horn Mitarbeit: Sebastian Schwarzenböck und Lisa Hentschel Host: Elena Kuch Produktion: Jacqueline Brzeczek, Viktor Fölsner-Veress, Christiane Gerheuser-Kamp, Laura Picerno, Marie-Noelle Svihla und Hanna Brünjes Planung: Caspar von Au und Hardy Funk Distribution: Kerstin Ammermann Redaktionsleitung: Yasemin Yüksel und Fumiko Lipp 11KM: der tagesschau-Podcast wird produziert von BR24 und NDR Info. Die redaktionelle Verantwortung für diese Episode liegt beim BR.
This week we struggled MIGHTILY to attempt to emulate the Simpleplex 6000AE Squared, and we weren't sure if we could pull it off, but...WE GOT IT GOING! Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron for a trip back to 1938, on the tiny island nation of Tuvalu, as we take a wild adventure in computing that we NEVER knew existed. It's a story of one man's determination to match wits with the most brilliant minds on earth. THEN, kick back as we GAME ON THIS SUCKER! Special thanks to Tommy G and the SP8KAE2 Forums! You saved my bacon, boys!
This week we struggled MIGHTILY to attempt to emulate the Simpleplex 6000AE Squared, and we weren't sure if we could pull it off, but...WE GOT IT GOING! Join THE BRENT and Amigo Aaron for a trip back to 1938, on the tiny island nation of Tuvalu, as we take a wild adventure in computing that we NEVER knew existed. It's a story of one man's determination to match wits with the most brilliant minds on earth. THEN, kick back as we GAME ON THIS SUCKER! Special thanks to Tommy G and the SP8KAE2 Forums! You saved my bacon, boys!
In this dynamic session, participants will begin to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can support missionary work. From content creation in fundraising to administrative support and research tools, AI can revolutionize how missionaries serve and connect. Learn about the practical benefits of AI, such as automating repetitive tasks, improving communication, researching important topics, and fostering creativity. We’ll also discuss the ethical challenges and potential pitfalls of using AI in ministry. Discover specific resources and strategies to enhance your work while staying grounded in biblical principles.
Tuvalu is one of the world's smallest countries, facing some of the world's most challenging crises. The low-lying atoll nation faces huge threats from climate change, particularly rising sea levels, and many of its citizens are considering taking up the option of leaving. At the same time, Tuvalu's diplomatic relationship with Taiwan leaves it increasingly isolated among its neighbours. Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
NZ's foreign policy response to Iran falling short: Labour The government is breaking with long-held norms in foreign affairs in how it is approaching the Iran crisis, says Labour's new foreign affairs spokesperson Vanushi Walters. She tells Q+A that the government must be stronger in standing up for human rights and international law, and sets out what she'd do differently. The AI startup that could radically change legal profession Amid the disruption being caused by AI, the legal profession could see massive changes in the next few years. Leading the charge is Ivo, whose founder Min-Kyu Jung spoke to Q+A about the potential for AI to take a much greater role how lawyers operate. The Kiwi former lawyer also talked about why getting massive scale in tech isn't possible in New Zealand, forcing a move to Silicon Valley. Will fuel price blowouts push us toward electrification? ReWiring Aotearoa CEO Mike Casey joins Q+A to talk about what the fuel crisis means for the future of energy, and why attention is increasingly turning towards electrification, rather than relying on precarious fossil fuel supply chains. The tiny nation caught in middle of geopolitical tussles Tuvalu is one of the world's smallest countries, facing some of the world's most challenging crises. The low-lying atoll nation faces huge threats from climate change, particularly rising sea levels, and many of its citizens are considering taking up the option of leaving. At the same time, Tuvalu's diplomatic relationship with Taiwan leaves it increasingly isolated among its neighbours. Join Jack Tame and the Q+A team and find the answers to the questions that matter. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
Coming up on Tagata o te Moana: New Zealand will provide an additional $20 million to flood resilience work in Tuvalu. A new study has found that 85 percent of Pacific nurses in New Zealand have become informal interpreters in the work place. Pacific governments try to keep a lid on panic buying as the global fuel crisis deepens. All that and more stories from the week at RNZ Pacific.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
In Pacific Waves today: New Zealand pledges $20 million to flood resilience in Tuvalu; Pasifika communities hunker down in Northland; More legends inducted to the Pasifika Rugby Hall of Fame. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Have you ever considered your profession as a ministry? Come to this session and hear about the biblical roots of nursing as ministry, your sacred calling to serve, and the importance of paying attention to those divine appointments. We will also talk about finding your passion and being persistent, all while drawing on the power of the Holy Spirit.
Residents and students learn from others about original motivation, long-haul stamina, pearls and pitfalls of living in community, debt, vision for one’s next step to the nations, and helping the needy now tensioned with investing in education to help others later.
Vanishing Coastlines, Dying Reefs, and the Future of an Island Nation In this short Good Faith podcast story, Taualo Penivao, General Secretary of the Christian Church of Tuvalu, shares a firsthand witness of how climate change is reshaping daily life, faith, and the difficult questions of land reclamation and climate migration. Hear why Tuvalu is often called "ground zero" for the global climate crisis—and what support is needed to help protect its people, culture, and future. Sign up for the Good Faith Newsletter Learn more about George Fox Talks Register for the Illuminate Arts + Faith Conference Organizations Helping Tuvalu: Tuvalu Climate Finance Project Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project Government of Tuvalu – Climate Change / projects portal Follow Us: Good Faith on Instagram Good Faith on X (formerly Twitter) Good Faith on Facebook The Good Faith Podcast is a production of a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan organization that does not engage in any political campaign activity to support or oppose any candidate for public office. Any views and opinions expressed by any guests on this program are solely those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Good Faith.
Have you longed to integrate your Christian faith into your patient care—on the mission field abroad, in your work in the US, and during your training? Are you not sure how to do this in a caring, ethical, sensitive, and relevant manner? This “working” session will explore the ethical basis for spiritual care and provide you with professional, timely, and proven practical methods to care for the whole person in the clinical setting. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/qpah9kh1lttg6cm1jjop9/Bob-Mason-Ethics-of-Spiritual-Care-revised.pptx?rlkey=0emve2ja8282nv8xc4uinq1hg&st=9033htwx&dl=0
Ua amata ona taunu'u mai i Ausetalia nei tagatanu'u o Tuvalu lea ua talia e nonofo mau i lalo o le maliega le Falepili Union Treaty i le vā o Tuvalu ma le mālō tele.
Those who hope to honor God and advance Jesus' Kingdom face powerful opposition from spiritual, physical, and psychological enemies. Successful launching and long term fruitfulness depends on recognizing and, in dependence on the Holy Spirit, waging war against those enemies.
This week, we examine a herpes zoster vaccination that can reduce or delay dementia diagnosis. How does it work? Plus, the BBC's Zoe Kleinman explains a social media site for AI chatbots, the discovery of microplastics in remote parts of the Pacific Ocean, and why the Artemis II launch has been delayed once more... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
Medical missionaries often feel powerful emotional burden from moral injury, and it is a leading cause of departure from the mission field. But we have learned proven methods of preventing and dealing with moral injury. Use God’s powerful methods to protect yourself and your team, and to grow in wisdom and spirit!
Hiệp ước Liên minh Falepili giữa Úc và Tuvalu, được ca ngợi là một thỏa thuận đầu tiên trên thế giới, với một điều khoản cho phép tối đa 280 người Tuvalu di cư đến Úc mỗi năm, khi mực nước biển dâng cao đe dọa quê hương họ. Nhóm người di cư đầu tiên theo thỏa thuận này hiện đang đến Úc. Nhưng với cộng đồng người Tuvalu nhỏ bé ở đây, họ đang phải đối mặt với thách thức ổn định cuộc sống ở quê hương mới, đồng thời duy trì kết nối với cộng đồng và văn hóa của mình.
Every Monday and Friday for the rest of December we will publish some of our favourite audio long reads of 2025, in case you missed them, with an introduction from the editorial team to explain why we've chosen it. From September: with sea levels rising, much of the nation's population is confronting the prospect that their home may soon cease to exist. Where are they going to go? By Atul Dev. Read by Mikhail Sen. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod
Earlier this fall adrienne finally got to connect with mother, musician, therapist, broadcaster, facilitator, researcher and educator, Leah Manaema Avene on IG Live. This episode is the audio from that live session. Consider this a bonus episode from our Solidarity is Love season. Leah's bloodlines have been shaped by the Pacific Ocean and the islands of Tuvalu through her father's line and the landscapes of Ireland through her mother's. Leah was raised on unceded Kulin Nations lands along the coastline of Waddawurrung / Wathaurong Country (South coast of Victoria). Leah's work focuses on nurturing the strengths of culture, ancestry, land, body, community and deeply shared values to transform harmful power dynamics in bodies, relationships and systems.---TRANSCRIPT---SUPPORT OUR SHOWhttps://www.patreon.com/Endoftheworldshow---HTS ESSENTIALSSUPPORT Our Show on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/EndoftheworldshowPEEP us on IGhttps://www.instagram.com/endoftheworldpc/