Monthly Archives: November 2022

Why the 1.5-degree-Celsius climate goal still matters

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, whose country experienced devastating floods earlier this year, speaks during the UNFCCC COP27 climate conference in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Sean Gallup/Getty Images Over the next two weeks, scientists, government officials, and activists are coming together at COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt to discuss some of the most pressing…

Skyroot wants to kickstart private spaceflight in India with first rocket launch next week

Spaceflight startup Skyroot wants to make history by launching India’s first privately developed rocket, and it’s aiming to do so as early as next week. The company said Tuesday that the first launch of the Vikram-S suborbital rocket could occur as early as November 12, with a launch window that extends until November 16. The…

Live Results: Republican Juan Ciscomani faces off against Democrat Kirsten Engel in Arizona’s 6th Congressional District election

Juan Ciscomani’s campaign; Kirsten Engel’s campaign; Insider Republican Juan Ciscomani is running against Democrat Kirsten Engel in Arizona’s 6th Congressional District. Democratic Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick is retiring, and Republicans are looking to regain the majority in Arizona’s US House delegation.  Democrats weren’t dealt favors in redistricting.  Republican Juan Ciscomani faces off against Democrat Kirsten Engel…

Live Results: Republican Rep. Ken Calvert faces off against Democrat Will Rollins in California’s 41st Congressional District election

Will Rollins (left) and Rep. Ken Calvert (right). Will Rollins’ campaign; Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call; Insider Rep. Ken Calvert is running against Democrat Will Rollins in California’s 41st Congressional District. The 41st District includes the city of Corona, Calvert’s hometown.  Calvert, who has a history of opposing same-sex marriage, faces Rollins in a district that…