The United States has voiced support for Japan's plan to release treated radioactive water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant into the Pacific, despite opposition from China, South Korea, and Russia. US climate envoy John Kerry expressed confidence in Japan's adherence to international standards and monitoring procedures.
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A draft federal report from 13 agencies concludes human activity is the primary driver of recent climate change, with U.S. temperatures rising sharply since the 1980s. The findings, obtained by The New York Times, await approval from the Trump administration, raising concerns about potential suppression.
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Carbon Engineering has raised significant capital to construct a facility capable of removing as much carbon dioxide annually as 40 million trees. The funding round, backed by Bill Gates and major energy firms, signals growing commercial interest in direct air capture technology.
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Terence Davies’ Emily Dickinson biopic 'A Quiet Passion' is set to premiere at the Berlinale, with a new clip and stills featuring Cynthia Nixon as the reclusive poet. The film explores Dickinson’s life in Amherst, her withdrawal from society, and her struggle for recognition in a male-dominated world.
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Javier Bardem is in negotiations to join his wife Penélope Cruz in Asghar Farhadi's upcoming psychological thriller set in rural Spain. Meanwhile, John Sayles is set to direct a sequel to the Spaghetti Western 'Django,' and Jan Švankmajer has launched a crowdfunding campaign for what he says will be his final film, 'Insects.'
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Justin Tipping's directorial debut 'Kicks' follows a teen's risky quest to recover stolen sneakers, blending coming-of-age drama with social commentary. The film, which won Best Cinematography at Tribeca, opens September 9.
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This weekend in New York, cinephiles can catch a restored Fassbinder series at MoMA, Edward Yang's Yi Yi at Metrograph, and verité classics at Film Forum. The guide highlights repertory screenings across five venues, many on 35mm, offering rare big-screen experiences.
This week's streaming highlights include a 34-film retrospective of Yasujirō Ozu on FilmStruck, eleven early Alfred Hitchcock films, and the Netflix debut of Yeon Sang-ho's 'Psychokinesis.' Also featured are documentaries on Hedy Lamarr and Bill Nye, plus a Chinese animated crime tale.
This weekend in New York, film enthusiasts can choose from a wide array of repertory screenings, including restored classics, Stonewall-era dramas, and 35mm presentations. Venues like Museum of the Moving Image, Metrograph, and Film Forum are offering rare theatrical runs of titles such as 'Tropical Malady' and 'Do the Right Thing.'
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