Judge overseeing Maduro trial dies

Judge overseeing Maduro trial dies

Alvin Hellerstein, a longtime federal judge who was set to oversee the criminal trial of deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, has passed away, according to a court official. He was 92.  Nominated by then-President Clinton in 1998, Hellerstein oversaw many high-profile disputes during his nearly three decades on the bench in New York City.  He was back in the national limelight presiding……

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Islands harbor nearly 20% of Earth's biodiversity, yet remain overlooked in conservation strategies

Islands harbor nearly 20% of Earth's biodiversity, yet remain overlooked in conservation strategies

Although they account for just 7% of the Earth’s land surface, island ecosystems harbor almost 20% of the world’s biodiversity. From sea-level rise to biological invasions, islands are facing multiple pressures associated with ongoing global change, and yet they are still overlooked in global biodiversity conservation strategies. If you liked the article, do not forget…

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