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Daily Tribune
9 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain needs advanced climate technology
Conventional methods of fighting climate change are now unable to yield satisfactory results and keep a check on the deteriorating environment. The need to combine climate technologies with conventional methods to tackle climate change is increasingly being seen as the latest strategy to safeguard nature and protect mankind from the vagaries of worsening climate conditions. Climate technologies are innovative solutions designed to mitigate the effects of climate change. These techno-solutions are designed for a variety of sectors such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, carbon capture, sustainable agriculture, and transportation. Implementation of these technologies has paid rich dividends to nations around the world in combating climate change. Bahrain has been at the forefront of fighting climate change thanks to its advanced initiatives to protect the environment. In the field of climate technologies implementation too Bahrain has taken an active lead. As a part of this, The Supreme Council for Environment (SCE) is actively involved in various projects and campaigns, including a Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) exercise to implement climate technologies. TNA is a critical component of Bahrain's broader climate strategy to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2035 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2060, this in turn can help Bahrain achieve its national climate goals. TNA however must be followed by a robust technology intervention strategy that is capable of offsetting adverse climate change impacts of present and future as well. In this regard, Bahrain must accelerate its technology innovation quotient and adopt out of the box scientific advancements to handle present day climate challenges. For instance, cement is the main ingredient for concrete and is responsible for 5% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Due to burgeoning construction sector, cement production and usage is skyrocketing in Bahrain and therefore provides an apt opportunity to apply technology to rein in its carbon footprint by decarbonising it production. Traditional cement production requires heating limestone to 1450 degrees centigrade using fossil fuels, moreover limestone further produces Co2 emissions when undergoing chemical reaction. But now a new technology using a rare strain of bacteria is helping produce biocement that is organically produced. Similarly, cutting edge technology is being utilised to boost the ocean's natural ability to absorb Co2 by using artificial intelligence (AI) engineered particles that control phytoplankton growth, this helps quickly sink Co2 to the ocean floor, thereby sequestering the same for thousands of years. In the current scenario Bahrain must source cutting edge technologies from across the world and implement the same in order to overcome climate related challenges. This alone can help effectively mitigate the harmful effects of climate change.
USA Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
TNA Wrestling riding momentum of WWE partnership into Slammiversary 2025
The timing couldn't have been more perfect for Carlos Silva. In February 2025, TNA Wrestling announced that Silva had taken over as president of the company. Normally when a new boss comes in, they are trying to reinvigorate the business, bringing a flair that will drive success. But Silva joined with TNA in the midst of its best run since the promotion's early days. A partnership with WWE, a WrestleMania moment, well-respected veterans and rising stars on the roster have boosted the brand's popularity. The continuous ride is heading toward the company's anniversary – Slammiversary 2025, taking place July 20 at UBS Arena on Long Island. There, seven matches will take place that showcase the best of TNA's roster, with some WWE stars also in the fold. TNA has spent so much time building toward this moment, and believes it will be another critical point in elevating the brand. 'This six-month build is going to have a nice crescendo, and just be a high point for the year, and then launch us into 2026 off of this high point,' Silva told USA TODAY Sports. What's made TNA Wrestling successful? Just looking at TNA itself, there's no denying the amount of talent on the roster. There's legends like Jeff and Matt Hardy still rocking, as well as established veterans in Nic Nemeth, Moose, Frankie Kazarian and the recently signed Indi Hartwell, to name a few. There's young stars like KC Navarro and Leon Slater, who have championship opportunities in front of them. And, of course, arguably the hottest stars in Joe Hendry and Mike Santana, who will compete for the TNA World Championship against current title-holder Trick Williams of NXT. It's the blend of well-known wrestlers and up-and-coming talent that makes TNA an intriguing product, Silva believes. 'We can develop talent that wants to come through the indies and then come into the major leagues with TNA, but yet we can also reinvigorate and give more life to talent that's maybe on the other end of their career,' Silva said. 'I think we can provide both the entry and the build of the excitement, as well as let the fans really enjoy these amazing legends that we've got.' The success of the WWE partnership It was Jan. 27, 2024 and Jordynne Grace knew the pressure was on her. She was going to be the surprise entrant in the women's Royal Rumble match, and as the TNA Knockouts World Champion, would be setting the tone for a potential partnership between the two brands. 'I kind of knew, this was me opening the door, and if I did well, it could carry on and continue to do well,' Grace said. 'But if I did bad and kind of like, it was blah, maybe it wouldn't.' But Grace knocked it out of the park. It was a success, and it kick-started the deal between WWE and TNA. After informally beginning in 2024, the two sides made their partnership official in January with a multi-year deal. Stars like Hendry have given Grace credit for making the partnership possible, and it also catapulted her career. She finished her time in TNA in January and she immediately signed with WWE full-time after several appearances with the brand. Now, she's in NXT and had a match at Evolution. She'll soon be in WWE 2K25, a 'surreal' moment for 'The Juggernaut.' Even though she's moved companies, she loves seeing TNA thrive. 'I'm just so happy that we're continuing to work and put a spotlight on TNA, because they absolutely deserve it. The wrestlers in there are some of the best in the world, and they haven't been getting enough eyes on them in the past decade or so,' she said. 'It's a special partnership, and I'm glad to have been the one to help create it.' Grace is just one example of how far talent can now go after the deal. There's no better example than Hendry. Thanks to his viral entrance song, Hendry elevated himself into a massively popular star. It led to him being in the 2025 Royal Rumble, and breaking barriers with a match at WrestleMania 41 as the TNA World Champion. Silva called the iconic moment the top one for TNA in the past year. Silva admitted there was some skepticism over whether the deal would benefit TNA and its stars, and the uncertainty lasted for a while. But now with proven results, both sides have fully bought in. 'I get a lot of smiles from the talent on their roster when they come to visit us, and we get a lot of excitement at getting into a bigger arena and being on a big (WWE) stage,' Silva said. 'I think everyone's enjoying working with each other and creating some great stories for the fans. 'So far, so good. I got no complaints.' TNA Wrestling readies for massive Slammiversary 2025 WWE will be at the forefront of Slammiversary with Williams currently the TNA champion. He shockingly won the title in May, and it took Silva some time to get used to seeing talent from a different company at the top of his. But Silva said Williams has been a great representative for both sides, drawing plenty of intrigue over how the reign will unfold. For Williams himself, it's brought out an extra layer of confidence in someone that already exudes it. He said 'success changes you,' and doing something historic – being a WWE star and holding another company's title – isn't lost on him. Barriers have been broken, and he wants to let everyone know whenever he arrives. 'This crossing brands, crossing networks, everybody in the world is gonna know Trick Williams,' he said. 'People keep trying to figure out all the background stuff. Forget all that. Trick Williams is the line. Don't cross me and you're gonna be all right.' .@Santana_Proud and @joehendry stand tall on the final #TNAiMPACT before #TNASlammiversary — but not without will leave Slammiversary as TNA World Champion? Find out THIS SUNDAY LIVE on PPV and TNA+!WATCH on TNA+: on YouTube:… The heat Williams has been able to generate – along with the hunger from Hendry to get his title back and Santana's dream to finally capture it – is what's helping build the main event match. Not only is it being promoted on TNA programming, but also on NXT. It's a match that could continue TNA's hot run. The promotion has seemingly worked. TNA said Slammiversary will be its most attended show in the past 10 years, and it's anticipating the largest U.S. crowd in company history. Silva is eager for more people to see all the talent the roster has to offer, from top to bottom. And he knows he can't let the momentum end there. As successful as 2025 has been, it has to elevate toward 2026 – especially with Silva reportedly shopping for a new media rights deal. 'We're going to do Slammiversary. We're going to have a huge success. Can be our biggest show ever,' Silva said. 'The next day we're going to sit, more to say, 'OK, now we're going to (Kingston) Rhode Island, and we've got to be great, and be great in Rhode Island.' 'That's very much our sort of sporting attitude that we're bringing to the organization, (and) I think the locker room and everyone is embracing that.'
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
WWE's AJ Styles Makes TNA Return At Slammiversary For First Time In 11 Years
Last Updated: AJ Styles will return to TNA Wrestling at Slammiversary on July 20th at UBS Arena in New York for the first time since his departure in 2014. AJ Styles will be back on TNA! 'The Phenomenal One" will make an appearance at TNA Wrestling's Slammiversary event on Sunday, July 20th, at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. TNA Wrestling President Carlos Silva announced via Twitter that Slammiversary will be 'PHENOMENAL', sparking speculation that one of TNA's all-time greats would return to the company he was part of for over a decade. After dropping another PHENOMENAL hint during the broadcast of the company's flagship TV show, iMPACT!, on AXS TV, Silva put an end to the speculation: AJ Styles will be present at Slammiversary on Sunday, a show many wrestling insiders predict will be the biggest in TNA's history. Silva further fueled excitement by sharing on social media, 'We're moving the stage back to accommodate more fans." We're moving the stage back to accommodate more fans. This event will be TNA's greatest achievement and trust me it's going to be PHENOMENAL. #Slammiversary #TNA @ThisIsTNA — Carlos Silva (@carlossilva) July 15, 2025 The fog of mystery was lifted when TNA confirmed the rumours with a social media post. Silva has not disclosed what role Styles will play at Slammiversary, which is the showcase event of the year featuring two high-profile championship matches involving TNA and NXT stars, along with many other eagerly anticipated matches. Why AJ Styles Coming Back To TNA Is Historic? Styles has not been involved with TNA since his departure in 2014. At 48, Styles remains a celebrated figure in TNA's history, having wrestled under its banner from 2002 to 2014. He is widely regarded as one of the company's greatest, thanks to his numerous achievements, including five world title victories. Styles is a 'Grand Slam" champion in TNA, having held every title in the promotion at least once. Many of his matches with Christopher Daniels, Samoa Joe, Kurt Angle, Abyss, and Jeff Jarrett are among the most revered in TNA history. His 2005 triple-threat match with Daniels and Joe was the first of only two Wrestling Observer five-star matches ever awarded to TNA. view comments First Published: July 18, 2025, 22:09 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
WWE star AJ Styles to make TNA return at Slammiversary for the first time in 11 years
AJ Styles is heading home. On Friday, TNA Wrestling president Carlos Silva confirmed with Uncrowned that the two-time WWE Champion will return to TNA for its annual Slammiversary event this Sunday night at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. Styles hasn't been involved with TNA in any capacity since his departure in 2014. Silva declined to reveal what TNA and Styles have in store for the legend's return, but he confirmed that the stage at UBS Arena will be pushed back to accommodate more fans for what is expected to be the biggest TNA event ever. Styles, 48, was a fixture of the company for more than a decade, wrestling under the TNA banner from 2002-14. He's widely considered to be one of the all-time greats of TNA, thanks to his numerous accomplishments, including five world title wins. Styles is a "Grand Slam" champion in TNA, meaning he's held every title in the promotion at least once. Many of Styles' matches with the likes of Christopher Daniels, Samoa Joe, Kurt Angle, Abyss and Jeff Jarrett are some of the most revered in TNA history. Styles' 2005 triple-threat match with Daniels and Joe was the first of only two Wrestling Observer five-star matches ever for TNA. In recent weeks on "WWE Raw," Styles has been seen pursuing an Intercontinental title match with the champion, Dominick Mysterio. Styles has been with WWE since 2016, when he made a surprise debut in that year's Royal Rumble match. While Styles' role at Slammiversary remains a mystery, the TNA World Championship will be on the line on the show, as NXT star and current TNA champion Trick Williams will defend against the man he dethroned, Joe Hendry, along with Mike Santana, in a triple-threat match. NXT Women's Champion Jacy Jayne is also back in action after her big title defense against Jordynne Grace at WWE Evolution. She'll go toe-to-toe with TNA Knockouts World Champion Masha Slamovich in a winner-takes-all match with both of their titles on the line.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mike Santana shares details about his departure from AEW
TNA superstar Mike Santana is next up in-studio ahead of his 'Slammiversary' main event match and shares incredible stories of his father and tough upbringing, going to rehab, leaving AEW, TNA's growth, and more.
