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USA Delays the Start of the Green Card Lottery Season
25 Oct. 06:06The U.S. Department of State has yet to open registration for the new season of the Diversity Visa (DV) program, also known as the Green Card lottery. Registration typically begins in early October, but as the fourth week of the month draws to a close, the official start has still not occurred.
Department representatives have only stated that registration will begin "soon," without providing reasons for the delay. No official comments have been made regarding specific dates yet.
Experts believe the delay might be due to the potential introduction of a registration fee of $1 for participation in the lottery. Previously, registration was free, and implementing a paid registration system requires setting up a reliable infrastructure for processing payments from millions of participants worldwide, which could explain the technical delays.
If the fee is introduced, participants will need an international payment card to register.
Specialists at the International Science and Technology Park of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan, led by Durdymyrat Gadamov and Altyn Rahmanova, have developed a new-generation bio-agent designed to neutralize soil methane emissions. The solution utilizes local bacteria adapted to the regional climate, which harness methane monooxygenase to convert methane into carbon dioxide and water.
Methane is a major contributor to global warming, with a heat-trapping capacity in the atmosphere significantly higher than that of carbon dioxide. The newly developed bio-agent features high efficiency in industrially congested areas, cost-effectiveness through the use of local raw materials, and complete safety for human health and the environment.
This scientific breakthrough aligns with Turkmenistan's sustainable development strategy, supporting its commitments under the Global Methane Pledge to enhance environmental oversight in the energy sector.
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