Himalayan nations agree on climate adaptation plan
(AP) -- Four Himalayan nations facing the threat of weather changes have agreed to collaborate on ways to adapt to climate change after a two-day summit in Bhutan.
Environment
Nov 20, 2011
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COVID-19 further exposes inequalities in the global financial system
To stem the economic fallout from COVID-19, developed countries have injected an unprecedented US$9 trillion into their economies.
Economics & Business
Dec 15, 2020
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The inevitable rise of China - hype or reality?
A cover article in the latest edition of Foreign Affairs by the University of Sydney's Dr. Salvatore Babones outlines why predictions by economists that China will continue to experience rapid growth throughout the coming ...
Economics & Business
Aug 23, 2011
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Ankle bracelet will be Strauss-Kahn companion
As former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn settles into house arrest awaiting trial on sexual assault charges his constant companion will be a GPS-equipped ankle bracelet tracking his every move.
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May 22, 2011
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Six ways governments drive innovation, and how they can help post-pandemic resilience
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an enormous impact on the global economy, with the total cost likely to exceed US$12.5 trillion dollars according to International Monetary Fund estimates.
Economics & Business
Jul 15, 2022
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World falling dangerously short of climate goals: UN
A world facing catastrophic climate change is perilously off course in meeting goals for slashing carbon pollution and boosting finance for the developing world, according to the UN's first official progress report out Friday.
Environment
Sep 8, 2023
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Researcher says now is the time to prioritize endangered species
Human impact on Earth is becoming indelible and as a result humans, like no other species, have an obligation to take care of the planet and all of those who inhabit it. One case in point is the human effort to save endangered ...
Ecology
Mar 14, 2016
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This is not a climate-change abstraction: Forests are still disappearing at a fast pace
Our forests are disappearing. According to a recent report from the World Wildlife Fund, 6.6 million hectares of forest were lost in 2022. It's a mind-boggling statistic, especially since it represents 21% more forest cover ...
Ecology
Jan 15, 2024
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Evolution of Coral IVF enhances recovery of coral reefs
Australian ingenuity is behind a technique making waves around the world for its success in restoring damaged coral communities on reefs.
Ecology
Jan 25, 2023
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New report reveals BP and Shell divestment by small investors offset by mega-shareholder buys
Any divestment from BP and Shell by investors is cancelled out by the top 20 mega-shareholders' acquisition of shares according to new report from the Center for Climate Crime and Climate Justice at Queen Mary University ...
Economics & Business
Oct 19, 2023
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