The COVID-19 pandemic produced a run on the things people need to produce their own food at home, including vegetable seedlings, seeds and chooks.
Environment
May 26, 2020
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COVID-19 has sparked a rush to establish home gardens and a desire for self-sufficiency, but how successful are these 'grow your own' attempts and is there a risk that people will find themselves out of pocket?
Economics & Business
May 5, 2020
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The United Arab Emirates, a leading OPEC producer, announced Monday the discovery of huge gas reserves, saying the find would help the Gulf state achieve self-sufficiency.
Environment
Feb 3, 2020
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The United States has the largest refugee resettlement program in the world, contributing to the humanitarian efforts recognized by the global community. However, new research from the University of Colorado Denver finds ...
Social Sciences
Oct 23, 2019
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Machetes in hand and wearing a straw hat against the sun, the participants of an "agro-bootcamp" in the farmlands of the West African nation of Benin harvest maize, cowpeas and rice.
Environment
Jun 9, 2019
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Female presidents have less power to shape policy and are held to higher standards in key policy areas than male presidents, according to a study led by a Georgia State political science researcher.
Social Sciences
May 1, 2019
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Climate change vulnerability and sustainable development challenges are becoming more apparent, particularly for islands. Their insularity implies energy dependency on fossil fuels and energy imports that also involve high ...
Energy & Green Tech
Oct 10, 2018
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(Phys.org) —By some estimates, continued growth in hydraulic fracturing (or "fracking"/"fraccing") could put the US on the path to self-sufficiency in energy over the next few decades. Yet despite the potential economic ...
