Countries: Syrian Arab Republic, Türkiye Source: International Organization for Migration The consignment consists of blankets, mattresses, tents and shelter material, as well as basic relief items and solar lamps, to help at least 5,000 people, with support from IOM’s local partners.
Read MorePhoto: Pixabay/rperucho Unlike animals, plants are rooted to a place and don’t have the ability to get away when things take a turn for the worse. This can pose great challenges when a changing climate makes certain areas less suitable. Yet while individual plants cannot migrate, plant species can. They […]
Read MoreElectric vehicles (EVs) are driving the clean energy transition, but the benefits aren’t limited to transportation and reduced emissions. Researchers now predict that as early as 2030, EV batteries can be used across the world for short-term electricity grid storage, and may well be poised to fully meet demand even […]
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Read MoreHydrogen (H2) is an essential component of today’s energy and industrial systems. Credit: Shutterstock. By Adalberto Castañeda VidalNEW YORK, Feb 8 2023 (IPS) Latin America has the potential to become the world’s dominant exporter of hydrocarbon. According to the IEA, Latin America could produce 25 percent of the 12 Million […]
Read MoreCountry: Ethiopia Source: UN High Commissioner for Refugees “Progress is visible on the ground. People are now getting assistance. Some have started to go back to their homes, but much more needs to be done,” Grandi said, concluding a visit to the country.
Read MoreWHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW IN A MINUTE OR LESS Ethylene oxide (EO) is a versatile compound used to make ethylene glycol and numerous consumer products, including household cleaners and personal care items. Also used to sterilize medical equipment and other plastics that are sensitive to heat or steam, it […]
Read MoreSydney – Global law firm K&L Gates has advised German real estate investment fund manager Real I.S. on the sale of the ATO Building in Canberra for A$290 million to a Charter Hall managed fund. Having completed on 31 January 2023, the sale is a significant transaction for the office […]
Read MorePhoto: Pixabay/islandworks Urban development leads to fewer shaded areas and more heat-absorbing paved surfaces. Cities tend to be warmer than their rural surroundings as a result, a phenomenon known as the urban heat island (UHI) effect. During the summer daytime, cities can be up to 12℃ hotter than rural areas. UHIs are a […]
Read MoreCountries: Syrian Arab Republic, Türkiye Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs The funds from the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) will help provide urgent lifesaving assistance to Türkiye and Syria as they deal with the devastating consequences of this tragedy.
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