Cynthia Houniuhi, the head of the Pacific Island Students Fighting Climate Change at the International Court of Justice in The Hague. Credit: IPS By Cecilia RussellTHE HAGUE & JOHANNESBURG, Dec 2 2024 (IPS) A few UN member states responsible for the majority of emissions have breached international law, Ralph Regenvanu, […]
Read MoreTHE SYMBIOSIS OF INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES and Ecologically Regenerative Lifeways agnes Mon, 12/02/2024 – 13:41 S cholars and activists are increasingly pointing to Indigenous Peoples worldwide as having solutions to the climate crisis. They are primarily interested in the technological practices of Indigenous Peoples, such as cultural burning, water systems engineering, […]
Read MoreThe Group of Seven (G7) nations reached a significant climate agreement this week, committing to end the use of “unabated” coal by 2035. This marks a pivotal moment in global climate negotiations, as the G7 represents some of the world’s largest economies. However, the agreement comes with important exceptions […]
Read MoreFossilized dinosaur droppings, also known as coprolites, have provided new insights into the rise of dinosaurs, helping scientists understand why they became so dominant. A recent study analyzed over 500 coprolites from the early Jurassic period, found in Poland’s Polish Basin, dating from around 247 to 200 million years […]
Read MoreIt is now confirmed that Australia will have a mandatory and suspensory (competition) pre-merger clearance regime with the passing of legislation late yesterday. The legislation, titled the Treasury Laws Amendment (Mergers and Acquisitions Reform) Act 2024, will have a widespread and significant impact on the Australian merger landscape. Under the […]
Read MoreAn aerial view of children and their families standing near temporary shelters at the Khamsa Dagiga site for displaced people in Zelingei Town, Central Darfur,and Sudan. Credit: UNICEF/Antony Spalton By Oritro KarimUNITED NATIONS, Nov 29 2024 (IPS) The humanitarian crisis in Sudan continues to deepen as a result of the […]
Read MoreMaintaining general health and preventing illnesses require a robust immune system. Although there isn’t a cure for immunity, you can support your body’s natural defenses by including specific foods in your diet. Your immune system needs to stay strong so you can carry out other activities, of which playing and […]
Read MoreAustralian Update AU$12.9 Million Penalty Imposed on Trustee On 25 September 2024, the Federal Court ordered a large superannuation trustee (Trustee) to pay the highest penalty imposed for greenwashing conduct yet – AU$12.9 million. This comes off the back of the Federal Court in early August this year ordering Mercer […]
Read MoreTo effectively eliminate rabies in the continent, there is need for the right information on its prevalence, transmission patterns, vaccination rates and treatment efficacy. Credit: Shutterstock By Isatou TourayNov 28 2024 (IPS) Rabies, despite being a major public health concern in Africa, is still not fully understood, due to the […]
Read MoreIn a continuation of the US Food and Drug Administration’s efforts to conduct post-market reviews evaluating the continued use and safety of chemicals authorized in its regulations, the agency is removing decades-old clearances for food-contact materials based on evolving toxicology concerns. Specialty chemical companies should take note of the development as […]
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