Somalia: Severe floods ravage eastern Africa, threatening more hunger
7 Desember 2023 Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentCountries: Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Uganda Source: World Food Programme Flooding in eastern Africa has worsened food insecurity after drought, affecting nearly 3 million people. WFP urges more support to reach 2 million more impacted individuals.
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Faith Pavilion Adds Spiritual Dimension to Climate Crisis Resolution
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentFaith leaders gather at COP28 to add a spiritual dimension to resolving issues related to climate change. Credit: Umar Manzoor Shah/IPS By Umar Manzoor ShahDUBAI , Dec 7 2023 (IPS) For the first time at COP28, faith has a pavilion alongside science, technology, nations, and philanthropy, allowing religious leaders from […]
Read MoreA robot inspired by a snail could help clean up microplastics
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentPhoto: Pixabay/Ralphs_Fotos Plastic pollution poses a clear and present danger to ecosystems and an especially insidious form of it involves microplastics. These tiny plastic particles can accumulate in the tissues of animals, including us, and can even breach the blood-brain barrier with potentially grave consequences for health. Scientists have been […]
Read MoreFERC Issues 2023 Enforcement Report
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentOn 16 November 2023, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC or Commission) Office of Enforcement (Enforcement) released its 2023 Annual Report on Enforcement (FY2023 Report). The FY2023 Report is the 8th annual report issued by the Commission, providing an overview of Enforcement’s priorities. It summarizes actions taken by the three […]
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Harms of noise pollution track with U.S. racial inequities
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentPollution has long been shown to have disproportional impacts on minority communities, especially in urban centers, but an innovative review from Colorado State University shows how an oft-overlooked source—noise pollution—affects city neighborhoods that were once “redlined.” In the United States, redlining describes now-banned discriminatory housing policies that date back nearly […]
Read MoreCan we trust AI to generate agricultural extension advisories?
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Read MoreColombia: UN and partners seek USD 1.59 billion for refugees, migrants from Venezuela and host communities
6 Desember 2023 Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentCountries: Argentina, Aruba (The Netherlands), Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Curaçao (The Netherlands), Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guyana, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Sources: International Organization for Migration, UN High Commissioner for Refugees The funds will support access to asylum […]
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Revolutionizing the Building Sector for Sustainable, Resilient Cities
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentThree programmes were announced at COP28 including a greening and forest partnership. This picture shows an example of landscaping for urban spaces and high-rises in Singapore. By Umar Manzoor ShahDUBAI, Dec 6 2023 (IPS) In the spirit of global cooperation and environmental commitment, COP 28 launched a groundbreaking initiative aimed […]
Read MoreFAO Asia-Pacific honours sustainability champions on World Soil Day 2023, but urges more action is needed
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentThe Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today acknowledged two important global awards granted to experts working to preserve and enhance soil health in the Asia-Pacific region, while calling for further action to safeguard soils vital for our survival. The intrinsic interplay between soil and water, essential […]
Read MoreK&L Gates Adds Pair of Justice Department Lawyers in Washington, D.C., Office
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentWashington, D.C. – Global law firm K&L Gates LLP welcomes US Department of Justice (DOJ) lawyers Varu Chilakamarri and Michael Culhane Harper as partners in the firm’s Washington, D.C., office. Chilakamarri joins K&L Gates’ Environment, Land, and Natural Resources practice, while Harper becomes a member of the White Collar Defense […]
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