Photo: Pixabay/kimgreenhalgh90 Bees and bumblebees serve important biodiversity functions as pollinators yet worldwide their numbers have been decreasing as a result of various stresses from heat waves to habitat loss to pesticide use. New research has zeroed in on the latter threat in Ireland with concerning implications. The scientists behind it […]

Overview The United States Congress is responsible for appropriating funds for the government. This process begins through the creation of 12 appropriations bills-each determining spending levels for federal agencies and programs for that fiscal year. Those 12 bills need to pass the House of Representatives and Senate, either individually or […]

Lawyers from global law firm K&L Gates LLP have advised TradeBeyond in its acquisition of Pivot88, a SaaS provider of quality, compliance, and traceability solutions to brands and retailers around the world. This strategic acquisition combines TradeBeyond’s solutions in product development, sourcing, and supply chain management with Pivot88’s AI-powered functionality […]

Photo: Pixabay/SarahSever Electric vehicle sales are growing faster than expected around the world, and, sales of gas- and diesel-powered vehicles have been falling. Yet, the U.S. government still forecasts an increasing demand for oil, and the oil industry is doubling down on production plans. Why is that, and what happens […]

SIRGE Coalition Statement on the Critical Raw Materials Act Country Global agnes Wed, 09/20/2023 – 15:22 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image European Parliament’s recognition of Indigenous Rights a positive step, but the law fails to fully recognize the sovereignty of Indigenous Peoples The Securing Indigenous Peoples’ Rights in […]

A short, spoken-word summary from CSIS’s Caitlin Welsh on her Critical Questions publication with Joe Glauber (IFPRI) and Emma Dodd (CSIS), “Why Is Russia Blocking Ukraine’s Food Exports?”

Country: World Source: World Food Programme WFP BRIDGE aims to catalyse additional funding for businesses working towards ending hunger in challenging environments and who often struggle to access commercial financing mechanisms.

Australian Update Addressing Modern Slavery Risks in Renewable Energy Supply Chains As the modern slavery risks in the supply chains of renewable energy producers and markets come into focus (ABC|GreenBiz), the office of the New South Wales Anti-Slavery Commissioner recently released the discussion paper A Code of Practice on Managing Modern […]

Photo: Pexels/Jeremy Bishop Marine heatwaves can take a great toll on life in the oceans, which absorb 90% of the excess heat produced by climate change. As these spikes in water temperatures become more frequent, their effects will have far-reaching consequences and not only on the surface. In fact, greater […]