Many glaciers in the world will not survive the 21st century, according to reports published by the United Nations. Five of the past six years have experienced the most rapid glacier retreat on record; 2022-24 was the largest three-year loss of glacier mass. Reports from the United Nations Water, United […]
Read MoreOn 19 March 2025, the US Equal Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) issued two technical assistance documents clarifying what workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and practices the federal agencies may consider to be “discriminatory.” Importantly, the federal government also has confirmed that DEI initiatives, policies, […]
Read MoreA TB patient at the Srinagar-based Chest Diseases Hospital in the Indian state of Kashmir. Credit: Athar Parvaiz/IPS By External SourceWilliamsburg, VA, USA, Mar 21 2025 (IPS) Tuberculosis (TB), caused by the aerophilic intracellular obligate pathogen Mycobacterium tuberculosis, is a globally endemic bacterial infection transmitted person-to-person through airborne droplets. Although […]
Read MoreFree, Prior and Informed Consent: Youth Fellows Fighting for Indigenous Rights Country Global Brazil agnes Fri, 03/21/2025 – 12:38 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image By Carmem Cazaubon (CS Intern) In a time where the consequences of climate change are being felt on a global scale, the transition to […]
Read MoreIN A NUTSHELL A customized Boston Dynamics Spot robot was remotely controlled from an off-site location, marking a breakthrough in nuclear decommissioning. Sellafield Ltd and AtkinsRéalis collaborated on this trial, showcasing the potential of advanced robotics to enhance safety and efficiency. RAICo aims to reduce human activity in hazardous environments […]
Read MoreThe Importance of Our Relatives: The Forests and Trees Country Global agnes Fri, 03/21/2025 – 08:47 Issues Lands, Resources, and Environments Program 5 Main Image By Nati Garcia (Maya Mam, CS Staff) I remember growing up and climbing trees as a child; they were my haven when I needed space. […]
Read MoreOn 19 March 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission staff issued updated frequently asked questions (FAQs) relating to Rule 206(4)-1 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the Marketing Rule) (available here). Broadly, the updated FAQs permit the use of extracted performance (including for individual positions) and certain performance-related characteristics […]
Read MoreChambers and Partners has ranked K&L Gates and 17 of its lawyers as leaders in their fields of practice in the 2025 edition of Chambers Europe and the inaugural editions of the Chambers France and Chambers Germany guides. The guides ranked the firm and its lawyers in 15 categories across six regions, […]
Read MoreIN A NUTSHELL A “supergiant” gold deposit in central China, valued at US$83 billion, could surpass the South Deep mine in South Africa. The discovery further solidifies China’s position as a global leader in gold production, already contributing around 10 percent to the world’s output. Experts are divided on whether […]
Read MoreCredit: Bryan Dozier/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images By Inés M. Pousadela and Andrew FirminMONTEVIDEO, Uruguay / LONDON, Mar 20 2025 (IPS) In a world of overlapping crises, from brutal conflicts and democratic regression to climate breakdown and astronomic levels of economic inequality, one vital force stands as a shield […]
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