Malaria and malnutrition stalk central Somalia as more families flee floods
13 November 2019 Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentSource: Islamic Relief Country: Somalia Thousands more families are at risk of being displaced as heavy rains continue to pummel many parts of Somalia, with bad weather forecast to last throughout November, Islamic Relief warns. Weeks of heavy rain in Somalia spark fears of malaria and malnutrition as more than […]
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How can Taps, Toilets & Good Hygiene Help Ensure Sustainable & Resilient Agricultural Supply Chains?
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentCredit: WaterAid/ James Kiyimba By Ruth RomerLONDON, Nov 12 2019 (IPS) Water underpins the global economy and agriculture is by far the world’s largest water consumer, accounting for 70% of freshwater withdrawals. Global water demands are projected to increase by 55% by 2050 and climate change will present further pressures […]
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Cinta pertama remaja cantik pada tanah organik
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentBagi Adelia, gadis belia itu, cinta tak hanya berarti pada makhluk hidup. Cinta baginya bisa jatuh kepada benda mati sekalipun. Adelia Najwa, usianya baru 14 tahun dan kini mengenyam pendidikan di kelas IX SMP Kimia Tirta Utama, …
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How innovation will decarbonize the heavy industry
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentIf you want to see exciting developments in decarbonizing industry, look no further than a £2-million pioneering project at a rubbish dump outside Dunbar in Scotland. The innovative process converts methane gas produced by decomposing trash into bio-liquified natural gas. Reportedly, enough fuel will be produced annually at just this […]
Read MoreChild labour and human trafficking remain important concerns in global supply chains
12 November 2019 Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentSource: International Labour Organization, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, International Organization for Migration, UN Children’s Fund Country: World In a joint report published today, the ILO, OECD, IOM, and UNICEF outline several key areas in which governments and businesses can do more to prevent violations. New information on child […]
Read MorePolicy transformation for achieving the SDGs: Can translational research help?
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentIssue Post November 12, 2019 Policy transformation for achieving the SDGs: Can translational research help? Suresh Babu For major reforms to succeed, build local research capacity and integrate it with policy making.
Read MoreJapan’s imperial couple greeted by thousands during Tokyo parade
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentJapan’s newly crowned emperor and empress were cheered by tens of thousands of spectators during an imperial parade through the heart of Tokyo Sunday.
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Some birds, it turns out, live in complex societies
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentBirds are widely deemed to be, well, bird-brained, but that view could not be farther from the truth. Corvids like ravens and crows are known to be excellent problem solvers and they have been observed fashioning a variety of tools from twigs and other objects at hand. Some scientists have […]
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Investment to Make Africa a World leader in Renewables
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentKenya’s Lake Turkana Wind Power project opened in July is generates 300 MW of wind power. Credit: Isaiah Esipisu/IPS By Nalisha AdamsJOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Nov 11 2019 (IPS) Africa, where close to half of its 1.2 billion people have access to electricity, is set to become a world leader in […]
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