Monkeypox: Experts give virus variants new names
Geneva: A group of global experts convened by WHO has agreed on new names for monkeypox virus variants, as part of ongoing efforts to align the names of the monkeypox …
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Barbados: New UN disaster preparedness hub built on ‘frontlines of climate change’
New York: A new UN-backed humanitarian logistics hub and training centre in Barbados aims to strengthen emergency preparedness and response across the Caribbean, the World Food Programme (WFP) said in …
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140 aid workers killed in 2021 as UN humanitarian funding gap looms larger than ever – OCHA
New York: The United Nations humanitarian agency (OCHA) warned on Friday that at nearly $34 billion, the funding shortfall for aid operations is the biggest it’s ever been. The news …
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UN chief’s Youth Day message: People of all ages need to ‘join forces’ for a better world
New York: International Youth Day celebrates “the power of partnerships across generations,” the UN chief said in his message for the day. Commemorated annually on 12 August, Secretary-General António Guterres …
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Philadelphia’s Local Flavors, Best Farmer’s Markets
IBNS: The farmer’s markets of Philadelphia are some of the most charming spots in the city. The fresh food and other produce on display show the commitment of the local …
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Newfoundland wildfires could foretell what climate change has in store for province
A local climatologist reportedly said that the burning of forest fires for more than two weeks in central Newfoundland could be a premonition of what the province could expect as …
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After the storm, environmental tragedy can teach about climate resilience, ecosystem restoration
A tiny Caribbean Island known as ‘the flower of the ocean’ was decimated by Hurricane Iota in 2020. Although the loss of human life was minimal, the impact on precious …
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Synthetic genetic circuits could help plants adapt to climate change, Research
Increasingly, global food production is being threatened by the effects of climate change. As floods, droughts, and extreme heat waves become more common, crops need to be able to adapt …
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Directed by Sean Stiller the HotDoc film ‘Returning Home’ illuminates path to indigenous reconciliation
Directed by Sean Stiller the HotDoc film ‘Returning Home’ runs a thread amid a global pandemic between the lingering trauma of Canada’s residential schools and the looming threat of extinction …
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Canada’s newest coin pays tribute to Oscar Peterson
A commemorative coin, released today would reportedly honor the Montreal-born pianist and jazz musician Oscar Peterson Peterson, who died in 2007 is remembered as one of Canada’s most decorated musicians as …
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