Author: Tuula Pohjola
Africa facing coronavirus ‘acceleration,’ WHO warns
The WHO said South Africa’s outbreak, which accounts for 61% of the continent’s pandemic burden, could be a “precursor” for the region. Kenya, Zambia and…
High household energy use could thwart U.S. emissions cuts, a study warns
A house with a white picket fence in the verdant suburbs has long been an American dream. It could also be a major hurdle for…
WHO concerned about COVID-19 impact on indigenous people in the Americas
With the Americas still the epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact on the region’s indigenous people is of deep concern, the World Health Organization…
Italy: Operation to free sperm whale from illegally cast fishing net enters third day
An operation to free a sperm whale ensnared in a fishing net off the coast of Sicily entered its third day on Monday. Coastguards, volunteers…
Coronavirus: EU leaders reach deal on recovery package
After marathon talks, EU member states have agreed to a historic coronavirus recovery deal. Disagreements concerning access to the aid package had turned the negotiations…
Tutkimus: Suomalaiset, erityisesti suomalaisnaiset, tarttuneet Pohjoismaissa aktiivisimmin toimeen ilmastovaikutustensa pienentämiseksi
Suomalaiset ovat muita pohjoismaalaisia modernimpi ilmastotoimijakansa. He ovat tehneet ja suunnittelevat tekevänsä monia ympäristöystävällisyyteen pyrkiviä muutoksia kulutukseensa ja liikkumiseensa, osoittaa Danske Bankin Taloudellinen mielenrauha -kyselytutkimus….
Suomen suurpetokannat yhtä tiheitä luonnonsuojelualueilla kuin niiden ulkopuolella
Helsingin yliopiston tutkijoiden johdolla tehdyn tutkimuksen mukaan Suomen suurpetojen kannat eivät ole sen tiheämpiä luonnonsuojelualueilla kuin muillakaan alueilla. Itse asiassa luonnonsuojelualueilla ahmakantojen tiheys oli kansainvälisen…
Britain will be constructive with EU in Brexit talks, says PM’s spokesman
Britain will continue to engage constructively with the European Union in talks on a future relationship, but London is not willing to give up its…
US sanctions 11 Chinese firms over Uighur rights violations
The US Commerce Department on Monday announced it has blacklisted 11 Chinese businesses for involvement in human rights violations against the Uighur minority, cutting off…
Afghan all-girls robotics team designs low-cost ventilator to treat coronavirus patients
In the eastern Afghan city of Herat, 18-year-old high school student Somaya Faruqi adjusts a suction cap as she puts the finishing touches before unveiling…
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