Author: Tuula Pohjola

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Map of world’s uncharted ocean beds takes shape despite crisis

Plans to map the entire ocean floor by 2030 are going ahead despite the challenges of the coronavirus crisis, officials leading the project said, with…

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One in four UK adults at risk of hunger and potential malnutrition following lockdown

One in four adults in the UK are experiencing food insecurity, which is likely to have left them susceptible to hunger and potential malnutrition, during…

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COVID-19: UN health agency warns of ‘new and dangerous phase’ as cases mount

The world is entering “a new and dangerous phase” of the COVID-19 pandemic, as infection rates continue to climb, the World Health Organization (WHO) said…

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EU lawmakers back green finance rules, urge use in COVID recovery fund

European Union lawmakers on Thursday approved green finance rules ensuring investments do not prop up polluting industries, requirements they and investors say should also guide…

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Climate crisis threatens future of global sport, says report

Study says heatwaves, fires and floods, and rising sea levels pose major threat over coming years.  The rapidly accelerating climate crisis threatens the future of major…

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Google sets 2025 leadership diversity goal, ends ‘tailgater’ ID checks

Alphabet Inc’s Google on Wednesday announced a new hiring goal and security policy to address racial issues at its offices, as protests over police brutality…

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WHO concerned over COVID-19 impact on women, girls in Africa

Brazzaville – Humanitarian crises, including health emergencies affect men and women differently. As COVID-19 continues to spread in Africa, there are concerns over its impact…

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Fashion footprint: Farfetch’s new tool to highlight the environmental impact of clothing

Luxury fashion platform Farfetch has launched a new tool helping online customers to choose products with lower environmental impacts, including secondhand goods and those made…

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Energiaturpeen käyttö hiipuu Suomessa kovaa vauhtia

”Vapon energiaturpeen kysyntä laski alkuvuonna 17 prosenttia viime vuoden vastaavan ajankohtaan verrattua. Tuolloin energiaturpeen kysyntä oli laskenut 15 prosenttia vuoteen 2018 verrattuna. Energiaturpeen kysynnän väheneminen…

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Lack of tourism shifts PET, rPET landscape in Europe

The near total collapse of the tourism, lodging and air travel sectors in Europe in 2020 resulting from COVID-19 and subsequent measures has changed how…

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