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One in four women is not free to say no to sex, U.N. research finds
Only about half the world’s women can make their own decisions on sexual consent and health care, the United Nations said on Wednesday, warning such…
COVID-19 is testing our resilience across all sectors of the economy and areas of development
The COVID-19 pandemic is a new challenge we are facing in today’s fast changing world, and we are facing it as a global society. Like…
Renewable power purchase agreements surge more than 25% in Europe
Renewable power purchase agreements (PPAs) made by corporates in Europe totalled 8GW in 2019, up from 5.5GW in 2018. The vast majority (85%) of the…
Amazon warehouse workers protest near Detroit, days after NYC walkout
Amazon.com Inc said on Wednesday a handful of workers staged a demonstration at one of its warehouses near Detroit, another U.S. protest this week over…
Young climate activists vow to #FightEveryCrisis in global online strike
Instead of taking to the world’s streets to demand climate action on Friday as planned before the coronavirus pandemic, young activists from about 20 countries…
World’s largest food supplier targets 25% emissions cut by 2035
The world’s largest food and ingredient supplier, Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), has set new emissions and energy targets which it claims are aligned with the…
Sweden: Europe’s lockdown exception
With billions across the world under lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic, one country stands almost alone. In Sweden, daily life has been continuing largely as…
‘Host a Hero’: helping health workers keep their families safe
Health workers are facing tough choices. Working on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic puts them at risk, as well as their loved ones. But…
Ympäristöministeriön tukiohjelmasta avustuksia teollisen puurakentamisen hankkeisiin
Ympäristöministeriön Kasvua ja kehitystä puusta -tukiohjelman neljännellä hakukierroksella tuetaan teollisen puurakentamisen ratkaisuja kehittäviä hankkeita. Puurakentamisen ohjelman jakamilla avustuksilla edistetään puun käyttöä rakentamisessa ja pyritään vähentämään…
Small Steps to Reduce Food Waste
Food waste is thoughtless. Most of us aren’t even aware of it. When we don’t use what we have, we not only waste food, but…
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