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South Pole warmed three times the global rate in last 30 years – study
At the South Pole, considered the coldest point on Earth, temperatures are rising fast. So fast, in fact, that Kyle Clem and other climate researchers…
China forces birth control on Uighurs to curb Muslim population growth
The Chinese government is taking draconian measures to slash birth rates among Uighurs and other minorities as part of a sweeping campaign to curb its…
Thousands of tonnes of ocean pollution can be saved by changing washing habits
A new study has revealed that almost 13,000 tonnes of microfibres, equivalent to two rubbish trucks every day, are being released into European marine environments…
Pandemic leads to rise in Canada fatal drug overdoses
Partly to blame, he said, is a government emergency program that put temptation in the way of users by giving them a sudden cash infusion…
Atheists and humanists facing discrimination across the world, report finds
Atheists and humanists are facing discrimination and persecution in some countries because of their beliefs and values, according to a new report. Non-religious people in…
Global economy will take $12tn hit from coronavirus, says IMF
The International Monetary Fund has said the global economy will take a $12tn (£9.6tn) hit from the Covid-19 pandemic after slashing its already gloomy growth…
Norway plans big expansion of Arctic oil exploration
Norway is planning a major expansion of oil exploration in the Arctic, despite commitments to tackling global warming and opposition from environmental groups. Minister of…
Bayer settles Roundup cancer lawsuits for up to $10.9 billion
Bayer AG agreed to settle U.S. lawsuits claiming that its widely-used weedkiller Roundup caused cancer for as much as $10.9 billion after more than a…
Report: Consumers and business concerned about plastic waste but expect governments to do more
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and Food Industry Asia (FIA) today released a regional survey of consumers and food and beverage businesses across South-East…
Rape conviction rates rise 75% in Sweden after change in the law
Rape conviction rates in Sweden have risen 75% in two years following a major change in the law, spurring calls on Monday for other countries…
Social media platforms improve action against hate speech
Social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter have improved action on countering illegal hate speech online, says an EU Commission report, but better transparency…
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…
Anglican Church, Bank of England apologise for historical roles in slave trade
Two of the UK’s biggest institutions – the Church of England and the Bank of England – apologised Thursday for their historic links to slavery…
EU wants new deal with Brexit Britain, but ”not at any cost”
The European Union is committed to reaching an agreement with Britain on their new relationship after Brexit – but not at any cost, the bloc…
Belgium had the worst response to the coronavirus crisis among OECD countries, EIU says
Belgium had the worst response to the coronavirus crisis out of OECD countries, while New Zealand’s response was the strongest, according to a new ranking….
Global oil demand could hit record growth rate next year, IEA warns
The world’s oil demand could climb at its fastest rate in the history of the market next year, and may reach pre-crisis levels within years,…
The future of media: more digital and more economic pain, Reuters Institute says
The coronavirus outbreak has prompted a significant increase in news consumption but the economic turmoil is forcing news businesses to accelerate their move to digital,…
New coronavirus outbreak in China fans fears of second wave
Authorities across the capital rushed to test thousands of people linked to a major wholesale market suspected to be the origin of the outbreak.The number…
School Closures Particularly Hard on Children with Disabilities
On May 28, 2020, Human Rights Watch launched a survey to learn more about the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on students, parents and caregivers….
Brazilian Amazon deforestation hits new record in May
Deforestation continued to surge in the Brazilian Amazon last month, according to official figures released Friday, showing it was the worst May and worst first…
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