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Asia’s plastic-polluted rivers pose a problem for Australia. So scientists are turning to drones

It’s one of 10 rivers in the world that collectively contribute up to 95 per cent of plastic in the ocean. Running for more than…

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Survey identifies learning opportunities related to health impacts of climate change

An international survey of Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education (GCCHE) membership found that the majority of members–health professions schools and programs, including medical,…

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Indian doctors go online to treat patients amid coronavirus outbreak

As India’s health system grapples with the coronavirus, doctors are increasingly going online to consult with patients suffering less critical or chronic diseases, while the…

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Spain govt okays basic income scheme to tackle poverty

Spain’s leftwing government approved a minimum basic income scheme on Friday to tackle a spike in poverty stemming from the virus crisis that has forced…

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Pandemic puts up to 86mn children at risk of poverty: study

The economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic could push as many as 86 million more children into poverty by the end of 2020, a joint…

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Merkel insists on basics as states take bigger role in virus controls

Chancellor Angela Merkel has conceded more responsibility to Germany’s 16 states for tackling the coronavirus epidemic, but insisted that social distancing and mask-wearing were needed…

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EU wants to borrow $8.5 billion for vaccines, health care

The European Commission has proposed spending billions to help the EU reduce its dependency on foreign medical supplies. It said nations need to address ”vulnerabilities”…

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Fast fashion: Pakistan garment workers fight for rights amid Covid-19 crisis

Across Pakistan, thousands of garment workers are battling against forced layoffs and months of unpaid salaries, as the deepening economic crisis caused by Covid-19 hits…

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Costa Rica legalises same-sex marriage in first for Central America

Costa Rica legalised same-sex marriage on Tuesday, becoming the first Central American country to do so and sparking an emotional response from rights campaigners as…

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New research reveals environmental pollutant in drinking water is more dangerous than previously understood

Vanderbilt researchers have discovered that perchlorate, an environmental pollutant found in many sources of drinking water in the U.S., inhibits the uptake of iodide, an…

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Australia risks becoming dumping ground for world’s most polluting cars

Australia risks becoming a dumping ground for the world’s worst polluting vehicles because of the absence of fuel and vehicle efficiency standards, according to a…

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German doctors warn of second wave ahead of holiday season

Lockdown restrictions are continuing to ease as the European summer vacation season approaches. But as people gather on beaches and in bars, experts warn that…

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Britain to quarantine all international travellers from June 8

Britain will introduce a COVID-19 quarantine for all travellers arriving from overseas from June 8, interior minister Priti Patel said on Friday, a measure that…

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Germany leads globally in energy security levels, thanks to renewables – study

Germany boasts the highest energy security level in the world, due in large part to the wide spread use of renewable energy sources in the…

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Coronavirus: EU issues new call for EUR 122m research funding

The European Commission put out a call for expressions of interest for new funding of EUR 122 million Tuesday for urgently needed research into the…

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New global waste standard to drive business circularity

A new global waste standard has been released by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) to enable companies to track their waste generation and encourage a…

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Sustainable palm oil? How environmental protection and poverty reduction can be reconciled

Scientists at the University of Göttingen analyse data on ecological, social and economic effects. Palm oil is often associated with tropical deforestation above all else….

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New Zealand provides $7m for global humanitarian response to COVID-19

The New Zealand Government is contributing $7 million to help some of the world’s most vulnerable people who are at severe risk of COVID-19. The…

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U.S. solar industry sheds five years of job growth amid the coronavirus

The United States has shed more than 65,000 solar energy jobs in the coronavirus pandemic, industry leaders said on Monday, reversing five years of job…

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IMF chief warns full global economic recovery unlikely in 2021

The global economy will take much longer to recover fully from the shock caused by the new coronavirus than initially expected, the head of the…

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