The first BforPlanet, the event focused on promoting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the private sector, will feature some of the leading international institutions in the fields of sustainability and development. Among those taking part in the event, to be held on 7 and 8 July at Fira de Barcelona’s Montjuïc venue, are the United Nations, through the … [Read more...] about The UN, the OECD, the World Bank and the World Wide Fund For Nature join BforPlanet
Genetically modified mosquitos will be released in the Florida Keys
Genetically modified mosquitos will be released in the Florida Keys this summer as an experiment to combat the spread of illnesses such as dengue, yellow fever and the Zika virus https://t.co/5GRWPwYgrV pic.twitter.com/G8D6G6zkJz— Reuters (@Reuters) May 11, 2021 Zika Virus Preparedness Market … [Read more...] about Genetically modified mosquitos will be released in the Florida Keys
NASA Administrator Statement on Chinese Rocket Debris
WASHINGTON - NASA Administrator Sen. Bill Nelson released the following statement Saturday regarding debris from the Chinese Long March 5B rocket: "Spacefaring nations must minimize the risks to people and property on Earth of re-entries of space objects and maximize transparency regarding those operations. "It is clear that China is failing to meet responsible standards … [Read more...] about NASA Administrator Statement on Chinese Rocket Debris
The struggle for the right to choose when and how to die
The Economist on Twitter: "The struggle for the right to choose when and how to die https://t.co/VzDVrpuZiG" / Twitter — Read on mobile.twitter.com/TheEconomist/status/1374225870924177410 … [Read more...] about The struggle for the right to choose when and how to die
Abramovich has filed a lawsuit against Catherine Belton
Olga Lautman on Twitter: "One of Putin's oligarchs and associate of Trump, Abramovich, has filed a lawsuit against @CatherineBelton for her very accurate description of his corruption. Anyone who wants to know how Putin turned Russia into a mafia kgb state should read the book. https://t.co/6E2lruRXZk" / Twitter — Read on … [Read more...] about Abramovich has filed a lawsuit against Catherine Belton
European Scientists Zero In On AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine Blood Clot Link : Coronavirus Updates : NPR
A rare blood clotting condition has occurred in some people after receiving the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. If the new research is correct, it could mean that blood clots could be easily treated. — Read on www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2021/03/21/979781065/european-scientists-zero-in-on-astrazeneca-blood-clot-link … [Read more...] about European Scientists Zero In On AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine Blood Clot Link : Coronavirus Updates : NPR
The tantalising clues about the ex-cleaner ex-Putin’s girlfriend with links to Britain who is now worth £73 million with a luxury yacht
The tantalising clues about the ex-cleaner ex-Putin's girlfriend with links to Britain who is now worth £73 million with a luxury yacht https://t.co/jF4YOFeTvk— Opinion.org (@opinion_org) February 6, 2021 Recommended List of Putin’s Supporters for Sanctioning … [Read more...] about The tantalising clues about the ex-cleaner ex-Putin’s girlfriend with links to Britain who is now worth £73 million with a luxury yacht
Use the U.K. Magnitsky act in Russia in the Navalny case, against the Chinese officials involved in the Uighur genocide
There’s a huge chorus of support across all political factions in the U.K. parliament to use the U.K. Magnitsky act in Russia in the Navalny case, against the Chinese officials involved in the Uighur genocide and against the Myanmar generals who have terrorised the Royhinga https://t.co/Cu9hXmJAnG— Bill Browder (@Billbrowder) February 5, 2021 … [Read more...] about Use the U.K. Magnitsky act in Russia in the Navalny case, against the Chinese officials involved in the Uighur genocide
Just when you thought that Borrell’s trip to Russia could not get any worse
The bigger question arising from Borrell’s disaster in Moscow today is if the European Commission that claims to have geopolitical ambitions has any foreign policy.After Borrell’s debacle in Moscow & the EU’s vaccine disaster the EU needs to get serious very fast or...? https://t.co/TrVKz5ceIe— Anders Åslund (@anders_aslund) February 6, 2021 So, Borrell’s Moscow … [Read more...] about Just when you thought that Borrell’s trip to Russia could not get any worse
Pfizer and BioNTech Reach Agreement with COVAX for Advance Purchase of Vaccine to Help Combat COVID-19
Pfizer and BioNTech SE today announced an advance purchase agreement with COVAX for up to 40 million doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine. The doses will be delivered throughout 2021. COVAX is a global initiative coordinated by the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI), the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) and the World Health … [Read more...] about Pfizer and BioNTech Reach Agreement with COVAX for Advance Purchase of Vaccine to Help Combat COVID-19