Forever Chemicals found in bottled and tap water from around the world

mennessä CrNet Oy | loka 18, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

Scientists have discovered toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ present in samples of drinking water from around the world, a new study reveals. Researchers found 10 ‘target’ PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances) – chemicals which do not break down in nature – in tap and bottled...

UNICEF seeks $165 million for therapeutic food to combat ‘silent killer’

mennessä CrNet Oy | loka 16, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

Nearly two million children suffering from severe wasting are at risk of death due to funding shortages for life-saving Ready-to-use-Therapeutic-Food (RUTF) to treat the condition, which is the most dangerous form of malnutrition. The warning comes from UN children’s...

La Niña Looking Less Likely as Ocean Waters Stay Balmy

mennessä CrNet Oy | loka 16, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

As ocean temperatures remain stubbornly high, forecasters see a diminished chance that the Pacific Ocean will enter its cooler La Niña phase this fall, as was predicted. After a particularly warm El Niño ended in early summer, the Pacific entered its neutral phase....

New rights for platform workers in Europe’s gig economy

mennessä CrNet Oy | loka 15, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

The EU Council adopted Monday new EU rules which aim to strengthen the rights of people working in the gig economy and ensure they enjoy better working conditions. The new rules aim to improve working conditions for the more than 28 million people working in digital...

Report on the EU strategy on combating antisemitism and fostering Jewish life shows Member States have taken action against antisemitism

mennessä CrNet Oy | loka 15, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

On Monday, the Commission has published its first progress report on the 2021-2030 EU Strategy on combating antisemitism and fostering Jewish life. The progress report shows that in line with the EU strategy, most Member States have taken action against antisemitism...

UN chief calls for safety of peacekeepers after IDF breaches UN position in Lebanon

mennessä CrNet Oy | loka 14, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

The UN Secretary-General on Sunday reiterated that the safety and security of UN personnel and property must be guaranteed, following the deliberate breach of a UN peacekeeping position by Israel Defense Forces (IDF) armored vehicles in southern Lebanon. The incident...