Brussels focuses on recovery for 2023 Baltic Sea fishing quotas

mennessä CrNet Oy | elo 24, 2022 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

The European Commission adopted Tuesday its proposal for fishing opportunities for 2023 for the Baltic Sea, focusing on efforts to rebuild fish stocks which remain under severe pressure. Based on the proposal, EU countries will determine the maximum quantities of the...

Europe-Wide Day of Remembrance for the victims of all totalitarian and authoritarian regimes: Statement by President von der Leyen

mennessä CrNet Oy | elo 23, 2022 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

  To commemorate the Europe-Wide Day of Remembrance for the victims of all totalitarian and authoritarian regimes tomorrow, President von der Leyen issued the following statement: “On 23 August, we honour the memory of the victims of totalitarian and...

Nearly 1,000 children killed or injured in Ukraine but real number likely higher: UNICEF

mennessä CrNet Oy | elo 23, 2022 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

  Nearly 1,000 boys and girls have been killed or injured in the war in Ukraine, the head of the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reported on Monday, underscoring the urgent need for peace. “Once again, as in all wars, the reckless decisions of adults are putting...

State aid: Commission approves €687 million Finnish scheme to compensate energy-intensive companies for indirect emission costs

mennessä CrNet Oy | elo 22, 2022 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €687 million Finnish scheme to partially compensate energy-intensive companies for higher electricity prices resulting from the impact of carbon prices on electricity generation costs (so-called...

International Actions Pay Off For Pacific Bluefin Tuna as Species Rebounds at Accelerating Rate

mennessä CrNet Oy | elo 22, 2022 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

New stock assessment reflects second highest biomass since assessments started. Following international action to end overfishing of Pacific bluefin tuna, a new stock assessment shows that the species is now increasing and includes many younger fish that will help...

Bangladesh: Nearly 150,000 workers at 200+ tea plantations strike for pay rise

mennessä CrNet Oy | elo 17, 2022 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

  Nearly 150,000 workers at more than 200 Bangladeshi tea plantations went on strike Saturday to demand a 150 percent rise to their dollar-a-day wages, which researchers say are among the lowest in the world. The minimum wage for a tea plantation worker in the...