mennessä CrNet Oy | loka 18, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development
A new review study in Nature Communications is the first to systematically show the harmful effects of nano- and microplastics on bees and other beneficial insects. Their function as pollinators is impaired by the plastic particles. This harbours risks for global food...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
