UN Warns 1 in 4 Children Could Face Water Shortages by 2040
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UN Warns 1 in 4 Children Could Face Water Shortages by 2040
U.N.
Warns, 1 in 4 Children Could Face, Water Shortages by 2040.
A report by the United Nations warns that the risk
of drought has increased by 29% in the last 20 years
and will only be worsened by the ongoing climate crisis.
A report by the United Nations warns that the risk
of drought has increased by 29% in the last 20 years
and will only be worsened by the ongoing climate crisis.
'The Independent' reports that the warning
was issued by the U.N.
According to the report, while droughts present a global
problem, sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, Eastern
Europe and Latin America are particularly vulnerable.
The report warns that the climate crisis
will lead to more people facing
water shortages around the world.
By 2040, an estimated one in four
children could face water insecurity.
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According to the UNCCD, efforts
to reduce projected warming and protect
land could mitigate these growing risks.
Barron Orr, lead scientist at UNCCD, said the report , "unambiguously tells the world:
everybody’s problem is drought.".
'The Independent' reports that droughts
directly impact human health and
the systems that society relies upon.
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Water shortages also carry
significant repercussions for
food production and economies.
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Water shortages also carry
significant repercussions for
food production and economies.
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According to the UNCCD report, drought
and other climate impacts threaten to displace
hundreds of millions of people by 2050.
The group stressed the urgent need
to coordinate and cooperate globally
in order to prepare for drought.
We cannot wait for
a disaster or a drought to happen.
We need to be prepared for drought, Daniel Tsegai, UNCCD officer, via 'The Independent'
Speaking at the Security Council meeting on ‘Question of Palestine', India's Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador R Ravindra said India is also.. IndiaTimes
Nike Joins Other , Major Western Brands, , Quits Russia Over War With Ukraine.
Nike has announced that the global sportswear brand will completely pull its business from Russia. .
'The Independent' reports that the news comes three months after Nike halted its business with Russia due to the invasion of Ukraine.
According to Nike, the company will scale down its operations in Russia over the "coming months.".
Nike, Inc has made the decision to leave
the Russian marketplace. Our priority is
to ensure we are fully supporting our
employees while we responsibly scale down
our operations over the coming months, Nike statement, via 'The Independent'.
While making the announcement, Nike also stressed
that the company gets less than 1% of its
revenue from Ukraine and Russia combined.
According to 'The Independent,'
Nike operates about 100 stores in Russia.
In May, the company announced that it would not
renew a contract with its largest Russian retail
franchisee which operated 37 Nike stores. .
The announcement comes on the heels
of other major Western brands'
decisions to pull out of Russia.
Google, Starbucks, Coca-Cola and McDonald's
have all made similar announcements
since Russia's war with Ukraine began.
Google, Starbucks, Coca-Cola and McDonald's
have all made similar announcements
since Russia's war with Ukraine began.
'The Independent' reports that the companies' exits may also have to do with new laws set to be passed in Moscow that would allow the government to seize assets and impose penalties.
'The Independent' reports that the companies' exits may also have to do with new laws set to be passed in Moscow that would allow the government to seize assets and impose penalties.
Meanwhile, governments worldwide have
unleashed damaging economic sanctions
on Russia, including on President Vladimir Putin
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EU Commission, Proposes Plan to Reduce , the Use of Harmful Pesticides.
On June 22, the European Union proposed
setting targets to reduce the use of
chemical pesticides by 50% by 2030. .
'The Guardian' reports that a total ban on pesticides in areas like public parks, playgrounds and schools would be included.
'The Guardian' reports that a total ban on pesticides in areas like public parks, playgrounds and schools would be included.
According to the EU Commission,
the existing rules on pesticides are weak and
have not been applied consistently across the bloc.
Last month, Pesticide Action Network Europe
released a new study on the contamination
of fruit and vegetables produced in the EU.
The study found that use of the most
toxic pesticides has significantly
increased over the past ten years.
According to the commission,
EU funds will help to facilitate the transition
to alternative pesticides for five years.
Another law introduced by the commission would take steps to repair environmental damage by 2050.
Another law introduced by the commission would take steps to repair environmental damage by 2050.
Included in the measure are plans to halt the decline of pollinators by 2030 and increase bee populations.
When we restore nature, we allow it to
continue providing clean air, water, and food,
and we enable it to shield us from the worst
of the climate crisis. Reducing pesticide use
likewise helps nature recover, and protects
the humans who work with these chemicals, Frans Timmermans, European Union Commission Vice President, via 'The Independent'.
When we restore nature, we allow it to
continue providing clean air, water, and food,
and we enable it to shield us from the worst
of the climate crisis. Reducing pesticide use
likewise helps nature recover, and protects
the humans who work with these chemicals, Frans Timmermans, European Union Commission Vice President, via 'The Independent'.
The commission's proposals still
require endorsement by EU lawmakers
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Kanye West Is Taking a, 1-Year Break From Music, Vory Says.
'The Independent' reports that recording artist Vory says Kanye West will be taking a hiatus from music while , "battling with his own s---.".
Vory appeared on three tracks
on Ye's 2021 album, 'Donda.'.
The person who made me realize my twisted thoughts weren’t so twisted was Ye, because we think alike, Vory, via Complex.
According to Vory, the two artists have only
been able to speak through Ye's personal assistant , “because [Ye] hasn’t been wanting to talk to anybody.”.
According to Vory, the two artists have only
been able to speak through Ye's personal assistant , “because [Ye] hasn’t been wanting to talk to anybody.”.
He’s taking a year off, and he was like, ‘Damn, you think Vory is going to be mad at me if I don’t go to his release party?’ And I was like, ‘Nah, you’re straight, bro.’ He’s battling his own s---, Vory, via Complex.
He’s taking a year off, and he was like, ‘Damn, you think Vory is going to be mad at me if I don’t go to his release party?’ And I was like, ‘Nah, you’re straight, bro.’ He’s battling his own s---, Vory, via Complex.
'The Independent' reports that Ye
is currently fighting for custody of his
four children with his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian. .
According to Ye,
he is not currently
"allowed" to see his children.
The couple was married
for almost seven years before
Kardashian filed for a divorce in 2021.
Ye's behavior toward his ex-wife
and her current boyfriend, Pete Davidson,
has drawn widespread criticism.
Several social media posts have highlighted West's
feelings for Davidson, and in the music video for his song
"Eazy," Ye buries a cartoon version of Davidson alive.
Several social media posts have highlighted West's
feelings for Davidson, and in the music video for his song
"Eazy," Ye buries a cartoon version of Davidson alive
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Promising Drug Trial , Appears to Cure , Cancer Patients.
'The Independent' reports that an experimental cancer
drug used in a small clinical trial in the United States
appears to have cured all patients involved.
The 12 rectal cancer patients were given
dostarlimab over a six-month period. .
According to a study published
in the 'New England Journal of Medicine,'
all 12 patients' cancer went into remission.
This is the first time this has
happened in the history of cancer, Dr Luis Diaz, Study lead author and oncologist
at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC),
via 'The New York Times'.
According to the study, patients experienced
no significant negative side effects
while receiving the treatment.
However, 'The Independent' points out that the small trial did not involve enough people to highlight the potential adverse reactions caused by the drug.
Dostarlimab is an immunotherapy drug
used to treat endometrial cancer.
This was the first trial to see whether
the drug would also be effective
against rectal cancer tumors.
'The Independent' reports that the drug works by tagging cancer cells and allowing the immune system to identify and destroy them.
According to the study, all patients
appear to still be cancer free two years
after receiving the treatment.
None of the patients went on to receive chemotherapy or undergo surgery.
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Russia Says US Rocket Supplies to Ukraine , Could Bring ‘Third Country’ Into War.
'The Independent' reports that Russian officials say the United States' decision to supply Ukraine with weapons could increase the
risk of conflict between Moscow and Washington.
On May 31, President Joe Biden said the
United States would supply soldiers in Kyiv with
its High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS).
We believe that
the United States is purposefully and diligently adding fuel to the fire. , Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, via 'The Independent'.
When questioned if the United States' decision to aid Ukraine increased the chances of adding another country to the conflict.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov
said, "such risks certainly exist.".
It is a direct provocation (by Ukraine), aimed at involving the West in military action. , Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, at a news
conference in Saudi Arabia, via 'The Independent'.
Biden has said he believes the crisis
in Ukraine will end with negotiation, .
and his administration must help Ukraine to have proper leverage to end the war diplomatically.
That’s why I’ve decided that we will provide the Ukrainians with more advanced rocket systems and munitions... , President Joe Biden, from 'New York Times' op-ed, via 'The Independent'.
... that will enable them
to more precisely strike
key targets on the battlefield in Ukraine. , President Joe Biden, from 'New York Times' op-ed, via 'The Independent'
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9 Facts About , Father's Day.
In honor of fathers everywhere,
here are nine facts about the day
we spend celebrating them.
1. Father's Day falls on
every third Sunday in June.
2. The first Father's Day
was celebrated on June 19, 1910,
in Washington State.
3. Sonora Smart Dodd,
who was raised by a widower,
was inspired by Mother’s Day
to seek out a day to honor fathers.
4. The first event honoring fathers
took place on July 5, 1908,
during a sermon in West Virginia.
5. President Ricard Nixon proclaimed
Father’s Day a federal holiday in 1972.
6. Father’s Day was almost canceled
when a movement arose to establish a
combined holiday known as Parents’ Day.
7. The Great Depression helped Father’s Day remain intact by forcing retailers to commercialize the holiday.
8. In Europe and Latin America,
fathers are celebrated on St. Joseph’s Day,
which falls on March 19.
9. In Thailand, the king’s birthday determines Father’s Day and is celebrated by donating blood and releasing captive animals
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