Thelma Cabrera and Jordán Rodas launch their candidacy for the presidency and vice presidency of Guatemala in December 2022, which has been vetoed by the courts, in a maneuver that has drawn criticism from human rights groups at home and abroad. CREDIT: Twitter By Edgardo AyalaSANTA CATARINA PALOPÓ, Guatemala, Mar […]
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In brief The ACCC has published the findings of its recent internet sweep of environmental and sustainability marketing claims made by businesses. Across 247 company websites, the ACCC found that 57% of businesses had made concerning claims about their environmental practices. The ACCC’s report provides useful guidance for businesses about […]
Read MoreTogether with Fisk University, Meharry Medical College, and ACC Tennessee, the K&L Gates Health Care Fraud group recently hosted the inaugural Southeastern Health Care Fraud Symposium in Nashville, Tennessee. The Symposium began with a panel discussion hosted at the firm’s Nashville office. Panelists included Michael Granston, Deputy Assistant Attorney General […]
Read MoreSuccessful Farming, mentions the forecast made by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) last month that low producer prices and high input costs would discourage grain production in Ukraine this year.
Read MoreCountries: Madagascar, Mozambique Source: International Organization for Migration IDPs in both countries have increased as tens of thousands have been forced to move as heavy rains, strong winds, floods, and rising water levels caused damage.
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By Marty LoganKATHMANDU, Mar 3 2023 (IPS) Welcome to Strive, a podcast of IPS News, where we chat with new voices about fresh ideas to create a more just and sustainable world. My name is Marty Logan. We’ve all made asses of ourselves at one time or another. But today’s […]
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Photo: Pixabay/AndreasAux Despite its green image, Ireland has surprisingly little forest. Across Europe, nations average around 35% forest cover but in Ireland the figure is just 11%, one of the lowest on the continent. This hasn’t always been the case. Thousands of years ago, more than 80% of the island of Ireland was covered […]
Read MoreK&L Gates LLP offices across the firm’s global platform are celebrating International Women’s Day 2023 throughout the month of March, including a firmwide kickoff presentation on 8 March from Elizabeth Walker, who will share her insights and advice about life in the legal and business world. Walker’s experience includes both […]
Read MoreCountry: Somalia Source: World Health Organization Experts believe the situation is getting worse and that the international community should pay greater attention by extending their support to avoid a calamity and repeat of the 2011-2012 famine.
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Mangroves in Tai O, Hong Kong. Coastal wetland protection and restoration is an example of the kind of multifunctional solution that is needed to address multiple global crises together. Credit: Chunyip Wong / iStock By Paula Harrison, Pamela McElwee and David OburaBONN, Mar 2 2023 (IPS) When global crises are […]
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