Earthquake direct damage estimated at $5.1 billion in war-ravaged Syria
6 Maret 2023 Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentCountry: Syrian Arab Republic Sources: GFDRR, World Bank A new report finds that Aleppo (population of 4.2 million) was the most severely hit governorate with 45% of the estimated damages followed by Idlib and Lattakia.
Read MoreLandmark High Seas Treaty set to protect marine ecosystems
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentA long-awaited United Nations High Seas Treaty to protect the world’s oceans was approved following late-night meetings in New York on Saturday, leading delegates to celebrate a hard-won victory in negotiations that first began in 2004. “Ladies and gentlemen, the ship has reached the shore,” said Rena Lee of Singapore, […]
Read MoreBack-to-back cyclones hammer Vanuatu, recovery efforts will be immense
5 Maret 2023 Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentCountry: Vanuatu Source: International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies Hundreds of thousands of people in Vanuatu are estimated to be affected after two massive category 4 cyclones slammed across the island nation within 24 hours.
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Racist Political System Thwarts Candidacy of Mayan Woman in Guatemala
4 Maret 2023 Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentThelma 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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So You’re Green – Prove It or Be Prosecuted: ACCC Sweep Finds 57% of Green Claims “Concerning”
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentIn 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 MoreK&L Gates Health Care Fraud Group Hosts Inaugural Southeastern Health Care Fraud Symposium
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentTogether 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 MoreClaim: War is poisoning Ukraine’s famously fertile soil (Successful Farming)
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentSuccessful 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 MoreNearly 400,000 people are estimated to be affected by Tropical Cyclone Freddy in Mozambique and Madagascar
3 Maret 2023 Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentCountries: 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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How The Ass Used Satire To Poke Fun at Nepal’s Leaders – PODCAST
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentBy 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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Ireland has lost almost all of its native forests. Here’s how to bring them back
Asupan Warta / Newsfeed 0 CommentPhoto: 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 […]
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