Addressing climate change will require an energy system transformation so enormous that we cannot afford to say “no” to any technology that reduces CO2 emissions. It is often claimed that nuclear energy is not essential for decarbonisation, as renewables, particularly solar and wind, are “faster” and “cheaper” than nuclear. However, […]

“I hope we don’t get sick from these Ch*nks.”

An online discussion of the implications of Covid-19 on peacebuilding at the local level in Libya, Tunisia and Egypt.

Introduction On 22 July 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) adopted amendments to the rules governing proxy solicitations (the Amendments) designed to regulate voting advice provided by firms such as Institutional Shareholder Services Inc., Glass, Lewis & Co., LLC, and Egan-Jones Proxy Services (Proxy Advisors). Proposed amendments were […]

Portland – Oregon political nonprofit organization the League of Minority Voters (LMV) will recognize global law firm K&L Gates LLP as a 2020 “Liberty and Hope Award” recipient at an awards ceremony taking place on Thursday, September 10. K&L Gates will be the first law firm ever to receive the […]

The domestication of cattle, swine, poultry and other animals as livestock for their meat, milk, eggs and labor proved revolutionary for human societies around the planet. For one thing, it boosted food security as it freed people from the need to hunt by providing them with a readily available means […]

Event Post July 27, 2020 2020 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report: Rising hunger and COVID-19 present formidable challenges Khiem Nguyen The effort to reach Zero Hunger faces new headwinds.