Climate action ‘cannot trample over the poor’, says Guterres, launching new initiative to protect key minerals for clean energy transition

PNP DeskApril 26, 2024September 20, 202404 mins

The newly established Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals brings together a diverse group of governments, organisations and UN bodies to develop a set of common and voluntary principles to protect environmental and social standards aimed at embedding justice in the energy transition. “A world powered by renewables is a world hungry for critical minerals,”…

COP28: UN chief previews panel on management of minerals essential for green energy transition

PNP DeskDecember 2, 2023September 17, 2024012 mins

The UN chief made this announcement in an address to a summit of developing country leaders taking place at the latest UN climate conference, COP28, now under way in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Mr. Guterres, who has been a strong proponent of moving away from fossil fuels, told leaders of the Group of 77 Developing…

5 Foods Rich in Iron and Other Minerals

PNP DeskOctober 10, 2023September 16, 202403 mins

Eating foods rich in iron is important because iron is essential for the formation of hemoglobin, the main component of red blood cells. Iron also helps in the production of myoglobin, which supplies oxygen to the muscles, and helps with energy metabolism and immune function. To better understand the importance of iron intake, nutritionist Lovinit…

Deficiency of these vitamins and minerals can cause ‘hair loss’

PNP DeskMarch 25, 2023September 11, 202403 mins

Deficiency of vitamin D, vitamin E and certain minerals can lead to baldness. Photo: File Boston: Experts have long wondered about the link between certain nutrient deficiencies and baldness (alopecia), and it is now known that deficiencies in certain vitamins, minerals, and other micronutrients can accelerate hair loss or graying. can The common condition of…