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

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

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,”…

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In poor countries, the indiscriminate use of antibiotics is affecting children

In poor countries, the indiscriminate use of antibiotics is affecting children

Children’s health is affected by the inappropriate use of antibiotics in poor countries. Photo: File London: In poor and developing countries, children are being prescribed substandard, incorrect and excessive antibiotics. This is not only affecting the intestines and stomach but also developing resistance to antibiotics in children. Bacteria associated with antimicrobial resistance are sickening children…

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Aging and poor memory?  Eat chocolate

Aging and poor memory? Eat chocolate

Colombia: A recent new study shows that memory and thinking skills that are affected with age can be improved with nutrients called flavanols. These flavanols are found in chocolate and berries. Dr. Scott Small, professor of neurology and director of the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, said, “We…

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'Poor Ukrainians cannot win', the important statement of the prime minister of the European country

‘Poor Ukrainians cannot win’, the important statement of the prime minister of the European country

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban says ‘poor Ukrainians’ cannot win against Russia. Prime Minister Viktor Orban has been expressing opinions contrary to those of his Western allies regarding the war in Ukraine. They say that Kiev’s forces are unlikely to win a war against Russia. Addressing the Qatar Economic Forum in Doha, he said that…

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Government financial support for poor families, guaranteeing children's mental health

Government financial support for poor families, guaranteeing children’s mental health

Not only the entire family but also the children are severely affected by economic hardship. Photo: File Washington: A study has shown that regular financial support from the government or an organization to an extremely poor family promotes healthy brain development and reduces the risk of mental illness. The summary of the research of the…

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Rich countries are responsible for the problems of the world's poor, the United Nations

Rich countries are responsible for the problems of the world’s poor, the United Nations

Doha: The United Nations has called the rich countries of the world responsible for the difficult lives of the people of other poor countries. In this regard, while addressing the meeting regarding the development of poor countries in Doha, the capital of Qatar, the Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, blamed the rich…

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