Air pollution is shortening the lives of people around the world, new research shows

Air pollution is shortening the lives of people around the world, new research shows

Pakistan, China, India, Bangladesh, Nigeria, and some other countries are the most affected by air pollution. Photo: File Chicago: Air pollution, especially 2.5 PM particles, is making the population of the world sick and thus shortening their average life. This report is presented by the organization and website called Airquality Life Index which can be…

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Arrest of top Rwandan genocide fugitive shows ‘justice will be done’

Arrest of top Rwandan genocide fugitive shows ‘justice will be done’

Fulgence Kayishema is alleged to have orchestrated the killing of approximately 2,000 Tutsi refugees at Nyange Catholic Church during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) said in a statement. He was arrested in South Africa on Wednesday in a joint operation between the IRMCT Office of the Prosecutor and the…

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New UN ‘roadmap’ shows how to drastically slash plastic pollution

New UN ‘roadmap’ shows how to drastically slash plastic pollution

“The way we produce, use, and dispose of plastics is polluting ecosystems, creating risks for human health and destabilizing the climate,” said UNEP Executive Director Inger Andersen. ‘Roadmap’ to slash plastic pollution “This UNEP report lays out a roadmap to dramatically reduce these risks through adopting a circular approach that keeps plastics out of ecosystems,…

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New report shows 90 per cent of adolescent girls in low-income economies are offline

New report shows 90 per cent of adolescent girls in low-income economies are offline

“Closing the digital divide between girls and boys is about more than just having access to the internet and technology. It’s about empowering girls to become innovators, creators, and leaders,” said UNICEF Director of Education Robert Jenkins. “If we want to tackle gender gaps in the labour market, especially in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math fields (or STEM), we must start…

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Sugary drinks not only cause diabetes, but also heart disease and death, research shows

Sugary drinks not only cause diabetes, but also heart disease and death, research shows

—File photo Sugary drinks not only cause diabetes but also heart disease. A recent American study revealed that sugary drinks not only increase the risk of diabetes, but also cause many heart diseases and premature death. Researchers examined the sugar consumption of more than 12,000 people with type 2 diabetes between 1980 and 2018. The…

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