New survey puts human face on pollution caused by U.S. wood pellet mills
Forest biomass companies working in the U.S. Southeast in 2023 produced 9.54 million metric tons of wood pellets for export at their 28 mills scattered across the region. That’s a 5.7% increase over 2022. And there’s no end in sight for the sector’s growth — with new U.S…
Here’s how to reform multilateral funding to get more money directly to communities (commentary)
At the COP26 U.N. climate conference in Glasgow, 141 countries committed to ending and reversing deforestation by 2030. A key signal was the $1.7 billion pledge from the Forest Tenure Funders Group, a group of governments and philanthropies aimed at advancing tenure rights of Indigenous Peoples (IPs…
Madbouly tours manufacturing facilities in Suez
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly inspected the Suez Medical Complex affiliated with Egypt Healthcare Authority, during his visit to Suez on Saturday. The Prime Minister emphasized that healthcare is a top priority in building human capacity and achieving sustainable health development, as well as accelerating the implementation of comprehensive health insurance system to ensure coverage…
Egypt will not compromise on water rights: Abdelatty
Egypt will not compromise on its water rights, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said during a joint press conference with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on Saturday. “Water is an existential issue for Egypt,” Abdelatty said, adding that the country will not relinquish its rights. He emphasised the importance of safeguarding these rights…KSrelief Signs $25 mln Agreement with WFP to Provide Food Aid in Yemen
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has signed a cooperation agreement with the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) to provide $25 million in food aid to the most vulnerable families in Yemen. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the agreement was part of the OIC Donor Conference to Support Displaced…
War affects more than 600 million women and girls, UN says
united nations — More than 600 million women and girls are now affected by war, a 50% increase from a decade ago, and they fear the world has forgotten them amid an escalating backlash against women’s rights and gender equality, top United Nations officials say. U.N…
You are a product of Fela’s recklessness with women – Aisha Yesufu replies Seun Kuti for telling her to liberate herself from her Hijab
Aisha Yesufu, the convener of the Bring Back Our Girls Movement, has described renowned Nigerian musician Seun Kuti as a reflection of Fela’s rebellious influence. She made this statement in response to Seun’s recent comments on her advocacy for women’s rights in Nigeria “Seun had previously criticized Yesufu’s stance on women’s freedom…
Abiodun Tells How APC Will Win All Slots In Ogun LG Election
According to him, the APC has bragging rights going into the election The post Abiodun Tells How APC Will Win All Slots In Ogun LG Election appeared first on SocietyNow…
At least 38 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza’s Khan Younis
Dozens of Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks in southern Gaza, health officials said, as the UN rights chief warned that the “darkest moment” of Israel’s assault on Gaza was unfolding in the north of the besieged territory. Women and children were among at least 38 people killed in Israeli air attacks that hit…