‘Digital dumpsites’ study highlights growing threat to children: UN health agency
The health of children, adolescents and expectant mothers worldwide is at risk from the illegal processing of old electrical or electronic devices, the World...
Many cosmetics contain hidden, potentially dangerous ‘forever chemicals’
A new chemical analysis has revealed an ugly truth about beauty products: Many may contain highly persistent, potentially harmful “forever chemicals” called PFAS. PFAS,...
A widely studied lab plant has revealed a previously unknown organ
A common lab plant that’s been poked and put under microscopes for decades may seem unlikely to keep secrets. But in widely studied Arabidopsis...
Domestic workers among hardest hit by COVID crisis, says UN labour agency
Domestic workers globally have been among the hardest hit by the COVID crisis, losing more jobs and working hours than other sectors, the UN...
NEW YORK, Jun 15 (IPS) – Is Africa marginalised in contemporary economics and politics, and in contemporary economic and political research? Impressions gathered over...
TORONTO, Canada, Jun 15 (IPS) – In Canada, we are fortunate to have many talented newcomers eager to contribute to the country, including thousands...
Betting on Green Hydrogen in Chile, a Road Fraught with Obstacles
SANTIAGO, Jun 15 (IPS) – Chile is in a privileged position in the world to produce green hydrogen and boost the development of the...
As ‘phantom rivers’ roar, birds and bats change their hunting habits
For two summers in a rugged corner of Idaho’s Pioneer Mountains, the roar of rushing whitewater filled the air. But where the loud sounds...
SYDNEY and KUALA LUMPUR, Jun 15 (IPS) – Last week, the largest rich countries, home to most major transnational corporations (TNCs), agreed to a...
Worlds Nuclear Arms on High Operational Alert — & Ready to Strike
UNITED NATIONS, Jun 15 (IPS) – The world’s nine nuclear armed states have downsized their military arsenals, but made up for their loss by...
Hunger is ‘an avoidable tragedy’ in a world of plenty: Türk 
UN condemns deadly wave of drone strikes in war-torn Sudan 
Guterres honours Indonesian troops who paid ‘ultimate sacrifice’ 
‘Season of fear’: Escalating Israeli attacks on West Bank olive farmers, deadly strikes on Gaza