Why sustainable buildings are not only smart but necessary investments
The Netherlands has claimed to be the first EU member state to have closely aligned its green bond framework with that of the EU taxonomy, […]
public health
Harm reduction gains traction, but vaping still a blind spot for many
With Canada’s opioid crisis leading to a tragic uptick in overdose deaths, momentum is now building among policymakers and public health experts alike to double […]
Existing drugs offer promising new weapons in fight against Covid-19
A large-scale clinical trial at Canada’s McMaster University has offered some encouraging news in the fight against Covid-19. After testing several treatments on thousands of […]
Rejigging tobacco strategy is essential to Europe’s fight against cancer
Recently-released data from the European Cancer Organisation makes for concerning reading: as the Covid-19 pandemic rocked health systems across the European bloc, 100 million cancer […]
New therapeutics offer fresh hope in fight against Covid-19
In a global first, a US-Australian partnership has reported the development of an antiviral therapy, based on gene-silencing RNA technology, which could directly act against […]
Nestlé’s Wunda ‘milk’ highlights shortcomings of Nutri-Score system
Nestlé’s new alternative ‘milk’ product, made from yellow peas and branded as Wunda, has ruffled feathers among the Italian food and drinks industry. In particular, […]
Japan stays on track for the Tokyo Olympics 2021 amid Covid-19
Three months before the games begin at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics, Japan’s Olympic Committee (JOC) released an updated “science and experience-based” playbook, offering […]
Rugby World Cup 2023 tickets have sold out in record time, again
The general public ticket sale for the 2023 Rugby World Cup opened with a bang on April 6, with the entirety of the 350,000 available […]
The world’s water problem is chronic but is not irreversible
A recent investigation conducted by Consumer Reports and The Guardian illustrated the alarming extent of the clean water problem across the United States. Insufficient clean […]
Vaccine passports the way out for hard-hit tourism sector
In a global first, UK cruise operator Saga Cruises has announced that from the start of the new season in May, all passengers will have […]