The Amazon Basin is fast approaching an irreversible tipping point. That should concern everyone because what happens in the Amazon has planetary implications.
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Transforming Global Food Systems – on Path to Zero Hunger
The FAO has since then formalized support for “Scaling Up Agroecology” while continuing to promote the kinds of chemical-intensive agriculture associated with the Green Revolution.
Bangladesh sees zero new dengue case in 24 hrs
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on Monday reported no new dengue case in the country in the last 24 hours.Currently, three patients are undergoing treatment at a hospital in the capital, according to a daily update.The health authorities…
China’s ground zero reports virus infections
China reported a second day of new cases of coronavirus in Wuhan on Monday after a month without new infections at the pandemic’s global epicentre, offering a stark warning of the dangers of a fresh wave.
Hubei reports zero coronavirus case
Wuhan, Xinhua/UNB, April 26 – China’s Hubei province, where coronavirus cases were first documented in December last year, did not report any new case on Saturday.
Oil price below zero as coronavirus turmoil persists
The price of a barrel of Brent Crude – the UK benchmark for oil – has slipped below $20, its lowest level since 2002. The close to 20% slump follows negative prices being recorded for a barrel of West Texas…
Zero Population Growth vs Population Control
By Marian Starkey Washington, Jul 4 2019 (IPS) – Knowledge is power, but with the caveat that said knowledge is based on fact. Otherwise, it’s misinformation. I appreciate the journalism of IPS. Similarly, I respect and spend much of my…
Zero tolerance to food adulteration in BD
Dhaka, April 10 – The government will to show zero tolerance to prevent adulteration in food and pollution, says Minister for Food Sadhan Chandra Majumder. Like eradication of drugs and militancy, the drive against food adulteration will also be strengthened…
Zero has a superb first day at the box-office
Zero is one of the biggest films to have been made in 2018 and it is rather obvious that the buzz around it is due to its star cast.