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Fast Company
4 weeks ago
Business

U.S. unveils new carbon offset market policy: 'Credibility is literally the commodity'

The U.S. government introduced rules for voluntary carbon credits to address market challenges and boost confidence in emissions reductions. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Wellness

Weight-loss jabs shouldn't be quick-fix solution for governments, says expert

Governments may use weight-loss drugs as a cop-out instead of implementing hard policy choices to tackle obesity. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Fight against Gravesend homeless shelter comes to City Hall * Brooklyn Paper

Opposition to a planned homeless shelter in Gravesend highlighted by Southern Brooklyn politicians calling for a new approach in dealing with homelessness. [ more ]
Irish Independent
1 month ago
EU data protection

Heather Humphreys could cut welfare support for 8,000 Ukrainian pensioners to as little as 38.80 a week

Thousands of elderly Ukrainian refugees in Ireland face cuts in state supports within three months. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
1 month ago
UK news

Net migration to UK fell 10% last year, ONS says

Net migration to the UK fell by 10% in 2023, following a record high in 2022. [ more ]
www.kilburntimes.co.uk
1 month ago
Education

School strikes continue as protest over academy plan reaches minister

Parents and staff at Byron Court Primary School oppose the forced academisation by the government due to an 'inadequate' rating. [ more ]
Fast Company
4 weeks ago
Business

U.S. unveils new carbon offset market policy: 'Credibility is literally the commodity'

The U.S. government introduced rules for voluntary carbon credits to address market challenges and boost confidence in emissions reductions. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Wellness

Weight-loss jabs shouldn't be quick-fix solution for governments, says expert

Governments may use weight-loss drugs as a cop-out instead of implementing hard policy choices to tackle obesity. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Fight against Gravesend homeless shelter comes to City Hall * Brooklyn Paper

Opposition to a planned homeless shelter in Gravesend highlighted by Southern Brooklyn politicians calling for a new approach in dealing with homelessness. [ more ]
Irish Independent
1 month ago
EU data protection

Heather Humphreys could cut welfare support for 8,000 Ukrainian pensioners to as little as 38.80 a week

Thousands of elderly Ukrainian refugees in Ireland face cuts in state supports within three months. [ more ]
www.bbc.com
1 month ago
UK news

Net migration to UK fell 10% last year, ONS says

Net migration to the UK fell by 10% in 2023, following a record high in 2022. [ more ]
www.kilburntimes.co.uk
1 month ago
Education

School strikes continue as protest over academy plan reaches minister

Parents and staff at Byron Court Primary School oppose the forced academisation by the government due to an 'inadequate' rating. [ more ]
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www.cbc.ca
5 months ago
Canada news

Who benefits most from Canada's ambitious EV targets? Maybe China | CBC News

Flavio Volpe, head of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association, believes that Canada's electric vehicle targets cannot be met and will have a negative impact on the domestic auto industry.
Volpe accuses the government of not caring whether EVs are domestically built or come from China, which he believes is damaging to Canadian industry and interests. [ more ]
#Boris Johnson
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
Europe politics

Boris Johnson Covid Inquiry LIVE: Ex-PM to face second day's grilling

Boris Johnson denies deleting WhatsApp messages ahead of Covid inquiry
Johnson's credibility is questioned during his testimony at the Covid inquiry [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
Europe politics

Boris Johnson Covid Inquiry LIVE: Ex-PM to face second day's grilling

Boris Johnson denies deleting WhatsApp messages ahead of Covid inquiry
Johnson's credibility is questioned during his testimony at the Covid inquiry [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
Europe politics

Boris Johnson Covid Inquiry LIVE: Ex-PM to face second day's grilling

Boris Johnson denies deleting WhatsApp messages ahead of Covid inquiry
Johnson's credibility is questioned during his testimony at the Covid inquiry [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
Europe politics

Boris Johnson Covid Inquiry LIVE: Ex-PM to face second day's grilling

Boris Johnson denies deleting WhatsApp messages ahead of Covid inquiry
Johnson's credibility is questioned during his testimony at the Covid inquiry [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
Europe politics

Boris Johnson Covid Inquiry LIVE: Ex-PM to face second day's grilling

Boris Johnson denies deleting WhatsApp messages ahead of Covid inquiry
Johnson's credibility is questioned during his testimony at the Covid inquiry [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
Europe politics

Boris Johnson Covid Inquiry LIVE: Ex-PM to face second day's grilling

Boris Johnson denies deleting WhatsApp messages ahead of Covid inquiry
Johnson's credibility is questioned during his testimony at the Covid inquiry [ more ]
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www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
Coronavirus

Boris Johnson Covid Inquiry LIVE: Ex-PM to face second day's grilling

Boris Johnson denies deleting WhatsApp messages ahead of Covid inquiry
Johnson's credibility is questioned during his testimony at the Covid inquiry [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
UK news

Boris Johnson Covid Inquiry LIVE: Ex-PM to face second day's grilling

Boris Johnson denies deleting WhatsApp messages ahead of Covid inquiry
Johnson's credibility is questioned during his testimony at the Covid inquiry [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
6 months ago
London

Number of homeless refugees in London jumps 39 per cent in one month

Over 800 individuals were left without a home in October after their claims were decided by the Home Office, leading to concerns about homelessness in London.
The problem is exacerbated by the short notice given by the Home Office before refugees need to vacate hotels or hostels. [ more ]
The Drum
6 months ago
Marketing

How Fatima's Fertilizers are aiding Pakistan's farmers

Fatima Fertilizer's Salam Kissan initiative aims to raise awareness and appreciation for farmers in Pakistan.
The campaign seeks to elevate farmers' voices and draw the attention of policy makers. [ more ]
Patently-O
1 year ago
Intellectual property law

Guest Post: Jillian Grennan, Charting New Paths in Innovation: Reflections from Harvard's Innovation Economics Conference

(Editor's note: (This post is part of a series by the Diversity Pilots Initiative, which advances inclusive innovation through rigorous research.The first blog in the series is here, and resources from the first conference of the initiative are available here.-Jason) By: Jillian Grennan, Associate Professor of Finance and Principal, Diversity Pilots Initiative Recently, I had the privilege of being part of the Junior Innovation Economics Conference at Harvard Business School.
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