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News & Updates

August 3, 2020 Coronavirus world map: which countries have the most Covid-19 cases and deaths?

Source: The Guardian

Covid-19 has spread around the planet, sending billions of people into lockdown as health services struggle to cope. Find out where the virus has spread, and where it has been most deadly

August 3, 2020 UK Government Outlines Circular Economy Package to Boost Recycling & Sustainability

Source: Waste Manaement World

With the end of the transition period for Brexit looming ever closer, the UK government has outlined plans for its own Circular Economy Package (CEP).

August 3, 2020 Marine Stewardship Council Sustainability Certification Suspension Amidst Sustainable Management of Fishery

Source: Manchester Times

The certificate suspension is occurring despite continued sustainable management of the Maine lobster fishery and remains the direct result of NOAA’s 2014 biological opinion on the impact that lobster fishing has on right whales.

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Research & Insights

August 3, 2020 Coronavirus world map: which countries have the most Covid-19 cases and deaths?

Source: The Guardian

Covid-19 has spread around the planet, sending billions of people into lockdown as health services struggle to cope. Find out where the virus has spread, and where it has been most deadly

July 28, 2020 Global citizens favor ‘smart cities’ and call for their hometowns to be sustainable

Source: Yahoo

Paris– Today’s city living is falling short of citizens’ increased expectations in the digital age. This is according to a new report from the Capgemini Research Institute that explored responses from 10,000 citizens and over 300...

May 19, 2020 Poll finds Russia wants environmentally sustainable solutions to Covid-19 downturn

Source: Bellona

A recent poll has revealed that 60 percent of Russians would like to see their government strengthen its response to global climate change while it devises its economic recovery from Covid-19, the Ipsos public opinion research...

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Commentary & Opinion

July 29, 2020 New York Post columnist describes NYC as 'disaster area,' predicts many who have left won't return

Source: Fox News

In a Post opinion piece published late Sunday, Markowicz described the city as "empty" and "hurting," beset by violent crime, homelessness, and other quality of life isses such as an increase in graffiti.

July 15, 2020 Brexit was meant to make Britain global. It has made us friendless

Source: The Guardian

The essential issue here is that Brexit can make EU membership go away, but not the EU itself. When the only problem was being inside, escape was the only solution worth talking about.

June 24, 2020 CDC director: Covid-19 has 'brought this nation to its knees' former CDC chief says

Source: MSN

"We've all done the best that we can do to tackle this virus." The country is probably going to spend about $7 trillion "because of one little virus," Redfield said during a House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing.

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