How the £135m Copr Bay project in Swansea is being paid for and how many jobs it could create
November marks another milestone in the evolution of Swansea's indoor arena - operator Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG) is due to be handed the keys to the building. An internal fit-out will follow, then test events prior to the venue's formal opening in March, 2022. The £48 million arena is part of the £135...
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AMERICAS
Barbados: New UN disaster preparedness hub built on ‘frontlines of climate change’
A new UN-backed humanitarian logistics hub and training centre in Barbados aims to strengthen emergency preparedness and response across the Caribbean, the World Food Programme (WFP) said in announcing the news on Thursday.
Nuclear technology helps Mexico eradicate invasive insect pest
One of the most devastating insect pests infesting fruits and vegetables in Mexico has been eradicated in the state of Colima, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Step up protection for activists who challenge big business in Colombia
Activists who raise concerns about business projects in Colombia are under serious threat for speaking out, and UN human rights experts are urging the government to do much more to protect them.
WMO reports decrease in likelihood of severe Atlantic hurricane season ahead
As the North Atlantic hurricane season enters its traditional peak period, the US National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration (NOAA) has adjusted its forecast to monitor the conditions which impact cyclonic activity, according to the UN weather agency, WMO, on Friday.
American west faces water and power shortages due to climate crisis: UN environment agency
Two of the largest reservoirs in the United States are at dangerously low levels due to the climate crisis and overconsumption of water, which could affect water and electricity supply for millions in six western states and Mexico, the UN Environment Programme...
Nicaragua: Rights experts denounce shutdown of over 700 civil society groups
The arbitrary shutdown of hundreds of civil society organizations in Nicaragua is deeply concerning and will have a chilling effect on activists and human rights defenders across the country, UN-appointed independent human rights experts said on Friday.
Colombia: New government urged to combat rising violence in rural areas
The incoming administration in Colombia must prioritize tackling rising violence perpetrated by non-State armed groups and criminal organizations in rural areas, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, said in a report published on Tuesday.
WEATHER
POPULAR
Dmitry Medvedev Fast Facts – CNN
Birth place: Leningrad, USSR (now St. Petersburg, Russia) Father: Anatoly Medvedev, a chemistry professorMother: Yulia Medvedev, professor of Russian and...
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EUROPE
‘Very alarming’ conditions at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, IAEA chief warns
The situation at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has deteriorated rapidly to the point of becoming “very alarming,” Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Mariano Grossi warned the Security Council on Thursday afternoon.
Ukraine: UN chief appeals for end to military activities at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant
Military activities around the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant in Ukraine must stop immediately, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Thursday, warning of the potential danger to the area and beyond amid ongoing shelling.
Children with disabilities disproportionately impacted by war in Ukraine
The current humanitarian crisis stemming from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is having “a disproportionate impact” on persons with disabilities, especially children in institutions there, four UN-appointed independent human rights experts said on Thursday.
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SCHOOS AND EDUCATION
FOOD
Plant-based sales hit ‘record high’
Sales of plant-based meat alternatives grew 19% to Â2bn in western Europe in 2021, a record high according to a new report from the Good Food institute.
Taiko Foods worker loses fingertips in machinery accident
GMB Union has accused Waitrose and Sainsburyâs sushi maker Taiko Foods of playing games with an employeeâs life, after a worker lost the tops of his fingers in an accident at its Acton plant.
FareShare calls for greater support as those in need increase
Food surplus redistribution charity FareShare has called for more support from the food industry as it revealed demand for its services increased over the past year.
Avara Foods invests over £4M at its processing plants
Avara Foods, the poultry processor, has revealed that it has invested over Â4m in automation, people and packaging at its Hereford and Telford processing plants.
Branston to open new £6M factory to extract potato protein
Branston is finalising its new Â6M extraction facility to develop a potato protein that can be used in vegan and vegetarian food products.
Consumer goods companies back development of new plastic recycling technologies
Consumer good companies, including Mars and Unilever, have joined forces through The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) to back the development of new plastic recycling technologies.
