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Gkagatsis elected in Greece: 7/24/2024 12:28:21 PM; Chrysostomos (Makis) Gkagatsis has been elected as the new president of the Hellenic Football Federation (HFF). Gkagatsis takes up the role with immediate effect, succeeding Panagiotis Baltakos at the helm.
Climate Group calls on South Korea to accelerate efforts to reach net zero: 7/24/2024 7:50:00 AM; In a letter to South Korea’s 22nd National Assembly, Climate Group’s CEO, Helen Clarkson, asks members to elevate the nation’s commitment to renewable energy and to accelerate efforts to reach net zero.
Reef-World Launches New Toolkit In Response To The Current Global Coral Bleaching Event: 7/24/2024 6:19:44 AM; The Reef-World Foundation – international coordinator of the UN Environment Programme’s Green Fins initiative – has launched a new coral bleaching toolkit in response to the 4th global coral bleaching event confirmed by the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI).
Regional fora aim to increase country ambition ahead of next round of climate plans: 7/24/2024 5:18:08 AM; As record temperatures and unprecedented impacts of climate change continue to affect billions of people across the planet, the United Nations and partners have announced a series of regional meetings aimed at increasing ambition in the next round of climate pledges under the Paris Agreement.
Greenpeace International challenges Energy Transfer in first use of EU anti-SLAPP Directive: 7/24/2024 4:36:49 AM; Greenpeace International pushed back against a meritless, US $300 million lawsuit from US-based fossil fuel company Energy Transfer by sending a Notice of Liability to its headquarters in Dallas, Texas.
Governor Hochul Deploys DEC Fire Response Crew to Assist With Western Wildfires: 7/22/2024 1:09:37 PM; Photos of Wildfire Response Crew Available Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that a team of 20 Department of Environmental Conservation fire responders was deployed this week to assist with efforts to contain wildfires raging in Montana.
Indonesia AirAsia Once Again Attains IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) Certification: 7/12/2024 5:23:02 AM; Indonesia AirAsia announces that it has once again attained the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certification from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). "IOSA is crucial for airlines as it ensures compliance with globally recognised operational security and safety standards," stated Veranita Yosephine, CEO of Indonesia AirAsia, in Jakarta on …
YEMEN: Humanitarian Organizations Call for the Release of Personnel Detained for One Month in Yemen: 7/9/2024 10:00:06 AM; Three International Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) are calling again for the immediate and unconditional release of personnel, the majority of whom were detained one month ago by authorities in northern Yemen.
Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on deadly strikes in Ukraine: 7/9/2024 8:51:38 AM; “I am horrified by the news out of Ukraine today that at least 150 people have reportedly been killed or injured, and a children’s hospital severely damaged in Kyiv, during a wave of deadly missile strikes across the country.
Local Markets & Food Chains Key to Tackling Global Hunger Crisis—Experts: 7/8/2024 4:05:26 AM; Top lines: • New research reveals local markets and food chains boost food security and resilience, provide nutritious food for poorer populations, support livelihoods, protect the environment, and strengthen communities.
Greenpeace International participates in the historic process of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights Advisory Opinion on the Climate Emergency and Human Rights: 7/8/2024 3:58:58 AM; In January 2023, Colombia and Chile submitted an Advisory Opinion Request before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, asking the Court to further clarify the foundations and scope of the human rights that are affected by the climate emergency and the State’s obligations in this context, in light of international human rights law. As part of the groundbreaking …
Governor Hochul Issues Proclamation for Independence Day: 7/4/2024 11:01:41 AM; Read Proclamation Here Governor Kathy Hochul today issued a proclamation declaring July 4 as Independence Day in the State of New York. The Governor also announced that on Thursday, July 4, State landmarks will be illuminated red, white, and blue.
How to follow the UK Election results with Sky News: 7/3/2024 7:16:46 PM; The fastest results, the sharpest analysis and an award-winning line up - as the general election unfolds, Sky News will bring you the full story, first.
Belarus is not safe for anyone critical of authorities, warns rights expert: 7/3/2024 10:36:26 AM; Citizens and civil society critical of the Belarussian authorities face worsening repression, arbitrary detention, ill-treatment and harassment, nearly four years since widespread public protests took place surrounding the re-election of President Alexander Lukashenko, a UN independent human rights expert said on Wednesday.
Introducing Bruce R. Kindig’s “The Evil Party: A History of the Origins and Practices of the American Democratic Party A Primer”: 6/29/2024 11:49:12 AM; In his 39 years as an educator within the Davenport Community School district, Bruce R. Kindig has extensively explored the archives of history, imparting knowledge to successive cohorts about the complex fabric of the bygone era.
Following Two-Year Review, Governor Hochul Releases Final Interagency Extreme Heat Action Plan: 6/28/2024 11:04:59 AM; Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the release of the State’s Extreme Heat Action Plan, fulfilling a 2022 State of the State commitment to help plan for and address the dangers and impacts of extreme heat on New Yorkers, particularly those in disadvantaged communities who are most likely to experience extreme heat’s harmful health effects.