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Discovery of rare mushroom in northern B.C. a biology mystery
… cauldron is typically found in northern Europe, where it's threatened … in the forest, decomposing that organic matter? Or is it actually … the tree ... in exchange for…
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Discovery of rare mushroom in northern B.C. a biology mystery
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Fewer, bigger, more intensive: EU vows to stem drastic loss of small farms
The EU is to introduce sweeping reforms of farming subsidies this week to try to halt the decline of small farms and protect them from the intensification of agriculture fostered…
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TASTE OF HOME: The many restaurants in Britain where you can be sure of an Irish welcome
THERE are many restaurants in Britain where you can be sure of an Irish welcome, as well as a dish or two influenced by home. Here are a few of…
Food
Week Ahead: Markets Entering Choppy Waters
… of financial integration. EU agriculture ministers hold a two … in the EU, agri-food techniques, and organic farming. On Thursday … , Innovative and Resilient Europe.” On Friday, the…
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Bhutan, the vaccination nation: a UN Resident Coordinator’s blog
The small mountain nation of Bhutan has so far managed to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, despite sharing a border with China and India, two countries which have been badly affected…
America
Global Study Finds Vast Under-Treatment of Diabetes
Only 1 in 10 people with diabetes in low- and middle-income countries is getting evidence-based, low-cost comprehensive care. Nearly half a billion people on the planet have diabetes, but most…
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COVID-19: UN chief calls for G20 vaccine task force, in ‘war’ against the virus
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday urged the world’s richest economies to take a central role in ending the COVID-19 pandemic by stepping up support for vaccines for all people, everywhere.
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UN agencies appeal for funds as COVID-19 surge eclipses South Asia
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Friday launched a $164 million appeal for personal protective gear, together with COVID-19 testing and control equipment, to save lives amidst the deadly wave…
Europe
Health in Europe podcast: tackling inequities to build fairer, healthier societies
In the latest episode of “Health in Europe”, we speak with Dr Tracey Cooper, Chief Executive of Public Health Wales about health equity and the need for governments and policy-makers…
Europe
15 years of partnership for health – ECDC and WHO/Europe agree on joint 2021 activities
This year celebrates 15 years of successful cooperation between the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and WHO/Europe, at a time when COVID-19 continues to underscore the importance…