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Half of World Lacks Social Protection Amid Climate Crisis, ILO Warns
September 14, 2024
Half of World Lacks Social Protection Amid Climate Crisis, ILO Warns
A new report from the International Labour Organization (ILO) reveals that half of the global population lacks social protection, exacerbating vulnerabilities amid the escalating climate crisis. Over 90% of individuals in climate-vulnerable countries are without any safety net, highlighting a…
Supportive Families Foster Kindness in Teens: New Study Reveals
September 14, 2024
Supportive Families Foster Kindness in Teens: New Study Reveals
A recent study in Developmental Psychology highlights the crucial role of supportive families in nurturing kindness among Mexican-origin adolescents in the U.S., an article published by earth.com revealed on Friday. Conducted as part of the California Families Project, the research…
Over 700,000 Incidents Annually: WHO Calls for Action on Global Suicide Crisis
September 12, 2024
Over 700,000 Incidents Annually: WHO Calls for Action on Global Suicide Crisis
The World Health Organization (WHO) has emphasized the urgent need to dismantle barriers to suicide prevention, coinciding with World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10, Salam Watandar English reported. Annually, over 700,000 people worldwide take their own lives, making suicide…
Global Plastic Pollution Reaches 57 Million Tons Annually
September 5, 2024
Global Plastic Pollution Reaches 57 Million Tons Annually
A new study reveals that the world generates 57 million tons of plastic pollution each year, with over two-thirds originating from the Global South, VOA reported in an article published on Wednesday. Researchers from the University of Leeds found that…