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Environment Reporter Oliver Milman on Our World’s ‘Insect Crisis’ – KQED
Three out of four of the planet’s known animal species are insects, and their populations are crashing as a result of climate change, habitat loss, pesticides and pollution. And the ecosystem-wide effects of all of these losses could be deadly for humanity: globally, one-third of our food is pollinated by bees, flies, butterflies, moths and …
UN to Vote on Blaming Russia for Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis
By EDITH M. LEDERER, Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. General Assembly votes Thursday on a resolution backed by over 90 countries that blames Russia for the escalating humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and demands an immediate halt to hostilities, especially attacks on civilians and … Source link
COVID-19 cases fall in NSW; Flights to Bali resume from today; NSW flood crisis response in the spotlight; Russia ‘asked China for military aid’ in Ukraine invasion; Australia’s cruise ban on brink of finally lifting
By Marina Trajkovich05:12 Western Australia’s Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson has announced a new $29 million COVID-19 intensive care ward will be in use from this Wednesday, as case numbers continue to increase. She said the new unit, attached to the Royal Perth Hospital, “has been optimised for COVID-19 conditions” and will only be used for …
‘A war for life of our child’: Health crisis spills out of Ukraine conflict
Over 1.7 million have fled Ukraine since Russian invasion WHO warns of Ukraine’s health emergency crossing borders Children with cancer among patients needing urgent care WARSAW/LONDON, March 8 (Reuters) – Katya was on the way to hospital for an urgent operation for her 17-year-old daughter Alinka, who has bone cancer, when Russia invaded Ukraine. Their …
Two young children among eight civilians dead after shelling west of Kyiv
Eight civilians were killed in the midst of an evacuation in Irpin — a district west of Kyiv that saw intense shelling on Sunday — the mayor of Irpin Oleksandr Markushyn said in a statement on Telegram. Markushyn said Russians opened fire during an evacuation across a bridge. “A family died,” he said, “in front …
Ukraine has fastest-growing refugee crisis since second world war, says UN | Ukraine
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has triggered the fasting-growing refugee crisis in Europe since the second world war, according to the head of the United Nation’s refugee agency, UNHCR. The warning came as video emerged that appeared to show people trying to escape fighting in Irpin, just outside Kyiv, being shelled by Russian forces amid …
Pandemic causes dip in birth rate, mental health crisis among pregnant, post-partum women
CHICAGO — COVID-19 has had an impact on pregnant and postpartum women during the pandemic. The Illinois Department of Public Health has been tracking the number of women testing positive for COVID-19 at delivery. The latest data shows from March 2020 to March 2021, there were nearly 1,500 positive cases. Kari and Cody Belcher of Lake …
What to do when a broken heart and a health crisis strikes – Terry Pluto’s Faith & You
CLEVELAND, Ohio – “You don’t deserve this.” Joey Johnson heard that from some friends and family members after suffering a heart attack at the end of January. After all, he is Bishop Joey Johnson from Akron’s House of the Lord. He eats right. For 69 years old, he’s in great shape. He was even playing …
Deeply concerned over escalating health crisis in Ukraine
The World Health Organization (WHO) is deeply concerned for the health of the people of Ukraine in the escalating crisis. The health system must continue to function to deliver essential care to people for all health issues, from COVID-19 to cancer, diabetes and tuberculosis, to mental health issues, especially for vulnerable groups such as older …
G7 News: Leaders Turn to Cooperation to Prepare for Next Health Crisis
Here’s what you need to know: Commuters this month in New Delhi, which has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. Leaders at the Group of 7 summit hope to blunt the impact of future outbreaks with additional resources.Credit…Atul Loke for The New York Times Last year, President Donald J. Trump angrily rejected global cooperation …
