Tag: Greens
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Drought Pushes Cabbage Prices Toward Meat Territory in Kenya
January Prices Rise as Drought Tightens the Cabbage Market For many Kenyan households, January is a pivotal month for stocking up on vegetables like cabbage and sukuma wiki. The tradition is to balance the meat-heavy meals of December with affordable greens that stretch meals and savings. This year, a severe drought across several counties has…
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Clark MP Helen Burnet Leaves the Greens to Sit as a Tasmanian Independent
Overview: A Departure with Strategic Motives Tasmanian politics has a new chapter as Clark MP Helen Burnet quits the Greens to sit in the state parliament’s lower house as an independent. Burnet, who has served as a member of parliament for less than two years, said her decision was driven by a desire to be…
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Clark MP Helen Burnet Leaves Greens to Sit as Tasmanian Independent
Overview: A pivotal move in Tasmanian politics Clark MP Helen Burnet has quit the Tasmanian Greens to sit in the state parliament’s lower house as an independent. The decision, announced by Burnet herself, signals a strategic shift aimed at enhancing her effectiveness in representing her constituents and pursuing her policy priorities within a shifting political…
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Helen Burnet quits Greens to sit as Tasmanian independent
Tasmanian MP makes surprise switch from Greens to independence In a dramatic development for Tasmania’s parliament, Clark MP Helen Burnet has left the Greens to sit in the lower house as an independent. The move, announced late last week, shifts the balance of representation in the state’s political landscape and has immediate implications for how…
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Watercress: The Top Anti-Aging Food for Radiant Skin Health
Why watercress tops the list of anti-aging foods When people seek edible solutions for aging, they often focus on lifestyle and skincare routines. Yet one humble green leaf consistently earns its place at the forefront: watercress. Known locally as jalakumbhee in some regions, this peppery leafy green is packed with a unique blend of antioxidants,…
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Labor, Greens Edge Toward Final End‑of‑Year Environmental Reform Deal
A last-week push in Canberra signals a potential breakthrough The final sitting week of the year in federal parliament is typically a time for last-minute wrangling and political theatre. Yet as the year draws to a close, lawmakers from the Labor government and the Greens are steering toward a landmark environmental reform package that could…
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End-of-Year Showdown: Labor, Ley, and the Greens Push for Environmental Law Reform
Year-end politics meet environmental reform The final sitting week of the federal parliament before the summer recess is rarely a tranquil period for democracy. Yet it is precisely during these high-stakes sessions that significant environmental policy can be shaped—or sidelined. This year, the spotlight is on a push for sweeping environmental law reform, with the…
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Labor and Greens Race to Finalize Year-End Environmental Law Reform
Overview: A high-stakes sprint before the summer break The final sitting week of Australia’s federal parliament before the summer recess is rarely a calm, orderly finale. Yet this year’s end-of-year push centers on environmental law reform, with Labor hoping to secure a heavy-lift package before the chamber rises. The Greens, tethered to a strong climate…
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Larissa Waters weighs Robbins Island wind farm stance as Greens split
Greens leadership under pressure on Robbins Island wind farm The Greens are navigating a delicate balance as internal tensions surface over the Robbins Island wind farm in Tasmania. The project, proposed as Tasmania’s largest renewable energy development with 100 turbines, has drawn swift opposition from two Greens colleagues, Tasmanian senators Nick McKim and Peter Whish-Wilson,…
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Greens Leader Waters: Balancing Biodiversity and Renewable Energy on Robbins Island Wind Farm
Greens Leader Waters Avoids a Firm Position on Robbins Island Greens leader Larissa Waters has avoided a firm stance on the Robbins Island wind farm, a high-profile project in Tasmania that has drawn opposition from two Greens colleagues and criticism from environmental groups. With debates intensifying about the pace and location of renewable energy, Waters…