Tag: Policy
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Tackling Unsustainable Food Systems for Health and Climate Benefits
Introduction: The double-edged challenge of our food environment Recent evidence summarized in a major Frontiers in Science review highlights a critical reality: our changing food environment is fueling both rising obesity and mounting environmental harms. Tackling unsustainable food systems is not just a health issue; it is a climate action imperative. By realigning what, how,…
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International Migrants Day: A Secretary-General Call for Safe, Dignified Migration
Today and Every Day: The Core Message On International Migrants Day, the Secretary-General emphasizes that migration is a powerful driver of progress. It lifts economies, connects cultures, and benefits countries of origin and destination alike when it is well-governed and respected. This message is a reminder that migrants contribute to growth, innovation, and resilience, shaping…
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Addressing Unsustainable Food Systems for Health and Climate: A Double Benefit
Introduction: A Growing Challenge at the Intersection of Health and Climate Recent research synthesized in Frontiers in Science underscores a critical link between our evolving food environment, public health, and planetary health. As food systems strain under rising demand, shifting consumer choices, and production pressures, both human health and the climate bear the burden. The…
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International Migrants Day: UN SG on Beneficial Migration
Introduction: Migration as a Driver of Progress On International Migrants Day, the Secretary-General highlights a simple, powerful truth: migration is a driver of progress. When well governed, it lifts economies, connects cultures, and benefits both countries of origin and destination. But the message is not naïve optimism; it calls for practical action to ensure that…
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Galamsey, Elites, and Economic Survival in Ghana
Introduction: Beneath the surface of a glossy headline Ghana’s gold towns have long carried a double burden: glittering mineral wealth and communities living on the edge of legality. The December 15, 2025 Daily Graphic opinion piece, Beneath the surface. Tales of galamsey from Ayanfuri, peels back the layers to reveal why areas with known gold…
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Galamsey, elites and economic survival: Beneath the surface of Ayanfuri’s gold rush
Galamsey, economic desperation, and a system in flux Galamsey—small-scale gold mining—has long been a fixture in several Ghanaian communities, especially in districts dotted with gold belts. In a December 15, 2025 opinion piece for the Daily Graphic, the article Beneath the surface. Tales of galamsey from Ayanfuri peels back the layers of this complex crisis.…
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Trump Digs In: Attacks and Blame-Shifting Over Americans’ Economic Worries
Overview: A Focused Defense While Blaming Others In a recent speech marked by rapid delivery and combative language, former President Donald Trump reframed ongoing concerns about the American economy. He asserted that he inherited a “mess” and that he is actively fixing it, a refrain that mirrors his conventional messaging style when addressing reporters in…
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Australia Announces New Measures to Crack Down on Hate Speech After Bondi Beach Attack
Overview: A National Response to Rising Antisemitism In the wake of a violent incident near Bondi Beach, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveiled a set of sweeping measures aimed at curbing hate speech, antisemitism, and the spread of radicalization. The plan signals a shift in Australia’s approach to online and offline incitement, with the government arguing…
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Trump Praises Record on Immigration While Criticizing Biden
Trump Highlights Immigration Wins Amidst Broad Critique of Biden Former President Donald Trump spent a significant portion of a recent address touting his administration’s immigration policies, framing them as central to his presidency and a direct contrast to the current Biden administration. The remarks come as the political spotlight intensifies on border security, immigration enforcement,…
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Nova Scotia RCMP say no fentanyl-laced cannabis found amid premier’s claim
Overview of the claim and official response The Nova Scotia RCMP have stated they are not aware of any fentanyl-laced cannabis being sold by unauthorized retailers in the province, contrary to a claim made by the provincial premier at a recent news conference. While the premier urged caution about the illegal cannabis market and potential…