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Health

Toxic mercury cosmetics still marketed as ‘solution’ to dark skin – Report

Despite being banned by a global treaty, mercury-added skin lightening products (SLPs) are still sold by some of the world’s biggest online retailers to...

Michael Simire - October 23, 2023

Pollution

Minamata Convention celebrates ‘decade of global commitment’ amid COP5 preparation

Ten years ago, on October 10, 2013, the international community took a key step forward by signing the Minamata Convention on Mercury. This multilateral...

Michael Simire - October 13, 2023

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Climate ChangeApril 25, 2025

Malaysia reaffirms commitment to zero net carbon emissions by 2050

Malaysia has reaffirmed its national commitment to achieve zero net carbon emissions by 2050, with a 45 per cent...

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Agric & BiotechApril 25, 2025

G20 agricultural meeting focuses attention on food security

The G20 working group on agriculture, currently meeting in Durban, has centered discussions on macroeconomic factors affecting food prices...

HealthApril 25, 2025

Nigeria renews commitment to eliminate malaria by 2030

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its determination to eliminate malaria in Nigeria by 2030. The country continues to bear the heaviest...

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Climate ChangeApril 25, 2025

Malaysia reaffirms commitment to zero net carbon emissions by 2050

Malaysia has reaffirmed its national commitment to achieve zero...

Agric & BiotechApril 25, 2025

G20 agricultural meeting focuses attention on food security

The G20 working group on agriculture, currently meeting in...