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Global Electronics Council Unveils Strengthened EPEAT Criteria to Boost Sustainability in Electronics

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The Global Electronics Council (GEC) has released its updated EPEAT criteria, setting a new standard for sustainability across the electronics industry. This major update, which will take effect on November 1, 2025, reinforces EPEAT as the leading global ecolabel for electronics, promoting environmentally and socially responsible products throughout their lifecycle. The revised criteria address critical […]

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Ukraine Faces Shortfall of 8.6 Million Workers by 2032, Report Warns

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Ukraine is projected to need an additional 8.6 million workers by 2032 due to the combined effects of war-related disruptions and longstanding low birth rates. This estimate, outlined in a report by Romina Bandura for the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), highlights the significant demographic challenges the country will face in the coming […]

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Ireland Marks Three Years Since Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: Tánaiste Reaffirms Support

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On the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine which takes place on the 24th of Feb 2025, Ireland’s Tánaiste (Deputy Prime Minister), Micheál Martin, issued a statement reaffirming the country’s unwavering commitment to Ukraine. Reflecting on the brutal conflict, Martin expressed admiration for the resilience and bravery of the Ukrainian people, who continue […]

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Ireland: Over €14 Million Allocated for 163 Community Projects Nationwide

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On 24th February 2025, Minister for Rural and Community Development, Dara Calleary, announced a significant €14 million investment to support 163 community-driven initiatives across Ireland. The funding, under the Community Recognition Fund, aims to enhance local infrastructures such as sports clubs, community centres, parks, and playgrounds. This announcement highlights the government’s continued commitment to rural […]

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Apple Commits $500 Billion in U.S. Investments, Creating 20,000 Jobs and Boosting Research

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Apple has announced a bold $500 billion investment plan over the next four years, signaling a major push for innovation and U.S.-based manufacturing. The investment will include the construction of a large artificial intelligence (AI) server factory in Texas and the creation of 20,000 research and development jobs nationwide. In collaboration with Foxconn, Apple plans […]

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Global Leaders Push for $200 Billion Annual Fund to Protect Biodiversity Amid Disputes

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Countries are gathering in Rome to advance negotiations aimed at securing $200 billion annually to combat the global biodiversity crisis. This initiative builds upon the 2022 Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, which strives to halt nature loss by 2030. The urgency of the situation is highlighted by a WWF report showing a 73% decline in vertebrate […]

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Japan Targets Ambitious 73% Emissions Reduction by 2040 in New Climate Strategy

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Japan has unveiled a bold climate and energy plan aimed at slashing greenhouse gas emissions by 73% by 2040, compared to 2013 levels. The strategy, approved by the government, also sets a target of reducing emissions by 60% by 2035, marking a significant step toward the country’s environmental goals under the Paris Agreement. Key components […]

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Breast cancer cases projected to rise by nearly 40 per cent by 2050, WHO warns

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The findings, published in Nature Medicine on Monday, warn that if current trends continue, the world will see 3.2 million new breast cancer cases and 1.1 million related deaths each year by mid-century. The burden will be disproportionately felt in low- and middle-income countries, where access to early detection, treatment and care remains limited. “Every […]

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Syria’s New President Invited to Arab League Summit in Major Diplomatic Step

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Syria’s newly appointed president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has received an official invitation from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to attend an emergency Arab League summit in Cairo on March 4. This invitation, announced by Syria’s presidency on Sunday, represents a significant move in the ongoing effort to rebuild Syria’s ties with the Arab world following the […]

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World’s ‘warmongers’ must end disdain for global order, UN chief insists

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On the opening day of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, the Secretary-General rounded on “warmongers who thumb their nose at international law, international humanitarian law and the UN Charter”. To date, Ukraine has seen more than 12,600 civilians killed, many more injured and entire communities reduced to rubble, Mr. Guterres told the UN’s top […]

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