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UN reclassifies cannabis as a less dangerous drug
December 10, 2020

UN reclassifies cannabis as a less dangerous drug

Cannabis is no longer classified as a Schedule IV drug as per WHO’s recommendation. The declassification opens up the door for more research into its medicinal and therapeutic uses.

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Investors worth $5 trillion set major emissions reduction targets
October 14, 2020November 17, 2020

Investors worth $5 trillion set major emissions reduction targets

Thirty of the world’s largest investors – including Allianz, the Church of England, and the California Public Employees’ Retirement System – have now set a goal to reduce emissions by 16 to 29% of 2019 levels by 2025.

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Global investment in renewable energy to triple this decade, says UN
September 6, 2019November 17, 2020

Global investment in renewable energy to triple this decade, says UN

Global investment in new capacity for renewable energy is on course to reach $2.6 trillion by the end of this decade, more than triple the amount of the previous decade, the UN says.

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187 nations signed a UN plastics waste protocol
May 15, 2019November 17, 2020

187 nations signed a UN plastics waste protocol

The protocol requires countries that want to ship their waste products to other nations to first obtain the permission of the receiving nations.

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United Nations lifts sanctions on ‘Africa’s North Korea’, Eritrea
November 15, 2018November 17, 2020

United Nations lifts sanctions on ‘Africa’s North Korea’, Eritrea

The United Nations on Wednesday lifted sanctions on Eritrea, bolstering the precarious peace in one of the world’s most volatile and strategic corners.

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Azerbaijan mobilizes all forces to fulfill tasks set in Sustainable Development Goals
October 24, 2018November 17, 2020

Azerbaijan mobilizes all forces to fulfill tasks set in Sustainable Development Goals

Azerbaijan has mobilized all forces to fulfill the tasks set by the Sustainable Development Goals, the Deputy Prime Minister said.

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Uzbekistan adopts 17 national Sustainable Development Goals
October 24, 2018November 17, 2020

Uzbekistan adopts 17 national Sustainable Development Goals

In particular, Uzbekistan intends to reduce poverty. Also, one of the goals of Uzbekistan is to strengthen food security, improve diet.

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South Korea, North Korea and the United Nations have agreed to disarmament
October 22, 2018November 17, 2020

South Korea, North Korea and the United Nations have agreed to disarmament

North and South Korea and the United Nations Command agreed Monday to remove firearms and guard posts from a portion of the demilitarized zone (DMZ) between the two countries.

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UN allows Palestinians to act more like full member in 2019
October 18, 2018November 17, 2020

UN allows Palestinians to act more like full member in 2019

The 193-member U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday allowed the Palestinians to act more like a full U.N. member state during meetings in 2019, when they will chair the group of 77 developing nations.

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More than 130 companies have made science-based targets for GHG reduction in 2018
September 19, 2018November 17, 2020

More than 130 companies have made science-based targets for GHG reduction in 2018

Nearly a fifth of Fortune Global 500 companies have committed to set science-based targets, including this year alone big names such as McDonald’s, IKEA, and AB InBev.

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    January 13, 2021
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    Saudi Arabia is building a zero-carbon city in a 100-mile straight line

    January 13, 2021
  • Nevada retroactively recognizes same-sex marriages

    Nevada retroactively recognizes same-sex marriages

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    January 11, 2021
  • Chinese fast food chain swaps all chicken eggs with plant-based versions

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    January 11, 2021
  • Researchers have solved a water desalination problem that had baffled scientists for decades

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    Psychedelic research center launched at New York’s Mount Sinai

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