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China is backing off coal power plant approvals after a 2022-23 surge that alarmed climate experts

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Approvals for new coal-fired power plants have dropped sharply in China after a flurry of permits in the previous two years raised concern about the government’s commitment to limiting climate change. An analysis released Tuesday by Greenpeace East Asia and the Shanghai Institutes for International Studies found that 14 new plants were approved in the first half of this year with a total capacity of 10.3 gigawatts, down 80% from the same period last year. China leads the world in solar and wind power... Читать дальше...

Kerala govt orders 'space audit' in state medical colleges to ensure employee safety

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Kerala's government initiated a space audit in medical colleges for employee safety after protests against a doctor's rape and murder in Kolkata. Health Minister Veena George mandated security measures like mock drills, CCTV installation, and the Code Gray protocol. Additional steps were also taken to ensure safety for women employees and protect against stray dogs.

Malawi: Suspected Mpox Case Under Investigation

Malawi Voice.com 

A patient at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital in Blantyre is being investigated for suspected mpox, according to the Blantyre District Health Office. Dr. Gift Kawalazira, Director of Health and Social Services for Blantyre, confirmed that the patient was initially referred from Chikwawa District Hospital for unrelated medical issues but later showed symptoms consistent with mpox. […]

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Sokoto to construct access road to bandits’ hideout

The Punch 

To end banditry in the Tureta Local Government Area and other adjoining villages, the Sokoto State Government has approved the construction of the Tureta-Gidan Kare road to make bandits’ dens more accessible. Governor Ahmed Aliyu revealed this during his visit to Tureta Local Government on Monday as part of his state-wide tour of the 23

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LAGOS YOUTHS ORGANISES AWARENESS WALK FOR Y2024 YOUTH DAY

Lagosstate.gov.ng 

In commemoration of Y2024 International Youth Day, the youths in Lagos, in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Social Development, have embarked on an Awareness Walk aimed at sensitising the citizens on their week-long activities. Led by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Pharm (Mrs.) Toyin Oke-Osanyintolu and Chairman, National Youth Council Of Nigeria …