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Preparation of the United Nation’s Second World Ocean Assessment (WOA)
Southern Utah University’s Dr. Frank Hall was recently recognized for his contributions in the preparation of the United Nation’s Second World Ocean Assessment (...
United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals fall behind initial hopes, lacks needed funding
In 2000, United Nations member states adopted eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which featured a number of ambitious global initiatives, such as eradicating extreme poverty and ...
Climate change – activism, debate and reality. Let our experts help with your coverage
It’s been a busy week for anyone covering climate change. As 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg delivered a speech at the United Nation slamming ...
Combating myths and understanding Dementia
Health misinformation has a significant role in influencing the health and well-being of older people, a recent article in the Toronto Star states. To highlight ...
Returning Home After Entering Long-Term Care
With a rapidly ageing global population, long-term care homes are increasingly in demand to help meet the needs of older people. For many older people, ...
Always Keep Families Together. Separation Damages Children.
The ongoing situation in America’s border towns with the detention and separation of thousands of children from their parents is both highly damaging for ...
How serious is the sabre-rattling over Syria?
Last Saturday, though not ‘officially confirmed,’ a poisonous gas attack happened in the besieged Syrian town of Douma. The World Health Organization has confirmed that 500 ...
Diabetes Canada’s 20th Annual Professional Conference Comes to Edmonton
Diabetes Canada and the Canadian Society for Endocrinology and Metabolism (CSEM) will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of their Professional Conference and Annual Meetings at ...
Trade, Territory and Diplomatic Relations: Under President Trump What will America’s Relationship with China Look Like?
Since Jan. 20, 2017, America has seen a new style of leadership and authority under President Donald Trump. Trade agreements that were already in place are now ...
