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Mosquitoes Newly Spreading in Scotland as Temperatures Rise, Scientists Say

Mosquitoes Newly Spreading in Scotland as Temperatures Rise, Scientists Say

Scotland’s climate hasn’t historically been supportive to large mosquito populations, as it tends to be cooler. But now, scientists have discovered widespread populations of mosquitoes around Scotland, and they fear warming temperatures could lead to increasing public health risks from mosquito-borne diseases. Scientists at the University of Glasgow’s Centre for Virus Research found 16 different […]
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Renewable Energy Surpasses 30% of Global Electricity Supply for First Time Ever

Renewable Energy Surpasses 30% of Global Electricity Supply for First Time Ever

According to the new Global Electricity Review 2024 from thinktank Ember, renewable energy now exceeds more than 30 percent of the world’s electricity supply, following a fast rise in solar and wind power. According to Ember’s executive summary of the report, record solar and wind construction in 2023 means “a new era of falling fossil […]
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What is Collective Bargaining? Why It’s Central to Labour Justice

What is Collective Bargaining? Why It’s Central to Labour Justice

Collective bargaining is important for workers’ safety and wellbeing, particularly in the garment supply chain. But what does it mean? And how does it work? Here’s an overview of the most important aspects in five quick questions.  1. What does collective bargaining mean? Collective bargaining is the negotiation between workers and their employer for agreements […]
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