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UN-led panel aims to tackle abuses linked to mining for ‘critical minerals’
Panel of nearly 100 countries to draw up guidelines for industries that mine raw materials used in low-carbon technology
A UN-led panel of nearly 100 countries is to draw up new guidelines to prevent some of the environmental damage and human rights abuses associated with mining for “critical minerals”.
Mining for some of the key raw materials used in low-carbon technology, such as solar panels and electric vehicles, has been associated with human rights abuses, child labour and violence, as well as grave environmental damage.
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This SpaceX Veteran's 'Tony Stark' Technology Aims to Tackle the Space Junk Problem
Portal Space Systems came out of stealth this week with more than $3 million in funding to build a spacecraft capable of rapidly moving satellites.Inc. - Business -
Arkansas takes on crypto miners
The Hill's weekly technology news digest. {beacon} Advertisement Friday, May 3, 2024 Presented by: Presented by: Welcome to Tech Friday, a new joint project of The Hill and Pluribus News covering tech policy across government. Sign up to receive ...The Hill - Politics - Crypto -
Tackling racial justice with the voice of experience
Patrice Willoughby was always destined for service. Born in Ohio, her parents were heavily involved in politics and social justice. They were members of the NAACP, active members of their church and would often work on behalf of political ...The Hill - Politics -
Guernica-style battle of Orgreave painting stars in miners’ strikes exhibition
Bob Olley’s unsettling vision of clash between miners and police is part of 40th anniversary show in Bishop Auckland. Bob Olley was there 40 years ago at the “battle of Orgreave”. “I saw the violence,” he said, shaking his head. “I thought I was ...The Guardian - World -
Lakers' Russell fined $25K for verbal abuse of ref
The NBA has fined Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell $25,000 for verbally abusing a game official shortly after Los Angeles was eliminated from the playoffs by Denver earlier this week.ESPN - Sports -
How London’s Mayor Plans to Tackle Climate in His Next Term
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Racist abuse 'won't put me off' says new Derry mayor
Lilian Seenoi-Barr says racist abuse has made her more determined to represent Derry and Strabane as mayor.BBC News - Top stories -
‘I couldn’t let my child see me angry. Counselling helped me change.’
Study into best help launches as research estimates 800,000 children were in an abusive home last year.BBC News - Top stories -
England players meet police over racist abuse concerns
The police reassure England players that online racist abuse will be "taken seriously" during this summer's European Championship.BBC News - Top stories -
Noem does not say whether she met Kim Jong Un amid criticism over book
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) did not say whether she met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un when responding to the inaccuracies reported in her new book. Noem has been facing mounting criticism over her forthcoming book, set to be released this ...The Hill - Politics
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Israel-Gaza war live: Gaza risks running out of fuel tonight, UN chief warns, after border crossings closed
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Disney to ‘focus on quality’ as it plans to cut output – including Marvel movies
CEO Bob Iger says company will scale back releases in superhero franchise as it seeks to take on Netflix in streaming market. Disney plans to release fewer movies and “focus more on quality” in its key franchises, following of a string of ...The Guardian - World -
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