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World Bank’s funding of ‘hog hotel’ factory farms under fire over climate effect
Environmental and animal welfare groups call on lender to phase out support for ‘industrial’ livestock operations
The private sector arm of the World Bank is facing claims that it contributes to global heating and the undermining of animal welfare by providing financial support for factory farming, including the building of pig farming tower blocks in China.
A coalition of environmental and animal welfare groups is calling on the World Bank to phase out financial support for large-scale “industrial” livestock operations. More than $1.6bn was provided for industrial farming projects between 2017 and 2023, according to an analysis by campaigners.
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Government defeated in High Court over climate plans
Activists argued that the plan for cutting emissions would not meet the UK's climate targets.BBC News - Top stories - Climate -
Press Freedom Is Under Attack in Much of World, U.N. Ambassador Says
The detention of WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich is called an example of increasing hostility toward an independent press.The Wall Street Journal - World -
5 takeaways from competing Democratic, GOP farm bill plans
House Republicans and Democrats have released two dueling visions for the farm bill, the massive $1.5 trillion omnibus that underpins the U.S. food system. The contrasting proposals show the fault lines between the two parties' visions for ...The Hill - Politics -
Police seize 22 dogs from illegal XL Bully farm
Officers in Sheffield say six of the animals were so unwell they had to be put to sleep.BBC News - Top stories -
U.S. Seeks to Build World Pressure on Russia Over Space Nuclear Weapon
An American official said the United States had information undermining Russia’s claim that a device it is developing is for peaceful scientific research.The New York Times - Top stories - Russia -
Flood watch in effect for over 11 million people in Texas and Oklahoma
A flood watch remains in effect for more than 11 million people in Texas and Oklahoma on Saturday morning as a number of flood warnings are in effect.ABC News - Top stories -
Norges Bank Holds Rates, Hints at Later Cut
Norway’s central bank held its key policy rate at 4.5% and reiterated that it was likely to stay at that level for some time, as high wage growth and a weak krone keep inflation elevated.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Bank holiday weather: Will it be warm or wet?
It's been warming up this week but could rain spoil your plans for the long weekend?BBC News - Top stories -
Danske Bank Outlook on Track as Demand Sustained
Danske Bank backed its full-year guidance after reporting in-line first-quarter earnings on good demand for its products, efficiency gains and strong credit quality.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Weaker-Than-Expected Payrolls Push Down Dollar
The dollar fell in a week when the Fed was perceived as not too hawkish—after Chair Powell kept a rate hike off the table— and payrolls surprised to the downside, for a change.The Wall Street Journal - World
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