The COVID-19 crisis has clearly demonstrated the vulnerability of the livelihoods of many South Africans, and highlighted food insecurity as one key aspect. Many now argue that reducing the vulnerability of the livelihoods of the…
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By Barani Krishnan Investing.com – Gold’s safe-haven edge reemerged on Thursday after weekly U.S. jobless claims remained near the 2 million mark, showing that economic fallout from Covid-19 wouldn’t fade away easily. for August delivery…
Read MoreLow-wage essential workers are more likely to face dangerous working conditions and food insecurity than high-wage workers, even more so during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our research provides some of the first data on the safety…
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There is now a 95% chance COVID-19 has been eliminated in New Zealand, according to our modelling, based on official Ministry of Health data. As of June 4, New Zealand has had 20 consecutive days…
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© Reuters. By Seng Li Peng and Wilda Asmarini SINGAPORE/JAKARTA (Reuters) – Two of six tankers used to store gasoline in Asia have arrived in Indonesia, with shipments into Asia’s largest petrol importer expected to…
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The primary strategy to slow the spread of the coronavirus has been social distancing, which reduces contact between individuals. While the federal government can recommend social distancing, the decision to issue formal measures ultimately resides…
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© Reuters. By Barani Krishnan Investing.com — The risk rally on Wall Street keeps climbing, and gold’s safe-haven edge keeps crumbling, taking the yellow metal below the key $1,700 perch on Wednesday for the first…
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The COVID-19 outbreak has put into stark relief the disruption parasites can cause, both in human society and ecosystems. Researchers have long sought to better understand the evolutionary importance of parasites, to help lessen their…
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