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In a commentary, Brent Jacobs, a professional engineer, said: “This amount of carbon mitigation not only has the equivalent emissions impact of taking approximately 865,000 cars off the road for a year, but it also underscores the value and large-scale impact of being tenacious in application-based learning and advancements. “I have the privilege of being part of the team at the International CCS Knowledge Centre … where we work to advance the use of large-scale carbon capture and stora...

Vandalism or Restoration? Sunny Dua Hundreds of fine hexagonal brick tiles taken out of different structures during restoration work of Mubarak Mandi Heritage Complex have been crushed along with unserviceable material and used as one of the key ingredients of mortar. Many of these hexagonal bricks have also been thrown out of complex as mulba (Trash). The clay bricks were so fine, strong and unique that if stacked and preserved could have been re-used as ornamental pieces in the same complex t...

There is plenty of talk at European level of improving health care, with the COVID pandemic adding its own impetus to the trend – but talk will not be enough to secure real advances for European patients. A policy framework with real actionable agendas, concrete detailed targets and timelines, and clear links among all stakeholders […]

The European Union and the United States have concluded negotiations to adjust their agricultural quotas following the UKs withdrawal from the EU.  The agreement is the culmination of two years of negotiations in the WTO framework to divide these EU quotas, from the UK’s, based on recent trade flows. The agreement covers dozens of quotas […]

The Role The Knowledge Centre is an online repository of information that comprehensively covers analysis methods and use cases for mobile operator data for the humanitarian and development sectors. The purpose of the Knowledge Centre is to: Contribute towards making mobile operator data analysis more transparent and accessible to parties in the humanitarian and development sectors Contribute to accelerating the progress of the development and standardisation of quality-assured analysis methods...

(1) AMSTERDAM, March 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- We are excited to announce the launch of Talking Points today, a brand new service that will provide IBFD users with market-leading commentary and analysis on the latest and hottest developments in international taxation. Talking Points will showcase thought leadership from around the world on key developments, news items and other important international tax topics. IBFD users will benefit from valuable insights, reasoning, opinions and vie...

Active ageing: physical activity promotion in elderly Many populations in the WHO European Region are ageing rapidly. Physical activity and sport participation are of particular importance in older adults to maintain functional capacity and prevent falls, as well as to maintain social networks that may also have positive effects on health. However, studies show that about two thirds of adults aged 55–69 years and about three quarters of those over 70 seldom or never participate in sport or ex...

While Europe mulls multiple praiseworthy schemes to limit the damage inflicted by cancer, one of the most promising avenues is being neglected – and many Europeans are dying unnecessarily as a consequence. Lung cancer, the biggest cancer killer, is still on the loose, largely unchecked, and the most effective method for combating it – screening […]

Cancer diagnostics - Image Pixabay (BRUSSELS) - A new EU approach to cancer prevention, treatment and care, outlined Wednesday by the EU Commission, tackles the entire disease pathway from prevention to quality of life of cancer patients and survivors. The Beating Cancer Plan will be supported by actions spanning across policy areas from employment, education, social policy and equality, through marketing, agriculture, energy, the environment and climate, to transport, cohesion poli...

JRC scientists on #WorldCancerDay: #WeWill work to one day conquer cancer At the European Commissions Joint Research Centre, scientists of different backgrounds and with different expertise are dedicated to helping the Commission fulfil its mission to conquer cancer. Today, they speak about how they are working towards a world without cancer. From improving, harmonising and unleashing the power of data to investing in communication and launching new knowledge platforms on cancer, these are the ...