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• Growing oil demand in Asia will likely lead to an increase in oil shipments from Iran, calling into question the efficacy of U.S. sanctions on the energy sector. New Lines Institute
• Anaemia affects a third of the world's population, while women of reproductive age are particularly at risk of its development. PubMed Central (PMC)
• The world will need to increase climate spending to $9 trillion annually by 2030 and to $11 trillion by 2035 to roll out clean sources of energy and prepare for the inevitable impacts of a warming climate during coming decades (201). PubMed Central (PMC)
• Declining food production and nutrient losses will result in severe stunting affecting 1 million children in Africa alone and cause 183 million additional people to go hungry by 2050. PubMed Central (PMC)
• Despite abundant energy resources which could support the establishment of data centers for AI model training, Gulf states like the UAE and Saudi Arabia require support to develop homegrown chip design capabilitie s and attract global AI talent. Unlock Blockchain
• Based on the CompTIA survey data, most HR professionals expect some degree of impact (net 72% among US respondents), but like most, others grapple with the timing and magnitude of impact. Comptia
• Investments in AI research are expected to contribute significantly to understanding and addressing women's health issues, with initiatives such as the National Institutes of Health's effort to close research gaps and President Biden's call for a $12 billion Fund for Women's Health Research. Wheel
• GPS disruptions have been happening for months, especially in northern Israel and areas close to Gaza, but have been less common in central Israel. The Times of Israel
• The GPS disruptions have previously been widely reported in northern Israel or areas close to Gaza, but have been less common in central Israel. The Times of Israel
• The failure to invest now could result in increased carbon emissions and a lack of resilience to climate shocks if the world exceeds 2 degrees warming above preindustrial levels. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
• Human exposure to toxic metals and environmental pollution has become a major health risk in Africa and is the subject of increasing attention to national and international researchers and environmentalists. PubMed Central (PMC)
• Washington is wary that cheap Chinese exports could flood global markets, citing green energy sectors like solar and electric vehicles. The Daily Star
• Because much of the Catskill/Delaware watershed region consists of undisturbed forest, it is far less likely than industrial regions to harbor hazardous wastes and toxic compounds that might pose a human or environmental health risk. The National Academies Press
• To establish sustainability in all spheres of life and fulfill the ambitious goal of creating a beautiful China, Beijing has launched a centrally orchestrated, non-disruptive and incremental push affecting science, technology, industry, policy making and everyday life. Merics
• The UK expects to see immediate action by Israel to end restrictions on humanitarian aid, deconflict with the UN and aid agencies, protect civilians and repair vital infrastructure like hospitals and water networks. Kent Online
• Researchers in the UNC-Chapel Hill Chemistry Department are using semiconductors to harvest and convert the sun's energy into high-energy compounds that have the potential to produce environmentally friendly fuels. ScienceDaily
• Among stocks, Indus Towers is likely to see $189 million in passive inflows, while Sundaram Finance could attract inflows worth $174 million and Solar Industries India may see $164 million in inflows. Mint
• The suitable surface area of traditional wine-producing regions is expected to decline by 20-70% by the end of the century, depending on the severity of the warming scenario. BeverageDaily.com
• Low levels of global warming (< 2 °C) will enable most traditional wine regions to continue production, albeit with certain adaptation measures (particularly in southern Europe). BeverageDaily.com
• The southern part of California - already characterized by a warm and dry climate - is expected to become unsuitable for high-quality wine production under global warming scenarios exceeding 2 °C. BeverageDaily.com
• If global warming exceeds 2 °C, coastal California will transition to a very warm and arid climate for viticulture, probably resulting in a decline in wine quality and economic sustainability. BeverageDaily.com
• Wednesday's earthquake will likely only add pressure to efforts underway for years to grow chipmaking capacity outside of Taiwan. CNN
• Should the global chemicals sector capitulate to the tidal wave of polymers flowing out of China and shut down, 2024's demand surge might look like oil's last gasp, before decline and fall set in. Mint

Last updated: 14 April 2024