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The healthcare sector accounts for around 4 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. That's equivalent to the annual emissions of France, Germany and Brazil combined. Medical staff and the healthcare industry are gradually embracing the objective of reducing the sector's contribution to global warming. But the task remains daunting. The Down to Earth team takes a closer look.
German Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht resigned on Monday after coming under months of heavy criticism over Berlin's stuttering response to the war in Ukraine. Her decision came just days ahead of a crucial meeting of defence ministers from Ukraine's allies, and as Berlin was once again under intense pressure to provide battle tanks to Kyiv. FRANCE 24's Nick Spicer reports from Berlin, Germany.
President-elect Joe Biden announced during a Friday speech that he has plans for FEMA. He said he will instruct the Federal Emergency Management Agency to build facilities for COVID-19 vaccines. These facilities will then distribute the vaccine to the American public, says Business Insider. Biden said his administration will build 100 federally-funded community vaccination centers. He plans to have this in motion by the end of his first month in office. He also promised to set up mobile vaccination units for hard-hit and hard to reach communities.
Ski resorts in Spain's Catalonia region that borders France have reopened as a European debate rages over whether such sites should operate during the coronavirus pandemic. In theory, only residents of Catalonia will be able to access the resorts given that the region is partially closed off to people from other parts of Spain although checks are sporadic.
Tokyo, Aug 28 (EFE), (Camera: Kimimasa Mayama).- Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Friday announced his intention to resign soon due to health reasons, kicking off a period of discussions during the next few weeks to elect his successor.Speculation about Abe's health status had intensified recently following the prime minister's recent visits to a hospital in the capital and some reports of health problems.
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