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Climate Emergency Risks Stranding Women

Chris Hall

These types of funds made up 9% of fund votes on assessed shareholder proposals filed at US-based companies between 2003 to 2018. In 2019, just 15% of the US$16.9 billion in climate-related venture capital funding went to start-ups with at least one female founder, BCG said.

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Health leaders discuss Mechanisms and Coordination of Global Health Governance and Finance

Sustainable Development Network

Countries in the Asia-Pacific region that dealt with SARS in 2003-2004 were best prepared to respond to COVID-19, as their specific readiness plans resulted in lower burdens of disease and death even before vaccines were introduced in 2021. Each country should determine and expand national pandemic preparedness plans.

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How plasma technology can reduce the environmental impact of disposable vapes

Envirotec Magazine

Since their introduction in 2003, initially as a ‘healthy’ alternative to tobacco, they have created a whole new contaminated e-waste stream. Unfortunately, however, the multi-stage, multi-national supply chain is not that coordinated yet and, with a ban looming, it is unlikely to reach full circularity. In 2023, over 7.7

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