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Arianespace wins Vega contract for Italian imaging satellite constellation

WASHINGTON — In a vote of confidence for a troubled launch vehicle, Arianespace won a contract from the Italian government for up to three Vega C launches of an Earth observation constellation. Arianespace announced March 14 it signed a contract with the European Space Agency, acting on behalf of the Italian government, for launching the …

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Deadly Fungal Infections Are Increasing in U.S. Hospitals

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is tracking the rise of a deadly, treatment-resistant fungus that’s causing outbreaks in a growing number of health care facilities across the country. New data compiled by a CDC research team, published Mar. 21 in Annals of Internal Medicine, show that Candida auris infections have increased …

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Biden Uses First Veto to Defend Rule on ESG Investing

U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday rejected a Republican proposal to prevent pension fund managers from basing investment decisions on factors like climate change, in the first veto of his presidency. “I just signed this veto because the legislation passed by the Congress would put at risk the retirement savings of individuals across the country,” …

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Researchers Are Closer to Preventing and Treating Long COVID

Three years into the COVID-19 pandemic, with millions of people around the world suffering from long-term complications of the virus, there is still no proven way to treat or prevent Long COVID—besides not getting infected in the first place. Recently, however, there’s been reason for cautious optimism. Researchers have found promising (though preliminary) signs that …

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Sweden Takes Over EU Presidency With Promise To Be ‘Greener, Safer and Freer’

This month, Sweden took over the rotating presidency of the Council of the EU with a pledge to focus on security, competitiveness, green and energy transitions, democratic values and the rule of law. Over the next six months, the country will lead work at all levels of the Council, building cooperation, agreement and solidarity between …

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Helinox fragment design T-shirt Collab HCC Busan

Helinox celebrated its HCC Busan store opening on March 18. To commemorate the grand opening, the brand released a limited drop of T-shirts designed in collaboration with Hiroshi Fujiwara’s brand, fragment design. The T-shirts arrive in black or white, both version stars Helly, Helinox’s mascot, and fragment design’s iconic lightning motif, complete with co-branding. The …

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Sanofi Is Now the Third Insulin Producer to Slash Prices

Sanofi will cut the U.S. list price of two of its insulins, making it the third major producer of the diabetes medicine to recently slash prices. French pharmaceutical maker Sanofi will reduce the U.S. list price of Lantus, its most-prescribed insulin, by 78%, according to a statement Thursday. The company will also reduce the list …

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ESG News: Week in Review

March 2023 Week-3; TD sets $500 billion sustainable finance target by 2030; Biden-Harris announces $750 million to advance clean hydrogen tech; EU proposes Net-Zero Industry Act for clean tech; EU adopts carbon sinks goal that increases EU 2030 climate ambition; DeSantis leads alliance of 18 states to fight against ESG investing; Starbucks commits over $50 million to sustainable waste and water funds; Malaysia’s Petronas …

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