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Tag: Health
Even with an Olympic event lined up, improving water quality is not that straightforward
By Marijn Korndewal and Sophie Trémolet, OECD Environment Directorate With the French President and the Mayor of Paris looking to take a dive in the river Seine soon, water quality is hot news in France in the run-up to the Olympics. The burning question… Continue Reading “Even with an Olympic event lined up, improving water quality is not that straightforward”
Let’s choose to challenge the climate crisis with a gender lens
By Sigita Strumskyte, Dimitra Xynou, Amelia Smith and Shanda Moorghen, OECD Environment Directorate On 8 March, the world will observe International Women’s Day under the theme #ChooseToChallenge. It is a day to recognise achievements, spread awareness and strengthen commitments to creating more inclusive societies,… Continue Reading “Let’s choose to challenge the climate crisis with a gender lens”
Why is there a shortage of disinfectants during the COVID-19 crisis?
By Bob Diderich and Sylvie Poret, OECD Environment Directorate I’m sure many of you recently had the same experience I had. I went to the pharmacy in the early days of the pandemic and, before I opened my mouth, the pharmacist said “we’re out… Continue Reading “Why is there a shortage of disinfectants during the COVID-19 crisis?”
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