When they are not fretting about the American dollar or Chinese debt, policymakers in emerging economies keep a close eye on the oil market. The price of Brent crude has risen by nearly 50% in the past year to around $ 80 a barrel. It ranks as the 11th-biggest spike in the past 70 years […]
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Standing up at work may help burn calories — but there’s a better way to avoid the harms of sitting all day
Flickr / Alba García Aguado Sitting all day is terrible for you, and even working out regularly isn’t enough to counteract the harm it causes. Standing desks have been portrayed as a way to counteract the risks of sitting, and a new study claims standing at desk could help you lose weight. The real solution, […]
Trump’s decision to decertify nuclear deal harms US credibility – Iranian FM
US President Donald Trump’s recent decision not to recertify Tehran’s compliance with the 2015 nuclear agreement will only undermine Washington’s own credibility in the international arena, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said. “Nobody else will trust any US administration to engage in any long-term negotiation because the length of any commitment, the duration of […]
Ditching the Paris Agreement Risks the Economy Even As It Harms the Planet
Bad deal or not, the Paris climate agreement is already reshaping the world’s economy. The post Ditching the Paris Agreement Risks the Economy Even As It Harms the Planet appeared first on WIRED. WIRED
Passive smoking residue stunts babies’ growth and harms immune system
THE toxic sticky coating left on furniture and fittings from cigarette smoke stunts the growth of babies and damages their immune system, a new study warned. Daily Express :: Health Feed