Environmental, social and governance investing, also known as impact or socially responsible investing, has become a popular concept. It's based on awareness of the impact that firms have on the environment and on human wellbeing. Socially responsible investing recognises that these factors incre

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Health Minister Dr Shane Reti says findings from the annual Health Survey highlight the need to continue driving better health outcomes for New Zealanders.The New Zealand Health Survey is an annual snapshot of key metrics measured from July 2023 - July 2024. Findings released this morning include:</span

Health survey results to help drive change

A renewed effort to get people to quit smoking will build on what has worked to date and target the groups who most need support, Associate Health Minister Casey Costello said today."The latest New Zealand Health Survey results show the daily smoking rate at 6.9 per cent and we need a significant final push over the next 13 months to meet the Smokefree 2025 goal," Ms Costello says.<

Final push needed to get to Smokefree 2025

The Department of Health today published statistical tables relating to smoking cessation services for 2023/24.
    
        
                    
    
      The statistical tables provide 4-week follow-up information on people reporting to smoking cessation services during the year 2023/24, in addition to figures for the 52-week follow-up of people who signed up

Statistics on smoking cessation services In Northern Ireland: 4 week follow up figures for 2023/24, and 52 week follow up figures for 2022/23

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has welcomed the introduction of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill at Westminster.
    
        
                    
    
      The Bill aims to introduce a progressive smoking ban to gradually end the sale of tobacco products across the UK, so that anyone born on or after 1st January 2009 will never be able to legally be sold ci

Tobacco and Vapes Bill opportunity to reduce preventable deaths and health inequalities- Nesbitt


            HT SyndicationNew Delhi [India], November 5: In India, where financial security is a top priority for many families, term insurance plans have emerged as a crucial safety net. These plans offer affordable coverage for a specific period, providing a substantial death benefit to your family in the unfortunate event of your untimely demise. Let us de

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ISLAMABAD, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- Pakistan's food exports witnessed a significant increase of 21.7 percent during the first four months of the current fiscal year from July 2024 to June 2025 as compared to the same period last year, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). Food exports during the cited period were recorded at 2.365 billion U.S. dollars during July-October 2024, up from 1.943 billion do

Pakistan&#039;s food exports surge 21.7 pct in first 4 months of FY 2024-25

BEIJING, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- Xu Ying, former deputy director of the State Tobacco Monopoly Administration, has been expelled from the Communist Party of China (CPC) and removed from public office over serious violations of Party discipline and laws, an official statement said on Wednesday. The decision was made following an investigation by the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Co

Former deputy head of State Tobacco Monopoly Administration expelled from CPC, public office

Notes from the Field: E-Cigarette and Nicotine ... CDC

Notes from the Field- E-Cigarette and Nicotine ... - CDC

Youth tobacco use has gone down, but the work isnt over Science News Magazine

Youth tobacco use has gone down, but the work isnt over  News Magazine

Toxic Waste: Cigarette Butts Harm Environment Twice Mirage News

Toxic Waste- Cigarette Butts Harm Environment Twice

How everyday stress impacts cigarette smoking Penn Today

How everyday stress impacts cigarette smoking - Penn Today

Teenage E-Cigarette Use Drops to a 10-Year Low The New York Times

Teenage E-Cigarette Use Drops to a 10-Year Low

Now is the perfect time to try to stop smoking again VA.gov Home - Veterans Affairs

Now is the perfect time to try to stop smoking again - VA.gov Home - Veterans Affairs

We smoked 100 pounds of pork to find the best smokers for low and slow cooking Business Insider

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Take Part in the 2019 Great American Smokeout Sokolove Law News & Blog

Take Part in the 2019 Great American Smokeout - Sokolove Law News & Blog

Youth Tobacco Product Use at a 25-Year Low, Yet Disparities Persist CDC

Youth Tobacco Product Use at a 25-Year Low, Yet Disparities Persist - CDC

Tucker Carlson Launches Nicotine Pouch Tobacco Reporter

Tucker Carlson Launches Nicotine Pouch - Tobacco Reporter

New Surgeon Generals Report Addresses Disparities Tobacco Reporter

New Surgeon Generals Report Addresses Disparities - Tobacco Reporter

GLP-1 Drugs Ozempic, Wegovy May Help People Quit Smoking Healthline

GLP-1 Drugs Ozempic, Wegovy May Help People Quit Smoking line

JUNEAU, Alaska: With former President Donald Trump signaling a return to energy policies favoring oil development, Alaska's political leaders see a potential revival for the state's vital petroleum industry.  Trump has pledged to prioritize resource development, raising hopes among Alaska officials that federal restrictions on drilling in oil-rich regions like the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) and the N

Alaska's politicians hope Trump will undo restrictions on oil drilling

Alaska's politicians hope Trump can lift oil drilling curbs

Alaska politicians hope oil drilling curbs can be lifted by Trump

VIENNA, Austria: Russia's state-controlled energy giant Gazprom ceased natural gas deliveries to Austria on November 16 morning following a payment dispute, the Austrian energy utility OMV confirmed.  The halt comes after OMV decided to stop payments to Gazprom in response to a 230 million euros (US$242 million) arbitration award granted by the International Chamber of Commerce. OMV stated that no gas del

Russia's Gazprom stops natural gas flow to Austria, OMV utility says

Austrian utility says its natural gas flow stopped by Russia's Gazprom

Austrian utility says Russia's Gazprom has stopped natural gas supply

BISMARCK, North Dakota: The North Dakota Fire Marshal's Office reported that two wildfires earlier this fall were sparked by natural gas flares at oil wells.  No one was killed or injured in the two fires, which began October 5, but they destroyed a combined 14 square miles and damaged land and livestock. The Bismarck Tribune reported this week that investigators concluded that flares combined with high w

Natural gas flares sparked 2 wildfires in North Dakota, agency says

Two wildfires destroy 14 square miles of land in North Dakota

Two wildfires were sparked by Natural gas flares in North Dakota

By Vishu AdhanaNew Delhi [India], November 20 (ANI): Dismissing the possibility of direct negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow, a prominent Russian journalist on Wednesday advocated for dialogue between Russia and the United States to end the Ukraine war, suggesting India as a suitable venue for such discussions.
Speaking with ANI, Dmitry Kiselev, General Director of Sputnik News Agency, noted that India's neutral stance 

"India could host Russia-US talks to resolve Ukraine conflict," says Top Russian TV presenter

New Delhi [India], November 20 (ANI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested one person in the alleged cash-for-vote case, officials said on Wednesday.
The arrested person, identified as Nagani Akram Mohammad Shafi, was apprehended at Ahmedabad Airport by immigration authorities while he was trying to flee to Dubai. A Look Out Circular was issued against Shafi.
The case was initially registered on November 7 by the

ED arrests one person fleeing to Dubai in 'cash for vote' case

DANIA BEACH, Florida: Spirit Airlines, the U.S. pioneer of no-frills travel, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing ongoing financial struggles, failed merger attempts, and looming debt maturities.  The Florida-based carrier plans to restructure its debts with the support of bondholders and expects to exit bankruptcy by the first quarter of 2025. The airline assured customers that operatio

US no-frills pioneer Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy protection

After failed merger attempts, Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy

Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy protection

DALLAS, Texas: A Southwest Airlines aircraft preparing for departure from a Dallas airport was struck by a bullet, forcing the cancellation of the evening flight on November 15, the airline said. Law enforcement was contacted after the bullet struck the right side of the aircraft just under the flight deck. At the time, the crew of Flight 2494 was preparing the plane for departure from Dallas Love Field Airport,

Bullet strikes Southwest Airlines aircraft at Dallas airport

Aircraft of Southwest Airlines struck by a bullet at Dallas airport

Southwest Airlines aircraft hit by a bullet at Dallas airport

TOKYO, Japan: Japan's fleet of V-22 Osprey aircraft is set to resume operations after an investigation determined that a recent incident was due to pilot error.  The hybrid helicopter-airplane was grounded following an October 27 mishap during a joint exercise with the U.S. military. The incident occurred as a V-22, carrying 16 personnel, became unstable while attempting to take off from a Japanese milita

Japan to resume Osprey flights after crash inquiry blames pilot error

Japan's Osprey fleet to fly again after crash inquiry blames pilot error

Crash inquiry clears Japan's Osprey aircraft to fly again

DENPASAR, Indonesia: Several international airlines canceled flights to and from Bali on November 13 as volcanic ash from Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki's ongoing eruption disrupted travel, leaving thousands of tourists stranded. Bali's I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport has been heavily impacted since the volcano on Indonesia's Flores Island began erupting on November 4.  The eruption, which has sent ash

Indonesia's volcanic eruption grounds international flights on Bali

After a volcanic eruption on Indonesia's Bali island, flights grounded

Flights grounded on Indonesia's Bali island after volcano erupts

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], November 20 (ANI): Stressing that welfare, development, and good governance are the policies of the TDP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday told the Assembly that the State Government would function with the sole aim of improving the living standards of the people.
"The state government is moving ahead by imp

Andhra Pradesh: Chandrababu Naidu highlights TDP's welfare policies in assembly

ABU DHABI, 19th November, 2024 (WAM) - Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has released its traffic statistics for October 2024, highlighting continued strong performance. The airline welcomed 1.6 million guests during the month, achieving a notable average passenger load factor of 87%.Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad Airways, said, "Our passenger numbers in October saw significant g

Etihad Airways releases October 2024 traffic statistics

&copy; Provided by Xinhua People visit the exhibition area of Airbus at the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Provinc

Global aviation giants gear up for int&#039;l cooperation

New Delhi [India], November 19 (ANI): Indian skies witnessed a historic milestone with 505,412 domestic air passengers departing on a single day last Sunday, crossing the 5 lakh mark for the first time.
This is a reflection of a robust growth in Indian aviation industry and an increasing appetite for air travels.
"India's aviation sector is soaring higher than ever, connecting dreams and destinations seamlessly," said Min

India's domestic air traffic hits milestone of over 5 lakh passengers on Sunday

Georgetown [Guyana], November 19 (ANI): Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's arrival in Guyana, Indian-origin people in the oil-rich Caribbean nation have expressed their enthusiasm about his "historic" state visit. An estimated nearly 40 per cent of the population is of Indian-origin.
PM Modi had in a statement ahead of embarking on a five-day visit said his visit to Guyana, at the invitation of President Mohamed Irfa

"Will boost economic ties" Guyanese locals look forward to PM Modi's visit

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], November 19 (ANI): The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Trust Board has passed a resolution prohibiting political statements within Tirumala, stating that legal action will be taken against violators as well as on those who propagate them.
Additionally, the board has decided to write to the Andhra Pradesh Government, requesting appropriate action regarding non-Hindu employees working

Tirupati Temple board passes resolution on  "no political statements in Tirumala"

New Delhi [India], November 19 (ANI): Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for launching various initiatives for the Sikh Community, including the opening of the Kartarpur Sahib corridor in Pakistan.
In a post on X, Puri asserted, "From the opening of the Sri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor to painting the fundamental teaching of Sikhism 'Ek Onkar' on an Air India aircraft that began operati

Union Minister Hardeep Puri praises PM Modi for launching initiatives for Sikh community

Abu Dhabi [UAE], November 18 (ANI/WAM): Etihad Airways today announced its preparations to expand to ten new destinations on a single day, in one of its most ambitious projects ever.
On 25th November, the airline will reveal the locations, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing journey of growth and commitment to customer service excellence.
At present, Etihad sells tickets to 83 destinations. The 10 new destinati

UAE: Etihad Airways prepares to unveil ten new destinations

ABU DHABI, 18th November, 2024 (WAM) -- Etihad Airways today announced its preparations to expand to ten new destinations on a single day, in one of its most ambitious projects ever.On 25th November, the airline will reveal the locations, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing journey of growth and commitment to customer service excellence.At present, Etihad sells tickets to 83 destinations. The 1

Etihad Airways prepares to unveil ten new destinations

New Delhi [India], November 18 (ANI): Amid enforcement of "low visibility procedures" at the Indira Gandhi International Airport here, 14 Delhi-bound flights have been diverted to Jaipur and Dehradun so far on Monday as bad weather conditions resulted in poor visibility impacting aircraft operations in the national capital.
The Delhi Airport in the morning issued an advisory for passengers and informed that flight operati

14 Delhi-bound flights diverted to Jaipur, Dehradun due to low visibility

New Delhi [India], November 18 (ANI): Eleven flights bound to land at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in the national capital were diverted to different cities on Monday due to adverse weather and smog conditions causing low visiblilty.
These flights were diverted under the 'Captain Minima' operating procedures, which refers to the minimum operating standards that pilots must meet for landing, and these standards 

11 Delhi-bound flights diverted under 'Captain Minima' operating procedures

Guwahati (Assam) [India], November 18 (ANI): Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport, Guwahati processed over 1.74 lakh passengers over the last ten days, since November 6th, 2024, according to a statement from the airport authority.
In a statement the authority said that the Airport successfully managed 1,202 flights, ensuring smooth operations for passengers.
LGBI Airport is managed by Adani Airport Hold

Guwahati LGBI airport serves over 1.74 lakh passengers during festive rush

New Delhi [India], November 18 (ANI): Amid enforcement of "low visibility procedures" at the Delhi Airport, nine flights bound to land at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, have been diverted to other cities, sources said on Monday.
Earlier, the number of diverted flights was five, but with the significant development, the number has increased to nine.
As per sources, now the number of diverted flights to Jaipur has

9 Delhi-bound flights diverted to Jaipur, Dehradun

New Delhi [India], November 18 (ANI): People in Delhi were seen going about their regular chores, including taking morning walks on the Kartavya Path despite the pollution in the national capital worsening with air quality index (AQI) reading hitting 484, which is in the 'severe plus' category.
As perAn AQI of 450 and above is categorised as 'severe plus'. All the stations for SAFAR-India recorded AQIs of at least 450.
Ac

People carry on with daily chores amid dense layer of smog enveloping various parts of Delhi

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 18 (ANI): Mumbai woke up to a thick layer of smog on Monday morning with the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 147 in the 'moderate' categoryAs per the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), the current AQI reported in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) is 153, while the AQI Abhinav Nagar Borivali East is 176. The AQI recorded in BMC's Shastri Garden Worli is 225 which 

Thick smog engulfs parts of Mumbai; AQI reaches 225 in Worli

New Delhi [India], November 18 (ANI): The air quality worsened in Delhi on Monday morning and a thick blanket of smog engulfed several parts. The air quality level plunged to 'severe plus' levels. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, the Air Quality Index recorded at 7 am was 483 in the national capital.
A toxic foam was seen floating on the Yamuna River in Kalindi Kunj, as residents complained of difficulty 

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