NASA's Earth Observatory,update

AUGUST 21, 2023 Natural Events

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Hurricane Hilary Barrels Toward Baja California The major hurricane was expected to weaken before delivering heavy rain to Mexico and Southern California. (Aug 18, 2023)       Wildfires Approach Yellowknife Fires burning near the provincial capital of Canada's Northwest Territories have forced evacuations for tens of thousands of people. (Aug 17, 2023)       Smoke in the Pacific Northwest Extreme heat, bouts of strong winds, and a prolonged drought are fueling large forest fires in western Canada and the United States. (Aug 17, 2023)       Typhoon Lan Lashes Japan The island nation braced for the second major storm in less than a week. (Aug 14, 2023)

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AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT,update

 

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Agricultural markets dashboard – Peaches and nectarines See the latest update in the fruit and vegetables market observatory. Related links EU fruits and vegetables scheme | EU agricultural markets short-term outlook – arable and specialised crops Agricultural markets dashboard – sheep meat View the latest update Related links EU Lamb, mutton and goatmeat policy | EU agriclutural markets short-term outlook – animal products Latest update Dashboard: Milk and dairy products Highlights EU butter prices: 454 €/100 kg, -0.8% in last 4 weeks; EU SMP prices: 228 €/100 kg, -1.8% in last 4 weeks; EU WMP prices: 339 €/100 kg, -1.3% in last 4 weeks; EU cheddar prices: 358 €/100 kg, +0.1% in last 4 weeks; Increase of feed costs (+1.4%) and energy costs (+10.5%) in week 32 compared to the previous 4 weeks; GDT last auction (15/08/2023): general price index -7.4%.  Price decrease for AMF (-5.3%), butter (-3.0%), SMP (-5.2%) and WMP (-10.9%), while increased for cheese (+5.8%). Related links EU milk and dairy products policy | EU agricultural markets short-term outlook

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Federal Reserve Board Notification,update

 

Federal and state financial regulatory agencies issue interagency statement on supervisory practices regarding financial institutions affected by the Hawaii Wildfires https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/other20230817a.htm Released by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with Farmington State Bank, and its holding company, FBH Corporation https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/enforcement20230817a.htm Released by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, July 25-26, 2023 https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/monetary20230816a.htm Released by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System   Visit us on the web at Federal Reserve Board.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,update

 

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WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION's update

 

Weekly hot topic

WHO convenes the first Traditional Medicine Global Summit

WHO is convening the Traditional Medicine Global Summit on 17 and 18 August 2023​ in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. Co-hosted by the Government of India, the Summit will explore the role of traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine in addressing pressing health challenges and driving progress in global health and sustainable development.

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What is traditional medicine?

It is the sum of the knowledge, skills and practices based on the theories, beliefs and experiences indigenous to different cultures, whether explicable or not, used in the maintenance of health and the prevention, diagnosis, improvement or treatment of physical and mental illness.

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Don't let anything or anyone break your heart

Heart health content is now live on WHO's Women's Health chatbot on Viber, and it can save your life. Learn about common risks, prevention, symptoms, diagnosis and treatments. Share it with your loved ones to keep their hearts protected as well.

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Healthier food and food environments at sports events

Join WHO for the launch webinar of a new action guide ‘Healthier food and healthier food environments at sports events’, on 24 August 2023, 14:00 - 15:00 CEST. Hear from experts and national authorities of sports event host countries.

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Afghanistan's health system suffers critical underfunding

WHO highlights crucial importance of ramping up investment in healthcare services provision in Afghanistan, particularly in the underserved areas where the healthcare infrastructure is severely under-resourced and remains vulnerable.

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COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION latest

 

Library blog Monday 14 August 2023   ● General Secretariat of the Council   Readers of Europe 2023 - the full list of recommendations   Over the course of the summer, the Council Library, in collaboration with the permanent representations to the EU, recommended books to read from across the EU with our annual Readers of Europe initiative. This year the spotlight is on female authors. From Hungarian poetry to Lithuanian historical fiction, Belgian revenge thrillers to Czech mystery, discover your next read as we dive into a genre-spanning list...

Spain, a benchmark in renewable energies, is in the throes of far-reaching reforms to lead the green transition in the EU 18/08/2023 | Article Spain, a benchmark in renewable energies, is in the throes of far-reaching reforms to lead the green transition in the EU In recent years, Spain has launched a strategy of far-reaching reforms and ambitious objectives to lead the green transition in the EU.