ZAMBIANS MUST DEFEND THEIR DEMOCRACY – LUBINDA

ZAMBIANS must stand and defend their democracy as it is under threat because the UPND has exhibited the propensity of turning the country into a dictatorship, the Patriotic Front (PF) has charged.

Mr Lubinda, the acting vice-president of the PF said the recent activities by the UPND government where a battalion of armed police officers using armored vehicles was a typical and clear sign of dictatorship were bent on destroying democracy and the rule of law.

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Many consumers make unhealthy choices, but ‘uptrend messaging’ can help drive healthy behavior

Good nutrition and regular exercise can help prevent disease, but substantial evidence shows that only a minority of consumers adequately engage in these and other recommended healthy behaviors. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control, only 10 percent of Americans eat enough vegetables, 13 percent get enough fruit and 24 percent exercise adequately.

ANDD, ZUPED expectant of Vedanta KCM takeover

By VITA BANDA

Advocates for National Development and Democracy (ANDD) and Zambians for Peace, Unity and Development (ZUPED) have said they are highly expectant that government will this week hand over Konkola Copper Mine (KCM) to Vedanta Resources.

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Air pollution from oil and gas production responsible for $77 billion in annual US health damages, study finds

Despite global efforts to transition from fossil fuels to clean energy, oil and gas (O&G) production is nearing record levels in the United States, posing concern among health experts about what this O&G growth means for air quality and human health. These health impacts affected communities in states with high oil and gas production, as well as states with limited or no gas activity, underlining the need for comprehensive regulatory action to protect Americans from the pollutants generated by this sector.