Victoria Masterson

Oct 28, 2024 | gavi.org | Victoria Masterson |Rebecca Geldard

Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affect more than 1 billion people. COP28 pledged to help eradicate 20 NTDs, which include leprosy, rabies, trachoma, dengue and chikungunya, with health set to have a more central role at COP29. The climate crisis is expected to trigger a “catastrophic rise” in public health issues including infectious diseases, according to a World Economic Forum report. Twenty-one tropical diseases cause suffering to over one billion people globally.

Sep 6, 2024 | medicalxpress.com | Victoria Masterson

This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility:Neurodivergent women at work are often managing—and hiding—severe psychological distress related to their menstrual health, new research from Heriot-Watt University suggests.

Aug 31, 2024 | theprint.in | Victoria Masterson

Shipping accounts for around 3% of global emissions, but the industry is exploring decarbonization technologies, including biofuels, renewable energy and hybrid systems. An electric ferry is being trialled in Stockholm, Sweden, which uses 80% less energy than a traditional boat. The World Economic Forum’s First Movers Coalition is an initiative to help decarbonize “hard-to-abate” industrial sectors, including shipping.

Aug 28, 2024 | weforum.org | Victoria Masterson

This article was first published in July 2022 and updated in August 2024. Shipping accounts for around 3% of global emissions, but the industry is exploring decarbonization technologies, including biofuels, renewable energy and hybrid systems. An electric ferry is being trialled in Stockholm, Sweden, which uses 80% less energy than a traditional boat. The World Economic Forum's First Movers Coalition is an initiative to help decarbonize “hard-to-abate” industrial sectors, including shipping.

Jul 30, 2024 | heraldscotland.com | Victoria Masterson

Guinness helped fuel an 18% rise in beer sales (Image: Diageo) Guinness sales were a bright spot for drinks group Diageo as it reported lower-than-expected annual sales and profits in a “challenging year.” The company, which employs around 3,000 people in Scotland and produces brands including Smirnoff, Baileys, Johnnie Walker and Talisker, said consumers were more cautious – but that it was confident of returning to growth.