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Vaccine task force chair blames Covid-19 on ‘unsustainable agriculture’

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‘Unsustainable agricultural practices and the climate crisis’ are to blame for the coronavirus emerging, says Kate Bingham, head of the UK vaccine task force. Writing in a report on the task force’s vaccine strategy, goals and achievements, Bingham said these practices mean we will likely face new pandemics in the future. Zoonotic diseases – such as … Read more

Newly qualified lawyers earning huge salaries driven by ‘unsustainable’ competition, partner warns

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Newly qualified junior lawyers are earning £100,000 salaries driven by ‘unsustainable’ competition from US firms, senior partner warns Richard Foley, of Pinsent Masons, questioned the value of the huge pay packets Intense battle for talent has seen rates sky-rocket for junior roles in the City Fresh-faced graduates now taking home more than accountants and bankers  … Read more

Ecology: Beekeeping has become TOO trendy and almost unsustainable in some urban areas, study warns

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Beekeeping has become TOO trendy and almost unsustainable in some urban areas because there is not enough nectar and pollen to go round, study warns The ‘World’s Plants and Fungi’ report warned urban beekeeping can do harm Beekeepers only raise honey bees — which can outcompete wild colonies Colonies need access to sufficient forage like flowering … Read more

Basic income ‘unsustainable’ despite mental health benefits

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Free money makes people happy! Basic income improves people’s mental well-being but is ‘unsustainable’, Finnish trial finds 2,000 unemployed people were given €560 (£490) every month for two years Researchers found they suffered less sadness, loneliness and mental strain  But the income led to them working only six more days over a one-year period  By … Read more

Chancellor faces new anger over ‘unsustainable’ business rates burden

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Chancellor faces fresh anger over ‘unsustainable’ business rates burden as 50 of Britain’s top shop chains call for shake-up By Tom Witherow For The Daily Mail Published: 21:51 BST, 12 February 2020 | Updated: 21:51 BST, 12 February 2020 More than 50 of Britain’s biggest shop chains are calling for a shake-up of business rates … Read more

Pilots working for Jet2 say impact their rosters are having on their well-being is ‘unsustainable’ 

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Pilots working for airline hailed as the best in Europe by TripAdvisor say that the impact their rosters are having on their well-being is ‘unsustainable’ Pilots’ union Balpa is calling on Jet2 to recognise an ‘improved work life balance’  It says Jet2 pilots are becoming worried about fatigue and other health issues  Union says members … Read more