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Why a campaign has started to bring back some plants that have been forgotten (NPR) 

Why a campaign has started to bring back some plants that have been forgotten (NPR) 

In a radio story, NPR explains that the world depends on just a few crops for most of its food.  Because that dependence could be risky, a new international effort supports research and development of overlooked plants as food sources.  NPR interviewed Purnima Menon, senior director of Food and Nutrition Policy at IFPRI, who discussed countries that had invested in […]

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The 2024 Global Food Policy Report Stresses Urgent Need for Transformative Action to Achieve Sustainable Healthy Diets and Improved Nutrition

The 2024 Global Food Policy Report Stresses Urgent Need for Transformative Action to Achieve Sustainable Healthy Diets and Improved Nutrition

Washington DC, May 29, 2024: In the face of growing challenges posed by unhealthy diets, all forms of malnutrition, and environmental constraints, the 2024 Global Food Policy Report (GFPR) — released today by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) — underscores the importance of transforming complex global food systems to ensure sustainable healthy diets for all. Progress […]

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Swachh Bharat Mission averted 60,000-70,000 infant deaths between 2011 & 2020, shows Nature study (The Print)

Swachh Bharat Mission averted 60,000-70,000 infant deaths between 2011 & 2020, shows Nature study (The Print)

IFPRI Researchers analyzed infant & under-5 mortality data from 35 states, 640 districts. Research praised by PM Modi on X.

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Extended Sidewalk Closures at W. Lawrence Avenue between the CTA Tracks and N. Winthrop Avenue

Extended Sidewalk Closures at W. Lawrence Avenue between the CTA Tracks and N. Winthrop Avenue for Station Excavation, Utility Adjustment, Sidewalk Reconstruction & Decorative Paver Installation.




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Updated Dates & Impacts with Extended Parking Lane Closures & Traffic Shifts at W. Foster Avenue between N. Broadway and N. Winthrop Avenue

Updated Dates & Impacts with Extended Parking Lane Closures & Traffic Shifts at W. Foster Avenue between N. Broadway and N. Winthrop Avenue for Street Reconstruction & Shoring Tower Construction & Staging.




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Single Day Street Closure - W. Winona Street at the CTA Tracks

Single Day Street Closure - W. Winona Street at the CTA Tracks. Crews will construct and stage a shoring tower on the north side of W. Winona Street.




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Extended Parking Lane Closure, W. Ainslie Street between N. Broadway and the CTA Tracks

Extended Parking Lane Closure, W. Ainslie Street between N. Broadway and the CTA Tracks for Track Structure Segment Delivery.




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Single-Day Street Closure at W. Winona Street at the CTA Tracks

Single Day Street Closure W. Winona Street at the CTA Tracks for concrete replacement.




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New Date - Single Day Street Closure at W. Winona Street at the CTA Tracks

New Date - Single Day Street Closure at W. Winona Street at the CTA Tracks




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Daily Street Closure at W. Ainslie Street at the CTA Tracks

Daily Street Closure at W. Ainslie Street at the CTA Tracks for track structure segment Installation.




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New Work Activity - Extended Partial Alley Closure at t he Alley east of 4801 thru 4838 N. Broadway

New Work Activity - Extended Partial Alley Closure at t he Alley east of 4801 thru 4838 N. Broadway.




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Update Dates and Impacts with Parking Lane and Partial Sidewalk Closure at 5600 thru 5605 N. Broadway

Update Dates and Impacts with Parking Lane and Partial Sidewalk Closure at 5600 – 5605 N. Broadway




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Alley Entrance Relocation and Daily Short-Term Street Closures at the alley east of 5001 thru 5077 N. Broadway & 1135 W. Winona Street (W. Argyle Street to W. Winona Street) - W. Winona Street at the CTA Tracks

Alley Entrance Relocation and Daily Short-Term Street Closures at he alley east of 5001 thru 5077 N. Broadway & 1135 W. Winona Street (W. Argyle Street to W. Winona Street) - W. Winona Street at the CTA Tracks.




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Extended Street Closure at W. Berwyn Avenue at the CTA Tracks

Extended Street Closure at W. Berwyn Avenue at the CTA Tracks for Precast Station Platform Installation.