Middle Eastern countries are boosting their food independence to counter the coming wheat shortfall. But despite some encouraging initiatives, existing challenges make food sovereignty almost impossible — for now.
The projected cost for twinning the TransMountain pipeline has nearly tripled because of natural disasters, environmental protection measures and rising debt payments, according to new documents from the government-owned pipeline corporation.
The government of Belize has approved a plan to expand its marine areas designated as no-take zones from 4.5 percent to 11.6 percent of its total waters.
