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The Dutch government has officially announced "The Great Renovation" (Grote Verbouwing), a plan to transform the Netherlands into a massive "bedroom community" by 2050. This initiative involves building 900,000 new homes to accommodate a population that recently hit 18 million due to high immigration. The plan effectively ends traditional farming in the country, prioritizing sustainable development goals over agricultural self-sufficiency.
Dame Astrid and the Duke of Japan reported on the proliferation of bug-themed vending machines in Tokyo, selling bamboo worms, scorpions, and black ants. These products are marketed as high-priced, healthy supplements aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The "velvet rope" marketing strategy is being used to make insect consumption appear exclusive and trendy to the masses.
The United Nations has released a film titled "Nations United," describing the COVID-19 pandemic as a "portal" to rethink global systems. The film promotes 17 "Global Goals," including gender equality, climate action, and sustainable cities. The hosts characterize this as a push for a "New Old Order" that uses the pandemic to implement radical social and economic changes.
The UN Foundation, funded by Ted Turner, is partnering with Thomson Reuters to train a "squadron" of journalists in 33 countries. The program aims to simplify and popularize the UN's "Sustainable Development Goals" ahead of a major summit. The hosts critique the use of subsidies to influence editorial platforms and list the high-profile board members involved, including Queen Rania and Kofi Annan.
