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Could flexitarianism save the planet?
byScientists say a drastic cut in meat consumption is needed, but this requires political will It has been known for a while that the amount of animal products being eaten is bad for both the welfare of animals and the environment. People cannot consume 12.9bn eggs in the UK each year without breaking a few. […]
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THE KEY ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES TO WATCH AFTER TRUMP’S SECOND YEAR IN OFFICE
byDuring his tenure, the administration has blocked research, prioritized corporations over citizens, and put endangered species at even greater risk. Late last year, the United Nations released its climate report telling the world that a global climate crisis is all but inevitable, findings echoed in the United States government’s own National Climate Assessment. President Donald […]
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Blockchain Featured in Big Four Firm Deloitte’s Annual Tech Trends Report
byBlockchain is featured as a disrupting technology in the Tech Trends 2019 report published by Big Four audit and consulting firm Deloitte on Jan. 16. According to one article in the report, “[a]dvanced networking is the unsung hero of our digital future,” and blockchain is cited as a part of it. The report — which mentions blockchain 25 times — notes that […]
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Thailand’s Stock Exchange Plans to Set up a Licensed Digital Asset Exchange: Report
byThe Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is planning to set up a regulated digital asset exchange, local news agency The Bangkok Post reported on Jan. 17. Citing the vice chair of SET’s board of governors, Pattera Dilokrungthirapop, — аlso chair of the Association of Securities Companies — the report revealed that the national stock exchange plans to apply for a digital […]
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Nestle ditching plastic straws, water bottles to reduce plastic waste
byNestle, the world’s largest packaged food company, is on a mission to reduce plastic waste. This week, the Swiss group announced they will be dropping plastic straws from their products and will also focus on creating biodegradable water bottles. With environmental groups all over the world advocating for alternatives to single-use plastic, Nestlesays these changes are […]
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Ige to deliver State of the State on much firmer political footing than in 2018
byGov. David Ige will deliver his fifth State of the State address on Tuesday, focusing on the key priorities of his second term — and touting the accomplishments of his first. According to the governor’s office, Ige is set to discuss his plans for early childhood education, affordable housing, and the hotel room tax. Further […]
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Nissan says Ghosn received $9m in improper payments
byNissan and Mitsubishi have said Carlos Ghosn received “improper payments” totalling €7.8m ($8.9m; £6.9m) from a joint venture between the carmakers. The claim follows a joint investigation by the companies into misconduct carried out by Mr Ghosn. Mr Ghosn, former chairman of both firms, has been detained since November on charges involving financial crimes. Both companies sacked […]
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Trump hits back at Buzzfeed report he ‘instructed lawyer to lie’
byUS President Donald Trump has hit back over a news report that he directed his then personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, to lie to Congress. Buzzfeed News said Mr Trump had instructed Cohen to lie about plans to build a Trump Tower in Moscow. Cohen was convicted over the case last month. Mr Trump said the […]
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Food production needs to be more eco-friendly
byAccording to Lancet study, food system changes land use, leading to climate change, water depletion If the planet has to be saved from catastrophic climate change, by 2040, the world’s food production systems should absorb more carbon than they emit; in other words, act as a carbon sink, a global report has found. The EAT- […]
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Rethink everything you know about global warming
byNew research shows that scientists have massively underestimated the effects of air pollution. Every day seems to bring with it a new headline about the issue of climate change, but this one seems to be primed for the history books. The findings from a major new study published today in the journal Sciencemay require a recalculation of […]
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