Flying drones may have started out as a hobby for Nick Wagner, a graduate of Mifflinburg Area High School, but his old hobby has evolved into a method of analyzing the levels of water pollution. Wagner and his company, Foresight Drones, were hired by the nonprofit Ocean Cleanup to map …
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State capitalism did not create China’s economic miracle
In 1981, 88 percent of the Chinese population lived in extreme poverty. Today it is less than one percent. How was that possible? Never before in the history of the world have so many hundreds of millions of people risen from abject poverty into the middle class in such a …
Read More »Banks accused of “redlining” in a rush to settle
A group of seasoned bankers and private equity investors in Texas spotted an opportunity as the economy collapsed ten years ago. They raised $ 1 billion, bought shackled lenders, and called their new bank Cadence. But in 2017, its 13 branches across Houston were only in predominantly white neighborhoods, according …
Read More »Vaccinations in NYC have increased 10,000 in the last 24 hours
STATEN ICELAND, NY – With all workers in New York City required to get their first COVID-19 vaccine before returning to work on Monday, vaccination numbers spiked across the city on Saturday. The number of people getting vaccinated in the five counties has increased by more than 10,000 in the …
Read More »7 Climate Change Innovations That Could Help Save the Planet
Here’s a creepy thought for Halloween: Sunday is COP26, the United Nations annual climate change conference. Yes, that means there have been 25 previous conferences and we still have no stake in the heart of the climate crisis. This one is also likely to produce terrible warnings about the state …
Read More »Nigeria introduces eNaira digital currency to fuel economic growth
Nigeria launched its central bank digital currency (CBDC) – eNaira – this week, making it virtually the first country in Africa to do so. In the State House in the capital Abuja, President Muhammadu Buhari announced the official introduction of the central bank-supported eNaira under the motto “Same naira, more …
Read More »Ministry strives for more biodiversity
The aerial photo taken on August 23, 2021 shows the landscape of Saihanba Forest Farm in northern China’s Hebei Province. [Photo/Xinhua] The Ministry of Natural Resources has endeavored to create a beautiful natural environment with biodiversity to improve people’s happiness in building a moderately prosperous society in all respects. Lu …
Read More »MERSANA THERAPEUTICS, INC. : entering into a material definitive agreement, terminating a material definitive agreement, creating a direct financial obligation or obligation under an off-balance sheet arrangement of a holder (Form 8-K)
Article 1.01. The conclusion of an important definitive agreement. Loan and Security Agreement At October 29, 2021 (the “Closing Date”), Mersana Therapeutics, Inc. (the “Company”) has entered into a loan and guarantee agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) by and between the Company, Oxford Finance LLC, in its capacity as guarantee agent …
Read More »Over 13.7 million vaccinations to date, 71.6% of Pennsylvanians 18 and over fully vaccinated
Harrisburg, PA The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed that there were 4,506 additional positive cases of COVID-19 as of Thursday, October 28, 12:00 p.m., bringing the nationwide total to 1,557,459. There are 2,742 people being hospitalized with COVID-19. Of these, 678 patients with COVID-19 are in the intensive care …
Read More »South Western Railway partners with ape2o to combat single-use plastic
The South Western Railway (SWR) is expanding its partnership with ape2o to reduce the use of single-use plastics. The filling stations in Vauxhall and Richmond recently launched ape2o water dispensers and another is due to be installed at Wimbledon station soon. The aim of this partnership is to encourage SWR …
Read More »STEWART INFORMATION SERVICES CORP: conclusion of a material definitive agreement, creation of a direct financial obligation or obligation under an off-balance sheet arrangement of a holder, financial statements and supporting documents (Form 8-K)
Item 1.01 Conclusion of a Material Definitive Agreement Information included or incorporated by reference in Section 2.03 of this current report on Form 8-K (this “Report”) is incorporated by reference in Section 1.01 of this report. Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or Obligation Under an Off-Balance Sheet …
Read More »Speech from the throne emphasizes crime, economic growth, truth and reconciliation
An ambitious speech from the throne promises that the Saskatchewan Party government will address issues of crime, economic growth, health care, and truth and reconciliation. The speech read by Lieutenant-Governor Russ Mirasty says the government will work for “a stronger, safer, healthier, more educated and more independent Saskatchewan.” Law enforcement …
Read More »T & T’s biodiversity needs to be protected from extinction
Advertorial News day 4 hours ago The blazing crimson of the scarlet ibis. The bright yellow of the poui tree. The fascinating spots of the ocelot. All examples of the rich biodiversity of Trinidad and Tobago. But without protection from exploitation and degradation, they could all be lost to this …
Read More »Hungary requires COVID-19 vaccinations in government institutions
Healthcare worker Adrienne Kertesz receives nationwide first injection of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at Del-Pest Central Hospital while the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak continues, in Budapest, Hungary, December 26, 2020 Szilard Koszticsak / Pool via REUTERS / File Photo BUDAPEST, October 28 (Reuters) – Hungary’s government will require employees in government …
Read More »Plush Purpose – Inventors Digest
German transplant company makes cuddly toys from recycled plastic “You sit down in a restaurant and someone introduces you to a plastic cup. What’s happening? The sea is right there. “ – Malte Niebelschütz BY JEREMY LOSAW Malte Niebelschütz quit his company job in Düsseldorf, Germany in 2010 and moved …
Read More »GENERATION INCOME PROPERTIES, INC. : entering into a material definitive agreement, creating a direct financial obligation or obligation under a registrant’s off-balance sheet arrangement, disclosure of FD settlement, financial statements and supporting documents (Form 8-K)
Item 1.01 Conclusion of a Material Definitive Agreement At October 26, 2021, Generation Income Properties LP (the “operating company”), the operating company of Generation Income Properties, Inc. (the “Company”), has entered into a letter of engagement with American Momentum Bank (the “Lender”) for a $ 25 million the principal credit …
Read More »Why decarbonising energy systems should be a priority
New research by experts at Wharton and elsewhere contradicts the traditional view of politicians that economic growth is the inevitable victim of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Economic growth can be achieved together with emission reductions if politics integrates “mediator mechanisms”, they argued in a paper based on their results. Under …
Read More »How hedge management can increase income and biodiversity
The carbon markets could provide a £ 60 million source of income for farmers willing to manage their hedges to help curb climate change. Hedges bind more than twice as much carbon as forests, says Joe Stanley, director of education and partnerships for the Allerton Project at the Game and …
Read More »The legislature differs with the Aussie Open vaccinations
BRISBANE The back-and-forth debate about unvaccinated tennis players being allowed to compete in the Australian Open in January intensified on Wednesday as the prime minister and a state political leader exchanged shots for difference points. Prime Minister Scott Morrison restarted the rally when he announced in television interviews that unvaccinated …
Read More »Microsoft’s Ocean Plastic Mouse made from recycled ocean plastic now available
During Microsoft’s recent hardware event, the company announced a new mouse that focuses on sustainability. The shell of the new Microsoft Ocean Plastic Mouse is made of recycled ocean plastic made from plastic waste that is extracted from the oceans and waterways, cleaned and processed into recyclable synthetic resin pellets …
Read More »Planet Financial Group, LLC subsidiaries record gains in asset management, maintenance and assembly
MERIDEN, Connecticut., October 26, 2021 / PRNewswire / – In the third quarter of 2021, Planet Financial Group, LLC, parent company of a national mortgage lender and manager Planet Home Lending, LLC and Planet Management Group, LLC, continued to record steady growth in its synergistic ecosystem of service channels, correspondents …
Read More »Indonesia sees GDP growth of 4.5% yoy in the third quarter, warns of future headwinds
A farmer harvests mustard in the village of Balane, central Sulawesi province, Indonesia, Aug. 4, 2021. Antara Photo / Basri Marzuki / via Reuters. JAKARTA, Oct 25 (Reuters) – (This October 25 article revised the headline and third-quarter GDP growth forecast to 4.5%, not 4.3% after the Treasury Department issued …
Read More »ASEAN must lead the way in conserving biodiversity
The combined effects of Covid-19 and climate change have revealed profound vulnerabilities in Southeast Asia. In ASEAN member states, the pandemic turned hospitals into morgues, while natural disasters turned coastal communities into eroded mud flats. To improve regional resilience and promote sustainable growth, the post-Covid recovery needs to focus not …
Read More »WI Weekly COVID-19 vaccinations at the lowest level since January
MILWAUKEE, WI – For the week of October 17, Wisconsin residents received around 17,548 COVID-19 vaccine doses, the lowest weekly number since vaccines became available in January, data from the Wisconsin Department of Health showed on Monday. In the week of January 13, Wisconsinites were given only 11,183 doses of …
Read More »The deep sea pays the price for climate change
The deep sea is in trouble and climate change is to blame. Although physically distant from many of the world’s pollutants, the deepest parts of the oceans are hardest hit. The guard reported that the deep oceans could cope with climate change seven times faster than the rest of the …
Read More »Economic tour shows Joplin’s strong manufacturing and warehouse base | Local news
On the ground once saturated with lead mining chats, many of the 50+ attendees on this year’s Joplin Chamber of Commerce’s annual economic growth tour got their first glimpse of the futuristic-looking solar site owned by Liberty, the local electricity company, near by Missouri. Autobahn 249 is operated. The Prosperity …
Read More »Biodiversity is the key to a healthy reef up to a point!
Researchers from Georgia Tech University have found that a certain level of biodiversity is the key to a healthy and successful reef. The study was recently published in Scientific advances and highlighted some interesting and fascinating results. The research of Cody Clements and Mark Hay on planted corals found that …
Read More »Vaccinated and want to visit Israel? Read the fine print first
TEL AVIV, Oct. 24 (Reuters) – Tourists planning to visit Jerusalem or Tel Aviv after Israel announced last week it would open to some vaccinated foreign travelers should read the fine print before booking, local hoteliers say. The new rules, which are due to come into effect on November 1st …
Read More »7 reasons not to drink mineral water anymore
With the global pandemic and lack of tourists, you’d think our beaches were pristine and clean, but you’re wrong. Despite our lack of visitors, the beaches are still inundated with plastic bottles, bags and cigarettes, which means some of it is ours. According to the non-profit EcoWatch, Cigarette butts are …
Read More »CJI NV Ramana Says Effective Justice Can Help Economic Growth | Latest India News
An inadequately supported judiciary not only affects a country’s gross domestic product (GDP), it also costs foreign investment, the Chief Justice of India (CJI) NV Ramana regretted on Saturday when he urged the central government to grant the institution its financial autonomy to ensure if a “different result” is to …
Read More »South Africa calls for global biodiversity funds
South Africa officially protects a total area that is slightly larger than the Northwest Province (104,882 km²) in order to preserve its rich biodiversity. The state wants to increase this by half a percentage point annually by 2036 and double the protected areas from 16% to 30%. During the United …
Read More »Biden’s plan to vaccinate young children ages 5-11
“We know that access will be crucial here,” said Ms. Bernstein, adding that the government has been looking for ways over the past few weeks to “provide a kid-friendly experience that ensures we get a shot at with trusted vendors Get weapons ”. in a way in which the parents …
Read More »Deciphering the link between plastic pollution and the climate crisis
Deciphering the link between plastic pollution and the climate crisis [Representative image] | Photo credit: iStock Images Key highlights Sunlight can cause the plastic lumps to release greenhouse gases. Climate change and marine pollution from plastic are intertwined, and so we need common solutions to save humanity. New Delhi: The …
Read More »Preferential rate – bocaratonobserver.com
Mortgage lender If you are looking for a mortgage lender who will walk you through the process, take your unique financial situation into account, and advise you on getting a new loan and / or refinancing an existing one, then Wendy Etienne, Preferential Rate Branch Manager , is the person …
Read More »UK recovery “picking up” due to falling retail sales; Supply Crisis Meets Factory Growth – Business | Companies
UK businesses have been hit by a record jump in costs as production growth at UK factories comes to a standstill amid the supply chain crisis. Rising wages and the worsening global supply chain crisis pushed costs up at a record pace – input price inflation reached its highest level …
Read More »Most of the Covid deaths in Sweden and the UK in September were “fully vaccinated” people
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – “Fully vaccinated” people were responsible for most of the Covid-19 deaths in Sweden and the UK last month, according to government data. At the same time, other western countries saw increases in cases and deaths. According to the Swedish reference newspaper Svenska Dagbladet, the Swedish …
Read More »Plastic pollution on the way to double by 2030
Plastic pollution in the oceans and other bodies of water continues to rise sharply and could more than double by 2030, according to an assessment by the UN Environment Program (UNEP) published on Thursday. The report points to devastating consequences for health, the economy, biodiversity and the climate. It also …
Read More »CIT is the sole lead organizer for up to $ 95 million in funding for the relaunch of Castle Rock Entertainment
Posted: October 21, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. EDT|Update: 1 hour ago NEW YORK, October 21, 2021 / PRNewswire / – CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT) announced today that its Technology, media and telecommunications the company served as principal arranger and administrative agent until $ 95 million in financing to revive …
Read More »Audit Finds State Economic Authority Needs To Improve Oversight Over Employment Growth Efforts | Local news
ALBANY – The New York Business Development Agency has been negligent in determining whether its efforts are achieving the agency’s goals, state auditor Thomas DiNapoli said in an audit released this week. DiNapoli urged Empire State Development, an agency controlled by the government of Governor Kathy Hochul, to better determine …
Read More »Leading Sri Lankan Conservation Advocate_ 英语 频道 _ 央视 网 (cctv.com)
COLOMBO, Oct. 20 (Xinhuanet) – China’s guidelines for international investment and its internal emphasis on green development are among the things Sri Lanka can learn from, said a Sri Lankan entrepreneur and conservation advocate. Dilhan Fernando, CEO of Dilmah Tea and director of Dilmah Conservation, told Xinhua that COP negotiations …
Read More »Sonoma County Outlines Plan To Deliver COVID-19 Vaccinations To 37,000 Children Ages 5-11 In The County | Press releases | Office of the District Office
Santa pink, CA – October 20, 2021 – Sonoma County’s health officials, along with the Sonoma County Education Department and other community partners, today announced plans to give free COVID-19 vaccinations to the approximately 37,000 children in the county, ages 5-11, once doses are approved by federal agencies . Parents …
Read More »FiveADRIFT puts an end to plastic pollution – one luxury beach towel after another
SAN FRANCISCO – October 20, 2021 – (Newswire.com) FiveADRIFT has announced the launch of its sustainably manufactured towels. The company is committed to removing plastic from the oceans and the end-use of single-use plastic – one towel at a time. FiveADRIFT’s luxurious, quick-drying and lightweight beach towels are made from …
Read More »ASEAN’s biggest banks bet on green real estate
SINGAPORE – Southeast Asia’s biggest banks rush to finance sustainability-linked construction projects, even as world’s most indebted real estate developer China Evergrande shocks the industry country real estate. The biggest names in the region, including DBS Group Holdings in Singapore, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. and United Overseas Bank, as well as …
Read More »According to the China Beige Book, the Chinese economy lacks new growth drivers
China’s slowdown in the real estate sector is affecting economic growth – and it’s not clear that there are new growth drivers to cushion the slack, said the executive director of a China-focused research firm. “The greatest risk to the future is that, as the party is deliberately …, the …
Read More »Biodiversity parks make the most of the monsoons, harvest 1.4 million gallons | Delhi News
New Delhi: A recent ecological survey found that 1.4 million gallons of rainwater were collected by the seven biodiversity parks of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) during the monsoon season between July and September this year. The survey was carried out by the employees of the biodiversity parks. The amount …
Read More »CPD Vaccinations, Chicago Mask Mandate, Colin Powell – NBC Chicago
Concerns about police staffing continue this week as a vaccine mandate showdown continues between the city and some officials, with those who fail to do so now being placed in unpaid status. Meanwhile, local experts say Colin Powell’s groundbreaking COVID death serves as a reminder of the importance of boosters, …
Read More »Patents against plastic waste on the rise | Business | Economic and financial news from a German perspective | DW
There are thousands of different types of plastic today and the lion’s share of the new plastic will soon end up in the trash. As mountains of used material pile up around the world, people are looking for new ways to reduce, reuse and recycle some of it. Getting rid …
Read More »Federal loan to stimulate economic growth on Northside
LAFAYETTE, La. – News 15’s Jeff Horchak spoke to community members about a federal loan aimed at stimulating economic growth in northern Lafayette. The aim is to bring ailing buildings back into circulation and to give underserved companies a chance to thrive. Samuel Pierre, owner of Maid to Clean Vacuum …
Read More »World leaders are negotiating new goals to protect nature by 2030 – history so far
“Getting biodiversity on the path to recovery is a crucial challenge of this decade.” This is how the Kunming Declaration on Biodiversity, which was adopted at the 15th UN Biodiversity Conference on October 13, 2021, also known as COP15, begins. The purpose of the online meeting was to get governments …
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Read More »LifeProof expands sustainable case lineup to the new iPhone 13
– LifeProof continues to use recycled plastic from the ocean for iPhone 13 cases – HONG KONG, Oct 18, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Apple and LifeProof share an important commitment to sustainability. The latest iPhones are a testament to this commitment, from using recycled aluminum to an end-of-life recycling …
Read More »Stronger GDP growth in 2021, global tax treaty could affect future growth
Our increased growth expectations of 14.9% for this year are largely due to activities with limited domestic connections, including exports by multinationals with large amounts of intellectual property, particularly in the high-tech foreign-owned sectors such as pharmaceuticals and IT. Given the importance of such multinationals to Ireland’s GDP, the underlying …
Read More »Melbourne to ease world’s longest COVID-19 lockdowns as vaccinations rise
People in the city center wear face masks during a lockdown to help curb the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Sydney, Australia, Sept. 28, 2021. REUTERS / Loren Elliott MELBOURNE, Oct. 17 (Reuters) – Melbourne, which has spent more time under COVID-19 lockdowns than any other city in the …
Read More »Colombian Botanical Garden serves as a learning center for the conservation of biodiversity
Image dated October 13, 2021 of a butterfly landing on a leaf in the Quindio Botanical Garden in the city of Calarca, Quindio department, Colombia. (Photo: Xinhua) Nestled in the mountains of the Quindio department in western central Colombia is the country’s third most popular botanical garden, which has established …
Read More »Nearly 20,000 pounds of trash removed from one of the largest collections of marine plastic in the world
Floating in the Pacific Ocean between Hawaii and California is a huge accumulation of debris that has long been accumulating – from fishing nets to microplastics – that is known to be harmful to the marine environment. For years, researchers have said it might not be possible to remove the …
Read More »What is a direct student loan and how do you qualify for it?
Direct loans can help you cover tuition costs after the gift aid has run out. You can get four types of direct loans: subsidized, unsubsidized, PLUS and consolidation loans. You must complete the Free Federal Student Aid Application to be eligible for direct loans. Learn more about Insider’s student loan …
Read More »East Brady Tunnel Project Could Boost Economic Growth | Community news
CLARION – Clarion County’s commissioners have approved a $ 1.5 million grant application for the decommissioning of PennDOT for the third phase of the Brady tunnel project. It’s a state investment that commissioners hope will bring a healthy return to the county. kAm% 96!: EED3FC89 E @ tC: 6% C2: …
Read More »Vaccinations have not caused a COVID-19 surge in Cambodia
Claiming: Cambodia did not have a COVID-19 outbreak until vaccines arrived Opponents of vaccination are looking to Cambodia to falsely claim that vaccines could actually make COVID-19 more dangerous. “Cambodia is one of the most vaccinated countries in the world: 81.3% of the population have received at least one dose …
Read More »“Koati’s timeless 2D captures the heart of Latin America’s biodiversity”
It is a paradise where armadillos do magic, frogs and butterflies fly on the backs of jabiru birds, and flowers of all shapes and colors and animals of all kinds live together as families. Anabella Sosa-Dovarganes, born in Venezuela and owner of the Upstairs animation studio, says her film Koati …
Read More »Unpacking food waste | Vermont business magazine
Kate Porterfield, a University of Vermont graduate, tests unpackaged food waste for microplastic contamination. Her Casella-funded research examines the sustainable use of this waste to produce biogas and improve resource recycling in Vermont. (Photos: Sarah Hobson, Kate Porterfield) UVM researchers are working with Casella to uncover the suitability of packaged …
Read More »Arbor Realty (ABR) gains 0.79% for October 14
Last prize $ Last trade Switch $ Percentage of change % Open $ Previous Close $ High $ moo $ 52 weeks high $ 52 weeks low $ Market capitalization P / E ratio Volume To exchange ABR – Market data and news To exchange Arbor Realty Trust Inc. (NYSE: …
Read More »Tarin sees economic growth of 5 percent in FY22
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin said Thursday that due to positive developments in key economic sectors, including revenue collection, remittances and exports, the continuity of gross domestic product (GDP) dynamics has been maintained, which would likely be close to 5 percent in the current fiscal year (2021- 22). At a …
Read More »Women take the lead in Expo 2020’s Climate and Biodiversity Week
JAKARTA: Indonesia’s holiday island of Bali reopened to foreign tourists on Thursday, but none arrived as officials said international airlines could possibly take a month to resume operations after an 18-month hiatus. Ngurah Rai Airport has not received any international arrivals since the coronavirus outbreak began in March 2020. Only …
Read More »Improving COVID-19 vaccinations through contact tracking apps
In our latest interview, News-Medical spoke to Dr. Mark Penney on his research on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and how we can improve COVID-19 vaccinations through contact tracking apps. What inspired your latest research on COVID-19? I am a mathematical physicist by training and prior to the pandemic my research …
Read More »WSU professor researches more effective recycling methods – The Daily Evergreen
Plastic quality declines due to traditional recycling; The $ 2 million grant will help researchers find new, better methods SAM GRUVER Plastic waste is a problem, which is why WSU professor Hongfei Lin is researching how hard-to-recycle plastics can be chemically converted. Tons of single-use plastic worldwide are thrown away …
Read More »US stocks rebound on economic optimism; Dollar pauses rally
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Wall Street surged in troubled trading Wednesday as investors saw an impending end to ultra-loose U.S. monetary policy as a vote of confidence in the economy, while two-year government bond yields on bets that policy tightening is imminent . FILE PHOTO: The offices of the London …
Read More »With the “Kunming Declaration”, countries are calling for urgent measures on biodiversity
Declaration calls on countries to act swiftly against species loss China’s willingness to protect 30% of its country is still questionable Declaration clouded by language dispute KUNMING, China, Oct. 13 (Reuters) – More than 100 countries pledged Wednesday to put habitat protection at the center of government decisions, but they …
Read More »USA opens borders with Canada and Mexico to vaccinated travelers
WASHINGTON – Starting November, the Biden government will lift travel restrictions on the borders with Canada and Mexico for fully vaccinated travelers and reopen the doors of the United States to tourists and separated family members banned from the country during the pandemic. Foreign travelers who show proof of vaccination …
Read More »How UC’s 1819 hub created a “Roomba” for coastal waterways
The youngest graduate of Xavier University, Michael Arens, won’t be too quick to forget his high school classmate’s presentation on plastic pollution during a public lecturing course he took in his freshman year. The presentation frustrated him. How did he hardly know anything about this global catastrophe? Corresponding Plastic seas, …
Read More »Lendersa explains hard money loans in Los Angeles and how they help better invest in real estate
“Lendersa for hard money loans in Los Angeles” This release introduces Lendersa and her explanation of hard money lending in Los Angeles to help investors do better in real estate. Lendersa, is the # 1 choice for hard money loans in Los Angeles and is the leading West Coast hard …
Read More »The Weekend Leader – Pakistan faces the daunting task of 7% to 8% growth to get the economy out of the doldrums
Photo: IANS Pakistan needs sustainable annual economic growth of around 7-8 percent for the next few years in order to be able to create enough jobs that young people can take up and also reduce poverty. “But that kind of growth is nowhere in sight,” noted Dawn in a recent …
Read More »UPDATE 1 – China’s Xi Launches $ 232 Million Biodiversity Protection Fund for Developing Countries
(Adds TV, PIX slug, expert comment) By David Stanway KUNMING, China, Oct. 12 (Reuters) – Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday announced the launch of a 1.5 billion yuan ($ 232.47 million) fund to protect biodiversity in developing countries as talks continue on a new post-2020 global compact to combat …
Read More »Health districts rely on Church outreach to help overcome language barriers to vaccination
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) – With the return of mass vaccination clinics on Richmond Raceway, health policymakers are preparing for increased demand for vaccination. They also rely on the efforts of community centers and churches to break down any barriers that could prevent access to them. One such organization is the …
Read More »Dealing with a global plastic problem
You will encounter plastic pollution almost anywhere in the world. Even the beaches of remote tropical islands are littered with plastic waste. A recent study published in the journal Nature characterized 414 million plastic parts – 238 tons – on a remote chain of islands in the Indian Ocean. The …
Read More »Best Credit Builder Loans Right Now • Benzinga
Managing your money can often be a complex process, especially when your credit is low, zero, or bad. Raising your credit score and unlocking your financial future is a multi-level process that should include credit builder loans. Knowing more about these financial instruments and using them wisely can help you …
Read More »Vietnam’s economic growth recovers from fourth quarter: economist | Companies
Clear picture (source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese economy It is expected to gradually recover from the fourth quarter of 2021 and avoid the negative growth seen in the third quarter thanks to the activity of the business community and government efforts to remove barriers to business, said economist …
Read More »IFAD warns the world of climate change and the hunger crisis if biodiversity loss is not contained
Oluchi ChibuzorThe United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has warned that if the world continues to lose biodiversity, vulnerable people will not be able to adapt to climate change and produce food sustainably. IFAD also described in a report the role that rural smallholders played in protecting biodiversity.The …
Read More »Alberta man battling COVID-19 in hospital with family split over vaccinations
Daryl Czuy had a second chance at life after his double lung transplant in 2016. But now that he’s hit by COVID-19, he’s being forced to fight for a third chance – and that could be because some of his family members initially refused to be vaccinated. The anti-rejection drugs …
Read More »Plastic: How Color Could Be an “Overlooked” Threat to Marine Life
Getty Images Color might be one of the most common types of microplastic in the ocean – but scientists have warned that the threat to marine life has been “overlooked”. Researchers conducted studies of the North Atlantic and estimated that every cubic meter of seawater contained an average of 0.01 …
Read More »Major fossil fuel lender JPMorgan joins UN climate finance agreement
JPMorgan Chase & Co announced on Friday that it is joining the United Nations Net-Zero Banking Alliance, a group of global banks that have pledged to significantly reduce their carbon finance and investment activities. JPMorgan has followed rivals Bank of America, Citigroup, Morgan Stanley and others to align its climate …
Read More »The economy has “recovered” – anemic growth follows
Development of the GDP of the Atlanta FedNow real GDP estimate for 2021: Q3 Atlanta Fed The September job report was full of countercurrents, some pointing to potential economic weakness and others to strength. This makes the Fed’s work extremely difficult. Will the economy be strengthened or weakened? What is …
Read More »COVID-19 vaccinations are being moved back to Barnett Park
ORANGE COUNTY, Florida. – Orange County resumes COVID-19 vaccinations at Barnett Park after service moved to Camping World Stadium two months ago due to high test demand. Sandra Scott and her mother were some of the first to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Barnett Park on Saturday. Scott said she …
Read More »Vettel unveils special helmet to “make us all think about our oceans” · RaceFans
Two of the most productive manufacturers of different helmet designs in Formula 1, Sebastian Vettel and Lando Norris, are presenting themselves in new looks at the Grand Prix of Turkey this weekend. Sebastian Vettel’s Turkish Grand Prix helmet 2021 Sebastian Vettel’s Turkish Grand Prix helmet 2021 Sebastian Vettel’s Turkish Grand …
Read More »Analysis: Setting a slowdown threatens Biden despite optimistic discussions
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden promised an economy that could run on all cylinders next year, but on Friday … WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden promised an economy that could run on all cylinders next year, but Friday’s disappointing labor market report suggests that a slowdown in growth …
Read More »One cure for two diseases
Northampton, MA – News Direct – WSP Bad news first. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) recently warned that the world will be exposed to at least 1.5 ° C of warming by 2050. The climate crisis is inextricably linked with the loss of biological diversity, which, according to …
Read More »Singapore is fighting to reopen after vaccinations
The country’s experience has become a sobering case study for other nations pursuing reopening strategies without first dealing with major pandemic outbreaks. For Singapore residents, who believed the city-state would reopen once the vaccination rate reached certain levels, there was a sense of whiplash and nagging questions about what it …
Read More »TotalEnergies joins the Polypropylene Recycling Coalition of Recycling Partnership to increase plastic recovery in the US and promote the circular economy
Released: October 7, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. CDT|Updated: 18 minutes ago HOUSTON, October 7, 2021 / PRNewswire / – TotalEnergies Petrochemicals & Refining United States of America, Inc., a subsidiary of the broad energy company TotalEnergies (NYSE: TTE), today announces its stake as a financing partner of Polypropylene Recycling Coalition, …
Read More »CNX RESOURCES CORP: conclusion of a material definitive agreement, creation of a direct financial obligation or obligation under an off-balance sheet arrangement of a holder, financial statements and exhibits (Form 8-K)
Item 1.01 Conclusion of a Material Definitive Agreement. CNX Resource Company (“CNX” or the “Company” as borrower and certain of its subsidiaries as guarantor of the loans have entered into a new amended and restated third credit agreement for a senior secured revolving credit facility, dated of October 6, 2021 …
Read More »Conference Board lowers economic growth forecast after contraction in second quarter
advertising The Conference Board of Canada has lowered its forecast for economic growth this year after falling in the second quarter. The think tank now expects real gross domestic product (GDP) to grow 5.1% in 2021, compared to its previous forecast in July of 6.7%. The management board’s growth forecast …
Read More »If we lose biodiversity, we will not fight climate change or hunger, the IFAD report warns of the UN biodiversity conference
If we continue to lose biodiversity, the world’s most vulnerable people will not be able to adapt to climate change or produce food sustainably, according to a published today by the United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Report. The report also describes the role that rural smallholders play …
Read More »Some Denver restaurants require customers to be vaccinated
A Denver bistro needs vaccines one night a week – Wednesday. What used to be one of their slowest nights is now one of their busiest. DENVER – From health care providers to certain city employees, more and more companies are setting COVID-19 vaccine mandates for employees. Now the customers …
Read More »Walmart (WMT) is committed to 15% plastic reduction
Walmart Inc (NYSE: WMT) agreed at its sustainability milestone summit to reduce total virgin plastic consumption by 15%. Those are the details. Walmart Inc (NYSE: WMT) agreed at its sustainability milestone summit to reduce total virgin plastic use by 15% of the company’s total plastic packaging footprint by 2025 after …
Read More »Debthunch Review: Not a Lender – Is it a Scam or Legit?
Editorial credit: Safriibrahim Ad Disclosure: We receive referral commissions from advertisers. Learn more Who is DebtHunch? They are not a lender. They seem to be a lead generator selling to companies like Gold West Financial. They mainly sell to debt settlement companies. You’ve probably received a mailing with a personalized …
Read More »Lawsuit seeks the destruction of an endangered plant in the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area in Arizona
TUCSON, Ariz.– The Center for Biological Diversity and the Maricopa Audubon Society today sued the US Bureau of Land Management for failing to protect a semi-aquatic endangered plant in the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area from rampant grazing. Today’s lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court in Tucson, says …
Read More »Why you might not get plastic utensils next time you go to a restaurant in California
The long-term question of many restaurants: “Would you like french fries with it?” Could soon be followed by a new one: “Do you want plastic with it?” Late Tuesday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed nine environmental laws aimed at reducing litter, toxic chemicals and plastic waste. Among them is a measure …
Read More »Bottlenecks and rising prices are holding back UK construction growth: PMI
A look shows construction cranes in the center of Milton Keynes, Great Britain, November 5, 2020. REUTERS / Andrew Boyers LONDON, October 6 (Reuters) – Rising prices, supply chain disruptions and staff shortages have slowed the UK construction sector’s recovery over the past month, a poll on Wednesday revealed, adding …
Read More »How to apply for an SBI car loan during the holiday season: check out the guide, interest rate, features, advantages, length of occupancy, exclusive YONO offers and more
SBI Auto Loan Application Online: Owning a car is a dream for many, and it goes without saying that it is one of the biggest investments an individual makes in their lifetime. Many people choose the holiday season of Navratra, Dussehra, Dhanteras and Diwali to buy a car. It may …
Read More »Award the Nobel Peace Prize | to the protectors of nature Opinion | Eco business
Biodiversity and nature’s contribution to people around the world are declining to an unprecedented rate. Species extinction is increasing, with serious consequences for human health, food and water security and the fight against poverty. We have to show solidarity with the million animal and plant species that are now threatened …
Read More »Australia Reports Loss of New COVID-19 Infections As Vaccinations Rise | Top news
SYDNEY (Reuters) – On Wednesday, new daily COVID-19 cases in the Australian states of Victoria and New South Wales, the epicentres of the country’s worst virus outbreak, fell as authorities attempt to ease tight restrictions amid spike in vaccination rates. A total of 1,420 new locally acquired cases have been …
Read More »New study shows that infants consume large amounts of microplastics
A new to learn from the American Chemical Society shows that infants ingest 15 times more microplastics than adults. The study was conducted by researchers from the Department of Pediatrics and the Department of Environmental Medicine of the School of Medicine at New York University. During the study, the research …
Read More »The world’s major economies saw slow growth in September: Economic slump
MOSCOW / CAIRO: The Gulf Cooperation Council’s banking sector continues to show signs of strength, with key customer deposits remaining the main source of funding for regional banks, according to a report by S&P Global Rating. The rating firm said Saudi Arabia led the region in lending, which grew 7.9 …
Read More »Grant takes organic challenges with third-party certifications
Washington DC, Oct. 5, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – While all food manufacturers are subject to food safety regulations, organic farmers face particular challenges when trying to also resolve inconsistencies between the standards of the National Organic Program and the food safety requirements of third parties. For example, organic farmers need …
Read More »OB / GYNs strive to offer COVID-19 vaccination to postpartum inpatients
October 05, 2021 Read for 2 minutes Source / information Disclosure: Perez reports that he works in the Bayer Pharmaceuticals speaker office. The other authors do not report any relevant financial information. ADD SUBJECT TO EMAIL ALERTS Receive an email when new articles are published on Please enter your email …
Read More »Mongabay’s What-To-Watch List for October 2021
In September, Mongabay covered news from India, Brazil, Mongolia, the US and the oceans on agroforestry, climate change, resource projects and ghost fishing. We spoke with farmers about their views on agroforestry and mining in the surrounding regions and with scientists about oil palm monoculture and climate resilience using traditional …
Read More »HDFC Bank Q2 CASA jumps 28% year-on-year
Advances from the private lender amounted to approximately Rs 11,98,500 crore as of September 30, 2021, increasing by approximately 15.4% from Rs 10,3,8,300 crore as of September 30, 2020. On a sequential basis, advances increased 4.4% from Rs 11,47,700 crore recorded on June 30, 2021. According to the bank’s internal …
Read More »Kishida’s “new capitalism” arouses fear of setbacks in economic reforms
TOKYO – When Fumio Kishida takes over the position of 100th Prime Minister of Japan on October 4th, he hopes to implement the “new Japanese capitalism” under which he campaigned to become the leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. Although he has vowed to change the neoliberal policies of …
Read More »Extend the Amazon land management systems of the past, experts say
It is believed that before the arrival of Europeans, there were about 10 million Amazonian peoples who domesticated and cultivated native plants to feed throughout the biome. Their long coexistence with the forest has spawned a rich variety of languages, artistic expressions, mythologies and cosmologies, said Márcio Augusto Freitas Meira, …
Read More »COVID trends in North Carolina are improving despite low vaccinations
FILE – North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper speaks to people who just received their COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at the Davidson County Health Department in Lexington, NC The virus is in the past two weeks down noticeably, according to new data released by the state health ministry …
Read More »A planet in need, told through a comprehensive art experience
Natalia Kapchuk headshot Priceless treasure artwork by Natalia Kapchuk The World is on Fire Artwork by Natalia Kapchuk Artist and environmentalist Natalia Kapchuk starts first solo exhibition “The Lost Planet” LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, 4th October 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ – Russian born and London based artist Natalia Kapchuk will debut her upcoming …
Read More »SURFACE ONCOLOGY, INC. : conclusion of a material definitive agreement, creation of a direct financial obligation or obligation under an off-balance sheet arrangement of a holder, other events (form 8-K)
Item 1.01 Conclusion of a Material Definitive Agreement. At October 1, 2021, Surface Oncology, Inc. (the “Company”) has entered into a First Amendment to the Loan and Guarantee Agreement (the “Amendment”) with K2 HealthVentures LLC (with any other lender from time to time, the “Lenders”), K2 HealthVentures LLC, as administrative …
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