Norms eased for GM crop research The guidelines circumvent challenges of using foreign genes to change crops profile The Hindu · May 20, 2022
Yorkshire racing driver invests more than £300k in 'climate positive' driving experience venture Former Ginetta team member Ben Hyland and fellow racer Mike Jarvis have launched Hype Motorspot Birmingham Post · May 20, 2022
Over 100 years of Antarctic agriculture is helping scientists grow food in space Figuring out how to feed people in space is a major part of a larger effort to demonstrate the viability of long-term human habitation of extraterrestrial environments. On May 12, 2022, a team of scientists announced that they had successfully grown plants using lunar soil gathered during the Apollo moon… The Conversation · May 20, 2022
Hard-right Tories push to delay environmental land management scheme Scheme to pay farmers for nature stewardship is seen by some as one of the few positive Brexit dividends The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2022
Green Tribunal seeks report on illegal mining in Visakhapatnam The National Green Tribunal (NGT) observed that permits were given for illegal mining projects in Visakhapatnam district without environmental clearances The Hindu · May 20, 2022
Australia's cities policies are seriously inadequate for tackling the climate crisis It will be impossible to tackle climate change unless we transform the way we build and plan cities, which are responsible for a staggering 70% of global emissions. Yet, Australia’s national policies on urban environments are seriously inadequate. The Conversation · May 20, 2022
Why True Capitalism Is the Only Thing That Can Save America — Both Economically and Socially Americans today are facing one of the worst economic environments we’ve seen in decades, with skyrocketing inflation, supply chain shortages, and the Great Resignation, to name just a few of our current challenges. Benzinga · May 19, 2022
Cold comfort awaits annual meet Is Davos without the cold and snow still Davos? We are about to find out. For those accustomed to coming together in January to "improve the state of the world", the World Economic Forum's (WEF) decision to hold its annual jamboree in springtime will give us the chance to work… Bangkok Post · May 19, 2022
Crushing lives: On the need to enforce rules in quarries Strict enforcement of rules in quarries alone can prevent environmental and human costs The Hindu · May 19, 2022
Not Your Average Islands The Cayman Islands are home to a thriving culture of art, adventure, and environmental stewardship The Walrus · May 19, 2022
Governance dominates corporate shareholder votes, ahead of environmental, social issues Governance proposals heavily dominate annual shareholder meetings despite activist investors’ concerns about material risks from environmental and social issues, according to an analysis from a financial think tank. Tribune News Service · May 19, 2022
Ireland jobs: Disney cruise ships are hiring this summer and the jobs sound pretty cool If you fancy something slightly different, the Disney Cruise Line is on the lookout for new employees Dublin Live · May 19, 2022
Seven jobs on Disney cruise ships that you can apply for right now If you fancy something slightly different, the Disney Cruise Line is on the lookout for new employees Liverpool Echo · May 19, 2022
Their votes won't change who wins this election. So how do people in safe seats make their voices heard? Marginal seats get most of the political and media attention during the election campaign. So what's it like for those living in some of Australia's safest seats? ABC News · May 19, 2022
The Guardian - AU · May 19, 2022 Labor to set up independent environmental protection agency and restore ‘trust and confidence’ Proposed EPA to collect data on the plight of the country’s wildlife as Labor commits to global biodiversity targets
The Conversation · May 19, 2022 How psychological aspects of healing are important for hospital design Long before COVID-19 made the public aware of the importance of good air ventilation, designers have been concerned with how physical environments affect people’s well-being and mental health.
The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2022 Environmental toxins are worsening obesity pandemic, say scientists Exclusive: Pollutants can upset body’s metabolic thermostat with some even causing obesity to be passed on to children
Nottingham Post · May 19, 2022 Cycle track plans in Netherfield praised by people worried about busy roads A £4.6m plan to transform travel has been announced
Benzinga · May 19, 2022 Canaan Registers Upbeat Q1; Aims To Navigate Through Bitcoin Price Fluctuation Canaan Inc (NASDAQ:CAN) reported first-quarter FY22 revenue growth of 236.7% year-on-year to $213.9 million. Earnings per ADS were $0.41. The Y/Y increase was mainly attributable to the rise in total computing power sold and the average selling price per Thash/s. Total computing power sold increased 119.1% Y/Y to 4.3 million Thash/s. Canaan held…
StockNews.com · May 19, 2022 4 Consumer Defensive Stocks to Buy as Inflation Remains Elevated Inflation has surged to record levels. And in a high inflationary environment, consumer defensive stocks do well due to the almost inelastic demand for their products. So, since inflation is expected to remain elevated due to high energy prices and supply chain issues, we think it could be wise to…
Reuters · May 19, 2022 Ukraine to seek damages from Russia over huge environmental damage Russia's invasion of Ukraine has caused huge environmental damage for which Kyiv will seek compensation in international courts, Ukraine's environment minister said on Thursday.
The Independent UK · May 19, 2022 How gas interests slowed Chile's clean energy transition Chile holds itself out as a global leader on climate change
Roll Call · May 19, 2022 Governance dominates corporate shareholder votes, ahead of environmental, social issues - Roll Call Shareholders are putting more corporate governance issues up for votes than environmental and social ones, a study finds.
Asharq Al-Awsat · May 19, 2022 Saudi Arabia Kicks off Implementation of World’s Largest Eco-friendly Water Osmosis System The Governor of the Saudi Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC), Eng. Abdullah Al-Abdul Karim, said that work has begun to create the world’s largest environmentally friendly water osmosis system. The Saudi official revealed the Kingdom’s aspirations to find solutions to the risks that threaten humanity, especially the increasing water demand.
The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2022 Alexander Peckham obituary Other lives: Environmentalist and founder of Peckham’s cidery