Air pollution is slashing years off the lives of billions, report finds. Dirty air is a far greater killer than smoking, car crashes or HIV/Aids, with coal burning the leading cause.
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Light pollution from street lamps linked to insect loss
Light pollution from street lamps linked to insect loss. In a UK study, artificial street lights were found to disrupt the behaviour of nocturnal moths, reducing caterpillars numbers by half. Modern LED streetlights appeared to have the biggest impact.
Goodbye to leaded gasoline supplies
Goodbye to leaded gasoline supplies. The world is officially rid of one particularly insidious fossil fuel that for decades was a major cause of public health problems in developing countries, especially in Africa. Officials from the United Nations Environment Program announced on Aug. 30 that Algeria, which was the last country on Earth to use leaded gasoline, stopped producing it earlier thisContinue reading “Goodbye to leaded gasoline supplies”
Government urged to make ‘insane’ shipping prices top priority
Government urged to make ‘insane’ shipping prices top priority. Bosses of British toy businesses have spoken of how “insane” price hikes in shipping tariffs around the world are “killing” their trade, and pushing the price of products and gifts higher. Children’s toys are among items likely to be more expensive this Christmas.
Single-use plates and cutlery to be banned in England
Single-use plastic plates and cutlery to be banned in England. Single-use plastic plates and cutlery, and polystyrene cups will be banned in England under government plans, as it seeks to reduce the plastic polluting the environment.
What could lorry driver shortages mean for Christmas
What lorry driver shortages could mean for Christmas. The boss of supermarket Iceland says the supply chain chaos is getting worse, just as retailers start planning for the key Christmas period. Richard Walker told the BBC he estimated the UK’s shortage of lorry drivers was now about 100,000, with the company itself about 100 short.
How to use UKCA markings
The UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) marking is a new UK product marking that is used for goods being placed on the market in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland). It covers most goods which previously required the CE marking, known as ‘new approach’ goods.
What is a planet-conscious business
What is a planet-conscious business Consumers today are interested in businesses taking corporate social responsibility. Those that care for the environment and can prove it often enjoy the benefits of a more loyal customer base, higher conversion rates, and a growing audience. But how do you make planet-conscious decisions that people can get behind withoutContinue reading “What is a planet-conscious business”
UK-New Zealand trade deal
Boost for British shoppers and exporters from UK-New Zealand trade deal. A trade deal with New Zealand could give British shoppers and exporters reason to cheer as both countries ditch tariffs as high as 10% on a range of high-quality products.
Maersk signs first green methanol deal
Maersk signs first green methanol deal in step towards dropping fossil fuels. A.P. Moller-Maersk (MAERSKb.CO) said on Wednesday it had signed a contract securing green methanol as the world’s largest shipping firm gears up to operate its first carbon-neutral ship in 2023.