How America courted increasingly destructive wildfires − and what that means for protecting homes today 
As the Black Summer megafires neared, people rallied to save wildlife and domestic animals. But it came at a real cost 
Trump’s Inflation Claims Clash With Voters’ Cost-of-Living Reality 
Vietnam’s Trade Surplus With US Jumps as Exports Surge and China Imports Hit Record 
Burkina Faso and Mali’s fabulous flora: new plant life record released 
Thailand Inflation Remains Negative for 10th Straight Month in January 
Trump Lifts 25% Tariff on Indian Goods in Strategic U.S.–India Trade and Energy Deal 
Parasites are ecological dark matter – and they need protecting 
Thousands of satellites are due to burn up in the atmosphere every year – damaging the ozone layer and changing the climate 
Fungi are among the planet’s most important organisms — yet they continue to be overlooked in conservation strategies 
Gold and Silver Prices Slide as Dollar Strength and Easing Tensions Weigh on Metals 
South Africa Eyes ECB Repo Lines as Inflation Eases and Rate Cuts Loom 
Dollar Steadies Ahead of ECB and BoE Decisions as Markets Turn Risk-Off 
Japanese Pharmaceutical Stocks Slide as TrumpRx.gov Launch Sparks Market Concerns 
Numerous Japanese firms have turned to paper to replace plastic as their government prepares to enforce a law to improve plastic recycling practices and reduce waste beginning in April.
Fishery firm Nippon Suisan Kaisha Ltd became the first company to use Nippon Paper Industries Co.'s water-resistant cardboard products to replace its Styrofoam containers in transporting ice-packed fresh fish.
The cardboard is coated with a chemical for repelling water and moisture that allows boxes to hold water for up to three weeks.
The switch from Styrofoam to paper products can cut the use of petroleum-derived raw materials by 96 percent.
While cardboard boxes are more expensive than the Styrofoam products, it is more compact and saves space during transportation, on top of being recyclable.
Oji F-Tex Co has developed transparent paper to help cut the use of plastic film. The wrapper is 51 percent made out of paper and can be disposed of by burning.
Meanwhile, Daio Paper Corp began selling stir sticks and miniature hangers made from layered pulp, which is thickened for durability.
