Samsung claims its ‘Ghost Net Plastic’ cuts back 25% more carbon emissions than regular plastic

Apr 24, 2022 22:09 pm UTC| Nature Economy Business

Samsung Electronics Co. said that plastic parts it recycles from discarded ocean-bound fishing nets dubbed ghost net plastic are more effective in cutting back on carbon emissions than other plastic types. The company...

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Warmer summers threaten Antarctica’s giant ice shelves because of the lakes they create

Apr 23, 2022 08:09 am UTC| Nature

During the Antarctic summer, air temperatures get warm enough to melt snow and ice on the surface of the great ice sheets that make up around 99% of Antarctica. This melted water collects to form thousands of lakes around...

From 'biologically dead' to chart-toppingly clean: how the Thames made an extraordinary recovery over 60 years

Apr 23, 2022 08:08 am UTC| Nature

It might surprise you to know that the River Thames is considered one of the worlds cleanest rivers running through a city. Whats even more surprising is that it reached that status just 60 years after being declared...

Anchor Dairy launches carbon zero certified butter on Earth Day

Apr 22, 2022 21:46 pm UTC| Nature Economy Business Life

https://www.foodbev.com/news/anchor-dairy-launches-carbon-zero-certified-butter/ Fonterra is marked Earth Day with the launch of a carbon zero certified organic butter under its Anchor Dairy brand. Dubbed...

S. Korea to simplify certification standards to promote EV charger development

Apr 21, 2022 22:18 pm UTC| Nature Economy Business

The Korea Agency for Technology and Standards revised its EV charger technology standards to simplify the certification process while streamlining manufacturers registration requirements to promote development and...

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Canada's new climate plan is reckless, but a better way forward is still possible

Apr 16, 2022 02:29 am UTC| Nature

Canadas new climate plan is reckless. The federal governments Emissions Reduction Plan doesnt meet the criteria of credible net-zero emissions plans, and it lacks any vision of a future capable of inspiring Canadians to...

UK bakery launches new bread range in recyclable paper packaging

Apr 15, 2022 23:42 pm UTC| Nature Business Economy

UK bakery company Warburtons has launched a new line of sliced loaves, available in recyclable paper packaging. Darren Littler, innovation director at Warburtons, said that making the packaging fully recyclable is also...