The scientists who re-engineered the plastic-eating enzyme PETase have now created an enzyme ‘cocktail’ which can digest plastic up to six times faster.
- U.S. to require COVID vaccination on arrival for some foreign nationals with exemptions, memo says
- Russia records over 15,400 COVID-19 recoveries in last 24 hours
- Moscow reports 1,926 new coronavirus cases over past day
- UkrInform: COVID-19 incidence rate exceeds norm in Kyiv, 22 regions
- UkrInform: Liashko says almost 99% of hospitalized COVID-19 patients unvaccinated
- Russia reports 19,179 new coronavirus cases
- UkrInform: Over 1.6 million people in Kyiv received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine
- U.S. Eases Foreign Coronavirus Travel Restrictions
- UkrInform: Over 108,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses given in Ukraine on Sept. 20
- UkrInform: Health minister admits mandatory COVID-19 vaccination possible in Ukraine
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) said Tuesday a second shot of its COVID-19 vaccine given about two months after the first increased its effectiveness to 94% in the United States against moderate to severe forms of the disease.
- Another battle in the “War on Cars” plays out in the streets
- As energy prices spike, EU points to long-term fixes
- Switch to electric vehicles faces uphill battle, survey of Irish motorists suggests
- Ireland starts importing peat following wind-up of domestic production
- Australian technology start-up creates world’s most efficient solar cell while replacing silver with copper
- What Trudeau’s win means for Canada-U.S. relations
- K-pop stars BTS perform, speak about youth issues, climate change at UN General Assembly
- What climate neutrality will cost Germany 21.09.2021
- Artificial intelligence a key challenge for Germany’s next government 21.09.2021
- Are US Republicans finally waking up to the climate crisis? 21.09.2021
In their first meeting since the European Commission tabled an overhaul of climate legislation in July, EU energy ministers are due to discuss two major files that will drive Europe’s push towards clean energy.
- Poland refuses to close disputed coal mine despite EU court penalty
- Czechia seeks deal over fine in Turow mine dispute with Poland
- Collecting more and better: the final push to reach 100% glass circularity
- In Tasmania, deer aren’t classified as pests. That’s causing problems for farmers like Julian
- Kangaroo Island timber set for incineration to be used for homes after lifeline from the federal government
- Edo restates commitment to industrial sector for AfCFTA gains
- Private sector seeks government’s intervention on VAT remittance
- Uduaghan to speak on Niger Delta economy at DOPF lecture
- Buhari arrives New York, to push vaccine equity at UNGA
- High electricity costs overwhelm South South, South East businesses
The Egyptian government has announced a program to monitor sharks after a citizen was injured in the northern coast.
- As energy prices spike, EU points to long-term fixes
- India adds record high rooftop solar capacity of 521 MW in April-June
- Iput to cut project emissions by 40% on path to net zero
- The Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development and Vodafone Urge Action to Connect 3.4BN People with Smartphones by 2030
- Why transforming African food systems require inclusive approach
- Welspun India to invest Rs 800 cr on capacity enhancement over next 2 years
- Most FDI proposals in 3 depts from nations sharing land border with India
- The world is hungry for solar panels. Why did we stop making them?
- Hopes a new eco-friendly concrete can rise from the ashes of coal power
- Is SPI Energy a Good Renewable Energy Stock to Buy?
Spain urged the European Commission on Monday (20 September) to devise guidance to help member states react consistently to power price spikes without testing the rules of the bloc, and suggested moves to limit carbon market speculators and build up gas reserves.
- LYTT and Baker Hughes join to accelerate digital transformation in oil and gas
- Oil prices fall with broader market on China’s economic concerns
- Oil set for fourth weekly gain with high energy prices in focus
- Russia to break the Gazprom gas export monopoly via Nord Stream 2
- China’s move to lower oil prices has market wary of more to come
- Oil Prices Rise On Large Crude Inventory Draw
- Intergovernmental committee session to take place in Serbia, October 6-7, says embassy
- Norway’s centre-left opposition wins in a landslide
- Kazakhstan oil output totals 56.1 mln tonnes, or 99.3% of planned volume, in eight months
- Chevron’s CEO expects clean energy projects to be as profitable as oil
Oil rose after a two-day decline with a selloff in global equities easing and some crude output still shut three weeks after Hurricane Ida hit the U.S.
- Japan’s MUFG to sell part of U.S. unit to US Bancorp for $8 billion
- Irish horticulturist wins gold at Chelsea flower Show
- Equity markets rebound after Evergrande-induced global slide
- Flexible working rights set for boost under UK government proposals
- Streaming service DAZN in advanced talks to buy BT Sport
- Central bank sync puts foreign exchange market to sleep
- Evergrande ≠ Lehman
- ‘Writing is on the wall’ for Ireland’s 12.5% corporate tax rate, says Labour
- The submarine spat and the future of transatlantic trade
- UK’s debut ‘green gilt’ sale draws blockbuster demand
India stocks were higher after the close on Tuesday, as gains in the Real Estate, Metals and IT sectors led shares higher.
- Japan’s MUFG to sell part of U.S. unit to US Bancorp for $8 billion
- Russia’s MOEX Index up 0.26% as Tuesday trading opens, RTS adds 0.59%
- Dollar up to 73.5 rubles, euro stands still at Moscow Exchange opening of trading
- Germany eyes record debt issuance in 2021 despite slightly lower borrowing at year-end
- Hospital operator Mediclinic gets Africa’s first sustainability-linked loan
- Russian stock indices MOEX, RTS indices down 1.62-2.54% on Monday
- India stocks lower at close of trade; Nifty 50 down 1.07%
- RTS Index down below 1,700 points first since September 1
- Petropavlovsk shares growing by over 6% on Moscow Exchange
- Philippines’ Voyager obtains digital banking license from central bank
India stocks were higher after the close on Tuesday, as gains in the Real Estate, Metals and IT sectors led shares higher.
- The submarine spat and the future of transatlantic trade
- Biden to call for new ‘chapter of intensive diplomacy’ in UN speech
- Capture stunning 4K content with this waterproof camera, now $50 off
- SoftBank buys into $4bn NFT fantasy football start-up
- Brussels eyes online ad restrictions for political parties
- Sky plans to launch its own smart TVs in battle with streaming services
- Twisted light makes for breakthrough quantum computer chip
- Phones are like cars. I’m okay with boring if the battery lasts all day
- Bioterror: the dangers of garage scientists manipulating DNA
- Rusal strikes deal to supply Budweiser with ultra low-carbon cans
For the last few years, music consumption on vinyl has enjoyed a steady rise and after a bit of a dip during COVID-19 lockdowns last year, vinyl records have registered a 94 percent increase in revenue according to the Mid-Year Music Industry Revenue Report recently released by the Record Industry Association of America – cashing in some US$467 million is sales.
- Intel to invest up to €80 billion in boosting EU chip capacity
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- EAG notes present surge in vehicles sale not driven by policy initiatives
- Sibur expects petrochemical market to grow in 2021-2022 despite coronavirus threat
- Automotive giant Magna’s Slovenian plant to be relaunched in early 2022
- StoreDot unveils electric vehicle battery that can recharge in 10 minutes
- Euronews Debates | What’s the future for personal cars?
- Group calls for electric vehicles to be exempt from stamp duty if SA road user charge passes
- Auto sector helping with country’s plan to curb carbon emissions
- Toyota plots green transport revolution in Derby
Carmaker Tesla has opened a store and repair shop on Native American land for the first time, marking a new approach to its yearslong fight to sell cars directly to consumers and cut car dealerships out of the process.