Download PDF Good economy requires that we manage nature better The past 70 years have been a success story in many ways. We are healthier, live longer and, on average, have a higher income than our predecessors. The proportion of the world’s population in absolute poverty has fallen dramatically. As …
Read More »Monthly Archives: August 2021
BioLogiQ announces a breakthrough NuPlastiQ® BioBlend® XN for use in polypropylene nonwoven applications that provides this valuable market with improved performance and competitively priced bio-based content
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, August 31, 2021 / PRNewswire / – BioLogiQ, Inc., a global innovator and manufacturer of plant-based biopolymers for use in making plastic products, announced today that it has developed a NuPlastiQ BioBlend for use with polypropylene in Spun Bond Fabric, Melt-Blown Fabric, and Fiber for Yarn Nonwoven …
Read More »When does interest start accruing on student loans?
As soon as your college receives the loan funds, your lender will start charging interest on your loans. If you pay interest while in school, you’ll save money over the life of your loan. The government will pay interest on the direct subsidized loans until the end of your grace …
Read More »Arbor Realty (ABR) gains 2.12% on moderate volume on August 27
Last prize $ Last trade Switch $ Percentage of change % Open $ Previous Close $ High $ moo $ 52 weeks high $ 52 weeks low $ Market capitalization P / E ratio Volume To exchange ABR – Market data and news To exchange Today, stock of Arbor Realty …
Read More »Crowds gather outside St. Vincent to protest against mandatory vaccinations for employees
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – A crowd gathered outside Ascension St. Vincent Friday evening to protest the company’s decision to make vaccination against COVID-19 mandatory. Crowds gather outside St. Vincent to protest against mandatory vaccinations for employees(wbrk) In response to the demonstration, St. Vincent sent out the following press release: âWe …
Read More »GaDOE includes the Bulloch school district in the partnership program for economic development
Bulloch County Schools has been accepted into the State Economic Development Partnership program for 2021-2022 by the Georgia Department of Education. The partnership is a district-wide certification process that prepares school districts to adopt best practices and behaviors that support economic development, strengthen their programs, and align education with key …
Read More »Disposable plastic dishes to be banned in England | Plastics
Disposable plastic plates, cutlery and styrofoam cups are banned in England under government plans to reduce plastic pollution. A public consultation will be launched in the autumn and the ban could come into force in a few years. The move was welcomed by activists, but they said that overall progress …
Read More »The triple balance of sustainability in the vineyard
FINGER LAKES – How do we measure the sustainability of New York’s wine and grape industry? In sustainable agriculture, performance is measured according to the âtriple bottom lineâ framework. In addition to financial accounting, the triple bottom line framework also takes ecological and social returns into account. Last month, the …
Read More »Ethiopia: The Importance of Conserving Biodiversity
The importance of protecting biodiversity goes beyond protecting the life of any individual wild animal or plant species. It is the diversity of life and the ecological interactions between different life forms that are most important. Diversity is important because it has a major impact on the productivity and stability …
Read More »Redesign of qualifications for long-term and inclusive economic growth for women
There is overwhelming evidence that gender equity in the economy and gender diversity in the workplace make nations and societies more prosperous and equitable, and organizations more innovative and profitable. Unfortunately, progress has been slow and inconsistent. Furthermore, any valuable advancement is set back by crises of all kinds that …
Read More »IMF urges rich countries to allocate $ 650 billion SDR share to worst-hit COVID-19
⢠Nigeria will receive $ 3.35 billion for its share of the initiative François Ndubuisi in Abuja As its $ 650 billion Special Drawing Rights (SDR) disbursement took effect yesterday, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, urged rich countries to direct part of their allocations …
Read More »Mapping of the Myristica Marshes Critical to Conservation | Mangalore news
Researchers have proposed a large-scale project to map the Myristica Marshes in the Western Ghats and conduct further research to consolidate conservation and restoration efforts. Comprehensive documentation of these remaining swamps, the species and their genetic diversity as well as the local threats will enable better protection of these relic …
Read More »New beach cleaning robot removes microplastics in the sand
Welcome to Thomas Insights – we publish the latest news and analysis every day to keep our readers updated on what’s happening in the industry. Sign up here to receive the top stories of the day straight to your inbox. An estimated 8 million tons of plastic end up in …
Read More »Rochester business owners share vaccination guidelines
ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – Many companies in the United States require vaccinations for their employees. KTTC asked some local Rochester companies if they were making this a rule. “That’s a tricky question. I don’t necessarily want to make such demands. You know, we’re constantly watching the pulse of the nation …
Read More »Maryland Reaches COVID Vaccination Milestone | WDVM25 & DCW50
MARYLAND (WDVM) – The state of Maryland has reached another milestone in its COVID vaccination efforts. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 80 percent of adults in Maryland have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. The latest data shows that nearly 7.5 million doses have been …
Read More »China allows couples to have a third child to help offset the growth of the aging population
Adults and children ride pedal bikes in a public park in Beijing on Saturday, August 21, 2021. China will now allow couples to have a third child as the country tries to stave off a demographic crisis that undermines its hopes for greater prosperity and global threats. (AP Photo / …
Read More »Twitter users mercilessly ridicule North Lanarkshire Labor for weed killer series
It is often said that the Scottish Labor leadership can be quite aloof. Because of its intransigence towards indyref2, in loyalty to the Precious Union, the party has become more and more insignificant. It looks like it’s not just the leadership who have trouble reading a room – in North …
Read More »Food of the future? Food Generator Turns Plastic Waste Into Edible Protein – Potato News Today
Two US scientists have won a ⬠1 million ($ 1.18 million) prize for developing a concept for a “food generator” that converts plastic into protein, reported Georgina Jadikovskaall in this article published by Zenger news. the Future Insight Prize 2021 went to Ting Lu, Professor of Bioengineering at the …
Read More »With this 2-minute strategy, your patients can be vaccinated against COVID
I am a gastroenterologist. I do colonoscopies to remove polyps to prevent colon cancer. I never thought I’d talk to patients about vaccinations. That changed with COVID-19. Everything changed with COVID-19. There is so much misinformation out there and everyone knows the term: vaccination hesitation. Vaccine shy are people who …
Read More »Banks withdraw from forgiveness of PPP loans
At least three big banks have opted out of a new process to get Paycheck Protection Program loans canceled directly by the Small Business Administration, The Intercept has learned, leaving their small business clients no other recourse if the banks refuse to cancel loans or drag out the process. Bank …
Read More »Decarbonization to boost inflation, but delaying efforts could hurt economic growth and returns
Government policies to mitigate the effects of climate change will fuel inflation, but a delay could hurt economic growth and investment returns, according to investment strategists. Policymakers face a tradeoff between the high up-front cost of moving quickly towards net-zero carbon targets and the long-term damage to economic growth caused …
Read More »Norway Wealth Fund sends green investment signal
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund plans to link investment decisions to climate risks in the future. His original money came from oil and gas. But the Norwegian state pension fund Global is now paying more attention to the environmental impact of its investments. Norway’s savings account, commonly known as the Oil …
Read More »Vietnamese community is among the most vaccinated in Mississippi | Mississippi News
By ISABELLE TAFT, Sun Herald BILOXI, miss. (AP) – Before mass on a final Tuesday afternoon, about 50 people knelt and prayed the rosary in the shrine of the Vietnamese Martyrs Church of Biloxi in Biloxi. Looking at the crowd, Rev. John Thang Pham said all believers had been vaccinated …
Read More »5 Green Habits We Can All Memorize To Save Our Planet
With climate change, environmental degradation and increasing pollution, we must all do our part to create a healthier, greener planet. We can do this by adopting simple habits and making them part of our daily routine. These habits are not only environmentally friendly, but also economically beneficial. To be green …
Read More »Arbor Realty (ABR) gains 2.48% to close at $ 17.80 on August 20
Last prize $ Last trade Switch $ Percentage of change % Open $ Previous Close $ High $ moo $ 52 weeks high $ 52 weeks low $ Market capitalization P / E ratio Volume To exchange ABR – Market data and news To exchange Today, stock of Arbor Realty …
Read More »Ocean plastic is a big problem. Samsung could use it in future phones
Samsung is committed to making its Galaxy products and packaging greener. Samsung This story is part of Samsung event, our full coverage from Samsung Unpacked. What if your future Galaxy phone is made from waste paper? Ocean plastic? That is a possible future that Samsung has in mind. The consumer …
Read More »Mexico needs the rule of law, no selfish referendums by Lopez Obrador
In the middle of his only six-year term in office, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador is continuing his destructive misconduct over Mexico. His latest initiative has the potential to further undermine the rule of law in Mexico, a key indicator in the Heritage’s Foundation’s annual Index of Economic Freedom. …
Read More »Biodiversity Jam in Honesdale and more
History of the Bald Eagle at the Ten Mile River Scout Museum NARROWSBURG, NY – The Ten Mile River Scout Museum is hosting a video presentation of the American Bald Eagle and its comeback in the Delaware River Valley on Tuesday, August 17 at 7:00 p.m. on the museum grounds. …
Read More »These brands make clothing and accessories from ocean plastic
It’s hard to understand how much plastic is in the ocean because we can’t see most of it. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation and the World Economic Forum claim that there could be more plastic than fish in the ocean by mid-century. It is a difficult prediction to prove because we …
Read More »POSTAL REALTY TRUST, INC. : conclusion of a material definitive agreement, operating results and financial condition, creation of a direct financial obligation or obligation under an off-balance sheet arrangement of a registrant, financial statements and supporting documents (Form 8 -K)
Article 1.01. The conclusion of an important definitive agreement. On August 9, 2021, Postal Realty Trust, Inc. (the “Company”), as guarantor, Postal Realty LP (the âOperating Companyâ), as borrower, and certain indirect subsidiaries of the Company have entered into a credit agreement (the âCredit Agreementâ) with Bank of Montreal, as …
Read More »A new short film about love in modern times to complete filming in Elbert County Colorado
A new film production started in the Elbert district last month. The short film (title will be released this year) plays five minutes in the future and explores the subject of love in the modern age. The film is produced through a combination of live action and virtual production technologies …
Read More »How tribals preserve biodiversity through traditional practices
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is celebrated on August 9th each year. It is estimated that they comprise nearly 300 million tribes worldwide, 150 million of which are from Asia alone. India has a population of 68 million tribesmen who represent 573 tribal communities. While several cultural aspects …
Read More »Fake COVID-19 vaccination cards worry college officials
SAN LUIS OBISPO, California (AP) – As a delta variant of the coronavirus In the United States, a growing number of colleges and universities are requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination so students can take personal classes. However, according to interviews with students, education and law enforcement officials, the mandatory requirement …
Read More »They are in our oceans, in our sunscreen and in our seafood, but what does microplastic do to our health?
If you’ve been to the beach this summer, whether in the UK or abroad, chances are that your enchanting view has at some point been spoiled by a piece of plastic garbage: a disused face mask or ring buried in the sand can swim in the shallows. The global plastic …
Read More »Dow rises 278 points as earnings optimism overtakes worries about economic growth
Lucas Jackson / Reuters The 30 Dow Jones Industrial Averages rose 278 points on Tuesday as US stocks rallied. Ten of the 11 sectors of the S&P 500 have advanced and faced energy and industrial problems. The expected earnings growth of the S&P 500 companies is towards 85.1%. You can …
Read More »16,742 new COVID cases, 64 deaths, 176K vaccinations last week – NBC Chicago
Illinois health officials reported 16,742 new COVID-19 cases over the past week on Friday, as well as 64 additional deaths and more than 176,000 new vaccine doses administered. According to the Illinois Department of Health, COVID cases have increased more than 43% nationwide in the past week, with hospital admissions …
Read More »United Arab Emirates: Meet the Indian Scientist Who Discovered 11 Species of Insects – News
The discoveries of Dr. Saji show us that we still have a lot to learn about the biodiversity of the UAE: Sheikh Nahyan An Indian scientist based in Abu Dhabi was awarded the prestigious Sheikh Mubarak bin Mohammed Prize for discovering 11 species of insects. Dr. Anitha Saji, a scientist …
Read More »Endangered biodiversity – what can we do about the decline in insects? – The Manomet stream
Moderation: Gisela Steinhauer The butterfly becomes lonely. (IMAGO / Gottfried Czepluch) There are 33,500 insect species in Germany. Many species are threatened, including butterfly butterflies and wild bees, which are important for pollination. What can we do about insect death? Chat with us! With their biodiversity, insects overshadow all other …
Read More »Business Before Hours of Operation at Academy Mortgage | Company
MEGHAN MICHELI ELKO – Please join the Elko Area Chamber of Commerce prior to business hours August 12 from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. with Academy Mortgage and Trinity Realty at 930 Idaho St. Business Before Hours is a free and fun event open to the public. Our hosts will …
Read More »Cardiologist in Lubbock moves to new location, Eyemart Express donates to cancer fund
Lambert selected for a scholarship for inclusive economic growth Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Community Development Director Angela Lambert was selected by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives to work with 21 other chambers of commerce from communities across the United States to explore strategies for economic recovery and resilience. …
Read More »From pollution to performance wear: fair trade clothing made from 100% ocean plastic
Pound for pound, Sea threads makes a difference to our ocean ã¼ literally. The new apparel company is the first to make apparel from 100% certified ocean plastic, with each functional shirt made from a pound of plastic pulled from our ocean. Worldwide we produce around 335 million tons of …
Read More »Exxon lobbyist says undercover activist firm sees plastic as a “growing business”
A senior ExxonMobil lobbyist unwittingly told a Greenpeace activist that plastic disposal and recycling will be “big business” for petrochemical companies. Keith McCoy, who was previously recorded that energy companies fought “part of the science” on climate change, told a producer in Greenpeace affiliate Unearthed that “all of our petrochemical …
Read More »Brown meets with leaders of countries with low vaccination rates
COVID cases in Oregon have nearly quadrupled since early July from: KOIN 6 news agents Sent: Aug 6, 2021 / 6:00 AM PDT / Updated: Aug 5, 2021 / 7:40 PM PDT A traveler checks his phone while waiting for a flight at Portland International Airport on November 25, 2020 …
Read More »UK funds six new hospitals for 1 million people in Ivory Coast – News
UK Export Finance (UKEF), the UK government’s export credit agency, has loaned ⬠241 million for a ⬠326 million project to build six hospitals in Côte d’Ivoire, Africa. West, with NMS Infrastructure Ltd., headquartered in the UK. The hospitals will serve a catchment area of ââover one million people, …
Read More »Bioenergy beats biodiversity in Byron – The Echo
Byron wetlands. Photo David Lisle David Lisle B.Yron Wetlands is a vibrant bird sanctuary where the chirping of birds and the sound of insects come alive. But it’s hardly wilderness. Construction noise and the hum of traffic on Ewingsdale Road mix with the guttural honking of the great egret and …
Read More »Eisenhower’s V-Day for vaccinations can help us today
To eliminate the dreaded disease polio in the 1950s, President Dwight Eisenhower called for a V-day, asking everyone to schedule a vaccine shot. V-day was to inspire a victory through vaccination against disease. America had won World War II, culminating with V-days in Europe and Asia. Now they could do …
Read More »SK Chemicals works with mineral water companies to recycle PET bottles into plastic raw materials
[Courtesy of SK Chemicals] SEOUL – SK Chemicals, a unit of South Korea’s third largest conglomerate, SK Group, has teamed up with a mineral water company based on the southern holiday island of Jeju to recycle used polyethylene terephthalate bottles into plastic raw materials and to develop an eco-friendly bottle …
Read More »A Guide to USDA Home Loans
USDA loans are either guaranteed or funded by the US Department of Agriculture and designed to help low-income borrowers build … USDA loans are either backed or funded by the US Department of Agriculture and designed to help low-income borrowers build or purchase homes in eligible rural areas. Before applying …
Read More »ESG integration in companies contributes to long-term value creation: EY India
As the Covid pandemic reshaped the global economy and exposed the fragility of current businesses, companies are realizing the threat posed by these risks and working to protect the interests of stakeholders. According to EY India, integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) aspects into the business will add long-term value …
Read More »IATSE issues a membership support statement for vaccination
On Broadway, viewers must also wear masks until October 31st. (Photo: Spencer Platt / Getty Images) The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees urged its members to get vaccinated against COVID-19 after the Broadway League set an industry-wide mandate last week. The Broadway League guidelines requires all occupation, Crew and …
Read More »In California, that recycle symbol doesn’t always mean what you think it means
Every morning when State Senator Ben Allen picked up the newspaper outside his Santa Monica house, he peeled off the plastic bag with the triangular recycling symbol and tossed it where he thought it belonged: a blue trash can. But Allen soon learned that he was âwishcyclingâ – he carefully …
Read More »