What do you do when one of the most lethal substances to aquatic life emanates from every tire on the road? That’s the question facing scientists and environmental engineers as mounting evidence shows that 6PPD-quinone, a chemical produced by tires to protect rubber from degrading, is highly toxic to fish and other aquatic animals, even in microscopic doses. Placing a single drop of the chemical, which was first identified six years ago by researchers at Tacoma’s Center for Urban Waters, in an Olympic swimming pool would kill at least half of the coho salmon in that pool, said Tanya Williams,…
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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai said: “In a global vote that reflects international confidence and underscores the UAE’s strong financial standing, the United Arab Emirates has been chosen to host the 2029 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund in Abu Dhabi, a clear reflection of the strength and capability of its people.” Source link
By Nidhi Verma NEW DELHI, April 10 (Reuters) – India’s shipping ministry has granted special permission to four vessels carrying Iranian oil – as requested by Reliance Industries – to berth at the western Indian port of Sikka, three industry sources said. India’s oil ministry, shipping ministry and Reliance did not respond to Reuters emails seeking comments. Iranian oil is often transported by a so-called shadow fleet of vessels that lack internationally recognised insurance and safety certifications. But this requires special permission from the government as exemptions are required under Indian rules for the berthing of ships. One of the…
Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto may soon visit Russia and meet with President Vladimir Putin, a Kremlin spokesperson said yesterday, as nations across the world turn to Moscow for help in securing energy supplies. According to a Reuters report, Dmitry Peskov was asked by a reporter about a possible visit by Prabowo and whether the Indonesian leader would discuss oil purchases with Putin. He responded that “contacts between the two leaders were being prepared,” adding that an announcement would be made “in due course,” the news agency reported. According to the report, Prabowo said on Wednesday he would be traveling abroad…
Argentina’s libertarian president Javier Milei achieved a significant legislative victory by amending a glacier protection law that had previously hindered global mining companies from tapping into the country’s vast copper reserves. This change is seen as a crucial step in Milei’s plan to position Argentina as a major player in the global copper industry. Major companies like Glencore, BHP Group, and First Quantum are poised to invest approximately $26 billion in promising copper projects in Argentina.The original law, enacted in 2010, prohibited mining activities near thousands of glaciers, many of which are located in high-altitude regions of the Andes where…
Hong Kong taxi passengers will still have to pay full tunnel tolls despite government relief measures that cut the fee for commercial vehicles by half, transport authorities have said.The Transport and Logistics Bureau said on Friday that the relief measure, contained in a package to support the transport sector as oil prices rise, was aimed at helping commercial vehicle drivers and operators.For two months, the government will reduce tunnel tolls by 50 per cent for all commercial vehicles, including taxis. The lost revenue is estimated to amount to HK$160 million (US$20.4 million).“Currently, the law stipulates the fares and surcharges that…
Blue Whale News, April 10th, by reporter [Name]. Recently, the Chongqing branch of the National Financial Supervisory Authority issued a penalty notice targeting the Chongqing branch of China Pacific Property Insurance Co., Ltd. and its relevant responsible persons.The penalty notice indicates that the main violations and illegal activities of the Chongqing branch of China Pacific Property Insurance Co., Ltd. are as follows: misrepresentation of expenses, failure to use approved or registered insurance terms and rates as required, providing policyholders with benefits beyond contractual agreements, under-accrual of claims reserves for certain businesses, irregular cross-regional underwriting, false underwriting and claims processing for…
BEIJING – At an unusual meeting Friday, Chinese leader Xi Jinping talked with Taiwan’s main opposition leader about shared culture and bloodlines, before declaring that unification of the island with the mainland is a “historical inevitability.”Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.The meeting with Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Nationalist Party, comes amid heightened tension in the Taiwan Strait over stepped-up military drills by China and Beijing’s disdain for American arms sales to the island.While it did not produce a grand announcement, the timing of the meeting, just weeks before President Donald…
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