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Published on Jan 25, 2021

Former Victorian deputy premier recognised in Australia Day Honours

As a state MP for 15 years and Victoria’s deputy premier from 1999 to 2007, John Thwaites was constantly in the public eye but after politics he has flourished in academia as a sustainability advocate. Professor Thwaites, 65, has been made a member of the …

Source: The Sydney Morning Herald - Neutral
Published on Jan 25, 2021

Every Livingstone Shire Australia Day Award recipient named

For more than 50 years collectively, John and Estelle Lindsay have dedicated their lives to helping the community. For their tireless service to the Capricorn Coast, the Yeppoon Lions Club members were both awarded ‘Citizen of the Year' at the 2021 …

Source: The Morning Bulletin - Neutral
Published on Jan 25, 2021

Ancient food scraps prove northern Australia is now the driest it’s ever been

“People have been eating the same nut at the same place for 65,000 years, which is fantastic for scientists, because you can make direct comparisons,” Dr Florin said. The inside of an anyakngarra nut.The scientists used carbon dating to determine the …

Source: The Sydney Morning Herald - Neutral
Published on Jan 25, 2021

Interview with Chairman of the Australian College of Kuwait (ACK)

Dr Sa’ad Al-Omari KUWAIT: Established initially to grant Diploma Degrees based on two-year programs, ACK evolved over the years into an institution with strategic international ties, fulfilling regulatory and academic accrediting requirements and offering …

Source: Kuwait Times - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Jan 25, 2021

Mutual respect key to Australia: Turnbull

Malcolm Turnbull says he's glad the Companion of the Order of Australia, better known as an AC, is once again Australia's highest honour, and not knighthoods. The 66-year-old former prime minister and staunch republican has been named a Companion …

Source: PerthNow - Neutral
Published on Jan 25, 2021

Australia at risk of losing billions of dollars in revenue without cultural shift to re-use

Australia could see billions of dollars in revenue lost without a profound cultural shift to a circular and zero-waste economy that re-uses plastic, glass and paper instead of burying it in landfill or exporting it. The national science agency, CSIRO, …

Source: The Guardian - Neutral
Published on Jan 25, 2021

Australian exports surge despite China hostility, ASX follows 'sky-high optimism' on Wall Street

Despite Beijing's increasingly hostile trade war, Australia sold a lot more goods to China (particularly iron ore) in December. Key points: Australian CPI (inflation) is expected to rise 0.7pc in the December quarter Apple, Facebook and Tesla will …

Source: ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jan 25, 2021

Australia Day Honours List

The Governor-General is pleased to announce the following appointments and awards: COMPANION OF THE ORDER IN THE GENERAL DIVISION The Reverend Margaret COURT AO MBE City Beach WA 6015 For eminent service to tennis as an internationally acclaimed player and …

Source: PerthNow - Neutral
Published on Jan 25, 2021

ACT Believes Polluters Should Pay

“Big companies should no longer be able to get away dumping contaminants into New Zealand’s drains and getting away with it,” ACT Environment and Local Government spokesperson Simon Court says. “It’s really not good enough that a loophole in the Local …

Source: Scoop - Uncategorized
Published on 04:47 GMT

Speed limits on the way for Ninety Mile Beach

The Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe/Ninety Mile Beach management plan will impose speed limits within 200 metres of beach access points, including this one at Ahipara. Photo / Peter JacksonSpeed limits of 30km/h within 200 metres of any access point or any …

Source: Northland Age - Uncategorized
Published on Jan 25, 2021

New focus on climate change adaptation but no sign of 2050 emissions commitment

Australia is joining international efforts to prepare for a changing climate ahead of the UN climate change conference in Glasgow later this year, but critics are still demanding it makes new commitments to reduce emissions. Key points: Australia is making …

Source: ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jan 25, 2021

Op-Ed: Stay cool or die — Grim warnings in Australia, but solutions too

Sydney - Global warming is real enough when you’re trying to exist in 40C plus temperatures. In Australia, it’s now seen as a real physical threat, and people are looking at better options. Australia is a hot place in summer. What’s new is the use of the …

Source: Digital Journal - Neutral
Published on Jan 24, 2021

Morning mail: Australia prices climate risk, techs under pressure on false Covid news, why not goat?

Good morning, this is Imogen Dewey bringing you the main stories and must-reads on Monday 25 January – a year since Australia confirmed its first case of Covid-19 and things are far from back to normal. Australia is signing up to two international …

Source: The Guardian - Neutral
Published on Jan 24, 2021

Net zero, saving koalas and forest wars: the crucial environment battles looming in Australia

The trainwreck of 2020 was not limited to a global community hit by the worst pandemic in a century. The Australian environment fared no better. The year started amid the continent’s most widespread bushfires on record. As the Guardian revealed, an …

Source: The Guardian - Neutral
Published on Jan 24, 2021

Australians eat lots of lamb but we don't fancy goat. Why?

Australia is a nation of sheep eaters. Per capita, only Kazakhstan consumes more, according to OECD meat consumption data. Knowing this it is perhaps less surprising that Meat and Livestock Australia’s eccentric, expensive lamb advertisements have become …

Source: The Guardian - Neutral
Published on Jan 25, 2021

Dust and snowflakes add up to gongs for standout scientists

Professor Praeger studies symmetries through a branch of pure mathematics known as group theory, which tries to understand the possible configurations of a connected series of items. A Rubik’s cube is a great example. “You have these 27 little cubes that …

Source: The Sydney Morning Herald - Neutral
Published on Jan 25, 2021

Navy's permit application for Red Hill fuel tanks stirs controversy in Hawaii

HONOLULU (Tribune News Service) — A contested case hearing is scheduled for Feb. 1-5 to debate the Navy obtaining a state operating permit for the Red Hill fuel farm, with the Sierra Club of Hawaii hoping it leads to stricter controls in the short term and …

Source: Stars and Stripes - Government
Published on Jan 24, 2021

Coalition signs Australia up to agreements to price in climate risk

Australia will sign up to two international agreements that aim to integrate climate risk into investment decision-making including through pricing risk, Sussan Ley will announce. The environment minister will tell the 2021 Climate Adaptation Summit on …

Source: The Guardian - Neutral
Published on 03:43 GMT

Liberia: President George Weah's Fourth Annual Message to the 54th Legislature - Front Page Africa

Madam Vice President and President of the Senate; Mr. Speaker; Mr. President Pro-Tempore; Honorable Members of the Legislature; Your Honor the Chief Justice, Associate Justices of the Supreme Court and Members of the Judiciary; The Dean and Members of the …

Source: Liberian Times - Uncategorized

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Published on January 25, 2021 - 14:15 GMT

Tech for Good Awards: Nominations open to recognise innovation that drives positive social or environmental change

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new awards programme launched today will recognise and champion the organisations and individuals harnessing technology to achieve social, environmental, humanitarian and other …

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Published on January 25, 2021 - 21:01 GMT

S.C. Board of Health and Environmental Control to Meet January 26, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 25, 2021 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Board of Health and Environmental Control will meet at 1 p.m. January 26, 2021. The board will meet in Room #3420 of 2600 Bull Street, Columbia, S.C. The proceedings will be open …

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Published on January 25, 2021 - 15:48 GMT

Fenix Marine Services Achieves Carbon Neutral Electricity Through Renewable Energy Credits

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fenix Marine Services LTD (“Fenix” or “FMS”), one of the largest terminal facilities at the Port of Los Angeles, today announced that it has used renewable energy credits (RECs) for 100% of the electricity …

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Published on January 25, 2021 - 16:23 GMT

Aircraft inflight air freshener GK-GermKiller® GK Air™ proves >99.9% effective in inactivating the SARS-CoV-2 virus

Testing based on US EPA product performance test guidelines for virucides confirms GK Air™ Disinfectant exhibit efficacy in breaking chain of COVID-19 infection SINGAPORE, January 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vance Chemicals Pte. Ltd. (“Vance …

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Published on January 25, 2021 - 16:13 GMT

Made-in-Singapore GermKiller GK Surface™ Disinfectant exhibits efficacy in breaking chain of Covid-19 infections

Testing based on US EPA product performance test guidelines for virucides confirms that GK Surface™ inactivates >99.9% of the SARS-CoV-2 virus under 1 minute SINGAPORE, January 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vance Chemicals Pte. Ltd. (“Vance …

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Published on January 25, 2021 - 19:19 GMT

The Power of Water to Revitalize Human Connection

Diamond Infrastructure Development, Inc. sends out a 2021 message reminding the world of water’s influence and historic impact to bring people closer together. WILLIS, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, January 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the new year …

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Published on January 25, 2021 - 23:10 GMT

Storm System Set to Impact NY with Snow and Mixed Precipitation

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today directed state agencies to prepare emergency response assets in advance of a storm system forecast for Tuesday that is expected to produce up to 8 inches of snow in some areas of the North Country and up to 4 inches of snow …

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Published on January 25, 2021 - 20:30 GMT

N.C. Oil and Gas Commission to meet February 9

The North Carolina Oil and Gas Commission will meet virtually on Tuesday, February 9. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. The public may join the meeting by computer or phone. Among its duties, the Commission has the authority to regulate the spacing of …

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Published on January 26, 2021 - 02:00 GMT

Industry leaders to speak about Healthy Buildings at uHoo Business Solutions product launch event

A virtual online discussion on Healthy Buildings hosted by uHoo will feature property development and sustainability personalities. SINGAPORE, January 26, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global indoor air quality management company uHoo announced …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Companies ...
Published on January 25, 2021 - 19:19 GMT

The Power of Water to Revitalize Human Connection

Diamond Infrastructure Development, Inc. sends out a 2021 message reminding the world of water’s influence and historic impact to bring people closer together. WILLIS, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, January 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the new year …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry, Electronics Industry ...
Published on January 25, 2021 - 14:50 GMT

Armada Power and NRTC Announce Partnership

Companies join forces to extend Armada Power's patented water heater management and thermal storage solutions to rural America. COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, January 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Armada Power, the industry leader in the …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Energy Industry ...
Published on January 25, 2021 - 14:34 GMT

IPT Group acquires PRIMOVE E-mobility Wireless Charging technology portfolio

EFRINGEN-KIRCHEN, BADEN-WüRTTEMBERG, DUITSLAND, January 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- IPT Group, holding company of IPT Technology, one of the leading global manufacturers of wireless charging and electrification solutions applied in industrial …

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Published on January 25, 2021 - 14:15 GMT

Tech for Good Awards: Nominations open to recognise innovation that drives positive social or environmental change

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new awards programme launched today will recognise and champion the organisations and individuals harnessing technology to achieve social, environmental, humanitarian and other …

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Published on January 25, 2021 - 13:30 GMT

Sahara Group celebrates 25 years of global expansion, unfolds future plans

Sahara Group's impressive growth trajectory since 1996 has been driven by knowledge, business integrity, humility, diverse people and robust global network. LAGOS, NIGERIA, January 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Executive Director, Sahara …

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Published on January 25, 2021 - 13:00 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation and Bass Pro Shops Participate in Tree Planting at Gold Head Branch State Park

The goal to plant 100,000 pine seedlings in the first year will be exceeded TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, January 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Representatives of Bass Pro Shops and the Florida State Parks Foundation participated in a tree …

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Published on January 25, 2021 - 11:56 GMT

International Day of Education: An Open Letter from Hong Kong to United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres

For International Day of Education: These are Hong Kong's Youth Voices on Education for Sustainable Development, from Young Changemaker Incubator Class of 2021 17 Education (NASDAQ:YQ) NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire. …

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Published on January 25, 2021 - 09:00 GMT

Singapore Based AirCarbon Digital Carbon Trading Platform, Securitizes Carbon Credits Into CORSIA Tokens

AirCarbon, the world’s first fully digital carbon trading platform, securitizes CORSIA Eligible carbon credits into CORSIA Eligible Tokens for Viridios Capital. SINGAPORE, January 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Singapore based AirCarbon Pte Ltd …

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Published on January 25, 2021 - 05:00 GMT

Deep Technology Startup ADGS Releases PANDEXIT, a COVID Variant Simulator Awarded by World Innovation Summit for Health

PANDEXIT simulates the spreading of emerging virus variants and discovers the best policies to protect the population and the economy DOHA, QATAR, January 25, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A first of its kind software to fight the spread and impact …

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Published on January 25, 2021 - 15:00 GMT

JDRF Canada Has a Plan of Attack to Defeat the Monster That Burdens 300,000 Canadians

TORONTO, Jan. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As 2021 marks the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin in Toronto, JDRF Canada, the largest charitable funder of type 1 diabetes (T1D) research in Canada, is launching their $100M Campaign to Accelerate …

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Published on January 25, 2021 - 14:30 GMT

CN Ranked 10th on World’s 100 Most Sustainable Corporations by Corporate Knights

MONTREAL, Jan. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) is pleased to announce that it ranked 10th on the Corporate Knights 2021 Global 100 Index of the most sustainable corporations in the world, earning a place among corporations delivering …

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Published on January 25, 2021 - 14:00 GMT

Sober Driving Message For Students Goes Virtual As MPI And MADD Canada Deliver Anti-Impaired Driving Education Program ...

OAKVILLE, Ontario, Jan. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Manitoba students will participate in a new virtual and interactive program about the risks of impaired driving, as MADD Canada and Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) take the School Program online. The …

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Published on January 24, 2021 - 16:17 GMT

Hadad: A reintroduction program to return falcons to their original habitats

RIYADH, RIYADH, المملكة العربية السعودية, January 24, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hadad: A reintroduction program to return falcons to their original habitats — Falconry is a cultural legacy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Saudis have always …

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Published on January 23, 2021 - 18:13 GMT

Noam Chomsky and Sapna Bhavnani Endorse The Sindhi Foundation's Long Walk For Freedom, Nature and Love

The march will begin on April 7, 2021 at the UN headquarters in New York City, NY, and end in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON , DC, USA, January 23, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Sindhi Foundation will lead the Long Walk for Freedom, Nature, and …

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Published on January 23, 2021 - 17:02 GMT

Devastation feared as Eloise approaches Mozambique

Download logo With Tropical Storm Eloise expected to make landfall in Central Mozambique early tomorrow (23 January), the Red Cross is warning of the potential for major damage and displacement. Tropical Storm Eloise is predicted to make landfall in Sofala …

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Published on January 22, 2021 - 12:56 GMT

A breakthrough in PPE recycling, finally

Innovation in recycling & sterilisation technologies has resulted in a breakthrough for the recycling of PPE. HULL, YORKSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, January 22, 2021 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Innovation in recycling & sterilisation technologies …

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Published on January 22, 2021 - 20:35 GMT

Frightened Residents brace as Cyclone Eloise approaches Mozambique

Roughly 160 International Organization for Migration (IOM) staff in central Mozambique are working to prepare local communities for the imminent arrival of Cyclone Eloise, which is currently packing winds of at least 150 km/h. “The people are scared,” …

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Published on January 22, 2021 - 14:42 GMT

Participation, education, digital access and climate change are key concerns for children and young people in Africa and ...

Download logo Participation in decision-making, quality education, internet access and the climate crisis are among the main concerns for children and young people in Africa and Europe, according to U-Report polling data released today by UNICEF, the …

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Published on January 22, 2021 - 12:34 GMT

Coronavirus in Africa could reverse 30 years of Wildlife conservation gains, harming interconnected communities and ...

Download logo By, Edwin Tambara, African Wildlife Foundation (www.AWF.org) For wild animals in Africa on the verge of extinction and the tight knit communities who protect them, COVID-19 is a specter, disrupting a delicate balancing act of survival for …

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