07 OCT 2023 From the oxygen-carrying corpuscles in our blood to the branching neurons that govern our thoughts, our body is built of a dazzling variety of cells. Researchers from institutions in Germany, Canada, Spain, and the US have published a comprehensive study of how many individual cells of each …
Read More »MARINE PLASTIC MAY BE BREEDING GROUND FOR ANTIBIOTIC-RESISTANT BACTERIA
06 OCT 2023 Marine plastic waste may serve as a vector for the spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) from pathogenic bacteria, either to shellfish or directly to humans who are bathing in the sea or taking part in other recreational activities. “The bacteria contained in sewage and wastewater discharged from …
Read More »GREEN SHIPPING’S TRANSITION LIKELY TO COME FROM REGIONAL FRAMEWORKS
05 OCT 2023 The shipping industry has been embroiled in a major debate on the effectiveness of the IMO’s Revised GHG Strategy adopted at MEPC 80 back in July. According to some quarters, the new strategy represents a significant leap in ambition, aligning shipping with the science-based target of 1.50 …
Read More »GREEN FUELS IN SHIPPING FACE MAJOR CHALLENGES FOR 2050 NET ZERO TARGET
04 OCT 2023 Ships carry around 90% of traded goods and emit about 3% of global CO?. The International Maritime Organization (IMO), the UN agency responsible for regulating shipping, recently set out plans for this industry to reach net zero emissions by 2050. Like their ancient forebears, modern vessels can be partially propelled by …
Read More »SHIPPING INDUSTRY HAS NO EASY PATH TOWARDS DECARBONIZATION, UNCTAD
03 OCT 2023 The shipping industry lacks clarity on future clean fuels and regulatory systems which is holding back companies from replacing ageing vessels amid pressure to decarbonise faster, U.N. agency UNCTAD said on Wednesday. Shipping, which transports over 80% of world trade and accounts for nearly 3% of the world’s carbon dioxide emissions, has faced …
Read More »THIS SIMPLE ACTIVITY LOWERS STRESS WITHOUT EXERCISE OR MEDITATION
02 OCT 2023 When we think of the best ways to reduce stress, we might picture activities such as exercise or meditation. But while these pursuits certainly work for some people, they aren’t the only techniques you can use to reduce stress. Over the past couple of years, adult colouring …
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