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Illegal Ivory Found on Sale in 10 European Countries
Illegal ivory has been found on sale in 10 European countries, contravening international efforts to cut down on the trade which campaigners say encourages the poaching of elephants. The campaigning group Avaaz bought 109 items of ivory and had them…
Could Salt Be the Key to Cheaper and More Efficient Batteries?
A new design of rechargeable battery created using salt could boost efficiency and reduce costs. That’s according to researchers at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China and the Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, who claim to have found a novel…
Tesla to Open Shanghai Electric Car Factory, Doubling Its Production
Tesla is to open a new electric car production plant in Shanghai, its first outside the US, chief executive Elon Musk said from the city on Tuesday. The new auto plant is slated to produce 500,000 cars a year, taking…
Prince Charles Launches Initiative to Address Global Sustainability Challenges
Prince Charles is launching a new initiative aimed at addressing global sustainability challenges. The Prince of Wales Global Sustainability Fellowship Programme – being launched to mark his 70th birthday – represents a £3.6 million commitment over three years from 12…
UK Government to Promote Green Alternatives to Inhaler F-Gases
The UK Government will continue to work to reduce harmful F-gas emissions, which are commonly found in fridges and asthma inhalers. That’s according to its response to a report from the Environmental Audit Committee, which examined progress on reducing the…
Historic Floods in Japan Kill More Than 100, Force Millions to Flee
At least 109 people have died in Japan following historic flooding and mudslides over the weekend that prompted evacuation orders covering about five million people, The Guardian reported Monday. The flooding was prompted by Japan’s heaviest rainfall in decades. Parts…
Starbucks to Ditch Plastic Straws Globally by 2020 to Help Environment
Starbucks will eliminate plastic straws from its stores globally by 2020, in a nod to the growing push for businesses to be more environmentally friendly. The Seattle-based company said on Monday it will instead use straws made from other materials,…