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Multi-Purpose Enamelled Tanks of Excellent Resistance
Having heard that one company was established in 1828 and that 85 per cent of their products are exported worldwide, these are the credible facts. The company we talk about is Witkowitz, the famous Czech corporation, which apart from inheriting…
A New Smart and Safe Way to Monitor Powertrain Equipment in Hazardous Areas
Operators can carry out remote real-time health checks on powertrain equipment in hazardous areas with ABB Ability™ Smart Sensors that offer improved analytics, functionality and communications. ABB will launch its Smart Sensor for rotating machine operating in hazardous areas at…
Arctic Ozone Depletion Reached Record Level
Depletion of the ozone layer, the shield that protects life on Earth from harmful levels of ultraviolet radiation, reached an unprecedented level over large parts of the Arctic this spring. This phenomenon was caused by the continuing presence of ozone-depleting substances…
Here Is What COVID-19 Teaches Us About ‘Social Learning’ and the Environment
The dire social and economic impact of COVID-19 could worsen environmental destruction in the long run. But the pandemic is also teaching us how to use individual choices to tackle a global disaster. “Social learning” is a powerful tool for…
UNFCCC Work on Building Climate Resilience Continues – Virtually
Despite the COVID-19 crisis, work is continuing apace on efforts to build resilience to the inevitable impacts of climate change. Last month, the UNFCCC’s Adaptation Committee (AC) hosted its first-ever virtual meeting, thereby showing its determination to continue delivering timely…
Waste Glass in a Whole New Ballgame
Recycling raw materials mostly have limited use, especially when it comes to glass. Although it is generally thought that new glass products, which are of the same structure (such as jars, bottles, cups, etc.) are obtained from waste glass packaging,…
96% of All Worldwide Destinations Have Introduced Travel Restrictions in Response to the Pandemic
The scale of disruption caused by COVID-19 to global tourism is shown in a comprehensive new report on travel restrictions from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). The landmark report, published at a time of unprecedented disruption for the sector, shows…