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‘Single-use’ Named Word of the Year for 2018

The term ‘single-use’ has been named Word of the Year for 2018 by Collins Dictionary. It refers to products, often plastic, that are made to be used only once before disposal. According to Collins Dictionary, the word has seen a…

Fireworks ‘More Polluting Than Energy-From-Waste Plants’

Waste management firm Indaver says energy recovery facilities are actually strictly regulated. Firework displays are more environmentally damaging than energy-from-waste plants. That’s the suggestion from waste management firm Indaver, which claims despite public concerns regarding the pollution risks from rubbish-burning power…

Taxing Red Meat Would Save Many Lives, Research Shows

The cost of bacon and sausages would double if the harm they cause to people’s health was taken into account. Taxing red meat would save many lives and raise billions to pay for healthcare, according to new research. It found…

Government and Recyclers Partnership Offers the Best Solutions

During the recycling process, waste is converted into raw materials that can be further used in the production process. The use of recycled materials saves natural resources and energy. Recycling pollutes the air, water, and soil less than primary raw…

Time to Finetune AI to Keep Animals Safe

 As AI-powered drones and self-driving cars slowly come to occupy our cities, a question arises: how will they behave towards the living beings they encounter on the way? While research on human safety has been proliferating, much less attention has…

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