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Boom in burning waste for fuel puts human health and environment at risk
Refuse-derived fuel (RDF) — conglomerated waste often composed of up to 50% plastic — is being burned globally in waste-to-energy incinerators, cement kilns, paper mills, and by other industries. Proponents say RDF reduces fossil fuel use and produces cleaner energy, while diverting waste from landfills. Critics say a lack of monitoring often hides RDF’s true
Nuclear waste could power Europe for decades. This startup plans to prove it
Europe has been turning uranium into energy for over half a century. In the process, the continent has amassed vast stockpiles of nuclear waste. This radioactive material can take millions of years to become safe, and no one really knows what to do with it. Thorizon...
Food waste ‘deterrence’ policies bring short-term costs but long-term benefits for business
Earlier this week, the European Union signed a deal committing to legally binding food waste reduction targets to be met by 2030. Under these targets, food processors and manufacturers are obligated to reduce food waste by 10% compared to 2021 to 2023 levels, the figure being 30% at the retail and consumption level. EU countries
No More Taxes No More Waste
TAMPA, Fla. - Jan. 28, 2025 - PRLog -- Joe Banister and Peymon Mottahedeh Unpack the Truth of the Federal Tax System on the Eve of its Potential Dismantling The United States is at a historic crossroads as discussions heat up about abolishing the IRS, overhauling the tax system, and rethinking tariffs under Trump's bold
End plastic waste: MLS unveils One Planet Kit made of recycled materials | MLSSoccer.com
Soccer Major League Soccer and adidas have unveiled the One Planet Kit, to be worn league-wide on Matchday 9 this weekend (April 22-23) as...
Waste pickers collect food waste, help combat climate change
MALABON, Philippines (AP) — Marilene Capentes pushes a cart along the streets of Malabon city just north of Manila every morning except Sundays, collecting bags of segregated garbage. She places the food waste in a designated container so it can be turned to …
Don’t Waste money on drugs: Treat These Diseases Boiling 7 Orange Leaves For 5mins, Add Milk
Treat These Diseases Boiling 7 Orange Leaves For 5mins, Add Milk The health benefits of orange leaves are excellent, and as I frequently say, natural products are the future. I’ll demonstrate today how to make a herbal tea with orange leaves that are excellent for your health...
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World Cup betting markets shift after Jordan Henderson’s bizarre celebration injury
Jordan Henderson, the 36-year-old England midfielder, will miss the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious wrist and forearm injury during post-match celebrations on July 6. He wasn’t even playing when it happened. Henderson was an unused substitute in England’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico in the round of 16. The
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Kraken’s World Cup debut and Brazil’s collapse: what crypto gets from the beautiful game
Brazil came into the 2026 World Cup as one of the tournament favorites. They left in the Round of 16, beaten 2-1 by Norway, undone in part by a tactical decision that raised eyebrows across the footballing world: deploying 34-year-old Casemiro as a central striker, a position he hadn’t occupied in years. Haaland scored both
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FIFA overturns Balogun’s red card, Trump intervenes for US World Cup match
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7424790/2026/07/06/folarin-balogun-red-belgium-explanation/ FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has overturned the red card suspension of Folarin Balogun, a key player for the U.S. Men’s National Team, allowing him to participate in the upcoming Round of 16 match against Belgium. This decision, made under Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, places Balogun on a one-year probationary period, enabling him
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UK Foreign Secretary Warns World Cannot Wait for ‘AI Hiroshima’ Before Acting
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has warned that the world cannot wait for an AI equivalent of Hiroshima before acting, urging global powers to build consensus on artificial intelligence (AI) safety principles and standards. Cooper made the case in an essay, positioning Britain to lead international talks on the technology. ...