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Fossil fuel investment in Africa dwarfs clean air funding

Foreign governments are spending more than 30 times more on fossil fuel projects in Africa than on initiatives to lessen the impacts of the continent's second-biggest killer, air pollution, research showed Wednesday.. Yet, as Wednesday's analysis by the Clean Air Fund shows, US, European and Asian governments are still going ahead with fossil fuel-based development projects that will likely worsen already poor air quality in cities and along highways across Africa.

Tue, Sep 6, 2022 2 mins read

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Brazil fines Apple $2.4 mn, prohibits sale of iPhone without charger

Apple has been barred from selling iPhones without a charger in Brazil and fined more than $2 million over the issue, the government said Tuesday, after accusing the US tech giant of "discriminatory practices.". But the ministry determined "there is no effective demonstration of environmental protection on Brazilian soil as a consequence" of Apple's policy, and accused the company of "deliberate discriminatory practices against consumers."

Tue, Sep 6, 2022 1 mins read

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Markets brace as UK's new PM readies 'bold' economic action

Britain's new Prime Minister Liz Truss is getting down to business fast with plans for a big-spending offensive to rein in soaring energy prices, putting her on collision course with nervous financial markets.. Some in the markets are willing to give Truss and Kwarteng the benefit of the doubt, arguing the energy plan expected on Thursday could prove the right fix for a pressing emergency.

Tue, Sep 6, 2022 2 mins read

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G7 corporate climate plans spell 2.7C heating: analysis

The decarbonisation plans of some of the biggest corporations from G7 nations put Earth on course to heat a potentially catastrophic 2.7 degrees Celsius -- blowing Earth well past the Paris Agreement temperature goals, analysis showed Tuesday.. They found that current plans would lead to a world by 2100 that is 2.7C hotter than currently -- a far cry from the temperature goals of the 2015 Paris deal, which enjoins nations to limit warming to "well below" 2C above pre-industrial levels. 

Tue, Sep 6, 2022 1 mins read

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100% compostable coffee balls bid to take on Nespresso

Switzerland's biggest retailer launched a new coffee machine invention on Tuesday -- fully compostable coffee balls which it hopes will shake up the global market and take on Nespresso's global dominance.. But Migros is hoping its compostable coffee system will gain it some market share. 

Tue, Sep 6, 2022 1 mins read

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'I am innocent', mining magnate says at end of Swiss appeal

A French-Israeli businessman appealing against his conviction in one of the mining sector's biggest-ever corruption cases insisted Tuesday on his innocence and hoped the Swiss court would give him justice.. But he insisted during the appeals court hearings that that verdict was deeply unfair, with his lawyers arguing the prosecution's case was "very weak".

Tue, Sep 6, 2022 2 mins read

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Filtered ferry engines hailed for tackling air pollution

A French ferry company has launched what it claims is the first vessel that uses filters to capture almost all air pollutants from the boat's exhaust fumes, sparking praise from campaigners and local authorities.. The pollutants can then be captured by a type of industrial air filter that has been around for more than 30 years, company technical director Christophe Seguinot told reporters.

Tue, Sep 6, 2022 2 mins read

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US services sector expands in August as prices ease: survey

The American services sector expanded at a slightly faster pace in August amid signs of easing supply issues and slowing price gains, according to an industry survey released Tuesday.. "The services sector had a slight uptick in growth for the month of August due to increases in business activity, new orders and employment," ISM survey chair Anthony Nieves said in a statement.

Tue, Sep 6, 2022 1 mins read

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Dozens of pools closed in France over soaring energy costs

French sports and education groups expressed outrage Tuesday at the closure of around 30 swimming pools, after their operator said surging heating costs made them no longer viable.. "These closures directly impact all children and adults who won't be able to learn to swim," the French Swimming Federation (FFN) said in a statement, demanding the pools' "immediate" reopening.

Tue, Sep 6, 2022 1 mins read

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Berlin tech show facing up to era of energy scarcity

From portable solar panels to smart thermostats and "intelligent" radiators, exhibitors at the IFA tech show in Berlin are touting smart solutions for an energy-starved world.. "When you see how much all these devices consume it is crazy," says Justin, 23, a tech enthusiast, who came to Berlin specifically for the show.

Tue, Sep 6, 2022 3 mins read