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STEF keeps up the work to help elephants as COVID impact continues
STEF keeps up the work to help elephants as COVID impact continues
There has been a significant decline in the elephant population of Southern Thailand as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In Phang Nga Province, which normally has more domesticated elephants than any other Southern Thailand province, the elephant population has dropped by a third of its normal number, reports the Southern Thailand Elephant Foundation (STEF).
Thursday 6 May 2021, 03:10PM
The Southern Thailand Elephant Foundation (STEF) is keeping up its work to help elephants left in dire circumstances due to the pandemic’s impact on the economy. Photo: STEF
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The Blues were one of 12 teams to join the proposed breakaway league last month, only to then change their decision within 48 hours as the plans began to crumble.
Chelsea s withdrawal came amid pressure from the media, politicians, fellow clubs, UEFA, the Premier League and the Football Association (FA), while hundreds of supporters gathered outside Stamford Bridge prior to a match against Brighton and Hove Albion, with Petr Cech having to mediate with the protesters.
In an open letter to Chelsea s fans after the withdrawal, the club s board and owner Roman Abramovich offered their apologies, claiming they signed up to the Super League in order to keep in touch with their major rivals.
Three companies line up to build offshore wind facilities off WA
Competition is hot for the first offshore wind facility off Western Australia, with three companies expressing interest.
The move comes as nations without the luxury of Australia’s expansive land space and coastline look to invest in renewable projects worldwide to decarbonise their economies. The three companies looking to invest in WA are:
Oceanex: This Melbourne-based company is made up of a combination of local founders and international investors.
Pilot Energy: A NSW-based oil and gas company looking to expand into renewables.
Australis: This UK-registered company oversees WA Offshore, and has lodged plans for a billion-dollar development off the coast north of Bunbury.
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The European Commission has unveiled a proposal that would allow people who
have taken a full course of vaccination against Covid to enter European
Union member states for non-essential travel.
Entry would be open to anyone who had received
the last recommended dose of an EU-authorised vaccine at least 14 days prior to
arrival with the potential for this to be extended to vaccines having completed
the WHO emergency use listing process.
In
addition, the Commission said that if member states decide to waive the
requirements to present a negative PCR test and/or to undergo quarantine for
vaccinated persons on their territory, they should also waive such requirements