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Wonder why Apple stopped giving chargers with iPhones? Here's the reason Apple had tackled the criticism it faced by stating that this move was for the benefit of the environment. The firm has now released some figures which showcase the impact made by its decision to stop giving out charging adapter with iPhones BusinessToday.In | April 18, 2021 | Updated 13:41 IST Apple has stated that that power adapters use large amount of materials such as plastic, copper, and zinc for manufacturing Apple had announced in 2020 that the firm will no longer be giving out charging adapters along with iPhon...

But without nuclear energy, New York needs to burn a lot more fossil fuels to produce electricity.  This anti-science fearmongering in the name of environmentalism will, ironically, lead to more carbon emissions spewed into the air.  This is an opinion column. The thoughts expressed are those of the author. New York's air is about to be filled with a whole lot more carbon dioxide, thanks in large part to the efforts of a couple of science-denying scions of political dynasties who claim to be acting in the interests of the environment.  The Indian Point nuclear power plant — located in Bu...

ASLRRA [Yesterday], Caren Kraska, president and chairman of the Arkansas and Missouri Railroad (A&M), and a member of the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA), testified on behalf of the nation’s 600 Class II and III railroads. The hearing took place before the United States House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials during a hearing entitled, “Full Steam Ahead for Rail: Why Rail is More Relevant Than Ever for Economic and Environmental Progress.” In her remarks, Ms. Kraska noted that the tit...

SPONSORED CONTENT WORDS Elyssa Kostopoulos    PHOTOGRAPHY Instagram    PUBLISHED Mon, 22 Feb 2021 As we become more aware of the significant and deeply consequential impacts the fashion industry is having on our environment, a change in our consumerist-driven ways is well overdue. While the facts may be hard to digest, it's now more important than ever that we listen. Here, in Australia, 6000 kilograms of textile waste is deposited into landfill every 10 minutes. That statistic alone should be enough to inspire us all to start shopping smarter. If you're uncertain about where to begi...

Global Parliamentary Network Meeting, 9 February 2021 OECD Secretary-General   Dear Parliamentarians, Ambassadors, Welcome to this year’s first meeting of the OECD’s Global Parliamentary Network (GPN). I am delighted that so many have joined us for this important discussion. Our substantive dialogue with MPs is indispensable in our collective efforts to build back better from this crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating social and economic toll, claiming over 2 million lives to date, and reversing almost all of the economic progress made since the 2008 crisis. Today, more tha...