World

FDA approves second booster shots for the over 50s

The FDA has now extended its emergency authorization of Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to include a second booster shot…

4 years ago

Starbucks speeds up its efforts to eliminate single-use plastics

Coffee chain Starbucks has announced that it’s moving away from single-use plastics and piloting a reusable cup scheme.  The company,…

4 years ago

Coca Cola, Starbucks, McDonald’s, and other retailers withdraw business from Russia

Due to the invasion of Ukraine, a number of retail giants, including Coca-Cola, Starbucks, and McDonald’s, have joined the list…

4 years ago

UK government proposes updates to the Online Safety Bill to stop scam ads

The UK government has proposed an update to the Online Safety Bill that could mean search engines and social media…

4 years ago

The pros and cons of a cashless society

Increasing numbers of consumers are now choosing to use a card or contactless device to make payments, rather than using…

4 years ago

The health benefits of reducing meat consumption

It’s estimated that 22% of the global population is vegetarian, and studies have shown that not eating meat reduces the…

4 years ago

FedEx suspends some of its US freight services due to staff shortages

According to a report, delivery company FedEx has suspended some of its US shipment services due to supply chain issues…

4 years ago

WHO urges countries to end international travel bans

In a statement published last week, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that international travel bans should be lifted, stating…

4 years ago

Reducing vehicle emissions could reduce air pollution-related deaths

Numerous reports have recently highlighted the health risks of air pollution, including a recent study by the WHO which shows…

4 years ago

Toyota announces $35 billion investment for electric vehicles

At the international climate talks in Glasgow last month, six major automakers and 30 national governments pledged to start phasing…

4 years ago