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Why birdsong matters more than you think | Natalia Zielonka and Simon Butler
Our natural soundscapes are falling silent as bird populations decline. To improve our lives, we must invest in conservation. Imagine you’re walking across rolling hills that stretch for miles, ...The Guardian - 1h -
Burrow: Privacy 'violated in more ways than one'
Before answering questions during his midweek news conference, Cincinnati QB Joe Burrow issued a statement addressing the burglary that occurred at his home while the Bengals were on the road to ...ESPN - 1h -
DealBook Summit: Technologists on Smarter-Than-Humans Technology
Most members of a DealBook Summit panel described immense benefits from artificial intelligence and saw its risks as manageable.The New York Times - 11h -
'I want justice': Victims of Syria chemical attacks speak freely for first time
The UN's chemical watchdog says dozens were killed in a chemical attack in Eastern Ghouta in 2018.BBC News - 21h -
Syria chemical attack victims want investigations re-opened
The UN's chemical watchdog says dozens were killed in the chemical attack in Eastern Ghouta in 2018.Yahoo Sports - 23h -
Should you cook with black plastic utensils?
We asked experts if black plastic cooking utensils are dangerous and what you should be using instead.NBC News - 1d -
Americans are paying more than ever for health insurance
Consumers are venting frustrations about health insurance in wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO murder. Costs have outpaced inflation for years.CBS News - 2d -
Israeli Strikes on Syria Target Chemical Weapons, Rocket and Missile Arsenals
Israel has used the chaos in Syria as an opportunity to seize a buffer zone with Syria and destroy strategic assets, afraid they could end up in rebel hands.The Wall Street Journal - 2d -
Trump's Cabinet woes are back, earlier than ever
President-elect Donald Trump could break the record for most failed Cabinet nominations to start a term.ABC News - 2d -
Syria’s President Had Stocks of Chemical Weapons. What Happens to Them Now?
While experts believe that Syria has retained some stocks of chemical weapons, their quantities likely have been depleted and it would be hard for rogue actors to use them.The New York Times - 2d -
Mark Ruffalo presses Biden to act fast on 'forever chemicals' before Trump takes office
Actor and activist Mark Ruffalo is urging the Biden administration to take decisive regulatory action on "forever chemicals," as the return of President-elect Trump to the White House looms near. ...The Hill - 2d -
Global chemical arms watchdog warns Syria about unaccounted weapons
The global chemical weapons watchdog has said that it reminded Syria of its obligations to comply with rules to safeguard certain toxic chemicals after rebels entered the capital Damascus over the ...ABC News - 2d -
E.P.A. Bans Perc and T.C.E., Two Chemicals Used In Dry Cleaning
The two solvents, known as Perc and TCE, cause kidney cancer and other ailments, and have been the subject of years of controversy.The New York Times - 2d -
‘It is ambitious, but ambition builds the world’: can the Gambia’s bold plan to cut plastic pollution work?
Tourists flock to the country’s dazzling beaches, but its vast, smoking waste sites tell a different story – one that the government is keen to change . Travelling through the Gambia, it is hard to ...The Guardian - 2d -
Israel's foreign minister says it has struck suspected chemical weapons sites in Syria
Israel's foreign minister says it has struck suspected chemical weapons sites in SyriaABC News - 2d -
These 3 Things Are Standing in the Way of a Global Plastics Treaty
Global plastic pollution talks have stalled—but a treaty is possible if countries can agree on finances, the proper regulation of dangerous ingredients, and set limits on production.Wired - 3d -
U.S. Spy Agencies Monitor Chemical Weapons Storage Sites, Fearing Use in Syria
But aides to President Biden have made clear that the United States has no intention of intervening in support of either President Bashar al-Assad or the rebels.The New York Times - 4d -
U.S. warily eyes Syrian war, with spy agencies monitoring chemical weapons storage sites for signs of use.
“We are not going to insert ourselves to affect the outcome of this,” an them explained.The New York Times - 4d -
This investment is cheaper and better than mutual funds
Opponents shouldn’t block 403(b)s from purchasing collective investment trustsMarketWatch - 4d -
More than 400 chemicals in plastic products linked to breast cancer – study
Exposure to these toxic compounds, found in everyday items, could be elevating cancer risk in young women. More than 400 chemicals regularly used in everyday plastic products are linked to breast ...The Guardian - 5d -
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Pupils inspire switch from single-use plastics
Five schools now use reusable pudding pots after the children wrote letters raising their concerns.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
Tariff Man’s superpowers are weaker than he thinks
Donald Trump’s obsession with import taxes belies their limited effectsFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Biden bars new 'forever chemicals' from expedited approval
The Biden administration on Wednesday took a step toward preventing dangerous “forever chemicals” from being released onto the market after a less rigorous review process. It issued a new ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Bond ‘vigilantes’ are targeting France — for different reasons than in the U.S. or U.K.
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s three-month-old government collapses after historic no-confidence vote.MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
Why Trump’s tariff threats will hit stocks sooner than you think
Trump’s trade team could be even more hawkish this time around.MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
City’s new bonus rules will be better for bankers than banks
Gifts for the risk takers and rainmakersFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Gamers May Spend More Time Watching Games Than Playing Them
Over the last decade, streamers have taken on greater prominence in the gaming landscape and some have even attracted significant fan followings. Now, a new report suggests that players are ...GameSpot - Dec. 3 -
German company caught smuggling chemical plant to Iran
Aiotec GmbH agrees $14.5mn settlement with US after disguising shipment of dismantled polypropylene facilityFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
US blasts countries that ‘stood in the way of progress to protect their profits’ over collapsed plastic talks
The White House criticized a group of oil-rich countries as well as corporations who make money from plastic production in a new statement after global talks for a treaty to reduce plastic waste ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Spanish masterpiece resurfaces after being hidden for more than a century
Joaquín Sorolla’s Paris Boulevard was sold to a private collector in 1890 and disappeared from public view. A painting by Joaquín Sorolla , the Spanish artist renowned for his mastery of light , ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Restoring Nomura’s credibility will take more than pay cuts
Taint of latest scandal overshadows bank’s growing earnings and could have long-lasting consequencesFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
ServiceTitan’s planned IPO could come with a more than $5 billion valuation
The Glendale, Calif.-based company could raise up to $500 million in its initial public offering.MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
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UK chemicals sector doubts Starmer ‘reset’ will end Brexit blues
Businesses say regulatory and customs frictions will barely be eased if Labour government sticks to red lines on EUFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
My Chemical Romance pays tribute to former drummer Bob Bryar, found dead last week
My Chemical Romance with a 'heavy heart' paid tribute to its former drummer Bob Bryar, who was found dead in his Tennessee home last week.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 3 -
Starbucks plastic cup investigation shows recycling reality
CBS News tracked plastic cups meant to be recycled by Starbucks and found that most of those did not end up at recycling facilities. CBS News' David Schechter breaks down the investigation's findings.CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Saudi Arabia Leads Pushback Against Global Plastic Treaty
Delegates from more than 170 countries are working to salvage a treaty that would tackle the growing problem of plastic pollution.The New York Times - Nov. 30
