Since China made the development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt a national strategy, the country has shown firm determination in enhancing the ecological protection of its “mother river” and facilitating green, sustainable and high-quality development. The sprawling economic belt covers 11 provinces and municipalities from west to east, with Sichuan, Guizhou, Yunnan and Chongqing […]
#Mask #ChinaVirus #Oceans #environment #pollution “Once plastic enters the marine environment, it’s very difficult to move,” said Dr. Teale Phelps Bondaroff, director of research for OceansAsia. “What’s remarkable is we weren’t finding face masks before COVID,”– said Dr. Bondaroff. As mask mandates continue around the world a new type of environmental pollution is spreading as fast […]
China has unveiled a regulation on implementing the foreign investment law (FDI) to better protect the legitimate rights and interests of foreign investors. Premier Li Keqiang signed a State Council decree to publish the regulation. It takes effect on 1 January 2020, the same day when the law becomes effective. As a matching regulation to […]
Wider, deeper opening up to reshape China’s economic landscape Opening up has been among the major policy moves that underpinned China’s huge economic growth over the past decades, and even though protectionism is on the rise, the country has been steadily delivering its promise of opening its doors wider. At a Key economic conference earlier […]
There are hundreds of fascinating places around the world that you and the vast majorities likely never heard of or about. Below are 5 for your list. As follows: Aquarium in Rangiroa, French Polynesia Snorkeling, SCUBA and sea life lovers take note, because within the Tuamotu Islands archipelago is perhaps the world’s most breathtaking natural […]
The dolphins that are captured are either sold into captivity, or slaughtered for their meat. Japan’s controversial annual dolphin hunt has begun in the coastal town of Taiji. The hunting season, which is fiercely criticized by animal rights activists around the world, started on Sunday in the town of Wakyama Prefecture and will continue for […]
Every year, without fail, summer brings changes to our surroundings: more sunlight, heat, greenness, and flowers, among many others. For some people, these changes also mean increasing physical discomfort because along with the flowers, trees and grass come pollen. The discomfort caused by pollen can be felt by many people, like watery eyes or a […]
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced it has earned a 2019 Sustainability Leadership Award from Business Intelligence Group for its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) initiatives. The award recognizes organizations that make sustainability an essential part of their business operations. “Innovation is at the core of our business, including our environmental strategy,” said Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream. “As […]
Media are invited to a behind-the-scenes look at the second phase of a major field campaign to study the impacts of U.S. wildfires and agricultural fires on air quality and climate. The media event will take place Tuesday, Aug. 20, in Salina, Kansas. Smoke from wildfires in the western U.S. and agricultural fires in the southern U.S. […]
Many of us have experienced the positive results of immersing ourselves in nature and being enveloped by trees. We experience an immediate relaxation, an ability to forget our problems and often a profound awe at nature’s secrets. The documentary ‘Call Of The Forest, The Forgotten Wisdom of Trees‘ adds to the scientifically supported psychological and […]
PSEG has one of the lowest carbon emissions rates of the nation’s largest power producers, according to a new analysis released today. PSEG is the 17th largest U.S. power producer, but ranks third among privately/investor-owned power producers in the U.S. with the lowest carbon emissions rates, according to the new report “Benchmarking Air Emissions of […]
The9 Limited (Nasdaq: NCTY) (“The9”) announced today that The9 and its wholly-owned subsidiary have signed a share purchase agreement with Comtec Windpark Renewable (Holdings) Co Ltd (“Comtec”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Comtec Solar Systems Group Limited (Hong Kong Stock Exchange: HK00712) (“Comtec Group”). Pursuant to the share purchase agreement, The9 will issue 3,444,882 Class A ordinary […]
Upgrades funded by Consumers Energy will help the Muskegon River Walleye Pond produce 300,000 more walleye yearly for anglers and significantly reduce expenses to operate the Michigan Department of Natural Resources facility. A multi-year $140,607 grant from the Habitat Improvement Account (HIA) has been used to install a permanent power source and provide three new pumps at […]
Instead of following the crowd, plan your travel this year and in the future in order of ecological/historical importance, and visit these places. It is an easy way to categorize, but not easy to prioritize. Here we look at places in peril that can still be enjoyed now, while actually helping the cause through proper […]
Many people have their speculations about where charity money really goes. While charities received a staggering $ 410.02 billion in 2017, up from recent years, the number of people donating continues to plummet. In 2000, more than two-thirds of Americans donated to charity, while just 55.5% gave to charitable causes in 2014. Are organizations just making […]
Instead of going with the crowds plan your travel this year with ecological/historical importance in mind. There are places in peril now that can still be enjoyed now, while actually helping the cause through proper booking and travel practices. Travel with good intent, with purposeful in choices, and believing these precious places on our planet […]
Some Dogs Need a Winter Wardrobe, does yours? A Key sign that your dog is feeling uncomfortably chilly is a hesitance to go outside to relieve himself. And if he is tracking you like a heat-seeking missile, lying on you or in contact with you, it’s another sign he is having trouble maintaining body heat. […]
California Has the Worst Quality of Life of All 50 States Under the Democratic management of Governor Edmond “Jerry” Brown, Jr. California now has the worst quality of life of all 50 states, while North Dakota has the best, according to a new study by U.S. News & World Report. To come to its finding, the […]
UAE is the Arab World’s Most Prosperous Country The UAE came 39th out of 149 countries worldwide in the index that measures economic quality, business environment, governance, and more. The UAE has retained its position as the Arab world’s most prosperous country, according to the latest prosperity index by the Legatum Institute. The study also […]
From Dreams to Reality, Making it Happen “Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, the mind can achieve.” — Napoleon Hill We are only limited by the workings of the mind and its ability to intelligently structure conditions to make Dreams happen. Once you are ready and desire specific changes in your life, the process of […]
The Ocean Conference Ocean warming, sea life depletion and pollution from plastic are on the agenda for next week’s ocean summit at the United Nations, UN, which will call for urgent action to improve the health of the oceans, while also creating jobs and helping people out of poverty. “Human activities have a major impact […]
President Trump Considers America First, Including the Environment US President Donald Trump believes in climate change, he thinks humans may have a role in it “President Trump believes the climate is changing and he believes pollutants are part of the equation, He knows that it is changing and that the United States has to be […]
US EPA Accused of Helping Monsanto (NYSE:MON) Cause Cancers in Consumers $MON, $SMG, $DOW 800+ people with cancer are suing Monsanto (NYSE:MON), the maker of Roundup, claiming the glyphosate-based herbicide made them sick, and the company did little to warn the consumers, despite full well knowing cancer risks existed. In Y 2015, glyphosate, the active […]
President Trump’s Earth Day Message, “protect the environment and our workers.” President Donald Trump celebrated Earth Day Saturday and delivered a message that wove a commitment to protecting the environment with support for American workers. “My administration is committed to keeping our air and water clean, to preserving our forests, lakes, and open spaces, and […]
Get Sharper, Work Smarter & Think Faster Take off your shirt and “Walk in the Sun.” The Big Q: Can we bio-hack our brain to get sharper, smarter and work faster? According to Dave Asprey, a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, founder and CEO of bulletproof.com, and author of “The Bulletproof Diet” and “Head Strong: The Bulletproof […]
“Featherbedders” Complaining as President Trump Slashes EPA Budget The Trump Administration announced it will slash programs aimed at slowing climate change and improving water safety and air quality, while eliminating thousands of jobs, according to a draft of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) budget proposal. Under the plan from the Office of Management and Budget […]
US President Donald Trump in Action Tuesday, His 2nd Day in the Oval Office 1. President Donald Trump vowed to bring federal intervention to bear in Chicago to halt the carnage”of gun violence plaguing America’s 3rd-largest city unless local officials can curb the murder rate on their own. President Trump picked up on a story published […]
Congress Has Started Undoing Obama Era Regulations Republican lawmakers will begin voiding hundreds of US regulations at the end of the month to fulfill their promise to undo Democratic President Barack Hussein Obama’s legacy, focusing on environmental and labor rules. House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) said the Republicans who will shortly control both Congress […]
Safer Clothing for You and Our Environment Look for and buy clothing made from Organic cotton, it is an excellent start to finding safe, non-toxic clothing for you and our environment. Natural fiber clothing may also minimize the shedding of microfibers common to synthetic fibers. This includes Organic Cotton, silk, wool, bamboo and hemp. You […]
Making Creativity Part of Daily Life Creativity is a skill to be learned, practiced, and developed. The more we make creativity part of our daily life, the more it will grow. The Big Q: So how do I make creativity part of my daily life? The Big A: Below are some suggestions, get started on […]
How To Get Things Done When Your “Stuck” There are times when we have to get certain aspects of a job done and just cannot. It may be that ideas are not coming, you are not in the best environment or just tired. No matter the reason, below are some tips to get your work done […]
Florida based Penta 5 USA develops non-toxic repellent that takes the bite out of mosquitoes. Last week I met with R. Charles Murray, Founder/CEO Penta 5 USA and learned that he has succeeded in developing a new class of products that can halt a Mosquitoe’s appetite for human Blood. Penta 5’s products are non-toxic […]
China Focuses on Petrochemical Industry Development China has determined that must shut down outmoded facilities, consolidate production and reduce pollution to increase the competitiveness of its petrochemical industry, according to a government guideline issued Wednesday. The energy sector’s industrial development is hindered by overcapacity along with security and environmental constraints, according to the guideline issued […]
A Healthy Lifestyle is Important for Your Pet To provide a healthy lifestyle for your pet you must focus on identifying, then removing, and unnecessary stressors from your pet’s world before disease can occur. These obstacles might involve your pet’s diet, exercise, environment, and veterinary care. Being proactive is in contrast to the reactive approach […]
Investor Commitment is Needed to Sustain Sustainability Progress has been made in integrating ESG (environmental, social, and governance) factors by institutional investors, it must continue. Institutional investors now face some challenges about their commitment to ESG. Many realize that these issues including climate change, workplace diversity, and long-standing corporate concerns such as executive compensation can drive […]
Genes Control the Behavior & Health of Dogs, More Information Needed Recently researchers at Cornell University completed the largest genetic study of dogs ever undertaken by performing genetic mapping of 4,200 dogs, including purebreds, mixed breed, and stray dogs. The study examined 180,000 genetic markers that can help link specific inherited diseases with the genes responsible […]
Genetic Engineering Affects Environmental Change, the Stakes are High $MON There are widespread examples throughout history of pest control experiments gone very wrong. Today, the stakes are really high, as scientists are increasingly turning to GE (genetic engineering) techniques to affect environmental change. Already this year the Zika virus, which is carried by the Aedes […]
Big Pharma’s Drugs in Our Water Supply, A Big Problem Papers published in scientific journals describe fish and birds responding with altered behavior and reproductive systems to antidepressants, diabetes medication and other psychoactive or hormonally active drugs at concentrations found in the environment. They report on opioids, amphetamines and other pharmaceuticals found in treated drinking […]
The Best & Worst US Cities for Air Pollution Last month the American Lung Association published its”State of the Air” report. The results were more positive than the report released in Y 2014, more than 50% of Americans continue to live in areas where they are exposed to unhealthy levels of air pollutants. The “State […]
LED Source Makes for a Greener Starbucks America’s leading LED manufacturer LED Source is making the World a greener place 1 light bulb at a time. LED Source will be a Public Company in the near future, for information contact www.ledsource.com, there are also growing opportunities in the LED Franchise space. Starbucks® has been a […]
Earth Day Proves The Value of Water And More April 22, 2016 Ecological principles guide economic strategies to fit 21st Century conditions. Mekong River floodwaters force Vietnamese farmers to erect barricades to protect their fields. From 1980 to 2014, 41 percent of all the economic losses globally, and 27 percent of the fatalities, were from […]