PepsiCo Pioneers Paper-Based Multipack Solutions in North America, Ditching Plastic Rings
Aug 26, 2023 05:06 am UTC| Economy Nature Business
PepsiCo unveils a revolutionary paper-based solution for beverage multipacks, marking its departure from traditional plastic rings across the U.S. and Canada. This pioneering step fortifies the companys robust...
Kirin Hyoketsu Lemon Shakes Up Australia’s RTD Market, First Localized Beverage Outside Japan
Aug 26, 2023 02:00 am UTC| Economy Nature Business
Kirin Hyoketsu Lemon, a celebrated Japanese pre-mix drink, launches in Australia, marking the nations debut of a localized version. The refreshing blend redefines summer for Australians with its unique Hyoten Toketsu...
World's beaches are changing because of climate change - green thinking is needed to save them
Aug 25, 2023 08:02 am UTC| Nature
Coastlines the interface between land and sea lie at the frontline in the battle against climate change impacts. Globally, almost 1 billion people now live within 10km of a coastline and the same number live in areas...
'Worthless' forest carbon offsets risk exacerbating climate change
Aug 25, 2023 08:00 am UTC| Nature
In early 2023, the Guardian published an article suggesting that more than 90% of rainforest carbon offsets are worthless. These credits are essentially a promise to protect forests and can be bought as a way to offset...
Looking for a US 'climate haven' away from disaster risks? Good luck finding one
Aug 24, 2023 07:13 am UTC| Nature
Southeast Michigan seemed like the perfect climate haven. My family has owned my home since the 60s. … Even when my dad was a kid and lived there, no floods, no floods, no floods, no floods. Until [2021], one...
Aug 24, 2023 07:09 am UTC| Nature
After a rare three-year La Niña event brought heavy rain and flooding to eastern Australia in 2020-22, were now bracing for the heat and drought of El Niño at the opposite end of the spectrum. But while...
Why beaver-like dams can protect communities from flooding – new research
Aug 22, 2023 04:26 am UTC| Nature
Low cost, human-made river barriers, similar to those built by beavers, can protect communities at risk of flooding. Our new research has found that such natural barriers intentionally increase water levels upstream to...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects