Daily Archives: February 23, 2022

US Announces Steps to Bolster Critical Mineral Supply Chain US China Materials

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The Biden administration announced on Tuesday actions taken by the federal government and private industry that it says will bolster the supply chain of rare earths and other critical minerals used in technologies from household appliances and electronics to defense systems. They say these steps will reduce the nation’s dependence on China, a major producer of these elements. White House Bureau Chief Patsy Widakuswara has this report. …

Wildfires Will Rise by 50% by End of Century, Experts Warn

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A report by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) says climate change will fuel an increase in wildfires in coming decades.  The report warns that if preventive measures are not taken, the fires will damage environments, human health, and economies. The report, released Wednesday ahead of the 5th session of the United Nations Environment Assembly to be held in Nairobi next week, says climate change and how people use land are expected to increase wildfires globally by 50 percent by 2100. “Most regions experience weather conditions that are conducive to …

Study: Infant Formula Makers Use Unethical Practices to Boost Sales

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Aggressive marketing practices by formula milk companies undermine women’s confidence, discouraging them from breastfeeding their babies, a World Health Organization-U.N. Children’s Fund study reports. Some 8,500 parents and pregnant women and 300 health workers in cities across eight countries were surveyed over a three-year period. The report reveals six of the world’s leading manufacturers of baby formula products engaged in systematic and unethical marketing strategies. All are in breach of international standards on infant feeding practices.  World Health Organization scientist and a lead author of the report, Nigel Rollins, said …

9 Percent of Plastic Worldwide is Recycled, OECD Says

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Less than 10% of the plastic used around the world is recycled, the OECD said Tuesday, calling for “coordinated and global solutions” ahead of expected talks on an international plastics treaty.  A new report by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development report found that 460 million metric tons of plastics were used in 2019, the number that nearly doubled since 2000.  The amount of plastic waste has also more than doubled during that same time to 353 million metric tons, the Paris-based OECD said.  “After taking into account losses …