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From oil to renewables, winds of change blow on Scottish islands
AFP, Published on 18/10/2021
» LERWICK (UNITED KINGDOM) - In the far north of the United Kingdom, where the wind blows and the sea rages, the islands of Orkney and Shetland have long relied on oil and gas for prosperity.
China growth slows further in third quarter
AFP, Published on 18/10/2021
» BEIJING: China's economic growth slowed more than expected in the third quarter, official data showed Monday, as a crackdown on the property sector and a looming energy crisis began to bite.
'Running out of time': Asia struggles to kick coal addiction
AFP, Published on 18/10/2021
» CILEGON (INDONESIA) - Smokestacks belch noxious fumes into the air from a massive coal-fired power plant on the Indonesian coast, a stark illustration of Asia's addiction to the fossil fuel which is threatening climate targets.
Britain's Norrie beats Basilashvili to claim Indian Wells title
AFP, Published on 18/10/2021
» INDIAN WELLS (UNITED STATES) - Cameron Norrie's breakthrough season reached a high point in the California desert on Sunday with a 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 win over Nikoloz Basilashvili to become the first Briton to win the ATP Indian Wells title.
As COP looms, Prince William awards debut Earthshot Prize
AFP, Published on 18/10/2021
» LONDON: Queen Elizabeth II's grandson Prince William presented the inaugural Earthshot prizes at a ceremony in London on Sunday, with projects from Costa Rica, Italy, the Bahamas and India picking up prizes.
Alarm as haze plan 'lacking'
News, Pratch Rujivanarom, Published on 18/10/2021
» Environment experts and academics are voicing their concern over the authorities' lack of preparation to deal with the upcoming haze season.
GPO moves to defuse jab saga
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/10/2021
» The Government Pharmaceutical Organisation (GPO) on Sunday offered an explanation as to why the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine injection service provided by a state agency costs far less than vaccines which the GPO imported for private parties.
Spain's mighty effort to help Thais
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 18/10/2021
» The Spanish embassy in Bangkok celebrated its National Day on Oct 12 by delivering 614,500 doses of AstraZeneca vaccines to Thailand. It will also supply 2.7 million doses of Pfizer vaccines as requested by the government.
Why So Many Food Products Claim They Help Your Immune System
Business, Anne Marie Chaker, Published on 18/10/2021
» If you've seen a barrage of food packages promising to help your immune system lately, you're not alone.
Tech companies trumpet ESG orientation
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 18/10/2021
» Tech companies are turning their focus towards environmental, social and governance (ESG)-oriented technology as part of their strategy to attract customers and support sustainable growth.