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Report: Tech sector emissions, energy use grow with rise of AI
Tech sector carbon emissions have continued their rise in recent years, fueled by rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and data infrastructure, according to Greening Digital Companies 2025. The report, produced by the International...

Retail to Drive Majority of Private Market Flows by 2027
Retail-style vehicles are set to account for at least half of private market flows in the next two years, according to 56% of institutional investors Continued geopolitical uncertainty could further increase demand, with investors turning to...

Consumer groups lodge EU complaint against Shein over alleged 'deceptive' techniques
CONSUMER GROUPS HAVE lodged a complaint against Shein with the European Commission, accusing the Chinese-founded e-commerce platform of using “deceptive” and illegal techniques that fuel overconsumption. The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC),...

World Environment Day 2025: Essential Tips and Beginner’s Guide To Embrace Sustainable Travel for a Greener, Cleaner, and More Responsible Planet
World Environment Day 2025 is celebrated on June 5. People from all across the globe are celebrating this special and significant day. Well, celebrating World Environment Day is all about giving a gentle and powerful reminder to every citizen of...

World Environment Day 2025: Renewable Sector Leads Charge for a Cleaner Future
This year, South Korea is hosting the event, with Jeju Province leading the way in its goal to eliminate plastic by 2040. June 05, 2025. By Abha Rustagi Today, more than 150 countries will came together for World Environment Day 2025, focusing on...

World Environment Day 2025: Bengaluru RWAs lead the way with rainwater harvesting, solar power, and eco-friendly cutlery
As the world marks World Environment Day on June 5, communities across the globe are being urged to take action under the 2025 theme 'Ending Global Plastic Pollution'. In Bengaluru, several Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) are setting examples...

World Environment Day: In Jamaica, the battle against plastics continues
Plastic garbage at Kingston Harbour, Jamaica. Photo by Emma Lewis, used with permission. The theme for UN World Environment Day 2025 is “Beat Plastic Pollution,” and if you feel you have seen this slogan many times before, it is because the issue...

Report highlights lack of birth studies
GIFF JOHNSON A new report on the US nuclear weapons testing legacy in the Marshall Islands highlights the lack of United States study into important health concerns voiced by Marshallese that make it impossible to have a clear understanding of the...

World Environment Day 2025: Plastic Pollution Harming You More Than You Think!
Around 11 million tonnes of plastic waste enter aquatic ecosystems each year. (AI Generated Image) World Environment Day 2025: Every year on June 5, millions of people around the world come together to celebrate World Environment Day, the flagship...

World News | Europe's Central Bank Expected to Lower Interest Rates as Trump's Trade War Threatens Growth
Frankfurt, Jun 5 (AP) Lower inflation and concern that US President Donald Trump's trade war will slow already modest growth have cleared the way for the European Central Bank to cut interest rates at Thursday's policy meeting, a step that would...
World : Japan Convenience Store Chains Start Selling Gov't Stockpiled Rice
TOKYO, June 5 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- Two major convenience store chains in Japan began selling government-released stockpiled rice at select stores in Tokyo and Osaka on Thursday, joining major supermarkets and e-commerce platforms in a move to...

Report: L’Oréal Poised to Acquire British Skincare Brand Medik8
L’Oréal is poised to snap up the British skincare brand Medik8, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. According to the report, the brand, which is currently owned by private equity group Inflexion, and L’Oréal are close to finalising an...
Retail business leaders uncover key skills and attributes needed in today’s hiring landscape
New research with business leaders in retail has highlighted that more than nine in 10 (91%) now value candidates with industry experience on their CV as highly as those who have a relevant degree. The study carried out for Talking Futures paints...

World Environment Day 2025: Plastic pollution is choking our planet
Every year, June 5 marks World Environment Day. It’s a moment to step back and ask ourselves: What kind of Earth are we leaving behind? It is not just about recycling a bottle or switching off a light – it’s about recognizing the deep ties between...

World News | Teacher in Nigeria Loses Dozens of Relatives, Pupils in Devastating Floods
Mokwa, Jun 5 (AP) On May 29, Mallam Hassan Umar stood waist-deep and barefoot in muddy water, his eyes on the remnants of his Arabic school, now reduced to sludge and shattered wood by devastating floods. The Islamic teacher, clutching only the...

Product Review: Think Outside the 'Box'
When you think versatility, you usually don't think about a box camera. But the new PTZOptics Studio 4K camera is changing the fixed camera conversation. [Striving for Sustainability Success] The Studio 4K's 1/2.8-inch, 8MP CMOS sensor delivers...

World Environment day 2025: Bridging tradition and technology for a sustainable future
As the world observes World Environment Day on June 5, 2025, under the theme “Beat Plastic Pollution,” it is a moment to reflect on our environmental journey—from ancient traditions to modern innovations. Traditional Wisdom: A Legacy of...

World Environment Day 2025: A wake-up call we can’t ignore
Today is World Environment Day. To tell the truth, in a world confronted with such a serious existential crisis, every day should be an environment day! This year, in order to use the Day’s symbolic significance, the UN, environmentalists,...

World Environment Day: Meet the Bollywood Icons who are actively investing in sustainable choices for a greener planet
World Environment Day 2025 on June 5 is a call for collective action to tackle plastic pollution and to work towards the ideation and implementation of real-world solutions. It issues an invitation every year to individuals, organisations,...

Frankie Bridge tells fans the one beauty product she swears by for covering dark circles
Frankie Bridge is always a go-to for makeup and skincare advice. She regularly shares with fans the products she uses to perfect her beauty routine. This week, she revealed the one makeup product she can't live without for hiding her dark...