Flying can be a nerve-wracking experience for many people -- but a new study out Thursday finds commercial air travel keeps getting safer, with the risk of death halving every decade.
The shipping industry is not only looking towards a more sustainable method of operating, it has set goals. By 2030 U.N.’s International Maritime Organization has set a goal of reducing the industry’s greenhouse gas emissions by at teast 40%. By 2040, they want a 70% reduction, and by 2050 the objective is be net-zero.
In the spring of 2021, amid the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the 16 federal states in Germany implemented a ban on advertisements, compelling retailers to cease all print advertising within that state for a duration of three weeks. This decision was based on the belief that such a prohibition would help reduce social interactions during the pandemic. However, this ban on print advertising also led to discussions on its potential benefits for conserving natural resources, such as the paper and water needed for the production of printed materials, and its role in mitigating carbon emissions.
What’s the one thing that you never say no to? Breath mints were on the list, but Raven is wondering if there’s a hidden meaning to offering someone a mint…
The United States’ performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics has been magnificent, as most people expected. Simone Biles and the entire women’s team dazzled viewers with their gold medal performances in the women’s team gymnastics competition. In sports with lesser followings, Lee Kiefer defeated Lauren Scruggs to capture the gold and silver medals in the women’s individual foil competition.
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Americans could face high prices and shortages again this holiday season but this time, it would be because of a worker strike instead of a global pandemic.
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban's question to Representative Matt Gaetz, a Florida Republican, on energy costs took off on social media on Saturday.
Florida lawmakers have banned wind turbines off its shores and near the coast, saying the bill is meant to protect wildlife and prevent noise.