A new European Commission guidance document aims to clarify the details of Packaging and Packaging Waste Act, but what does the industry think? We spoke with agencies and representatives to understand their views on the confirmed deadlines, the release of rules and restrictions, shipping opportunities, and remaining questions. The World Packaging Association describes the new … Read more
Printed on 02/04/2026 – 10:02 GMT+2 Burst pipes, warped doors and windows, and large cracks in your home. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING These are the threats facing more than 12 million properties in France, as greenhouse gases continue to burn the planet and fuel extreme weather. Man-made climate change is exacerbating a phenomenon called clay shrinkage-swelling, or … Read more
Swifts wheelies, endurance athletes scream. They don’t touch the ground for nine months of the year and fly 14,000 kilometers a year – from sub-Saharan Africa to nest in the UK and back again. In Britain, it is a sign that summer is coming or going. Among them, they give the highest expression of the … Read more
With rising energy prices and the threat of supply disruptions, the European Union is forced to strike a balance between staying on the path to neutrality and ensuring affordable energy for households and businesses across the bloc. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING The EU’s plan to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and achieve climate change by 2050 is facing … Read more
Biofuels are seen as a solution to Europe’s dwindling oil supply, as the war with Iran continues to drive up prices. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING European Commissioner Dan Jørgensen urged countries to provide measures to reduce the use of oil and gas, especially in transport. It comes after ministers met on Tuesday (March 31) to address a … Read more
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of eastern Indonesia on Thursday (April 2, 2026), killing at least one person, causing waves of up to 75 centimeters (2.5 feet) and triggering a tsunami warning that was later lifted. The US Geological Survey (USGS) said the earthquake struck at a shallow depth of 35 kilometers in … Read more
Police say one person has been killed by falling debris in Indonesia Indonesia recorded a tsunami wave of 0.75 meters The disaster department warns about the impact of the following earthquakes Philippines, Malaysia do not see immediate tsunami threat Earthquake-prone Indonesia surrounds Pacific “Ring of Fire” JAKARTA, April 2 (Reuters) – A 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck … Read more
Image: TotalEnergies Solar will account for more than 72% of America’s electricity generation capacity added by 2025, with another 16% coming from wind, according to newly released data from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) analyzed by the SUN DAY Campaign. When it comes to new energy additions, solar has led among all energy sources … Read more
The Waikato is the longest river in New Zealand, central to the identity and culture of the Waikato River iwi and is the source of drinking water for almost half of the country’s population. It also becomes a case study in what happens when very different environmental pressures hit the same system faster than the … Read more
SINGAPORE – A plan to encourage people to recycle their bottles and cans by putting them in a vending machine was installed on April 1, but it was difficult to find suitable containers in the market, checks by The Straits Times show. Under the drinks container return scheme, customers pay a deposit of 10 cents … Read more