Global law firm K&L Gates has advised Australian seafood producer Yumbah Aquaculture Ltd on the takeover of Australian yellowtail kingfish farmer Clean Seas Food Limited by way of a court approved Scheme of Arrangement and assumption of debt. Subject to the Scheme becoming legally effective, Scheme shareholders will receive AU$0.14 […]
Read MoreIN A NUTSHELL 🌍 Construction is evolving towards sustainability by embracing buildings that can absorb their own CO2 emissions. 🚧 The industry faces challenges such as high costs and lack of regulatory push, but eco-friendly materials and technologies are emerging. 🏗️ Graphyte’s carbon casting technology utilizes waste biomass to create […]
Read MoreThe withdrawal or scaling down of funding by agencies like USAID, FCDO, the Dutch MFA, and Germany’s BMZ raises critical questions about the future of development finance and the feasibility of locally-led development. Credit: WFP/Desire Joseph Ouedraogo By Tafadzwa MunyakaHARARE, Jul 24 2025 (IPS) In recent years, major international donors […]
Read MorePresident Donald J. Trump signed H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), into law on 4 July 2025 in an afternoon signing ceremony at the White House (Pub. L. No. 119-21). Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) declared it to be a “generational—once in a generation kind of piece […]
Read MoreIN A NUTSHELL 🚴♂️ The Active-Pump Sports Bottle offers a revolutionary way for cyclists to drink safely without tipping their heads back. 💧 Featuring an integrated electric pump, this bottle allows one-handed hydration with a simple button press. 🔋 The bottle is powered by a rechargeable lithium battery and includes […]
Read MoreInternational Court of Justice at the announcement of its advisory opinion on climate change. Credit: Cecilia Russell/IPS By Cecilia RussellTHE HAGUE & JOHANNESBURG, Jul 23 2025 (IPS) The case was “unlike any that have previously come before the court,” President of the International Court of Justice Judge Yuji Iwasawa said […]
Read MoreSummary As part of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill (the Bill), the Government has announced plans to ban upwards-only rent reviews in new commercial leases in England (English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill). The proposal reflects a broader push to reform the commercial property market. The Bill is […]
Read MoreIN A NUTSHELL 🚗 Toyota launches the affordable bZ3X SUV in China, priced at around $15,000, to compete in the EV market. 🔋 The bZ3X is equipped with a locally-made EV motor developed with Nidec, cutting costs and boosting sales. 🛡️ Despite its low price, the SUV offers a luxurious […]
Read MoreYouth Fellows Use Communication Tools to Safeguard Culture and Advocate for Social and Environmental Justice Country Global agnes Tue, 07/22/2025 – 13:05 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image By Georges Theodore Dougnon (Dogon, CS Staff) From Uganda to Bolivia, passing through the Democratic Republic of Congo, young Indigenous leaders […]
Read MoreTera workers inspect plots where biochar-blended fertilizer is applied to boost soil health and trap carbon. Credit: Chemtai Kirui/IPS By Chemtai KiruiKISUMU, Kenya, Jul 22 2025 (IPS) In June 2025, Kenyan climate-tech firm Tera became the first African project developer to have its carbon removal initiative independently validated and registered […]
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