The Secretariat of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity has released the first draft of its new post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework. It presents action plans to protect, restore and sustainably manage nature and transform society’s relationship with the natural world. Here are five key things you need to know about the frame. Climate...
Read MoreOne of the main reasons people choose credit card balance transfers is to reduce financial stress. It’s been a while since people started using balance transfers to settle debt on a higher interest rate credit card, but confusion over various aspects still prevails. While some are not yet fully aware of it, others are...
Read MoreCARSON CITY, Nevada (AP) – The Acting Nevada State Administrator of Water Resources and Policy now holds the position on a permanent basis. Adam Sullivan was appointed state engineer in the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources on Tuesday. Sullivan has worked on Nevada water policy for more than 20 years and has...
Read MoreFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis recently enacted the Florida Anti-Corporate Espionage Act, which will come into effect on October 1. The new law was created to protect intellectual property in Florida from theft by foreign governments and their agents, but the law also creates important new considerations for employers in their efforts to protect their...
Read MoreDispute settlement | Brussels, July 19, 2021 The EU calls for consultations with Russia in the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding certain Russian measures that restrict or prevent EU companies from selling goods and services to Russian state-owned enterprises and to other entities through government procurement for commercial purposes. These practices appear to be...
Read MoreAll Transform 2021 sessions are available on demand now. Look now. Credit Karma has over 110 million users and a 90% customer approval rating, but it hasn’t always been that way. When the company launched 14 years ago, its approval percentages were single digits, CTO Ryan Graciano said at VentureBeat’s Transform 2021 virtual conference...
Read MoreWhat happened Actions of Pioneer of natural resources (NYSE: PXD) climbed 42.7% in the first half of 2021, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. Rising oil prices, a mega-acquisition and a new dividend policy that will mean more money in the hands of shareholders as oil prices rise have pushed Pioneer...
Read MoreThe European Union has drawn up ambitious plans to tackle climate change through various economic measures, including a proposed carbon border a tax that would levy charges on imports based on the carbon levels they produce. The US has expressed concern over the EU’s plans to reduce carbon emissions by increasing taxes and the...
Read MoreRewards credit cards offer an attractive proposition, the promise of free points and miles for every dirham spent. But is it worth it? Image Credit: Pixabay Dubai: Rewards credit cards offer an attractive proposition, the promise of free points and miles for every dirham spent. Many rewards cards even offer signup bonuses worth Dh500...
Read MoreINDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Sick and dying songbirds with unexplained disease have now been found in three-quarters of counties in Indiana, according to state wildlife officials. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources said sick and dying songbirds were found in 69 of Indiana’s 92 counties, up from 53 two weeks ago. Indianapolis Star reported. The...
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