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contextThe urgency of addressing plastic pollution has been recognized by global authorities at various levels. In March 2022, at the 5th United Nations Environment Conference (UNEA-5.2), Legally binding international instrument on plastic pollutionincluding the ocean floor plastic.This resolution (5/14) mandated the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) to convene an international conference on plastic pollution. Based on this mission, UNEP has since: Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) The aim is to develop such instruments that comprehensively address the entire life cycle of plastics, including their production, design and disposal, with a focus on ocean and human health, including environmental protection.The fourth session…
Jacksonville, Florida – Development seems to be gaining momentum in downtown Jacksonville. Of course, it won't happen overnight, but through Corner Lot's collaboration with JWB Real Estate Capital, its growth is progressing at a steady pace.Alex Sifakis will run JWB and Andy Allen will oversee Corner Lot. Both men say they are at the front of the cheering squad and at the forefront of a vibrant downtown.In “This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition,” the podcast focuses on downtown development, upcoming projects and obstacles the area has faced over the years.Previous episode: MOCA celebrates River City 100th anniversary milestone”We've invested heavily…
Suzhou's high-tech manufacturing hub announces plans to cross borders and double the city's area e-commerce Each year for the next three years, we aim to expand the influence of Chinese platforms such as Shein and Shein. PPD HoldingsTem.The city government in eastern Jiangsu province aims to accelerate the digitalization of local businesses, attract top cross-border e-commerce projects and build a robust ecosystem for related businesses, according to a government document released on Monday. A policy document was published.High value-added industries such as new energy, automotive electronics and parts, local officials said. Artificial intelligence (AI) – This will be my first…
BBC The Athletic's UK and Europe Editor-in-Chief has joined the BBC in charge of sports coverage. Reporting to Charlotte Moore, Head of Content, Alex Kagelski will succeed Barbara Slater in an overarching role, setting editorial and creative strategy and leading teams across commissioning, production, digital and journalism. It will be. Kay Jelski will also represent the BBC with external parties and rights holders, with responsibility for rights acquisition transactions across TV, audio and online. Since 2019, Kay Jelski has been the editor-in-chief of the UK and European division of The New York Times' subscription sports website, overseeing the site's international…
listen to this article A Charleston-based e-commerce agency has acquired a Maryland company with an investment boost from the Corporation. eHouse Studio, an agency for e-commerce, Shopify Plus partners, and recharge partners, has acquired Commerce12 with the backing and backing of growth-oriented investment firm Periscope Equity, according to a news release. Acquisition of Klaviyo Master Elite partner Commerce12 strengthens eHouse's strategy to build an integrated e-commerce agency that manages the complexity of large enterprises and eliminates the need for multiple niche agencies, the release said. is stated. Additionally, eHouse has added e-commerce executive Tony Puccetti as its new CEO and…
It wasn't supposed to be this way. On Wednesday, the Securities and Exchange Commission indicated it plans to sue Uniswap, the most important company in the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency space known as DeFi. This is unfortunate. Not only because the SEC's legal footing is shaky, but also because the SEC risks blocking one of the most interesting new technologies that will emerge in the financial sector for years. For those unfamiliar, DeFi (decentralized finance) is a novel twist on the centuries-old exchange and intermediary business model. Instead of relying on a centralized institution to arrange trades, buyers and sellers trade…
downward angle icon An icon in the shape of a downward facing corner. The Dollywood brand represents Dolly Parton's love of butterflies. Clementine Fletcher/BI I visited Dollywood, Dolly Parton's theme park in Tennessee, for the first time.I didn't have high expectations for this park, but I've always wanted to go.These seven things really stood out to me. “Oh, I'm so jealous.”When I, a British woman living in New York, told my British and American friends that I was going to Dollywood for the first time, their reactions were all variations of the above message.Of course, Dolly Parton is a global…
Charlotte Moore, BBC Chief Content Officer, today announced the appointment of Alex Kay Jelski as Director of BBC Sport. The BBC is the UK's most-watched sports broadcaster, offering viewers unrivaled cross-platform coverage and an unrivaled portfolio of free-to-air sports rights. Alex Kay-Jelski joins to further strengthen the BBC's position, as director, developing the editorial and creative strategy for BBC Sport. He will lead a world-class team across commissioning, production, digital and journalism, working closely with talent and partners to drive the growth of sport across the BBC's digital services. Alex Kay Jelski will represent the BBC, working with external parties…
RResearchers at New York University Langone Health's new Optimal Aging Institute join a diverse 10-university cohort to study how vascular risk factors contribute to dementia and other age-related diseases. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) awarded $31 million for the project. Based on existing research, we are targeting people aged 85 and older. This research is increasingly needed, as by 2034, the number of adults 65 and older is expected to exceed the number of children under 18 in the United States. Although aging is often accompanied by multiple chronic diseases, vascular risk factors identified early in life are powerful…
A team of developers from North Carolina State University and RTI International, led by Distinguished University Professor of Mathematics and Statistics Education Holly-Lynn Lee, is a finalist in the 21st Century World Readiness track of the 2023-24 Tools Competition. Their tools will be integrated into his Invigoasting Statistics and Data Science Teaching through Professional Learning (InSTEP), a free professional learning platform that supports educators developing expertise in teaching secondary statistics and data science. . of Instep assist The tool is one of 30 overall projects selected as finalists from over 475 applications and one of 10 finalists for the Growth…