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WHO issues new, lower Global Air Quality Guidelines for classical pollutants

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New WHO has issued new Global Air Quality Guidelines (AQGs) that reduce levels of key air pollutants, some of which also contribute to climate change. Since WHO’s last 2005 global update, there has been a marked increase of evidence that shows how air pollution affects different aspects of health. WHO global air quality guidelines.

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Why New Production Sources of Tungsten Are Critical for Increased Global Supply

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and global economies with businesses and manufacturers having to close doors and furlough employees, the global trade markets plummeted to an 11-year low of 41.5% The challenge with China being the dominant force for a majority of raw materials is regarding their legal system. With the COVID pandemic wreaking havoc on the U.S.

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Elon Musk’s X explains legal claim against CCDH

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X, Elon Musk’s social media platform that was formerly known as Twitter, has explained the rationale behind its decision to take legal action against the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH). Free expression is fundamental to a healthy functioning global society – and if it’s taken away, it’s almost impossible to get back.

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Tesla exec Tom Zhu triggers promotion speculation after China names new legal rep

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Tesla global vice president and CEO of the Greater China region Tom Zhu has triggered speculations of a potential promotion after the electric vehicle maker’s operating entity in China changed its legal representative. The legal entity of Tesla (Shanghai) Co., has changed from Zhu Xiaotong to Wang Hao.

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Tesla boosts its legal team by hiring top securities lawyer

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Tesla’s legal team received a boost last month, with the company hiring Derek Windham, a top securities lawyer, as its senior director and deputy general counsel for corporate and securities. He would be reporting to the head of Tesla’s in-house legal team, who, in turn, reports directly to CEO Elon Musk. .

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Global action required to clean up space junk

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Scientists have called for a legally-binding treaty to ensure Earth’s orbit is not harmed by space junk as the global space industry grows. The post Global action required to clean up space junk appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Paris Agreement goals will be missed without legally binding net-zero policies

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A new study has revealed that without fully implementing legally binding and well-planned net-zero policies, it is likely that global climate goals set out in the Paris Agreement will be missed.

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