Not a single country managed to meet the World Health Organization’s (WHO) air quality standard in 2021, a survey of pollution data in 6,475 cities showed on Tuesday, and smog even rebounded in some regions after a COVID-related dip. The WHO recommends that average annual readings of small and hazardous airborne particles known as PM2.5 […]
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Contrary to general belief, cyberattacks were much older than the internet itself. The first incident, which can be qualified as a cyberattack, took place nearly two centuries ago when a pair of thieves hacked France’s telegraph wireline communications system and stole some important financial information. Since then, the evolution of telecommunication systems has been accompanied […]
Occidental Petroleum Corp on Thursday said it agreed to sell emissions-offsetting carbon credits to jet-maker Airbus under a deal that advances the U.S. oil producer’s budding energy transition business. The four-year agreement sets the stage for Occidental to go ahead on an investment decision for what would be the world’s largest plant designed to suck […]
Telecom Italia (TIM) faces a 2.6 billion euro ($2.9 billion) request for damages in a case relating to alleged abuse of its dominant position in the broadband market after a complaint by rival Open Fiber, the phone group’s 2021 financial statement shows. As previously disclosed, Open Fiber filed a complaint with a Milan court in […]
Needless to say, 5G is the hype of the moment, not only among operators but also among big tech companies, industries, and governmental organizations. To the large audience, 5G is a Formula 1 car with the most advanced technological innovations. It is a precious stone of the highest quality. Yet, 5G clearly hasn’t achieved what […]
The United States, European Union, India and South Africa have reached a consensus on key elements of a long-sought intellectual property waiver for COVID-19 vaccines, according to a proposed text reviewed by Reuters. Sources familiar with the talks described the text as a tentative agreement among the four World Trade Organization members that still needs […]
Asian stocks were in the red on Tuesday as surging COVID-19 cases in China hit the confidence of investors who are already worried about the Ukraine war and the first U.S. interest rate rise in three years that could come this week. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan fell 1.97%, led by pronounced […]
The past decade has brought a much more enabled open space for technological inclusivity and security business networks. The reduced costs for the public to further benefit from the financial sector came, including the banking sector. The incorporation of technology with digital security and financial customization gave birth to what is today known as “financial […]
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development expressed concern about the situation at Ukraine’s Chernobyl nuclear power plant on Friday following its takeover by Russian forces and a problem with its power supply. EBRD concerned about Chernobyl nuclear plant amid Ukrainian warningsLVIV, Ukraine (Reuters) – The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development expressed concern about […]
Indian vaccine maker Bharat Biotech said on Friday the Russia-Ukraine conflict had not impacted the company’s supply chains so far. Unlike several Western companies including McDonald’s, Microsoft, Coca-Cola and Starbucks that have stopped sales or operations in Russia, no Indian company has publicly withdrawn from the region. A few Indian pharmaceutical companies have a presence […]