Britain could lead the world into a new era of democracy and free trade, turning the revolt against the establishment into a more cooperative, accountable and prosperous global order, according to Mark Carney. The current system of global trade has key flaws including wealth and income inequality, a lack of democracy and trust, and serious financial imbalances, the Governor of the Bank of England warned on Tuesday. However, he said Brexit has the potential to upend those and create a new way of running the world. “In many respects, Brexit is the first test of a new global order and could prove the acid test of whether a way can be found to broaden the benefits of openness while enhancing democratic... To continue reading this article Start your free trial of Premium Access all Premium articles Subscriber-only events Cancel any time Free for 30 days then only £2 per week Try Premium Access one Premium article per week Register for … [Read more...] about Mark Carney: Brexit is ‘acid test’ for new era of democracy and free trade
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Michigan to test residents for PFAS exposure from water
Meira Gebel Detroit Free Press Published 1:43 PM EST Nov 14, 2018 Have you been exposed to PFAS in your drinking water? Maybe you have, maybe you haven't — either way, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, alongside Kent County Health Department, are looking for participants in a new PFAS exposure study. This month, the state agency will begin contacting select residents in Kent County, including Grand Rapids, to collect blood to evaluate the relationship between drinking water with PFAS and the amount in the body. More on freep.com: Scientist: PFAS has been contaminating Michigan population for years Michigan hunters can get deer tested for dangerous chemical Why Kent County? "Because no other area in Michigan has as many wells exceeding the advisory level nor are any test results as high," according to a statement. Residents are encouraged to go to a community meeting on November 27 to learn more about the … [Read more...] about Michigan to test residents for PFAS exposure from water
Labs will test Michigan hunters’ deer for PFAS
Meira Gebel Detroit Free Press Published 2:32 PM EST Nov 13, 2018 As firearm hunting season kicks off this weekend, hunters will have one more thing to watch out for if hunting near Clark's Marsh, a popular hunting spot in Oscoda Township. Michigan departments of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Natural Resources (DNR) are have found yet another deer contaminated with PFAS (perfluorooctane sulfonic acid) — substances known to increase risk of cancer and affect the immune system. The chemical makes products resistant to oil, water and heat and was invented by 3M in the 1930s. The state is advising residents that they should not eat any deer that came from within five miles of Clark’s Marsh in Oscoda Township. But if you are concerned about PFAS in your game, the state found three labs that do PFAS testing: Vista Analytical Laboratory, Battelle and GEL Laboratories. Deer exposed to PFAS may not appear to be sick, … [Read more...] about Labs will test Michigan hunters’ deer for PFAS
Afghan schoolgirl scarred in acid attack now a teacher
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan: When attackers threw acid in Shamsia Husseini’s face outside her school in Afghanistan, she defied them by returning to class—and now she has struck another blow for female education by becoming a teacher herself. Shamsia suffered severe burns on her eyelids and cheeks in the November 2008 assault, which generated global publicity, with then US First Lady Laura Bush condemning it as a “cowardly and shameful” crime. Afghan President Hamid Karzai vowed to hang the men who had attacked Shamsia as she walked to the all-girls’ Mirwais Mena school on the outskirts of Kandahar city.One man, wearing a mask, asked Shamsia if she was going to school. Then he tore off her veil and pumped acid from a spray gun onto her face. Several other pupils were hurt in a series of similar acid attacks that morning, but Shamsia and her friends refused to abandon their lessons and persuaded their reluctant parents to support the school staying open.Five … [Read more...] about Afghan schoolgirl scarred in acid attack now a teacher
Cheaper Battery Is Unveiled as a Step to a Carbon-Free Grid
Sections SEARCH Skip to content Skip to site index Energy & Environment Subscribe Log In Subscribe Log In Today’s Paper Advertisement Supported by ByIvan Penn Sept. 26, 2018 Lithium-ion batteries have become essential for powering electric cars and storing energy generated by solar panels and wind turbines. But their drawbacks are also by now familiar: They use scarce minerals, are vulnerable to fires and explosions, and are pricey. A plentiful, safe and more affordable alternative would be worth a lot. On Wednesday, an energy company headed by the California billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong is unveiling a rechargeable battery operating on zinc and air that can store power at what it says is far less than the cost of lithium-ion batteries. Tests of the zinc energy-storage systems have helped power villages in Africa and Asia as well as cellphone towers in the United States for the last six years, without any backup from … [Read more...] about Cheaper Battery Is Unveiled as a Step to a Carbon-Free Grid