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by Pratch Rujuvanarom Thailand’s environmental experts are urging people to make small changes in their lifestyle to help tackle the huge plastic waste menace. They say it’s important for people to make small changes in their daily lives in order to cut down on the huge amount of plastic waste being generated. Thailand faces critical problems caused by plastic pollution. The country produces more than 2 million tonnes of plastic waste per year and ranks sixth among countries with the largest amount of mismanaged plastic waste. Public officials from the public sector and academics pointed out on Thai Environment Day yesterday that the problem of plastic pollution can be solved through behaviour adjustment and active participation by everyone, along with the proper policy support from the authorities. Yesterday’s commitment by retail outlets to reduce or eliminate the use of plastic bags was, mostly, a failure with few stores getting behind the one-day initiative. But there … [Read more...] about Thailand urged to shun single-use plastic

State-controlled Baowu, the world’s biggest crude steel producer, is likely to acquire controlling stakes in some integrated production lines owned by Tsingshan at Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park in Central Sulawesi province, the people familiar with the negotiations said. - A + A (Aug 15): Tsingshan Holding Group Co, the nickel giant owned by billionaire Xiang Guangda, is in advanced talks to sell some of its stainless-steel assets in Indonesia to China Baowu Steel Group Corp as part of a strategic review, according to people familiar with the negotiations. State-controlled Baowu, the world’s biggest crude steel producer, is likely to acquire controlling stakes in some integrated production lines owned by Tsingshan at Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park in Central Sulawesi province, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing confidential information. The talks started in April, and the assets for sale include production plants of stainless steel … [Read more...] about Billionaire behind big nickel short plans to sell steel assets

A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business' Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here . You can listen to an audio version of the newsletter by clicking the same link. London (CNN Business) The most powerful business lobby in the United States is not a fan of the landmark heath care and climate package President Joe Biden is expected to shortly sign into law. "Business Roundtable opposes the 'Inflation Reduction Act,' which, among other things, includes tax provisions that would undermine American economic growth and competitiveness," the group said in a statement shortly before the measure was passed by the Senate. But analyses by Wall Street institutions published over the past week found that the impact on corporate earnings would likely be limited, though some sectors could be more affected than others. Breaking it down: The two provisions in focus are a 15% minimum corporate tax and a 1% tax on … [Read more...] about New business taxes are coming. Wall Street isn’t worried

BIDEN SHOULDERS THE BLAME… ‘When Will This End?’: Sen. Manchin Goes After Biden Admin Over Inflation Democratic West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin blamed the Biden administration for record-high inflation Tuesday as the president and his staff continue to claim that it is Russian President Vladimir Putin’s fault. “Inflation is a tax and today’s historic inflation data tells another chilling story about how these taxes on Americans are completely out of control,” Manchin said in a statement. “When will this end? It is a disservice to the American people to act as if inflation is a new phenomenon,” the senator continued. “The Federal Reserve and the Administration failed to act fast enough, and today’s data is a snapshot in time of the consequences being felt across the country. Instead of acting boldly, our elected leaders and the Federal Reserve continue to respond with half-measures and rhetorical failures searching for where to lay the blame.” … AND THE BIRD POOP … … [Read more...] about Editor Daily Rundown: Vulnerable Dems Start To Sweat And Abbott Sends Illegals To Washington

(CNN) The House of Representatives voted Friday to pass Democrats' $750 billion health care, energy and climate bill, in a significant victory for President Joe Biden and his party. The final vote was 220-207, along party lines. Four Republicans did not vote. Now that the Democratic-controlled House has approved the bill, it will next go to Biden to be signed into law. Final passage of the bill marks a milestone for Democrats and gives the party a chance to achieve long-sought policy objectives ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. It comes at a critical time as Democrats are fighting to retain control of narrow majorities in Congress. The sweeping bill -- named the Inflation Reduction Act -- would represent the largest climate investment in US history and make major changes to health policy by giving Medicare the power for the first time to negotiate the prices of certain prescription drugs and extending expiring health care subsidies for … [Read more...] about House passes Democrats’ health care and climate bill, clearing measure for Biden’s signature

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world in March 2020, most companies were forced by this unprecedented health crisis to work remotely. For Cybin, a developer of psychedelics for patients with mental health disorders, working from home was always on the agenda. And, unlike other companies that have returned to the office or adopted hybrid schedules, Cybin, which launched in 2019, has no plans anytime soon to change its work model. As Lori Challenger, Cybin's chief compliance, ethics and administrative officer explained, the challenges that have frustrated other companies when it comes to working remotely, have only made Cybin thrive and grow. Since starting the company with a skeletal staff of 10, Cybin has expanded into an international team of 50 plus workers. The momentum isn’t abating. Last week, Cybin, which currently trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “CYBN,” announced it would be rolling out … [Read more...] about Launched Pre-COVID, A Psychedelics Company Finds Its Sweet Spot In Being –And Staying- Remote