EU is unwittingly driving towards a “Sustainable Jobless Economy” by including fluoropolymers in PFAS restriction proposal Dr. Michael Schlipf Chairman – Fluoropolymer Group, Pro-K The EU adopted the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability & Green Deal Objectives to build a resilient 21st century economy. To meet EU Green Deal objectives, the EU
Dutch agricultural sector: We face a crisis that we have never faced before
It’s early morning in May and Dutch farmer, Jos Verstraten is busy harvesting the first cut of grass on his sandy soil farm in the south east of the country, close to the German border. The harvest will be dried, compressed and stored to use as feedstock for 150 dairy cows during the winter months. […]
Dutch agricultural sector: We face a crisis that we have never faced before
It’s early morning in May and Dutch farmer, Jos Verstraten is busy harvesting the first cut of grass on his sandy soil farm in the south east of the country, close to the German border. The harvest will be dried, compressed and stored to use as feedstock for 150 dairy cows during the winter months. […]
World Press Photo 2023 regional winners showcase importance of photojournalism
WARNING: Some of the images featured in this article contain graphic content that some readers may find disturbing. The World Press Photo has announced the regional winners of its 2023 photo contest. The selection includes images which showcase stories from photojournalists and documentary photographers across every continent. They call attention t
National Film Score Day: Celebrating Ryuichi Sakamoto and the best film scores since 2010
Today is National Film Score Day, which recognizes the musical masterpieces in cinema and, more specifically, the talented composers who create them. One such talent was the recently deceased Japanese maestro Ryuichi Sakamoto, who composed nearly 50 film scores during his illustrious career. The loss of a titan like Sakamoto reminds us that our fav
Analysis: What comes next as Finland’s right-wing sweeps Sanna Marin from office?
The right-wing conservative National Coalition Party, known locally as Kokoomus, has swept to victory in the Finnish general elections, winning 48 seats in the 200-seat parliament. The far-right populist Finns Party came second in Sunday’s vote with 46 seats while Sanna Marin’s left-wing Social Democrats came third with 43 seats: but t
Pope Francis defends the “marginalised” at Palm Sunday mass a day after hospital release
Pope Francis has presided over Palm Sunday Mass, a day after leaving hospital due to bronchitis. In his homily he defended the “abandoned” of the world. “No one can be marginalised,” he said before thousands of faithful, with his voice still weak. On a cloudy morning, Francis wore a long, ivory-coloured coat as he was driven
Across Europe, a lot of women turn to Danish sperm to get pregnant. Here’s why
With her biological clock ticking louder and louder, and a partner whose wish for children had already been fulfilled, Kim, a 37-year-old woman from the Netherlands, decided in June 2020 it was time to start seriously looking into the possibilities of satisfying her desire to become a mother. Because she had never had any particular attachment to
Turkey strikes gold in third and final day of Antalya Grand Slam
The third and final day of the Antalya Grand Slam saw an incredible atmosphere consume the Spor Salonu arena sports hall as the excitement grew. There was respect and a sign of things to come before the under 100 Kg final, which saw two massive throwers enter the fray. And the final did not disappoint, […]
Finnish fence on Russian border to cost hundreds of millions of euros
The cost of constructing a fence in Finland at the Russian border is estimated to run into hundreds of millions of euros and could take around three to four years to be finished. The work is continuing with Finland’s membership of NATO now imminent. ‘Welcome to NATO’: Turkey’s parliament ratifies Finland’s membership I