Monthly Archives: October 2023

“The Place” Education and Community Center Opens in Westfield for Taster Sessions

(IN BRIEF) A new education and community space called “The Place” has opened in Westfield, offering residents access to a range of opportunities. The initiative was approved by the City of York Council, which leased Sanderson House to the University … Read the full press release

Škoda Introduces Digital Certificate for Enhanced Transparency in Used Car Sales

(IN BRIEF) Škoda has introduced the Digital Certificate, a digital document that provides verified details about a vehicle’s condition and service history within its warranty period. This certificate compiles data from various sources, including the vehicle’s electronic service book, and … Read the full press release

Groundbreaking Treatment Tezepelumab Offers Hope to Severe Asthma Patients

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the University of Leicester have developed a groundbreaking treatment for severe asthma using the monoclonal antibody tezepelumab. This monthly injection targets thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP), a substance associated with inflammation in the airways of severe asthma … Read the full press release

Paws for Thought: Cat Hair DNA Could Aid Criminal Investigations

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the University of Leicester have discovered that cat hair could serve as valuable evidence in criminal investigations. While human perpetrators may take precautions to avoid leaving their DNA behind, cat hair contains its own DNA that … Read the full press release

Škoda Auto Teases Fourth-Generation Superb with Exciting Interior and Exterior Features

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto has released a teaser clip for the fourth-generation Superb, offering glimpses of its exterior and interior features. The upcoming Superb will feature redesigned LED Matrix beam headlights, LED rear lights with crystalline elements, and elements of … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Unveils First Glimpse of ID.7 Tourer: All-Electric Estate Combining Space and Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen has revealed a first look at its upcoming all-electric estate model, the ID.7 Tourer. This estate version of the ID.7, set to launch in Europe in 2024, combines spaciousness with high efficiency. The car boasts a low … Read the full press release

Glencore Reports 2023 Q3 Production: Adjusts Nickel and Ferrochrome Forecasts Amidst Challenges

(IN BRIEF) Glencore, a global mining and commodities company, released its Third Quarter 2023 Production Report. The report highlights the company’s performance over the first nine months of the year, emphasizing that copper, coal, and zinc assets met expectations and … Read the full press release

AXA’s Future Risks Report 2023 Warns of a World in Simultaneous Crisis Mode

(IN BRIEF) AXA has released its tenth edition of the Future Risks Report, which analyzes evolving and rising risks based on perceptions of experts and the general population. The report identifies the concept of “polycrisis,” where geopolitical tensions, emerging technologies … Read the full press release

EU Faces Challenges in Meeting Plastic Packaging Recycling Targets, Says European Court of Auditors

(IN BRIEF) The European Court of Auditors (ECA) has cautioned that the EU may struggle to meet its plastic packaging recycling targets for 2025 and 2030 outlined in the new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. Packaging accounts for a significant … Read the full press release

Merck and Hengrui Unite for Pioneering Cancer Therapies Worldwide

(IN BRIEF) Merck, a prominent science and technology company, has entered into a strategic partnership with Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals. This collaboration includes an exclusive global license (excluding China) to develop and commercialize Hengrui’s advanced PARP1 inhibitor, HRS-1167. Additionally, there is … Read the full press release

Biogas Revolution: Gasum’s Keminmaa Station Offers Low-Emission Fueling Options

(IN BRIEF) Gasum has expanded its gas filling station network by opening a new station in Keminmaa, Finland. This station is a significant milestone as it is the first gas filling station in Finnish Lapland, Gasum’s second northernmost station, and … Read the full press release

Gasum Delivers LNG to MSC Euribia and VOX Ariane in Hamburg Port

(IN BRIEF) Gasum has achieved its first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operations in the port of Hamburg, Germany. The company successfully delivered LNG to two vessels: the MSC Euribia, a highly energy-efficient flagship belonging to MSC Cruises, and the VOX Ariane, … Read the full press release

Nobel Sustainability Trust and TUM Launch Prestigious ‘Sustainability Award’ Honoring Climate Champions

(IN BRIEF) The Nobel Sustainability Trust (NST) and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) are introducing the “Sustainability Award supported by NST” for exceptional research and development efforts in sustainable energy and climate change economics. The inaugural recipients are Prof. … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Affiliated Charity MOWLL Marks 20 Years of Impact: Bridging Gaps and Inspiring Change

(IN BRIEF) MOWLL (Moving On With Life & Learning), a charitable organization affiliated with the University of Liverpool, is commemorating its 20th anniversary of community support and social inclusion initiatives for individuals with various social care needs. MOWLL offers a … Read the full press release

Low-Carbon Hydrogen Focus: RWE and Equinor’s Innovative Value Chain

(IN BRIEF) RWE and Equinor have entered into a new supply contract for 10 to 15 terawatt hours (TWh) of natural gas annually, spanning until 2028. This collaboration strengthens their longstanding partnership and aims to enhance security of supply and … Read the full press release

Distinguished Anthropologist Eduardo Brondizio Receives 2023 Volvo Environment Prize for Amazon Sustainability Efforts

(IN BRIEF) Eduardo Brondizio, an Anthropologist Professor from Indiana University, Bloomington, has been awarded the 2023 Volvo Environment Prize for his extensive research spanning over three decades on the Amazon region’s environmental challenges. Contrary to common belief, Brondizio highlights the … Read the full press release

Novartis Reports Positive Results for Atrasentan in IgA Nephropathy Study

(IN BRIEF) Novartis has reported positive interim results from its Phase III ALIGN study involving atrasentan, an oral endothelin A receptor antagonist, for the treatment of IgA nephropathy (IgAN). The study demonstrated that atrasentan significantly reduced proteinuria (excess protein in … Read the full press release

Finland’s Meri-Pori Coal Plant Reserved for National Emergency Preparedness

(IN BRIEF) Fortum, a leading energy company, has signed an agreement with Finland’s National Emergency Supply Agency (NESA) to reserve the Meri-Pori coal condensing power plant for emergencies, ensuring the security of the country’s electricity supply. The agreement is in … Read the full press release

Sustainable Insulation Leader GUTEX Adopts Innovative ANDRITZ Fiber Technology

(IN BRIEF) GUTEX, a leading wood fiber insulation board manufacturer in Germany, has successfully implemented a cutting-edge ANDRITZ fiber preparation system at its Eschbach facility. This achievement marks the second collaboration between GUTEX and ANDRITZ and showcases their commitment to … Read the full press release

Unilever Appoints Fernando Fernandez as New CFO Amid Leadership Changes

(IN BRIEF) Unilever has announced the appointment of Fernando Fernandez as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective from January 1, 2024. Fernandez, currently the President of Unilever’s Beauty & Wellbeing Business Group, will succeed Graeme Pitkethly, who is retiring … Read the full press release