Uber Eats Pledges to Slash Takeout Emissions and Plastic Waste
Uber Technologies Inc. pledged to eliminate carbon emissions and “unnecessary” plastic waste from its growing delivery business by
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11 ways to work white into your interiors
Creating a summery scheme with bright whites, creamy woods and natural decos signals carefree summer living – and feels right, right now. With warm days ahead and a possible heatwave on the cards, these brilliant white accessories and bleached-out homewares are just the ticket for a summer refresh – and relaxed lifestyle when you want chill out… 1. White Pearl Tableware: White Pearl Stoneware Side Plate, £7, Dinner Plate, £15, Salad Plate, £14, Pasta Bowl, £14, rest of items from a selection, Rose & Grey A must for summer tablescapes, this crisp white tableware suits every occasion; and works like a dream with rainbow salad recipes to show off those vibrant veggies and peppers. 2. Portland Storage Box – Large, £22, Garden Trading Stylish storage comes into its own come summertime, especially when you want to put the lid on foodie treats which might attract unwanted visitors. Versatile, easy to stack and pack, what’s not to love? 3. Off White Shell Vase, £38, Rose & Grey A go-to for coastal decor aesthetic, this shell vase with a seashell-like surface finish is a must-have for pampas grasses and natural driftwood branches. 4. George White Large Solar Candle Lights, £8 each, Direct.asda Decorative garden lighting is one of the cleverest tools for highlighting unexpected crooks and crannies, nurturing trailing greenery. 5. Roberts Play 11, White, £49.99, Roberts Radio One to add to your summer playlist with its streamlined tailoring, this new release from Roberts marries form and function with 20 station presets, DAB/DAB+/FM wavebands and portable battery power or via USB-C. 6. Moreton Whitewashed Kubu Rattan Trolley, £425, Marely Vase – Medium, £28, Marely Vase – Large, £48, White Bamboo Round Lantern – Medium, £65, The White Company A hero piece with timeless appeal, this beautiful bar cart will style up any indoor or outdoor space. Ideal for entertaining al fresco, it’s easy to wheel around and the removeable top tray can be used to proffer canapés and cocktails. With a side caddy for magazines or place settings, it can also be dressed up with artisan decos aplenty. 7. Habitat Kora Rattan Effect Garden Egg Chair, £230, Habitat When it’s time to invest in a chic, comfy seat, this egg-shaped pod pushes all the right buttons. With curvaceous steel frame, rattan detailing and four soft cushions to snug into, it can be upgraded to an accent chair with a luxurious snow white throw. 8. Lucerna Cream Tassel Solar Lanterns Trio, £34.99, Lights4fun Setting the scene for a summer soirée? These luxe boho solar lanterns will steal the spotlight when the sun goes down. Finished with decorative tassels and easy to hang from a branch, parasol or garden wall, simply pop them outside when the sun’s up and six to eight hours of sunshine will reward you with a warm, white, LED glow. 9. Dorma Purity Chiltern Bedspread, £120 to £140, rest of items from a selection, Dunelm Summer bedding signals a seasonal switch to an all-white theme… and fresh white bedspread to top your crisp, clean sheets. 10. Cotswolds Essentials Pure White Clothes Rail, £99, Cotswold Company If you’re planning a capsule wardrobe and switching out transitional pieces for something lightweight and fluid, you can’t go wrong with a dedicated clothes rail. With its sleek design and storage shelf, this will fit into the smallest of schemes. 11. White 100% Combed Egyptian Cotton Towels, 500 GSM, from £3.99 to £24.99, Homescapes Nothing channels a boutique hotel vibe like a bundle of white fluffy towels to pat yourself dry after a refreshing shower. Made from Egyptian cotton, these are soft and absorbent without being spendy.
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New York’s Toxic Wildfire Smoke Is All Too Familiar to Asia
As New Yorkers breathe in the most polluted air in decades, experience from places more regularly struck by
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Soaring EV Sales Could Still Leave World Short on Emissions Goal
Electric-vehicle sales are poised to more than double by 2026 but eliminating emissions from road transportation by the
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Temasek Subsidiary May Back $150 Billion Plan to Build 123 New Cities in Africa
The African Union and a unit of Temasek Holdings Pte are considering backing a plan to develop as
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Ukraine dam: Floods devastate tracts of rich farmland
The long-term consequences for agriculture will be severe in one of Ukraine's most fertile areas.
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3 former Red Sox who the club wishes were still in Boston
The Red Sox are middling a bit in the 2023 season and it's hard not to imagine how much these former players would help if they were still in Boston.Things haven't been completely bleak for the Boston Red Sox, even sitting at the bottom of the AL East standings. Frankly, that has more ...
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AOC and Bernie Sanders warn that Canada wildfire smoke is sign of climate crisis catastrophe to come
Leaders from across the worlds of politics, entertainment, and activism warned on Wednesday that the wildfire smoke blanketing the East Coast today is a sign of the climate crisis. “It bears repeating how unprepared we are for the climate crisis,” New York congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wrote on Twitter on Wednesday, referencing the smoke and recent soaring temperatures in Puerto Rico. “We must adapt our food systems, energy grids, infrastructure, healthcare, etc ASAP to prepare for what’s to come and catch up to what is already here.” Fellow progressive Bernie Sanders sounded a similar note, writing on Twitter: “Right now, 98 MILLION people on the East Coast are under air quality alerts from Canadian fires and, last night, NYC had the worst air quality in the world.” “Climate change makes wildfires more frequent and widespread,” he added. “If we do nothing, this is our new reality. It’s time to act.” It wasn’t just Congress where high-profile figures were paying attention to the smoke. Celebrities also weighed in, with Bravo TV host Andy Cohen writing on Instagram, "This is like the end of the world walking around here with all this smoke,” as he walked through New York City. Scientists also said the wildfire problems were a sign of the climate crisis that’s already here, and a preview of the sorts of conditions that will come if changes aren’t made. “Today New York City hit record-breaking Air Quality Index (AQI) levels due to Canadian wildfire smoke,” the Sierra Club, an environmental advocacy organisation, wrote in a statement on Wednesday. “We know this is what the climate crisis looks like, and, this crisis is all too familiar in other parts of the world.” “This is what the sunrise over New York looked like today due to wildfire smoke coming over from Canada,” added Dr Lucky Tran of Columbia University on Twitter, sharing a video of an unnaturally hazy sun over New York City. “Air quality levels are at unhealthy, at over 10 times the guidelines recommended by the WHO. This is the reality of living through the climate crisis.” The entire US Northeast is battling smoke moving south from more than 400 wildfires raging in Canada which have led to mass evacuations in the province of Quebec. Canadian officials warned that this could be the country’s worst wildfire season on record, with over 6.7 million acres already scorched. Read More ‘I can’t breathe’: Jodie Comer halts Broadway show due to New York air quality Mesmerising drone footage shows New York skyline blanketed in orange haze Air quality – live: New York hits pollution record as Canada wildfire smoke disrupts airports and cancels MLB
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Justice Department informs Trump he is target in classified documents probe, sources say
The Justice Department recently informed Donald Trump's legal team that he is a target in a federal investigation into the possible mishandling of classified documents, sources familiar with the matter told CNN, a sign that prosecutors may be moving closer to indicting the former president.
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MLB Rumors: 5 Marcus Stroman trade destinations
Cubs ace Marcus Stroman could be one of the biggest chips on the table at the MLB Trade Deadline, but where will the veteran pitcher land?The wheels might be falling off for the Chicago Cubs. After a hot start, they cooled off, but now things have started trending even harder downward for the cl...
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Flood of US Renewable Projects Risks ‘Breaking’ Power Markets
The potential for a flood of US renewable projects driven by new tax incentives is at risk of
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Luis Suarez set to join Lionel Messi at Inter Miami
Luis Suarez is set to join Inter Miami along with former Barcelona teammates Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets.
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