Audi abandons combustion engine development
“We will no longer develop a new combustion engine, but will adapt our existing combustion engines to new emission guidelines.”
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Lia is the world’s first flushable, biodegradable pregnancy test
The plastic-free design is made from the same plant fibers used in toilet paper and because it weighs as much as four squares of two-ply toilet paper, it can be safely flushed after use for total privacy.
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“Carbon-absorbing” vertical forest skyscraper nears completion in Taipei
Located in the financial district of Taiwan’s capital, the award-winning vertical forest building was created by the architects as an “anti-global warming and carbon-absorbing ecosystem” and will feature approximately 23,000 trees, shrubs and plants along the ground floor, balconies and terraces.
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Japanese knife maker Kai develops the world’s first disposable paper razor
Designed with eco-friendliness in mind, the disposable razor uses paper throughout its body and metal for the blade — reducing plastic by 98 percent compared to conventional razors.
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Once-a-month PrEP pill shows promising results for HIV prevention
Islatravir, an HIV prevention drug developed by Merck, has already reached its second stage of trials. Following promising results, it looks likely to go to Phase 3 trials, bringing it one step closer to approval.
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FedEx plans to become carbon neutral by 2040 with zero-emission vehicles
FedEx plans to invest at least $2 billion in sustainable energy initiatives, including replacing all of its parcel pickup and delivery vehicles with zero-emission electric vehicles by 2040.
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Aviva becomes world’s first major insurer to target net-zero carbon emissions
“It won’t be easy to do, but we’re determined to take bold steps to help tackle the climate crisis,” the company said in a press release. The plan is for Aviva to be net-zero carbon by 2040.
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Volvo is going fully electric by 2030
The Swedish automaker will also be phasing out leather interiors as well to meet its sustainability goals.
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Netflix launches Fund for Creative Equity to promote industry-wide diversity
The company has announced the launch of their new Fund for Creative Equity which will invest $100 million over five years to improve the visibility of underrepresented groups on-screen and identify and mentor up-and-coming talent from marginalized groups in the film and television industry.
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Honda, Yamaha, KTM, and Piaggio team up in swappable battery consortium
Four major manufacturers have committed to developing a standardized swappable battery system for electric motorcycles, opening up the possibility of quick-swap battery banks at service stations, servicing a range of brands and models.
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