The EU is starting to charge the shipping industry for its GHG emissions. File Image / Pixabay One month from today, shipping faces the first large-scale attempt to charge it for its greenhouse gas emissions. Shipping will enter the European Union‘s emissions trading system on January 1, forcing operators to buy allowances to cover...
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He wanted to be a trombone player. Instead, he ended up as CEO of one of the world’s biggest airlines.
Johan Lundgren wanted to be a musician but turned to the travel industry when that didn’t pan out. He’s been CEO of European airline easyJet for the past six years. Lundgren says he never planned his career and has focused more on the journey than the destination. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up!...
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‘A lot quieter’ Black Friday brings out discount-hunters
Shoppers took to stores across the world on a Black Friday that appeared to be subdued compared to prior years, looking for discounted electronics, clothing and household goods in the kickoff to the holiday shopping season crucial to big retailers. Brokerage TD Cowen lowered its U.S. holiday spending estimate to 2 per cent to 3...
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‘The edgiest spot’ in Five Points: Popular owner is passing the torch in Jacksonville
On this particular day at Edge City, 79-year-old Gunnel Humphreys’ hair, which is always an adventure, is a custom shade of blue, three different blues she mixed up herself. It serves as a highlighted reminder that you’re dealing with someone a good bit different from the norm in a place — Edge City, a women’s...
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Mars’ CFO on spending $1 billion to reduce emissions and integrating sustainability into ‘the core of the business’
Good morning. There has been some pushback on companies pursuing sustainability and ESG goals. But Mars Inc. is doubling down. The home of well-known brands including M&M’s and Snickers, Mars is a global, family-owned business, with an expanding portfolio of veterinary health services like AniCura, and pet care products such as Whiskas and Pedigree. The...
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More travellers going to Turkey in 2023 according to tourism report
Turkey’s tourism industry has made an extremely strong recovery since 2020. Photo / 123rf Europe has seen a marked surge in visitors this year as people continue to prioritise travel following the worst of the pandemic, however, some countries are seeing more tourists than others. After Spain, France is the second most popular place to...
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Wall Street investment banks in the City hike headcount despite deep job cuts
Wall Street investment banks in the City hike headcount despite deep job cuts Wall Street banks have cut thousands of jobs in 2023, but headcount is still higher in the UK than it was at the beginning of the year Monday, 20 November 2023 at 05:01 Staff numbers at the biggest Wall Street investment banks...
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Your daily horoscope: November 8
Open this photo in gallery: Scorpio.iStockPhoto / Getty Images HOROSCOPES IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY Don’t be too eager this year to give up on one project so as to create room in your life for another. Your birthday chart indicates that if you stick with it a month or two longer you will make...
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Previous genetic association studies involving people with European ancestry may be inaccurate
News Release Tuesday, November 7, 2023 NIH study finds that failing to account for mixed genetic lineages could lead to inaccuracies. Researchers have found that previous studies analyzing the genomes of people with European ancestry may have reported inaccurate results by not fully accounting for population structure. By considering mixed genetic lineages, researchers...
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Your daily horoscope: November 1
Open this photo in gallery: Scorpio.iStockPhoto / Getty Images HOROSCOPES IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY Your mind will open up to a higher level over the coming year and you will see connections that you could never have imagined before. Once the world makes more sense you will find it easy to take advantage of...
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BUNKER JOBS: Banle Energy Seeks Bunker Traders in Europe
The role will be based remotely, and candidates could be resident in any European country. Image Credit: Banle Energy Marine fuel supplier Banle Energy is seeking to hire bunker traders in Europe. The company is looking for candidates with at least two years of experience, fluent English and preferably a background in shipping, oil or...
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Your daily horoscope: October 28
Open this photo in gallery: Scorpio.iStockPhoto / Getty Images HOROSCOPES IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY A lunar eclipse on your birthday means you will have to deal with people who seriously rub you the wrong way this year. It may be tempting to give as good as you get but why bother? Just carry on...