On an early August afternoon at Pinnacle Dairy, a farm located near the middle of California’s long Central Valley, 1,300 Jersey cows idle in the shade of open-air barns. Above them whir fans the size of satellites, circulating a breeze as the temperature pushes 100F (38C). Underfoot, a wet layerContinue Reading

Saudi Arabia’s stock market begins 2023 on a positive note

RIYADH: With the highest growth rate among the G20 countries, continuous efforts to diversify the economy and a healthy inflow of foreign direct investment, Saudi Arabia’s market performance has been resilient. “Tadawul is by far the largest stock exchange in the Middle East, and it is seeking to become a regionalContinue Reading

Next era begins: PH poised for growth

Speech by Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual at the 124th anniversary celebration of The Manila Times, Oct. 20, 2022, at the New World Hotel, Makati. First of 2 parts CONGRATULATIONS to The Manila Times on its 124th anniversary. This joyous occasion marks a milestone in The Manila Times’Continue Reading

A sign at the Nut & Candy Depot in New Castle warns customers about the store's new carryout bag policy.

With the amended plastic bag ban taking effect Friday, many more retailers and their customers will need to adjust the way they conduct business. Other than restaurants, all businesses – including those not previously subject to the plastic bag ban – will be prohibited from distributing plastic carryout bags. Customers of these businessesContinue Reading

BERLIN, May 25, 2022 /CNW/ – Canada is driving ambitious action with international partners to fight climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. To keep delivering for people around the world, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will advance Canada’s leadership internationally for cooperation at three important back-to-backContinue Reading

Review begins for TSV gondola project | Environment

The Carson National Forest began accepting public comments last week regarding the scope of its federally-mandated National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review of a major Taos Ski Valley development proposal that calls for the construction of a new gondola, among other projects. The Ski Valley operates on Forest Service landContinue Reading