The proportion of deaths due to cancer around the world increased from 12 percent in 1990 to 15 percent in 2013. Globally, cancer is already the second-leading cause of death after cardiovascular diseases.
Source: astutenews.com
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At the recent industry SEPAWA Congress event in Berlin, one ingredients supplier made naturals and sustainability the centre of its focus.
Nestlé plans to invest as much as CHF 2 billion ($2.07 billion) to boost new sustainable packaging solutions and create a stronger market for food-grade recycled plastics.
Clean tech start-up Dsposal, has announced that it has been awarded a five-figure Government contract to help combat waste crime.
The building becomes the first arena to receive platinum LEED certification for its sustainability efforts.
Fishing on the high seas is a bit of a mystery, economically speaking. These areas of open ocean beyond the territorial jurisdiction of any nation are generally considered high-effort, low-payoff fishing grounds, yet fishers continue to work in them anyway. I am an environmental data scientist who leverages data and analytical techniques to answer critical questions about natural resource management.