Author: Kyoka Omori
The number of abandoned animals in Tyne and Wear rose sharply last winter, increasing by over 20%. According to the RSPCA, 486 pets were reported abandoned in the region between November 2022 and January 2023, up from 401 during the same period in 2020-2021—a 21% increase. Nationwide, the RSPCA’s report highlighted an even grimmer picture. […]
Nissan, the renowned Japanese car manufacturer, is grappling with a critical financial challenge and urgently seeking new investors to ensure its survival. A senior official revealed to the Financial Times: “We have only 12 to 14 months to navigate this crisis. The road ahead will be tough, and ultimately, we need both Japan and the […]
Climate change is a global issue that affects not only humans but also animals. The World Economic Forum highlights the strong connection between climate change and rising sea levels, stating: “Climate change is the primary driver of global sea level rise.” They explain further: “As the Earth’s temperature increases, polar ice caps and glaciers melt, […]
The Bank of England has announced a second interest rate cut this year, lowering it to 4.75%, following a drop in September’s inflation rate to 1.7%. According to the Bank of England, three primary factors are driving inflation in the UK. The first is the lingering impact of the coronavirus pandemic, which caused significant shortages […]
Environmental activists such as Greta Thunberg are helping inspire Sunderland students to take everyday actions to tackle climate change. The University of Sunderland’s environmental sustainability team takes a role in reducing the institution’s carbon footprint and encouraging students to take sustainable actions. Organisers have noticed that the awareness of environmental issues, such as climate change […]
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that a £10billion AI data centre planned by US company Blackstone will generate 4,000 North East jobs. The centre will deal with the tremendous power, storage and cooling requirement of AI (artificial intelligence) technology, and also create networking infrastructure. Construction will be begun next year, in Blyth, Northumberland, […]
THE North East’s 10,000 farmers need financial help to achieve the government’s net zero target, says their trade union. The last government set the goal of farming achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 – 10 years ahead of the legally binding net zero goal for climate change of 2050, set out in the […]
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