Ban of Single-Use Plastics Approved by European Parliament
Single-use plastics will be banned across the European Union, after approval was granted on Wednesday by the European Parliament.
The ban targets plastics with readily available alternatives, such as cutlery, cotton buds, straws, stirrers and balloon sticks.
Terror Attack in the USA
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Terror Attack in the USA
USA Authorities are working hard after an “act of terror” occurred in the country, when near identical pipe bombs were mailed to several prominent left wing figures, showing the already bitter divide between the left and right before the upcoming midterm elections.
The bombs were addressed to former first lady Hillary Clinton, former president Barack Obama, former Attorney-General Eric Holder, liberal donor George Soros, New York Mayor Andrew Cuomo and Democratic Congresswomen Deborah Wasserman Schultz and Maxine Waters.
Renewable Energy Sources Winning
Australian companies who are aiming for 100% renewable energy, wanting to join the likes of Apple and Google, are set to meet at a forum in Sydney.
The RE100 initiative brings together more than 150 member companies who are aiming for 100% renewable energy usage, with a total investment pool of more than $100 billion dollars.
Companies like IKEA, Apple and H&M will be presenting their renewable successes at the forum, from IKEA owning more wind power plants than stores, to Mars Australia using solar power.
Gay Students Still Waiting
The proposed new laws protecting gay students at religious schools have already been delayed by at least a month.
Prime minister Scott Morrison said earlier in the month that he wanted to make sure gay students couldn’t be discriminated against at school.
Talk is continuing, and the proposed bill will hopefully be put to parliament when the House of Representatives next sits in late November.
App no longer brushing off Brush Turkey
Researchers from the University of Sydney are asking queensland scientists and bird watchers to record backyard brush turkey sightings through a new app
The call was launched by the University along with Taronga Convervation Society and Royal Botanic Garden Sydney in order to understand how the bird has adapted to urban development.
Cycle group calls to save our cycles
Bicycle Queensland is calling for a new CBD bikeway grid with connected, separated bike lanes along streets in order to allow the cities cyclists to safely travel around the city
The call for this interconnected bike grid follows a recent survey of the cities cyclists regarding “safety Hotspots” by the Brisbane City Council which identified 2850 problem sites
24th October 2018
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Middle Name Dance Tracks: Middle Name Dance Tracks Vol.1
- The second release from Sampology’s new label Middle Name Records just dropped, titled Middle Name Dance Tracks Vol. 1. The volume comes from collaborators Megan Christensen, Sam Stosurr and Sampology. All three played at the recent Sound Signature Showcase (thanks A Love Supreme). Christensen, as part of the excellent Pink Matter, Stosurr, undisputed MVP of the night, playing bass in at least three different bands, including Sampology.
LUCIANBLOMKAMP: Sick Of What I Don't Understand
- Come the end of 2018 and the man in caps, LUCIANBLOMKAMP, delivers the third installment of his third LP, Sick Of What I Don’t Understand. Whatever else you might take away from his music and his marketing, splitting the impact of a full-length into three EPs, drip-fed to the world, must indicate he’s got a lot of confidence that what he’s got, is worth hearing.