U.S. Job Growth slowed in April, muddling Expectations.The increase of 266000 fell far short of estimates, though strong economic growth is still forecast for the months ahead. … More U.S. Job Growth slowed in April, muddling Expectations

10 Penny plastic bag charge to come into force in England on May 21. The single-use carrier bag charge will increase from 5p to 10p and extend to all retailers in England from May 21, the government has confirmed. … More 10 Penny plastic bag charge to come into force in England on May 21

Swiss Empa: Tiny plastic particles in the environment – Nanoplastics – an underestimated problem? … More Swiss Empa: Tiny plastic particles in the environment – Nanoplastics – an underestimated problem?

Improving the resilience of Switzerland’s energy supply. Today, May 4, 2021 sees the launch of a new research project, SUstainable and Resilient Energy for Switzerland (SURE). Over the next six years, ten research institutions under the project lead of the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI will study how Switzerland can ensure its energy supply is as sustainable and resilient as possible in the coming decades. … More Improving the resilience of Switzerland’s energy supply

Selling Yahoo and AOL, Verizon turns focus to its 5G network. … More Selling Yahoo and AOL, Verizon turns focus to its 5G network

We’re Suffering’: How Remote Work Is Killing Manhattan’s Storefronts. Landlords cut small retailers a break on rent during the pandemic, but stores are still struggling because too few office workers and tourists have returned. … More We’re Suffering’: How Remote Work Is Killing Manhattan’s Storefronts