YOKOHAMA, Japan: Tokyo Gas Co Ltd Japan's top city gas supplier, said on Friday it has begun a pilot programme of methanation, a technology to help decarbonise city gas, and plans to use green hydrogen sourced from renewable energy for the trial by next March. Methanation converts hydrogen and carbon dioxide (CO2) into synthetic methane, an alternative for the main component … [Read more...] about Tokyo Gas begins synthetic methane trial using green hydrogen
2030 Agenda: Malaysia forwards three proposals to boost international cooperation
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has proposed for the international development architecture to be further strengthened to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (2030 Agenda) which began in 2015. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob in Malaysia's statement at the High-Level Dialogue On Global Development, said there are many developing countries which have … [Read more...] about 2030 Agenda: Malaysia forwards three proposals to boost international cooperation
How abortion became a divisive issue in US politics
Since the US Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision legalised abortion nationwide in 1973, the issue has become one of the defining fault lines in US politics, with Democratic politicians firmly supporting abortion rights and Republican lawmakers lining up in opposition. In 1973 the lines were more blurred. Republican and Democratic voters were equally likely to say abortion … [Read more...] about How abortion became a divisive issue in US politics
Government, protesters no closer on Day 12 of fuel price revolt
Most of the protesters, some 10,000, are concentrated in Quito QUITO - Ecuador's government and Indigenous protesters accused each other of intransigence Friday as thousands gathered for a 12th day of a fuel price revolt that has claimed six lives and injured dozens. After the most violent day of the campaign so far -- with police firing tear gas to disperse thousands … [Read more...] about Government, protesters no closer on Day 12 of fuel price revolt
Ledecky and Sjostrom extend their reigns in world championships
Sarah Sjostrom takes a moment to enjoy her women's 50m butterfly gold at the World Swimming Championships BUDAPEST: Katie Ledecky won a record-breaking fifth straight 800m world title on Friday, just over an hour after Sarah Sjostrom surged to her fourth consecutive victory in the women's 50m butterfly. Local hero Kristof Milak sparked delirium in the Duna Arena in … [Read more...] about Ledecky and Sjostrom extend their reigns in world championships