Kipper Williams on German MPs returning for Greek bailout vote
Politicians from Germany have been forced to cut short their holidays to attend the crucial meeting Continue reading… Source: The Guardian Circular Economy RSS
Chinese shares plunge over fears about end of government support
Main indexes drop more than 6% as central bank injects largest amount of cash into financial system in one day in almost 19 months Chinese stock markets fell sharply in the final hour of trading after investors were rattled by fears about the withdrawal of government support for shares and further capital flight following the […]
Facing raids, marijuana dispensaries find legalization leaves them vulnerable
Caught in the crossfire between state and federal law, dispensary owners in states that have legalized medical cannabis are finding their businesses raided and their products seized Last month, emergency services were called to an explosion at New MexiCann Natural, a licensed medical marijuana dispensary in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Two employees were injured while […]
Heavy metals prove all too common in meal replacement products, says watchdog group
Soylent has attracted the attention of a consumer advocacy group that claims the meal replacement drink contains levels of lead and cadmium that require a warning The popularity of meal replacement drinks has been surging in the United States over the past few years, driven by the obesity epidemic and Americans’ diminishing amount of leisure […]
UK inflation rises to 0.1%; Spanish MPs back Greek bailout – live updates
The cost of living picked up in July, despite another drop in British food prices and transport costs Latest: Spain votes on Greek deal UK inflation turns positive – coverage start here Pound jumps as core inflation spikes Jeremy Cook: Rates may rise in February 2016 Earlier: Eurozone parliaments vote on Greece Schäuble urges German […]
Do time management apps really make people more productive?
Employees are using time management apps to make better use of the working day. But do they really work – and are they too Big Brother? Andrew Chen, an investor in the San Francisco Bay Area, used to think that reaching zero in one’s inbox was folklore. The tech entrepreneur now uses an app, Streak, […]
Exploding the productivity myth: jobs, cuts and carbon slaves
Growth-based, capitalist economies propped up by fossil fuels strive for higher productivity at the expense of people and the planet we rely on Employees at retailer Amazon are being stressed to their limits in the name of productivity, reports the New York Times. Meanwhile, in the UK the threat of strikes on the London Underground […]
Asda records worst-ever quarterly sales figures
Supermarket boss Andy Clarke says grocer reached a nadir but is bouncing back from the 4.7% drop in quarterly sales Asda boss Andy Clarke has insisted the supermarket is bouncing back after reaching “a nadir” as he revealed the chain’s worst quarterly sales figures. The retailer blamed a competitive grocery market, in which rivals have […]
Walmart cuts annual earnings outlook after drop in second-quarter profits
World’s largest retailer is facing challenges as low-income shoppers struggle in the slowly recovering economy and Amazon becomes increasing competition Walmart Stores cut its annual earnings outlook Tuesday because its profits are being squeezed by currency fluctuations, higher wages and investments in overhauling its US stores. The world’s largest retailer also reported an 11.4% drop […]
Five things sandalwood lovers should know about their favorite fragrance
We like it in our perfumes and household products. But where does sandalwood come from? Long hailed as a remedy for stress as well as skin and digestive disorders, sandalwood oil has been in demand for centuries. People in India and throughout Asia have used sandalwood powder in incense sticks and the wood itself for […]