Shell expects its Australian supplies of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to help meet demand from emerging markets in south and southeast Asia, which are tipped to absorb some of the pick up in global supplies towards the end of this decade.
An Australian university is turning used coffee grounds into a material that can be added to concrete, making it stronger and more sustainable. This process could potentially lower greenhouse gas emissions from concrete production. The biochar created from coffee waste can replace up to 15% of the sand used in concrete, making the concrete 30% stronger and reducing the amount of cement needed by up to 10%. This innovation has the potential to reduce the amount of sand extracted for concrete production, which is environmentally destructive and in short supply. The coffee concrete has already been used in constructing a footpath, and there are plans to expand its use in major road projects. Millions of tons of used coffee grounds are produced globally and could be turned into biochar for concrete applications, potentially reducing emissions from food waste as well. Other universities are also researching the use of biochar in concrete, but RMIT was the first to utilize waste coffee grounds in this way.
The G3 rifle seized from a criminal group in Oroklini is not part of the National Guard’s inventory, indicating it may have originated from the Turkish military. The specific features of the rifle match those used by the Turkish military, as the German manufacturer Heckler & Koch licensed G3 rifle production to Turkey. Police arrested two men and seized a large cache of weapons, explosives, and ammunition, leading authorities to believe the group may have been planning criminal acts. Both suspects are in police custody, and all recovered items will undergo forensic examination.
Turkish Cypriot farmers smashed the gate of the north’s ‘transport ministry’ building in protest.
The Association for Historical Dialogue and Research (AHDR) has launched the ‘Look for the Story’ Anti-Racism Campaign to challenge stereotypes, foster empathy, and promote social cohesion in Cyprus. The campaign aims to address five different forms of racism prevalent in society and spark meaningful dialogue and action.
The Trudeau government introduced the Accelerated Investment Initiative in late 2018 to encourage corporate investment by allowing companies to expense the cost of new equipment and systems. However, the policy is set to expire by 2028, leading to an increase in effective tax rates on new investments. The Liberals are focusing on redistributionist efforts and targeted tax credits, rather than extending the sector-neutral accelerated capital-cost allowances program. This approach limits the impact on productivity-enhancing assets and may hinder overall economic growth.
Turkish Cypriot farmers smashed the gate of the ‘prime minister’s’ office and burnt hay bales in front of the building during their protest against the government’s decision to import meat from the Netherlands and low prices for their products.
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A new tax reform for the Faroese salmon-farming industry is expected to pass on 21 May, following a previous resource tax imposed by the government.
Fact: The Vassiliades family owns the Oinou Yi vineyard and focuses on producing fine wines for consumption in Cyprus and abroad.