Author: News Desk

China: 25 dead, scores hospitalised in Shanxi building fire A fire that tore through an office building in northern China has killed at least 25 people, state media reports.  The fire broke out at around 07:00 local time on Thursday in the four-storey building in Luliang City, Shanxi province.  Dozens were evacuated, with 51 people taken to hospital. Rescue operations are ongoing even as the fire in under control, according to state media. The building – Yongju Coal Industry Joint Building – is in a province that is the largest producer of coal. Industrial accidents, which can result in fires,…

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PepsiCo sued by New York state for plastic pollution New York state is suing PepsiCo for plastic pollution along Buffalo River that is allegedly contaminating the water and harming wildfire.  PepsiCo is the single largest identifiable contributor to the problem, according to the lawsuit. Speaking to the BBC, PepsiCo’s spokesperson said the company has been “transparent in its journey to reduce use of plastic”. Last week Coca-Cola, Danone and Nestle were accused of making misleading claims about their plastic bottles. Many big companies have been facing lawsuits by local authorities about their impact on the environment. Companies are accused of…

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