VICE News Daily: Bad News For Cambodia’s Smokers
The VICE News Capsule is a news roundup that looks beyond the headlines. Today: London subway strike causes misery for millions of commuters, Iraqi … source
More companies in Singapore cut back on single-use plastics
Companies like furniture giant IKEA and fast food chain KFC are cutting down on single-use plastics such as straws in a bid to reduce their impact on the … source
Investigators may use files seized from VW law firm: court
KARLSRUHE, Germany (Reuters) – Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) has lost a legal challenge to prevent prosecutors from examining unpublished documents about its emission scandal, with Germany’s top court ruling on Friday that…
Kinder Morgan to restart construction on Trans Mountain in August
(Reuters) – Kinder Morgan Canada Ltd said in a filing on Tuesday it is restarting construction in August on the Trans Mountain pipeline’s expansion after halting work in the spring…
Pruitt allies sought EPA jobs for friends, family as companies suggested hires, emails show
Just months into the Trump administration, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt’s allies from Oklahoma contacted Pruitt and his chief of staff trying to get jobs for family friends and…
Crude L.A.: California’s Urban Oil Fields
For nearly four months, the Aliso Canyon methane leak just north of Los Angeles spewed several thousand metric tons of potent greenhouse gases into the air … source
How Japan Is Preparing For North Korean Threats (HBO)
Inquiries for nuclear bunkers and radiation air filters have increased in Japan as North Korea continues to test missiles close to Japanese shores. VICE News … source
Trump’s Wall May Put Arizona’s Rare Jaguars At Risk (HBO)
Trump’s proposed border wall along the Southwest border is threatening wildlife in the region – particularly jaguars whose numbers are already dwindling. source
This Taiwanese Factory Is Helping Apple Use More Recycled Metal (HBO)
In April, Apple told VICE News that it would “one day” like to build its products without using any mined metals. But despite its good intentions, Apple didn’t offer ……
Scientists Accidentally Discovered A Plastic Eating Enzyme That Could Revolutionize Recycling (HBO)
An international team of scientists have accidentally enhanced a plastic eating enzyme in a discovery that could change our relationship with plastic forever. source