A roundup of this week's top stories
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Chinese scientists discover plastic-eating bacteria
A team of researchers in China claims to have found marine bacteria capable of breaking down polythene, which is found in many plastic products worldwide and the source of much of the pollution in the oceans...
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Poland signs 'historic' deal to close all coal mines by 2049
The government of Poland and several trade unions have signed an agreement with the coal mining sector for the phasing out of coal production by 2049...
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Hyundai Motor's luxury Genesis brand set for summer European debut
South Korea's Hyundai Motors has announced it is to launch its luxury Genesis brand in Europe this summer, introducing its flagship sedan and SUV in a rapidly growing electric vehicle market...
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The semiconductor shortage may last into 2022
The last week has seen some new developments for the semiconductor shortage with automakers claiming the crisis could worsen as Asian suppliers prepare for manufacturing increases for the summer period...
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UK food businesses warn Brazilian Congress over Amazon land bill
A group of over 40 food businesses in the UK have sent an open letter to the members of Brazil's National Congress urging them to reject proposed legislation that could legalise the private occupation of public land, and threatening to stop...
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US calls for waiver of intellectual property rights for vaccines
The US has U-turned on its prior stance on vaccines as the Biden administration has thrown its support behind waiving intellectual property rights on Covid vaccines, potentially leading to more vaccine doses reaching the needy in developing nations..
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Swedish nuclear reactors risk closure due to waste storage issues
Five nuclear reactors in Sweden are facing potential closure between 2024 and 2028 because a temporary waste storage site is reaching full capacity and the government has still yet to give its approval to a final repository, the companies...
