Atmospheric chemist whose laboratory work helped to identify the causes of acid rain and the hole in the ozone layer Stuart Penkett’s discovery of the chemical processes that cause acid rain transformed our understanding of atmospheric pollution and what was required to deal with it. Penkett, who has died aged 87, and his colleagues at the Atomic Energy Research Establishment (AERE) in Harwell, Be...
Atmospheric chemist whose laboratory work helped to identify the causes of acid rain and the hole in the ozone layer Stuart Penkett’s discovery of the chemical processes that cause acid rain transformed our understanding of atmospheric pollution and what was required to deal with it. Penkett, who has died aged 87, and his colleagues at the Atomic Energy Research Establishment (AERE) in Harwell, Berkshire, published a landmark paper in 1979 in the journal Atmospheric Environment, identifying how sulphur dioxide, primarily emitted from industrial sources, is converted into sulphuric acid in clouds that subsequently falls as rain. Continue reading...
When it comes to proper financial planning, estate planning can sometimes take a back seat to investing, saving for a home, or other life events. However, it's an important part of someone's financial foundation because it ensures that your wishes are properly met. Doing it halfway (or not at all) could leave your loved ones in a legal mess after you pass away. Estate planning isn't a one-size-fit...
When it comes to proper financial planning, estate planning can sometimes take a back seat to investing, saving for a home, or other life events. However, it's an important part of someone's financial foundation because it ensures that your wishes are properly met. Doing it halfway (or not at all) could leave your loved ones in a legal mess after you pass away. Estate planning isn't a one-size-fits-all approach; much of it depends on your personal situation. However, there are a handful of estate-planning moves worth considering before the end of the year. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading
Trump Cites Progress In Dealing With 'More Reasonable Regime' - While Mulling Ground Operation To Seize Uranium Summary Iran rejects 'excessive, illogical' US demands while Trump mentions 'progress' with a 'more reasonable regime'. Trump again threatens to destroy Iran energy sites and Kharg Island. White House seriously considering ground operation to seize Iran's enriched uranium stockpile but a...
Trump Cites Progress In Dealing With 'More Reasonable Regime' - While Mulling Ground Operation To Seize Uranium Summary Iran rejects 'excessive, illogical' US demands while Trump mentions 'progress' with a 'more reasonable regime'. Trump again threatens to destroy Iran energy sites and Kharg Island. White House seriously considering ground operation to seize Iran's enriched uranium stockpile but also wants Tehran to negotiate handing it over willingly. Bazan oil refinery in Israel's northern city of Haifa is on fire after a second apparent Iranian missile strike of the war. Iran accuses Israel of more 'false flags' - after Kuwait water desalination plant hit. Iran Again Rejects 'Excessive' Demands Iran has once again stated that it has rejected the latest "US demands" as "excessive and illogical" according to state Tasnim, also confirming that it did not participate in the weekend Pakistan-hosted summit attended by the foreign ministers of Turkey, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Egypt. "We have never had any direct negotiations with the United States. What has been raised are messages received through intermediaries indicating the US desire to negotiate," Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei said in a press conference Monday. Meanwhile Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is expected in China on Tuesday for talks with his Chinese counterpart , after Beijing made clear it is ready to back a Pakistan-mediated peace effort. Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has urged President Trump to end the war, saying Washington holds the key here to stopping a worse spiral. "I tell President Trump: Nobody can stop the war in our region in the Gulf but you," Sisi stated at the opening of the country's Egypes energy conference. Still, despite Tehran's latest statement of rejection, Trump put out of a fresh Monday Truth Social Post displaying some optimism toward dealing with a "more reasonable regime" and mentioned "great progress" - but coupled with the usual 'or else' type t...
Marina113 Shares of Avis Budget Group ( CAR ) are down more than 7% into Monday’s open as the car rental company disclosed plans to sell 5M shares after the close on Friday. The sale will be conducted “from time to time” and will be made at the market. Agents who facilitate any sale will be compensated at 2% of the gross sale price. The proceeds of the sale will be used for general corporate purpo...
Marina113 Shares of Avis Budget Group ( CAR ) are down more than 7% into Monday’s open as the car rental company disclosed plans to sell 5M shares after the close on Friday. The sale will be conducted “from time to time” and will be made at the market. Agents who facilitate any sale will be compensated at 2% of the gross sale price. The proceeds of the sale will be used for general corporate purposes. More on Avis Budget Avis Budget Group: A Broad Q4 Miss, A Big Impairment, And A Familiar Outcome Avis Budget Group, Inc. (CAR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Avis Budget Group, Inc. 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Hertz and Avis rally as airport gridlock fuels demand for car rentals Mid-Cap industrial stocks ranked by quant ratings after earnings season