Regulating China
The reshuffle is expected to take years to complete and could have wide-ranging impacts on existing regulations and proposed or planned changes to regulations. But there could be positive outcomes.
Problem aired
High pollution levels mean India now ranks alongside China as one of the world’s worst for air pollution.
Plastics boom
In the US, new facilities are coming into operation, putting strong pressure on Brazil, whose gas prices are three times higher than in the US market.
Low dose resistance
Exposure to antibiotics may encourage the emergence of resistant bacteria even at low antibiotic doses.
£70m for academic research
Universities in England are to receive £70m more in the academic year 2018-19.
Toxic e-cigarette flavours
Screening e-cigarettes by in vitro assays to assess toxicity has revealed that some of the flavouring ingredients appear to damage human cells.
Cleaner shipping forecast
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is aiming to slash greenhouse gas emissions from shipping by at least half by 2050.
Innovators must get out and about
Feedback on new business ideas should be sought outside company walls.