Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Let's Do The News! (August 10, 2021)

       

Your daily round-up of today's news:

- The Philippines and New Zealand are set to pass laws reflecting tobacco harm reduction.

- Greenpeace says that the Single-Use Plastics Ban Bill is "very favorable" to plastic producers.

- The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples is investigating if there are violations committed against Indigenous Cultural Communities amidst the Whang-Od and Nas Academy controversy.

- Eight people are killed and 13 were hurt after a boat capsized in south China.

- London's Tower Bridge has been reopened to traffic after a technical failure left the landmark's arms pointing skyward for over 12 hours.

- Dozens of small island states most vulnerable to the effects of climate change call on the world to save "our very future" after a landmark UN report warned that accelerated climate change is a "code red" for humanity.

- A certain report said that China is leading the world in transitioning to a clean energy future and its manufacturing of green technology is why.

- Nissan teases a new Nismo model coming this August 17.

- Veteran racing announcer Bob Jenkins passed away at the age of 73.

- Actor Ji Sung leaves Namoo Actors after 11 years.

- Fans of American Pickers are threatening to boycott the show following Frank Fritz's departure from the show.

TTFN.

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