Flood nightmare in Alaska: Mendenhall Lake’s record-shattering surge

Flood nightmare in Alaska: Mendenhall Lake’s record-shattering surge

Alaska’s Juneau struck with catastrophic flooding. In an unprecedented turn of events, Alaska’s capital city of Juneau witnessed the wrath of nature on Saturday, following a monumental glacial dam outburst. This unforeseen disaster wiped out structures and sounded alarm bells for residents, pushing city officials to frantically issue evacuation orders. Erosion and Damage In the […]

Wood secures contracts with Beach Energy and MEPAU for emissions reduction in Australia

Wood secures contracts with Beach Energy and MEPAU for emissions reduction in Australia

Wood has entered into contracts with Beach Energy and Mitsui E&P Australia (MEPAU) to create solutions that align with emissions reduction goals set by Australia’s National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act. This alignment represents an ongoing effort to decrease emissions baselines by 4.9 percent yearly until 2030. These forward-thinking projects will specifically focus on slashing […]

New Zealand shakes up supermarkets, says no more to fruit and veggie plastic bags

New Zealand shakes up supermarkets, says no more to fruit and veggie plastic bags

In a pioneering environmental move, New Zealand has broadened its ban on single-use plastic bags to include those often used for fruits and vegetables in supermarkets. This expansion, effective from Saturday, intensifies the government’s ongoing fight against single-use plastics, setting a global precedent. The initial prohibition on take-home plastic bags was enacted in 2019, leading […]