Ocean levels could rise as much as 4.2 feet by 2100 if global emissions targets are not achieved

Ocean levels could rise as much as 4.2 feet by 2100 if global targets on emissions are not achieved and Earth’s surface warms another 6.3 degrees Fahrenheit, scientists warn Researchers analysed the sea level rise projections of 106 leading experts In a high-emissions scenario, sea levels could rise by 16.4 feet by the year 2300 This … Read more

Coronavirus: Obese higher risk as fat cells are infection targets

The reason why obese people may be more at risk of dying from coronavirus could be because their fat cells make large amounts of a protein used by the infection to infiltrate human cells. The coronavirus – scientifically called SARS-CoV-2 – latches onto ACE-2 receptors, known as the ‘gateway’ into cells inside body. Fat cells … Read more

Obese people may be at risk of coronavirus because fat cells are infection targets

The reason why obese people may be more at risk of dying from coronavirus could be because their fat cells make large amounts of a protein used by the infection to infiltrate human cells. The coronavirus – scientifically called SARS-CoV-2 – latches onto ACE-2 receptors, known as the ‘gateway’ into cells inside body. Fat cells … Read more

MARKET REPORT: Stelios targets Easyjet’s finance chief in dispute

MARKET REPORT: Easyjet founder Stelios targets airline’s finance chief in dispute over £4.5bn Airbus order By Francesca Washtell For The Daily Mail Published: 21:51 BST, 6 April 2020 | Updated: 22:23 BST, 6 April 2020 The spat between Easyjet’s board and its colourful founder intensified as he lined up the airline’s finance boss as his … Read more

The world is ‘way off track’ for meeting climate targets

The world is ‘way off track’ for meeting climate targets as planet gets hotter and sea levels rise, UN warns Report was compiled by UN’s World Meteorological Organisation (WMO)  It highlights heat, accelerating sea level rises, extreme weather events Australia was particularly hard-hit in 2019 – its hottest year on record  By Daily Mail Reporter … Read more

‘Not a single country’ is on course to meet targets to REVERSE spiralling obesity rates by 2025

Not a single country is on course to meet targets to reverse spiralling obesity rates by 2025, a damning report has revealed.  Countries are ‘worryingly off-track’ to meet World Health Organization targets agreed to by member states, according to the World Obesity Federation (WOF). Research suggests there is a less than a 10 per cent … Read more