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Ocean mud locks up much of the planet’s carbon – we’re digging deep to map these ancient stores

Ocean mud locks up much of the planet’s carbon – we’re digging deep to map these ancient stores: Damsea/Shutterstock Mud is messy. For some, it’s a plaything. To many, it can mean real hardship. Mud, though, is often overlooked, particularly when it lies out of sight. Deep down at the bottom of the sea, it …

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How food shortages affect shopping habits and why people keep switching stores

How food shortages affect shopping habits and why people keep switching stores: Loyal customers? Pressmaster/Shutterstock Three-quarters of British shoppers are loyal to their usual supermarket, but the UK retail sector is no stranger to the complex and fluctuating needs of its customers. In the last three years alone, shops have had to deal with Brexit, …

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Amazon and Tesco’s checkout-free stores are a niche idea that won’t save the high street

Amazon and Tesco’s checkout-free stores are a niche idea that won’t save the high street: There have never been so many different ways to shop for groceries. The biggest chains offer customers a choice of vast superstores, smaller branches, and online options to buy from home. Now some of the UK’s best known supermarkets are …

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The little-known app looters used to pick the best stores to steal from

South Africa in the news: The little-known app looters used to pick the best stores to steal from: Looters turned community watch groups’ own app against them to locate the best places to steal from in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.: “South Africa” – BingNews South Africa’s Ex-Defense Minister Elected Parliamentary Speaker: Former South Africa Defense Minister …

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Debenhams closure: the case for a national programme to fill empty department stores

Debenhams closure: the case for a national programme to fill empty department stores: Debenhams, one of the UK’s leading department stores chains, is set to permanently close its 97 remaining outlets in England and Wales during the first two weeks in May. Having already closed its Scottish stores and the flagship on London’s Oxford Street, …

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UK land now stores 7% more carbon than 300 years ago – what that means for the environment

UK land now stores 7% more carbon than 300 years ago – what that means for the environment: Stephen Bridger/Shutterstock Limiting global warming to 1.5°C and avoiding the worst effects of climate change will take more than eliminating greenhouse gas emissions. The world will also need to capture and store a lot of carbon dioxide …

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Takealot, UberEats and other online stores face major competition inquiry in South Africa

South Africa in the news: Takealot, UberEats and other online stores face major competition inquiry in South Africa: The Competition Commission of South Africa has published the terms of reference for an online intermediation platforms market inquiry (OIPMI).: “South Africa” – BingNews EFF wants govt to allow political gatherings in lockdown: The Economic Freedom Fighters …

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Saving the high street: what to do with empty department stores and shopping centres

Saving the high street: what to do with empty department stores and shopping centres: Closed department store in Southsea, Hampshire. Sonicpuss/Shutterstock Chain stores are moving out of the high street. Recent high-profile deals, such as online fashion retailer Asos’s purchase of high street brands including Topshop and Miss Selfridge from the Arcadia group, and the …

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South Africa’s largest drug stores move to facilitate COVID-19 vaccine dispensary.

South Africa in the news: South Africa’s largest drug stores move to facilitate COVID-19 vaccine dispensary.: With a joint 45 percent dispensary market share, Clicks and Dis-Chem are expected to significantly boost vaccination through their outlets.: “South Africa” – BingNews Mohammed Kudus: Ghana star completes injury return in Ajax’s draw with PSV: Ghana midfielder Mohammed …

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UPDATE 1-S.African retailer Clicks’ stores face protests over ads seen as racist

South Africa in the news: UPDATE 1-S.African retailer Clicks’ stores face protests over ads seen as racist: It apologised, as did TRESemmé South Africa. But on Monday, protesters led by hard-left party Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) demanded Clicks stores be shut for at least a week. Some wore EFF’s …: “South Africa” – BingNews As …

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