June 2021 and with much of Europe still in the recovery phase post-pandemic, many have an eye on fresh pastures and new challenges. NutraIngredients rounds up those who have taken the plunge in May.
News of changes at the top over at Firmenich with Sarah Reisinger appointed Chief Research Officer (CRO) from July 1, 2021, replacing Geneviève Berger, the Swiss fragrance and flavours firm’s CRO for six years.
“I am excited to have this opportunity to build on our amazing legacy of scientific excellence by leading Research into fast-evolving scientific domains and embracing new technology for our changing world,” said Dr Reisinger.
Courtesy of Volkswagen.
The cross-industry partnership intends to foster a dialogue among local stakeholders, generating and synthesising scientific facts and seeking solutions in a participatory manner.
Due to the expansion of e-mobility and digitisation, the demand for lithium as key material in batteries is expected to grow in the next years. The World’s largest lithium reserves and large parts of the total production are located in the Salar de Atacama. The region’s ecosystem is fragile and there is lack of consensus regarding the impacts and risks of lithium mining and other economic activity in the region. Potential risks derived from water and brine table shifts could potentially harm the ecosystems and affect local livelihoods. Addressing such water-related risks effectively requires the collaboration of stakeholders.
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Several companies have initiated a ‘Responsible Lithium Partnership’ aiming to work towards responsible natural resource management, including lithium, in Chile‘s Salar de Atacama. This cross-industry partnership is funded at its inception by BASF, Daimler AG, Fairphone, and Volkswagen Group. The partnership intends to foster a dialogue among local stakeholders, generating and synthesising scientific facts and seeking solutions in a participatory manner.
Due to the expansion of electromobility and digitalisation, the demand for lithium as key material in batteries is expected to grow in the next years. The world’s largest lithium reserves and large parts of the total production are located in the Salar de Atacama. The region’s ecosystem is fragile and there is lack of consensus regarding the impacts and risks of lithium mining and other economic activity in the region. Potential risks derived from water and brine table shifts could potentially harm the ecosy
Close to 5,000 livestock die in Mizoram due to African Swine Fever
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A senior official said that state has witnessed death of 5,027 pigs and piglets since March this year and losses are estimated to be around Rs 20.10 crore.
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Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga tweeted “Piggery farmers and their economic stances are at stake !”
A senior official said that state has witnessed death of 5,027 pigs and piglets since March this year and losses are estimated to be around Rs 20.10 crore.
ASF has engulfed nine out of 11 districts in the state. The size of piggery sector in Northeast India is around Rs 10,000 crore.