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Napoleón Cabrera, union representative, said that they have asked the Government to pronounce itself in writing until October 26 or the dialogues could be broken. The next few hours are key to know if there will be an agreement between carriers and the Government on fuel prices or if the dialogues break down. This morning, Napoleón Cabrera, president of the National Federation of Mixed and Medium Light Transport of Ecuador and who is part of the transport commission that maintains the dialogues, that on Wednesday night they did not reach any agreement and that they have decided to ask the Government a written communication, until October 26, on the subject of targeting. Otherwise, the dialogue would be broken and the transport federations would be communicated so that each one can make the decisions that are considered necessary. The statements were made by Cabrera in the newscast La hora key del Austro. He explained that the approach of the carriers has been that the price is focused, and not that compensation be delivered. They propose a price of $ 2.39 for extra gasoline and $ 1.70 for diesel. But, according to him, the government plan is practically at international prices, at $ 2.70 for gasoline and diesel at $ 2.10, prices that have been rejected by the Commission. In such a way that this afternoon, the carriers await a new proposal from the Government, as Cabrera said that the intention of the carriers is to exhaust all dialogue options. Additionally, that in the dialogue tables, the carriers have shown the Government that the carrier's operation cannot continue to be maintained with the current price and even worse with the future price that is being raised. They have also indicated that gasoline, at the moment, is more expensive than Colombian. That is why they have asked to be shown with what parameters they are measuring international prices. He also explained that the Ecuadorian gasoline is euro 2, the Colombian euro 4, so it does not make sense that ours is more expensive. He also indicated that the transport sector seeks targeting for all modalities, that is, for the public and commercial. In any case, he said that the Government has already accepted that targeting is for everyone and that it has lowered its aspiration with respect to diesel somewhat. Link: https://www.eluniverso.com/noticias/economia/horas-decisivas-se-vive-en-dialogos-entre-transportistas-y-el-gobierno-sobre-focalizacion-del-subsidio-a-combustibles-nota/

The study analyzed 575 scientific articles to determine the benefits and harms of these animals, including damage to agriculture and forestry or traffic collisions. An international study in which the Spanish University of Granada (UGR) participates concludes that hoofed animals, such as deer or wild boars, provide increasingly valued benefits compared to the possible damages they generate in their recolonization. Scientists from the UGR (southern Spain) participate in this research focused on analyzing the benefits and conflicts associated with wild ungulates on a global scale, a review to understand the increase in this type of animal in Europe and North America. Ungulates are recolonizing many areas, which according to this study responds to the increasing interaction between these animals and people. The study, led by the Ecology area of the Miguel Hernández University (UMH) of Elche (eastern Spain), analyzed 575 scientific articles to determine the benefits and harms of these animals, among which damage to agriculture and forestry or traffic collisions. According to the researchers, since the beginning of the 21st century, publications on wild ungulates and their interaction with people have increased, but also the benefits reported. Study conclusions In their conclusions, the researchers point out that, despite the negative aspects associated with wild ungulates, in recent years the benefits they bring to socio-ecological systems, such as tourism or habitat maintenance, have become evident. The multidisciplinary team that carried out this study adds that animals also provide benefits in hunting, for their use as food, or in environmental conservation. Scientists from several Spanish universities and from other countries such as the Institute of Nature Conservation Polish Academy of Sciences (Poland), WWF-US (United States), University of British Columbia (Canada) and Leuphana University of Lüneburg (Germany) participated in the research. Link: https://rpp.pe/mundo/actualidad/animales-como-los-ciervos-y-jabalies-causan-mas-beneficios-que-conflictos-segun-un-estudio-noticia-1364536

Agreement between Ducati and Dorna for the editions of the MotoE World Cup from 2023 Ducati is pleased to announce the beginning of its electric era: from the 2023 season it will be the sole official supplier of motorcycles for the FIM Enel MotoE ™ World Cup, the electric category of the MotoGP ™ World Championship. The agreement signed with Dorna Sports, organizer and promoter of the most important international two-wheel championships, lasts until 2026 and, therefore, will cover four editions of the MotoE World Cup. This is a historic step for the Borgo Panigale motorcycle manufacturer that, following its habit of using competition as a laboratory for technologies and solutions that later become a reality for all motorcyclists, enters the world of electric motorcycles from the sector sportier: the one in the electric category of the MotoGP World Championship. The objective is to develop knowledge and technologies in a world in constant evolution such as electricity, through a familiar experience for the company such as competition. This has been an established tradition for the Borgo Panigale company since the Ducati 851, which inaugurated the trend for Ducati racing sports bikes by revolutionizing the concept with its innovative new water-cooled two-cylinder engine, electronic fuel injection. Double overhead camshaft, four-valve cylinder heads, derived from the Ducati 748 IE, which made its drag racing debut at Le Castellet in 1986. Since then, this endless transfer of experience has always occurred since the World Superbike Championships, in which Ducati has participated since the first edition of 1988, and since MotoGP, in which Ducati is the only non-Japanese motorcycle manufacturer to has won a World Championship. That transfer is also evident in the Borgo Panigale manufacturer's most recent and prestigious products: in fact, the Panigale's V4 engine is strictly derived in its entire construction philosophy (from bore and stroke measurements to counter-rotating crankshaft) from the engine that debuted at the Desmosedici GP in 2015. The Granturismo V4 that equips the new Multistrada V4 evolved after the Panigale engine. All vehicle control software is also derived directly from those developed in the racing world. Not to mention the field of aerodynamics. The technological solutions developed in the world of competition, transferred to the products that make up the range, allow Ducati to offer its enthusiasts very high-performance and fun-to-ride motorcycles. The FIM Enel MotoE Championship will not be an exception in this regard either and will allow the company to develop the best technologies and testing methodologies applied to light and powerful sports electric motorcycles. At the same time, the fact that Ducati is part of the Volkswagen Group, which has made electric mobility an essential element of its 2030 "New Auto" strategy, represents the best prerequisite for an extraordinary exchange of knowledge in the field of automotive. electric propulsion systems. The announcement of the agreement was made during a joint press conference in the press room of the Misano World Circuit 'Marco Simoncelli' on the eve of the Grand Prix of Made in Italy and Emilia-Romagna, the third to the last round of the World Championship of MotoGP 2021. Present were Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna Sports, and Claudio Domenicali, CEO of Ducati Motor Holding. Claudio Domenicali, CEO of Ducati Motor Holding: "We are proud of this agreement because, like all the first times, it represents a historic moment for our company. Ducati always projects towards the future and every time it enters a new world, it does so. for the product with the best possible performance. To make available to all participants of the FIM Enel MotoE World Cup high-performance electric motorcycles characterized by lightness. It is precisely weight, a fundamental element of sports motorcycles, where the biggest challenge will be played. Lightness has always been in Ducati's DNA and thanks to rapidly evolving battery chemistry and technology we are convinced that we can deliver an excellent result. We test our innovations and our futuristic technology on circuits from all over the world and then we will make interesting and desirable products available to the Ducatists. I am convinced that once "More we will take advantage of the experiences we have had in the world of competition to transfer them and also apply them in series motorcycles". Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna Sports: “We are very proud to announce Ducati as the new and only manufacturer of the FIM Enel MotoE World Cup. With their incredible racing history, it is an honor to welcome this commitment from one of the best-known manufacturers in the paddock and take on this new challenge together. We can't wait to see what the future holds and we continue to see this technology develop and grow, with the MotoGP and MotoE paddock continuing to drive innovation and evolution in the motorcycle industry, while creating an incredible spectacle. on the track ". Claudio Domenicali, Ducati CEO and Carmelo Ezpeleta, Dorna Sports CEO This first step for Ducati in the world of electric motorcycles will also influence the evolution of the product range. Now, the most important challenges in this field continue to be those of size, weight, autonomy of the batteries and availability of charging networks. Ducati's experience at the FIM Enel MotoE World Cup will be a fundamental support for product R&D, along with the physiological evolution of technology and chemistry. The goal is to study how to produce, as soon as technology allows, a Ducati electric vehicle that is sporty, light, exciting and capable of satisfying all enthusiasts. Link: https://www.lavozdealmeria.com/noticia/24/motor/224151/ducati-comienza-su-era-electrica-producira-motos-para-la-copa-del-mundo-motoe

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The administration of President Joe Biden announced recommendations to change the use of economic sanctions to make them more effective for U.S. foreign policy, but warned that more needed to be done to protect itself from the threat of the cryptocurrency boom. Following a broad review that began shortly after Biden took office in January, the U.S. Treasury Department released a revised framework, seeking to take a more surgical approach to sanctions in place of favored brute force. by his predecessor, Donald Trump. The Treasury warned that countries that reduce the use of the US dollar and exposure to the US financial system could erode the effectiveness of sanctions, while digital currencies and other technological innovations also pose a risk. While seeking to turn the page on the Trump era, the new prescriptions offered few details about how the Biden administration could change its handling of sanctions against important targets such as Iran, Venezuela and China. Treasury Department officials promised that more rigor would be added to the sanctions process, while modernizing the tool through the new framework, which seeks to link it to clear political goals and emphasizes the importance of multilateral coordination and mitigation of humanitarian impacts. The new guidelines also advise that the Treasury invest in the development of its technological capabilities and its staff as part of the effort to counter the threat of digital currencies. “The key for us is to make sure we are in a place where sanctions can be as effective as possible, and that means addressing the fact that technology is making it easier for people to search outside of the traditional financial system in the United States. "Said a senior Treasury official. Treasury officials made clear Monday that sanctions will remain a crucial part of US foreign policy. The Biden administration has targeted a much more specific use of the tool, but has kept the pressure on Venezuela, Iran and other countries under sanctions. "Sanctions are a fundamentally important tool to advance our national security interests," said Under Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo in a statement. Link: https://gestion.pe/mundo/eeuu/eeuu-revisa-su-politica-de-sanciones-y-advierte-de-la-amenaza-de-las-criptomonedas-noticia/

Spanish pets will have an Animal DNI by 2022. This is one of the priorities of the Directorate General for Animal Rights with the aim of having a national database. Ione Belarra, Minister of Social Rights and the 2030 Agenda, wants to have all pets identified to "ensure that we are moving on the right path and in a model where no animal is left to its own devices in Spain". In this animal identity document, which will be compatible with the microchip, there will be basic information such as the name of the pet, the date of birth, the vaccines it has and all the owner's information. In this way, the owner of the animal can be easily located in case of abandonment. The DNI-Animal is one of the star measures of the draft bill for the Protection and Rights of animals that was presented on October 6. However, it also includes other measures in favor of animal rights. In this sense, people who want to have a dog as a companion animal must take a training course that enables them to have an animal in their care. Link: https://www.lavanguardia.com/vivo/20211014/7778068/enamorado-jefe-mmn.html

The surprise of the weekend on the World Superbike grid came from Kawasaki. The Japanese manufacturer has put on track two special liveries for the Kawasaki ZX-10RR of Jonathan Rea and Alex Lowes that commemorate the 125 years of the brand's history. A date that coincided this weekend with the Argentine Motul Round and the return of the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship to the San Juan Villicum Circuit. According to the Japanese manufacturer, both special fairings celebrate Kawasaki's past, present and future. Colors that used the Kawasaki GPZ 900R and the Kawasaki ZXR 750 H2 Kawasaki wanted to celebrate its 125 years of history by dressing its official World Superbike motorcycles in the colors of two classic models of the company. Some colors that we have to go back almost 30 years to remember in their original frames. The first, the one worn by Jonathan Rea, refers to a decoration inspired by the Kawasaki ZXR 750 H2 with the green, white and blue colors used by Scott Russell in the United States. The North American pilot was crowned WorldSBK Champion in 1993 to later reap the same successes in his native country, where he earned the nickname "Mr. Daytona" by winning the mythical Daytona 200 five times. Alex Lowes' fairing is inspired by his part from the iconic Top Gun movie. Starring Tom Cruise, the actor drove the first motorcycle of the Japanese brand that used the 'Ninja' logo on its side. For those who do not know, it was the Kawasaki GPZ 900R and it was decorated with two colored bands in red and black that crossed the entire bike. A symbol of sportsmanship that has crossed the barrier of time. This is not the first time that Kawasaki has used special liveries. The Japanese manufacturer has opted in the past to use slightly modified fairings after winning the WorldSBK Championship, adding gold piping to its fibers to celebrate successes. The anniversary has also symbolized a new era for the Japanese manufacturer with the launch of Kawasaki Motors, Ltd, the company recently created to focus on exclusive vehicle manufacturing. This change has brought about the use of a new logo of the brand known as River Mark inspired by the ideogram that symbolizes a river in Japanese. The new company will focus even more on motorcycles and the two special fairings have celebrated Kawasaki's past, present and future. In fact, the use of these colors and the latest publications of the brand referring to the past with the slogan "Let the good times roll" makes us wonder if it is not looking for the complicity of its customers to get a print run of its current models with this classic decoration as has happened with the Z900RS and Z650RS. In any case, to find out we will have to wait for the Motorcycle Show (EICMA) that is going to be held in Milan on the last weekend of November. Link: https://www.motorpasionmoto.com/superbikes/que-bellezas-kawasaki-decoro-sus-motos-superbikes-colores-clasicos-sus-125-anos-podrian-salir-a-venta

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The excess of money in Israeli currency in Palestinian businesses may not be the most talked about aspect of the occupation, but experts warn that it is a growing concern for the Palestinian economy. Palestinians in the West Bank use the Israeli shekel, but even with that factor in common, the two financial systems are drastically different. In Israel, as in many advanced economies, digital payments are growing rapidly, replacing transactions with banknotes and coins. But in the West Bank, under Israeli military occupation since 1967, cash rules. Tasir Freij, owner of a hardware store in Ramallah, told AFP that he must pay a 2% commission to deposit cash because his bank is reluctant to accept it. "It is a crisis ... and we are feeling its effects," Freij said. Much of the paper money is brought in by tens of thousands of Palestinians who work in Israel or the Jewish settlements in the West Bank, and receive their wages in cash. Experts and traders fear that the accumulation of the paper currency threatens to suffocate the Palestinian financial system. Freij said buying goods from abroad typically requires converting the shekel into dollars or euros, but the abundance of Israeli currency on the market forces him to accept an unfavorable rate. - Dump - The Palestinian Monetary Authority (PMA), which functions as the central bank in the West Bank, has warned that paper shells are piling up because there is no way to return them to Israel. The governor of the AMP, Firas Melhem, told AFP that the accumulation of money is "a very worrying problem", causing headaches for banks and businesses. "If the problem is not resolved quickly, the Palestinian market will become a dump for shekel," he added. The shekel was established as the official currency of the Palestinian territories as a result of the economic protocols known as the "Paris accords", reached after the Oslo Accords between Israel and the Palestinians in 1994. But a lot has changed since then. By using more and more digital transactions, Israeli banks do not want to reabsorb the paper money that accumulates in the West Bank but does not circulate rapidly in the Israeli economy. The Bank of Israel cited security as another reason for not wanting the banknotes. "Uncontrolled cash transfers could be misused, especially in money laundering and terrorist financing, and would not be in line with international parameters," the bank said in a statement sent to AFP. - Solutions? - Palestinian banks have tried to get clients to reduce their cash deposits, but that runs the risk of limiting the capital available to banks, which would reduce their ability to offer loans. The excess liquidity prompted calls from some Palestinian specialists to discard the shekel to adopt a Palestinian currency or that of another nation, such as the Jordanian dinar, which also circulates in the West Bank. Meanwhile, the AMP is putting pressure on the Bank of Israel to accept more cash. But Melhem insisted that the Palestinians must also "catch up with the development of financial technologies" and move to cashless payment systems. Link: https://www.france24.com/es/minuto-a-minuto/20211017-exceso-de-moneda-israelí-es-una-amenaza-para-la-economía-palestina

Many studies have been analyzing animals that, curiously, also sing melodies for some time. Why do they do it? Could it be an evolutionary trait? Although everyone prefers a sweet human voice that relaxes us with a melody, we also do not dislike waking up relaxed, thanks to the singing of the birds. Two creatures that sing sweetly, exchanging chirps and chirps, cannot be less than two birds (you think as you close your eyes, letting go and happily relaxed). You are wrong, however, they are two singing mice: tiny rodents from the forests of Central America that communicate like this. Their curious sounds lead us to an accurate but curious conclusion: songbirds are not the only animals (other than humans) that sing. In fact, there are more animals that sing than you might expect. So what species do? And do they sing just to find a partner and mark their territory, simply or perhaps also, like us, because they enjoy it? According to an article recently published in 'Live Science', first of all you have to understand what separates what we consider a song from other sounds. Few researchers claim to have a definitive answer, but in a simple way define a song as a sequence of tones, which can be repeated over a period of time in something that resembles what we would call a melody. Simply put, all songs are sounds, but not all sounds are songs. According to this definition, the barking of a dog or the croaking of a frog would not a priori be considered songs.Going one step further, a song involves a certain degree of composition, aided by the ability to improvise. Interestingly, the animals that sing are often those that learn their vocalizations from their parents, rather than being born with the ability, which underpins that ability to improvise. Although it is a subjective and deeply human definition of understanding something, singing is something of a shortened way of explaining a subset of animal cues that sound musical. Well then, what animals make it? The Mexican free-tailed bat (or Tadarida brasiliensis) tries to attract the attention of females during mating season with a high-pitched melody (so high, in fact, that humans need to tune in to special audio equipment to hear it). When you do catch the interest of a potential mate, update that 'song' with a variety of frequencies to keep the female intrigued long enough before mating begins. Gibbons, on the other hand, challenges humans as sublime singers. Not all species of gibbons sing, but those that produce complex arias that often intersperse long, high-pitched cries with shorter bursts of sound, using vocal mechanisms that researchers have found are common in opera singers as well. In addition, they can sing duets to strengthen social ties. And of course there are also the haunting songs of the humpback whale (the fascinating 52 hertz whale sings so no one can hear it), which biologist Roger Payne recorded on vinyl and distributed in 1970, captivating audiences during that time. They also showed that killer whales and belugas also sing, and that many whales have unique songs that serve to identify themselves. Link: https://www.elconfidencial.com/alma-corazon-vida/2021-10-17/pajaros-animales-cantar-naturaleza_3305763/

The Suzuki V-Strom 650 and V-Strom 650 XT release new colors. And it is that the trail of medium displacement of the Japanese firm offers, thanks to its new chromatic range, a renewed image, despite keeping intact the rest of the elements that have made it one of the reference motorcycles in its segment. The V-Strom 650 has always stood out for its good manners towards the driver, its adaptation to all kinds of uses and situations, its reliability and its excellent compromise between performance and consumption. In fact, the bike is perfectly suited to drivers with little experience and also to the most demanding, since it is very agile on twisty roads, transmits great poise in more open areas and has a high capacity to roll on tracks, especially with the 650 XT version. As we announced at the beginning of the article, both versions are now available at dealers with new color combinations. White is maintained in the V-Strom 650 catalog, to which two new shades are added: Vivid Pearl Blue and Glazed Glossy Black, which incorporates yellow details. The new colors of the Suzuki V-Strom 650 | Photo: Suzuki The new colors of the Suzuki V-Strom 650 | Photo: Suzuki For its part, the V-Strom 650 XT variant maintains yellow and white in its chromatic range and adds Glazed Glossy Black (with blue details) and Pearl Blue / Matte Silver Metallic, a blue tone that incorporates silver details. . It should be noted that the Suzuki V-Strom 650 is currently marketed for a promotional price of 8,495 euros, while the Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT has a sale price of 8,995 euros. Both versions have free insurance for one year. Link: https://neomotor.sport.es/motos/la-suzuki-v-strom-650-estrena-nuevos-colores.html

The fall of all world economies due to the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc in the vast majority of countries on the planet. With the arrival of the vaccine, the data for this 2021 have improved considerably, reflecting a significant increase especially if we compare it with the statistics of the past 2020. In the case of Morocco, the latest indicators show a growth of 15.2% compared to last year's data, with agriculture as the main booming sector, which is more than 18% above the 2020 data. "The recovery must continue, supported by the notable progress of the vaccination campaign, the very good agricultural season, the budgetary stimulus, as well as the accommodative stance of the monetary policy," says the statement that accompanies the report issued by Bank Al -Maghrib, the central bank of the Alawite kingdom. In fact, the latest report from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows that Morocco has broken its record for wheat production in 2021, making possible a reduction in imports of soft and hard wheat, needing almost one ton less than in 2020, when it imported just over five million tons. The global cereal harvest is expected to exceed 10 million tons, leading to an increase of almost 19% in agricultural value added. The Moroccan central bank's growth projection indicates that GDP could increase by 6.2% this year, almost one point more than last quarter's calculations. However, although it is also growing, the non-agricultural economy lags much further behind, without reaching 5% growth compared to last year's data, although its added value has soared more than 14% compared to 2020. "In 2022, growth should consolidate at 3%, covering a 3.3% drop in agricultural value added, under the assumption of a return to average cereal production, and a 3.6% increase in these. non-agricultural activities ”, they say from the Bank Al-Maghrib. The main reason that has driven the growth of agriculture has been the change in trend with respect to the drought that reduced crops during the past year. This drought, together with the collapse of tourism, caused a loss of more than 430,000 jobs and a 7% recession that is now being tried to combat with the improvement of the health situation. Morocco hopes to continue with this upward trajectory that has led it to improve its forecasts for the end of the year. For this they know that they cannot trust everything to the agricultural sector and that they know that “this behavior (of the crops) is mainly due to the abundant rains during the cereal growing season,” as the USDA pointed out. They have already launched different initiatives to accompany agricultural growth with that of other sectors. One of these movements is the one presented at Expo Dubai 2020 called “Marocco Now”, with the intention of promoting investment in Morocco and its commercial representation. Link: https://atalayar.com/content/la-economía-marroquí-crece-más-de-un-15-en-el-segundo-trimestre

More than 800 researchers assure that the draft of the preliminary draft law for the protection of animals is "deeply misguided and erroneous" due to its contradictions and because it collides with existing regulations Like us, many animals experience feelings and emotions that we can easily recognize in species with which we share millions of years of evolution (like many primates) or thousands of years of living together (like cats and dogs). Such recognition generates empathy, hence, many people seek the best luck of the animals in which they recognize themselves. In society, this claim must be given the form of regulations. In this sense, it is to be applauded that the Government of Spain works to promote animal welfare. However, the Draft Law on the Protection and Rights of Animals, recently released by the General Directorate of Animal Rights of the Ministry of Social Rights and Agenda 2030, seems to us, despite its intention, deeply misguided and erroneous . The presented text attempts to regulate a complex and diverse range of situations based on the welfare objectives of a few species, mainly cats, dogs and horses. This, and the confusing and careless use that it makes of the terms "animal" (which it does not define), "companion animal" and "domestic animal", carries a great number of absurdities and contradictions. For example, in its current wording, Article 70 would prohibit filming nature documentaries that show the suffering of any of the main animals (something common in practically all documentaries); Or, what is more striking, 83 would impose fines of between 100,000 and 600,000 euros for intentionally killing "an animal", ignoring that many animals, such as rats, mosquitoes or intestinal parasites, without going any further, are usually lethally controlled. In its eagerness to cover, the draft conflicts with Spanish and European regulations and strategies for the conservation of biodiversity. For example, it is expected to generate a list of species that may be companion animals (positive list), informed by a Scientific and Technical Committee for Animal Protection. This invades the scope of Royal Decree 630/2013 that regulates the Spanish Catalog of Invasive Exotic Species, once informed by a Scientific Committee that advises the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge. On the other hand, the text of the preliminary draft prohibits on several occasions the activities of control and eradication of invasive species that imply the death of animals, which collides with various programs protected by the aforementioned Royal Decree, and directly violates Union directives European that is compulsory. The draft also regulates the possession and reproduction of exotic species in captivity, which would undoubtedly pose a serious risk to many wild po[CENSORED]tions. To take a close example, no one is hidden from the deep-rooted custom of keeping ornamental and exotic birds in cage. In 2017, some 49 million of these birds were in captivity in the EU and recently about seven million, belonging to a thousand different species, in Spain. What perhaps very few readers know, and of course the drafters of the draft seem to ignore, is that while caging a bird captured in the wild is suffering, this is not the case for a specimen born in captivity. The “natural” habitat for canaries or parrots that we see today is the cage where they were born. In fact, if they escape or are released, their destiny is almost always death, because they do not know how to adapt to the state of freedom. Fortunately, the EU prohibited in 2005 (EC Regulation No. 318/2007) the importation of wild birds for health reasons, a prohibition that was later reinforced by Spain to prevent biological invasions (RD 1628/2011). The society responded positively by reproducing exotic birds in captivity and creating, in a collateral way, an effective conservation tool that goes beyond our borders. In Spain, and the EU as a whole, we have not only avoided the importation of millions of wild-caught birds by supplying ourselves with specimens born in captivity, but we have also become the main exporters to other countries, thus reducing the danger. extinction of numerous species due to the global trade in wild individuals. Limiting captive breeding of these species, practiced by more than a million Spaniards, to the point of impossible, should not only have a strong economic and social impact in our country, but would also represent a serious step backwards for the global conservation of the species. birds . In the drafting of the preliminary draft, numerous other scientific studies that indicate harmful social effects and on the conservation of wild fauna have not been taken into account in the event that their proposals were carried out. This is the case with the special attention (an exclusive chapter and numerous articles) that the text of for what it calls feline colonies. These groups of domestic cats occur in places with an abundance of food, generally provided by people considered in the text as "caretakers" of the colonies. The availability of food does not make those colonial cats in good condition. In fact, they are in worse physical shape and live on average less than solitary stray cats (and of course, much less and much worse than house cats). But whatever their condition and way of life, cats do not stop hunting. Cats kill huge numbers of animals. In 2013 it was estimated that each year, in the US alone, about 2.5 billion birds and more than 12 billion mammals die in the jaws of cats. These figures exceed those of animals hunted by humans and those estimated to be run over by road traffic. The impact of cats is also very important on reptile po[CENSORED]tions, being one of the main threats to endangered species, such as giant lizards and other canarian reptiles. Cats are also potential vectors of diseases that can pass to people (toxoplasmosis and other parasites) and to wildlife, as demonstrated by the feline leukemia outbreak that almost wiped out the Doñana Iberian lynx po[CENSORED]tion in 2007. The feline colonies, where cats do not live following the social organization of these felines, since they are found in abnormally high densities and interact intensely, they function as centers of contagion and spread of these diseases. We believe that the intention of the bill to inventory and maintain the cat colonies and the number of individuals that occupy them (at the expense of municipal budgets) in the long term is meaningless. We understand and share the sensitivity that these animals generate and the desire that management actions consider the well-being of each individual. But the objective must be to reduce to the minimum possible and in the short term the number of domestic cats that live in freedom in our cities and fields (and that of dogs, by the way). people (toxoplasmosis and other parasites) and wildlife, as demonstrated by the feline leukemia outbreak that nearly wiped out the Doñana Iberian lynx po[CENSORED]tion in 2007. Feline colonies, where cats do not live following the organization These felines' social social characteristics, since they are found in abnormally high densities and interact intensely, function as centers of contagion and spread of these diseases. We believe that the intention of the bill to inventory and maintain the cat colonies and the number of individuals that occupy them (at the expense of municipal budgets) in the long term is meaningless. We understand and share the sensitivity that these animals generate and the desire that management actions consider the well-being of each individual. But the objective must be to reduce to the minimum possible and in the short term the number of domestic cats that live in freedom in our cities and fields (and that of dogs, by the way). The draft also collides with biodiversity conservation strategies when it is limited to the area that should be its competence, such as domestic animals owned by a person. This is the case with working dogs and the coexistence between wolf and cattle, for example. Mastiffs have historically been a fundamental tool for the protection of extensive livestock against large predators. For the mastiffs to have the impulse to protect the cattle, they must be raised with it, from puppies, and for the protection to be effective they must always remain with the cattle. Current regulations do not assign a special category to these working dogs, which is already causing problems for breeders who use mastiffs. But the situation will become untenable if the bill, which imposes a minimum age for canine work (18 months) and a maximum time of solitude (without a human) of the dog of 24 hours, is successful. Prohibiting farmers from accessing one of the best protection tools against predation can lead to increased rejection of the wolf. Halting the loss of biodiversity is a relevant objective of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. No matter how noble the purpose, ensuring the welfare of a few nearby animals cannot be done at the cost of the suffering of a multitude of animals that we do not see or with whom we do not empathize, much less the deterioration of the biodiversity necessary for the survival of all. What is exposed here are just a few examples. We believe that the draft law made public by the Ministry of Social Rights and the 2030 Agenda should be withdrawn, as it collides with numerous regulations in force and prevents harmonizing the welfare of domestic animals with the conservation of biodiversity. It is necessary to work on a new proposal that is clearly focused on domestic companion animals, and to do so with the critical support of experts in wildlife conservation. Link: https://elpais.com/clima-y-medio-ambiente/2021-10-16/derechos-de-los-animales-y-conservacion-de-la-biodiversidad.html

Formula E is not another car competition, but rather it opens the door to a technological laboratory that drives Innovation, promotes the purchase and use of electric cars around the world. Julia Pallé, Director of Sustainability of Formula E, described exclusively for Forbes Mexico that in July 2020 this championship became the first in the world to obtain ISO20121 certification, by the external certification body SGS, being the only championship of motor sports with this recognition by not emitting carbon dioxide or CO2. “Formula E is more than an electric car championship because it was created by two different important pillars: on the one hand racing and on the other hand the reason for sustainability. The objective of having created the championship is to promote electrical technology and help the world have a more sustainable lifestyle and this is reflected in the championship ”, he reiterated. The directive explained that the cars that are part of Formula E are powered mostly by hydrogen-treated vegetable oil and recognized that the development of electric cars in the last 10 years has become a successful alternative to boost the clean mobility and free of CO2 emissions. “Formula E was created not because we needed another car championship but because we needed a technological laboratory to accelerate technology and it is the reason why Formula E has more manufacturing because it is the opportunity to and test the technology that they are going to transmit in the cars that tomorrow to drive and drive ”, added Pallé. Formula E will take place in Mexico City on February 12, 2022 at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez. In addition, it currently has an agreement with UNICEF to guarantee the fight against climate change through CO2 compensation programs. "We have a project in Mexico that will last three years to help three cities have projects in schools to help children so that they can build a more sustainable future, with measures from schools to combat climate change." The Formula E board assured that its main ambitions are to use 100% renewable energy for the Championship. “In 2020 we achieved this status as the first sport in the world to be carbon free and it is the result of six years of understanding the sources of emissions from the championship. We did our own scientific studies to have the data and with we have taken actions to reduce the impact that the championship generates with renewable energy, we do not use plastics and the work we have done with DHL ”. He also reiterated that it is key to maintain dialogues with governments to promote infrastructure that allows vehicles to be loaded, in addition to investing in infrastructure that promotes the use of these cars. "It is very encouraging that automakers are moving towards the electric future and it gives me hope that politicians will push for laws to end the sale of motor vehicles because something super important is that governments have pressure from the United Nations to" lower C02 emissions or almost a third of global emissions ", concluded Pallé. For the 9 series, Formula E will integrate the vehicles with an increase in power that will go from 250 kW that allows 100 km / h in just 2.8 seconds, to 300 kW. Link: https://www.forbes.com.mx/la-formula-e-mas-que-un-campeonato-de-autos-electricos-es-un-laboratorio-tecnologico-directiva/

From meat in Tokyo to chicken fillets in London, consumers are beginning to feel the impact of rising costs on the global economy. The rebound in economic activity following the restrictions imposed by the coronavirus exposed shortages throughout the supply chain. Companies are not finding workers, boats or fuel, which threatens an incipient recovery. Britain's largest poultry producer warned that the country's 20 years of cheap food were coming to an end and that food price inflation could soar into double digits. The world's fifth-largest economy faces a severe shortage of grocers, truckers and butchers, exacerbating global supply chain stresses. "The days when you could feed a family of four a 3-pound (US $ 4) chicken are coming to an end," Ranjit Singh Boparan, owner of 2 Sisters Group, said in a statement. Even in Japan, where weak growth means that the prices of many things, including wages, haven't risen much in decades, consumers and businesses face a price shock for staples like coffee and meat. Japan's core consumer inflation only stopped falling in August, snapping a 12-month deflationary streak. Economists and policy makers expect to see recent price increases reflected in official data in the coming months. In the United States, President Joe Biden on Wednesday urged the private sector to help ease supply chain blockages that threaten to disrupt America's holiday season. Cold front With winter approaching in some parts of the world, prospects look bleak as power supplies dwindle. With cold weather in northern China, coal prices were hovering near record highs amid an energy crisis that is driving unprecedented inflation at factories in the world's second-largest economy. China's growing energy crisis, caused by coal shortages, high fuel prices and a boom in industrial demand after the pandemic, has halted production at numerous factories, including many that supply major global brands such as Apple. High energy prices pushed inflation in China's factories to its highest level in at least 25 years in September, although weak demand limited consumer inflation. So far, there is little sign of an easing in energy costs, with oil prices rising Thursday after a larger-than-expected drop in stocks of gasoline and distillates in the United States. The increase was also supported by expectations that as winter approaches, high natural gas prices will drive a switch to oil to meet heating demand. The International Energy Agency (IEA) said the energy crisis is expected to boost oil demand by half a million barrels per day (bpd) and could fuel inflation and slow the global recovery from the pandemic. In Germany, the country's leading economic institutes cut their joint forecast for 2021 growth in Europe's largest economy to 2.4% from 3.7% because of supply bottlenecks hampering production. In response to the energy price crisis, the White House has been speaking with US oil and gas producers to help reduce rising fuel costs, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. In the United States, the average retail cost of a gallon of gasoline is at a seven-year high, and fuel costs are expected to rise during the winter, according to the Department of Energy. Oil and gas production remains below the national peak reached in 2019. Dutch digital mapping and navigation company TomTom warned that supply chain problems in the automotive sector could last into the first half of 2022 after it reported a larger-than-expected quarterly core loss. Car production has been hit by a global semiconductor shortage, forcing automakers still recovering from coronavirus disruptions to halt production again. Link: https://gestion.pe/economia/alza-generalizada-en-los-precios-deja-a-la-economia-mundial-atrapada-en-una-tormenta-perfecta-noticia/

The president of the Veterinary Collegiate Organization (OCV), Luis Alberto Calvo, has described as "contradictory" and lacking in scientific rigor the draft of the preliminary draft Law of Protection and Rights of animals recently presented by the General Directorate of Animal Welfare of the Ministry of Social Rights and the 2030 Agenda. The representative of the veterinary sector has told Europa Press that the text of the initiative is "surprising" and a "contradiction" that is made "superficially" and by people "who do not know." "I understand that there is good will but little success, because the consequences have not been analyzed," he laments. "We veterinarians do not like it," said Calvo, who sees with perplexity that a law that seeks animal welfare takes away from animals their right to reproduction to guarantee the perpetuity of the species, by forcing their sterilization while For example, it is forbidden to "dock a dog's tail to avoid a problem with his spine." "The law is not designed", criticism of the president of the Veterinary Collegiate Organization, which represents the whole of the sector and which, according to assures, have not been prepared to develop this regulatory project. “We have had meetings for other things but not for this. It is a different procedure, I do not know if strange, "complains Calvo, who considers" the less risky "that the opinion of the veterinary professional association has not been taken into account on this matter. "Maybe they have contacted a veterinary association, but not with the one that represents the group as a whole," he says. Thus, it has announced that when the time comes for the text to be approved as a preliminary draft or bill, the CPO will present arguments to the text. In any case, he affirms that veterinarians are "one hundred percent" in favor of identifying animals, guaranteeing their traceability, their well-being and stopping abuse, but he insists that mandatory sterilization goes against the animal's own welfare, since that their development is prevented with a practice that can have consequences on the health of the animals, both in their growth and in their behavior, by diverting their hormonal development and, for example, female dogs are deprived of their developed maternal instinct. For Calvo, the consequences of the sterilization operation must be explained. "It cannot be sterilized by law, it is a contradiction to the animal's own welfare," he insists. "Another different thing is the regulation of the conditions to have an animal or to be a breeder, for which the first thing is to be trained and guarantee adequate conditions for the type of animal that it is," he adds. Finally, it claims the right to animal health without a VAT of 21 percent, especially when it is adding to the owners the obligation to make periodic visits to the veterinarian that warns that many people will not be able to pay. "The right to health is for the animals and the owners, to guarantee adequate assistance", reiterates Calvo, who justifies why the Government has made "decisions without counting on the sector." Link: https://www.elindependiente.com/futuro/animales/2021/10/14/los-veterinarios-califican-de-contradictoria-y-carente-de-rigor-cientifico-la-nueva-ley-de-animales/

Kawasaki evidently plans to offer only electric and hybrid motorcycles by 2035. In addition, the brand will begin to explore hydrogen. The famous Japanese brand Kawasaki wants to offer a range of electric and hybrid motorcycles from 2035, at least in markets such as Japan, Europe, the United States, Australia and Canada. In addition, the firm will begin to explore hydrogen internal combustion systems. That said, the plan will begin to 'catch up' in 2025, with the launch of at least ten electric and hybrid motorcycles, as well as four electrified four-wheel models. To start this project, the firm wants to develop a new battery technology and enter the world of hydrogen technology, in order to know the viability of this system in motorcycles. Data Likewise, the brand confirmed its interest in the field of hydrogen-powered engines, due to the fact that polluting emissions are very low. The main component of exhaust gases are nitrogen oxides and trace amounts of hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and particulates. With this, the brand confirms its ambitious electrification plan among the most traditional and important motorcycle brands in the world. Well, Honda will launch its first three electric models in 2024, although it has not yet announced whether it will offer an exclusively electric range. In fact, Yamaha is focused on reducing its carbon footprint by 50% by 2030, and by 90% by 2050, making the majority of its motorcycles electric. Regarding the subject, Yasuhiko Hashimoto, president of Kawasaki, announced that: “For motorcycle users, the experience of the sound and vibration of the engine is very important. We want to keep the fun of these bikes in a carbon neutral era. " Link: https://www.elcarrocolombiano.com/dos-ruedas/kawasaki-presentara-sus-primeras-motos-hibridas-y-electricas-en-2025/