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Friday, January 1, 2021
The last known male giant Swinhoe’s softshell turtle is no longer alone on the planet after the discovery of a female of his species in Vietnam. The female 86kg (13 stone) turtle was found in Dong Mo lake, in Hanoi’s Son Tay district, and captured for genetic testing in October.
Mexico City introduced ban on single-use plastics following year-long preparation. Lawmakers passed ban on plastic bags, utensils and other disposable plastic items in 2019, aiming to reduce non-biodegradable plastics and hoping to turn Mexico's capital into more sustainable city.
Period products no longer classed as “luxury, non-essential items” and taxed 5% from New Years Day onwards. Activists campaigning to overhaul so-called tampon tax for years, said change signals end to “sexist” taxation policy which has been in place since 1973.
Endurance exercise, such as jogging, has been shown to influence the immune system and could help to explain the known association between physical activity and human health, including chronic diseases such as cancer.
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