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The Independent
4 days ago
- General
- The Independent
Forth Road Bridge closed as 10 Greenpeace activists hang from ropes
The Forth Road Bridge has been closed to traffic after 10 Greenpeace activists suspended themselves from the structure in order to block a tanker. The group said it wanted to block an Ineos tanker carrying fracked gas to the Grangemouth industrial site further up the Firth of Forth. Greenpeace said its international team wished to protest the production of plastics and the impact they have on the environment. The activists suspended themselves using ropes and are about 25 metres from the water level at high tide. They have a support team on the bridge itself and on the water, with the group saying they plan to stay in place for 24 hours – using hammocks to make themselves comfortable if they need to. Greenpeace spokeswoman Amy Cameron told the PA news agency: 'The world's in the grip of a serious plastics pollution crisis, and in the UK the biggest plastic producer is Ineos. 'At the Grangemouth site they produce enough plastic every day to make 60 million plastic bottles.' They said petrochemical companies like Ineos are blocking progress for an international agreement on plastics. She added: 'We are here today to say that if you're going to try and block the plastics treaty, we're going to block you.' Ms Cameron said she expected the protest to be 'safe and peaceful', and precautions had been taken, adding: 'From our perspective, we don't think there's any need for the police to be here.' Asked about any disruption for travellers, she said: 'It's definitely not our intention to cause any disruption to any member of the public. 'Our climbers have access to bridge via the pedestrian walkway, which is separated from the roads – which is separated from the roads. 'So there was no need to close the road bridge, if that's a decision that Police Scotland have taken, then that's their decision.' Police Scotland said they were alerted at 1.05pm and officers were 'engaged with those involved'. The public were asked to avoid the area. The bridge is one of three crossing the Firth of Forth in central Scotland which links Edinburgh to Fife.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Forth Road Bridge closed as 10 Greenpeace activists hang from ropes
The Forth Road Bridge has been closed to traffic after 10 Greenpeace activists suspended themselves from the structure in order to block a tanker. The group said it wanted to block an Ineos tanker carrying fracked gas to the Grangemouth industrial site further up the Firth of Forth. Greenpeace said its international team wished to protest the production of plastics and the impact they have on the environment. The activists suspended themselves using ropes and are about 25 metres from the water level at high tide. They have a support team on the bridge itself and on the water, with the group saying they plan to stay in place for 24 hours – using hammocks to make themselves comfortable if they need to. Greenpeace spokeswoman Amy Cameron told the PA news agency: 'The world's in the grip of a serious plastics pollution crisis, and in the UK the biggest plastic producer is Ineos. 'At the Grangemouth site they produce enough plastic every day to make 60 million plastic bottles.' They said petrochemical companies like Ineos are blocking progress for an international agreement on plastics. She added: 'We are here today to say that if you're going to try and block the plastics treaty, we're going to block you.' Ms Cameron said she expected the protest to be 'safe and peaceful', and precautions had been taken, adding: 'From our perspective, we don't think there's any need for the police to be here.' Asked about any disruption for travellers, she said: 'It's definitely not our intention to cause any disruption to any member of the public. 'Our climbers have access to bridge via the pedestrian walkway, which is separated from the roads – which is separated from the roads. 'So there was no need to close the road bridge, if that's a decision that Police Scotland have taken, then that's their decision.' Police Scotland said they were alerted at 1.05pm and officers were 'engaged with those involved'. The public were asked to avoid the area. The bridge is one of three crossing the Firth of Forth in central Scotland which links Edinburgh to Fife.
Arab News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Arab News
What We Are Reading Today: ‘Plastics'
Edited by Caroline Fowler and Ittai Weinryb Modern and contemporary art wouldn't exist without the invention of plastics. From sculpture to paint, and photography to film, plastics have shaped every major medium of art. In turn, plastics have revolutionized art conservation, transforming the possibilities of preservation but also producing new challenges for conservators struggling to preserve toxic and degrading material. Hailed as utopian in the 20th century, plastics today are often understood as pollution and waste—a central cause of ecological crisis.
Yahoo
19-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Asia to spearhead worldwide butadiene capacity additions through 2030
Asia is poised to become the frontrunner in the global butadiene capacity additions by 2030, mainly due to the increasing demand for butadiene from the region's vast automotive sector, which relies heavily on butadiene-derived products such as synthetic rubbers and plastics such as ABS [acrylonitrile butadiene styrene]. Asia is anticipated to add a butadiene production capacity of 4.91 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) during 2025 to 2030 from 19 planned and seven announced projects. The majority of these capacity additions are expected to be in China, with 2.84mtpa. However, the highest capacity addition in the region is likely from the Reliance Industries Jamnagar Butadiene Plant, an announced project in Gujarat, India. The project is in the approval stage currently and is expected to commence operations in 2030 with a capacity of 0.70mtpa. Reliance Industries holds the 100% equity stake while Reliance O2C is the designated operator. The CNOOC and Shell Petrochemicals Company Huizhou Butadiene Plant 3 in China, and the 'Haldia Petrochemicals Cuddalore Butadiene Plant' in India represent the other significant capacity additions in the region during the outlook period with capacities of 0.31mtpa and 0.27mtpa, respectively. Global upcoming butadiene capacity additions by region, 2025-2030 (mtpa) The Former Soviet Union (FSU), the Middle East and Europe are other regions that are expected to add a capacity of 0.21mtpa, 0.18mtpa, and 0.12mtpa, respectively, by 2030. Russia, Iran, and Poland are central to the capacity additions in these three regions, respectively. Further details of global butadiene capacity and capex analysis can be found in GlobalData's new report, 'Butadiene Industry Capacity and Capital Expenditure Forecasts with Details of All Active and Planned Plants to 2030.' "Asia to spearhead worldwide butadiene capacity additions through 2030" was originally created and published by Offshore Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
LyondellBasell's Q2 2025 Earnings: What to Expect
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB), headquartered in Houston, Texas, operates as a chemical company. Valued at $20.1 billion by market cap, the company manufactures plastic, chemical, and fuel products. It offers products for the manufacturing of personal care products, fresh food packaging, lightweight plastics, construction materials, automotive, and more. The global leader in developing and supplying materials is expected to announce its fiscal second-quarter earnings for 2025 before the market opens on Friday, Aug. 1. Ahead of the event, analysts expect LYB to report a profit of $1.05 per share on a diluted basis, down 53.1% from $2.24 per share in the year-ago quarter. The company beat or matched the consensus estimates in two of the last four quarters while missing the forecast on two other occasions. More News from Barchart Insider Trading Alert: Here's Who Bought Nvidia and AMD Stock Before the U.S. Chip Deal with China Dear Tesla Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for July 23 Robinhood Keeps Hitting New Highs. How Should You Play HOOD Stock Here? Tired of missing midday reversals? The FREE Barchart Brief newsletter keeps you in the know. Sign up now! For the full year, analysts expect LYB to report EPS of $3.86, down 39.7% from $6.40 in fiscal 2024. However, its EPS is expected to rise 40.2% year-over-year to $5.41 in fiscal 2026. LYB stock has considerably underperformed the S&P 500 Index's ($SPX) 12.7% gains over the past 52 weeks, with shares down 35.9% during this period. Similarly, it underperformed the Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund's (XLB) 2% losses over the same time frame. LYB's performance was impacted by the tariff uncertainty and the slowing economy. On Apr. 25, LYB shares closed up marginally after reporting its Q1 results. Its revenue stood at $7.7 billion, down 7.6% year-over-year. The company's adjusted EPS declined 74.8% year-over-year to $0.33. Analysts' consensus opinion on LYB stock is cautious, with a 'Hold' rating overall. Out of 19 analysts covering the stock, three advise a 'Strong Buy' rating, one suggests a 'Moderate Buy,' 12 give a 'Hold,' and three recommend a 'Strong Sell.' LYB's average analyst price target is $66.90, indicating a potential upside of 5.7% from the current levels. On the date of publication, Neha Panjwani did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. This article was originally published on
