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Singapore targets 7 companies over wildfires in Indonesia as toxic haze worsens

Singapore has identified seven companies it says were involved in wildfires in Indonesia that are choking the city state with haze, and plans to issue notices requiring them to take preventive measures, the Business Times reported. The companies will receive notices under the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act requiring them to stop or refrain from burning and submit plans to prevent a recurrence,…

Singapore targets 7 companies over wildfires in Indonesia as toxic haze worsens

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Lisbon mayor moves to suspend shared e-scooter scheme

The move is set to be discussed at a council meeting on 21 October. There are currently three companies operating in the sector in the Portuguese capital: Bolt, Lime, and Bird.

  • Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas plans to suspend shared e-scooter scheme.
  • Scheme labeled a "disgrace" by Moedas, not working properly.
  • Over 1,200 scooters collected monthly, prompting suspension.

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