A COVID-19 test site in Australia. (Photo: AFP / VNA) Goverment New Zealand has suspended the program stimulate tourism just opened to Australia, after appearing a drive COVID-19 translation new in this neighboring country. Announcing on the official website on April 23, the New Zealand Government stated: “As agreed in the Trans-Tasman tourism stimulus protocol (between the two countries), the travel between New Zealand and Western Australia. had to pause, wait for the next announcement. ” The decision was made after the state of Western Australia said the Perth and Peel regions began a 3-day blockade (from 0:00 on April 24) after a tourist tested positive for the SARS virus. -CoV-2 causes COVID-19 disease. Local media reported that a man in his 50s traveled from Perth to Melbourne on April 21 and tested positive on the morning of April 23. Previously, this person underwent regulatory quarantine at a hotel in Perth and when the quarantine ended, for five days in the city, he went to several restaurants, a university, a swimming pool. public, a private clinic and a friend’s home before leaving. The friend he visited also tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus. New Zealand and Australia has opened a program to stimulate tourism in isolation since April 18, nearly 400 days after the two sides closed the border due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This program is the result of months of negotiations between two neighboring countries that have essentially curbed this translation, which is seen as a major effort to re-start the travel industry between the two countries that are already heavily impacted. plague. Under the program, passengers from Australia to New Zealand can fly over the Tasman Sea without having to undergo mandatory isolation on entry.

Cows and other ruminants use microbes in their stomachs to break down tough fibers that cannot be digested by humans. Artwork: AFP. Accordingly, one of the largest dairy producers in the world, the Fonterra Cooperative Group, is using a cocktail branded “Kowbucha”, a well-known kombucha fermented drink, to see if it can reduce the anesthetic gas. -tane produced from 4.9 million New Zealand cows. Unlike most developed economies, New Zealand is heavily dependent on agriculture, especially cows and sheep. So while other countries focus on cutting carbon dioxide, New Zealand has a much bigger problem with gases produced in animal stomachs. “The ferment produced can have quite a large impact on digestion, not just in humans, but also in animals,” said Jeremy Hill, a scientific researcher at the Fonterra Cooperative Group. Kowbucha is one of the company’s options, and the company is also looking at other options including seaweed. The technology is still in the early stages of research and, like other potential solutions to treat methane emissions from cows, questions about how to implement it are and whether the farmer will have enough. affordability or not. But what matters for New Zealand is whether it reaches zero net emissions. Methane, made up of carbon and hydrogen, is 56 times more effective than the effects of CO2 to heat the Earth when measured over 20 years. The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change estimates that global methane levels need to be reduced by 40-45% by 2030 to be able to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. . What’s more, because methane has been in the atmosphere for only a decade, reducing it can yield a relatively quick victory over CO2, which has been around for centuries. The Global Methane Assessment, to be released next week, shows that curbing man-made methane emissions at 45% by 2030 will drop by almost 0.3 degrees Celsius. global warming in the 2040s, preventing more than a quarter of a million premature deaths. But the scientific approach to reducing the emissions from cow digestion is much more difficult than to limit other methane emissions, such as oil and gas field outbreaks or leaks from fields. bury. Cows and other ruminants use microbes in their stomachs to break down tough fibers that cannot be digested by humans. Therefore, suppressing the methane they generate requires adjusting the biology and physiology of the animal. Like the Kowbucha solution, Fonterra is working on using red seaweed to suppress bacteria. The company partnered with the Dutch Royal DSM NV Nutrition Company to accelerate the rollout of Bovaer, a synthetic feed supplement that has been shown to reduce methane emissions by about 30%. The company, which has an annual $ 72 million research budget, has also researched the development of “climate-smart” cows whose stomachs release less methane, as well as research to develop vaccines. But producing climate-friendly cows takes years and vaccine development is “very, very difficult,” Hill said. Seaweeds, which have attracted a lot of attention in recent years, are difficult to eat in grassland animals, species that do not like the taste and may have safety problems with substances such as bromoform, A toxic chemical found in small amounts in ocean plants. Dairy companies are under increasing consumer pressure to reduce livestock carbon emissions, according to Dan Blaustein-Rejto, director of agriculture and food at Breakthrough Institute, an environmental research organization. Creating more climate-friendly products could allow them to gain an edge and could help fight competition from a growing number of alternatives, such as oatmilk, sandwiches. Vegan meats and other plant-based alternatives. If successful, the New Zealand efforts could serve as a test case for the global livestock industry, especially countries like Ireland and Brazil that rely on ruminants for a share of export revenue. . But the Climate Change Commission says technologies under development cannot be considered to meet the interim goal. Harry Clark, commissioner of the Climate Change Commission, said: “The silver bullet (referring to the easy, quick-PV solution) for dairy technology has only been taken into account for the past 12 years. It hasn’t worked yet. “

1. Hong Kong: Is a territory on the south coast of China. It is considered one of the top culinary capitals in the world with a huge concentration of skyscrapers.

2. Helsinki, Finland: The capital of Finland is a bustling coastal city with beautiful islands and green parks. If you arrive in time for the Helsinki International Film Festival, you will be able to live in a vibrant film community; If you love food, Helsinki is where you can find all kinds of modern dishes dating back to 1917.

3. Oslo, Norway: You can spend your night at a vibrant bar, a quiet cafe, a perfect restaurant, a rock night or an opera show in Oslo. Not only that, this city is also known as the world music scene with powerful sounds, in addition to Oslo there is Frogner Park for those who love green spaces.

4. Venice, Italy: The city of Italy, Venice, is built on more than 100 small islands in the Adriatic Sea. Locals as well as visitors can enjoy dishes in famous Italian cuisine at the riverside restaurant, shop for Renaissance art and attend the world famous Carnival.

5. New York, USA: Surrounded by the Hudson River and Atlantic Ocean, New York is famous for the world in many ways including its rich history of music, which has contributed to making life. its vibrant nighttime. It is also home to one of the most visited museums and parks in the world: the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Central Park National Park.

6. Tokyo, Japan: One side is bordered by the Pacific Ocean and the other side is bordered by the Sea of ​​Japan. This modern city is a shopping mall and world-famous restaurants like Nihonryori RyuGin.

7. Istanbul, Turkey: Located between Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus, Istanbul is famous for attractions such as the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophi Church, as well as its varied cuisine. from fresh fish and kebabs to Asian and Italian dishes.

8. San Francisco, USA: Visitors to San Francisco, California can enjoy the stunning view of the Pacific Ocean and hundreds of miles of long distance cycling. It has Chinatown with delicious food, Golden Gate Park with mountains, beautiful walking trails to explore.

9. Sydney, Australia: Those who visit Sydney can enjoy one of Australia’s most famous beaches or watch the skyline next to a riverside cafe. Nature lovers will be visited with attractions such as the Royal Royal Garden, while gourmets can stop by popular restaurants such as Quay and Tetsuya.

10. Chicago, USA: Located on the shores of Lake Michigan in Illinois, Chicago is the third largest city in America. The city has stunning skyscrapers and famous stadiums like Wrigley and Soldier. Chicago is also the host of famous music events such as the Lollapalooza music festival.

11. Singapore: Singapore includes a total of 63 islands and is a shopping and culinary paradise. It also has the largest infinity pool in the world, located on the 57th floor at the Marina Bay Sands hotel.

12. Copenhagen, Denmark: Copenhagen, located on the coastal islands of Zealand and Amager, has plenty of bridges and coastal footpaths. Besides having the oldest monarchy in the world, it is also home to the world’s second oldest amusement park, Tivoli Park. It also offers Michelin top food to quaint pubs.

13. Vancouver, Canada: Known for its plan to become the greenest city in the world with its eco-friendly system by 2020, Vancouver is doing its best to achieve that title. Grab a bike and wander through the famous trails here or enjoy the fresh natural scenery of Stanley Park’s vast areas of forests and rivers, you will instantly score a plus for this green city.

14. Barcelona, ​​Spain: Visitors will enjoy beautiful art and architecture, including famous works such as the Sagrada Familia Basilica and Güell Park. In addition, this place is the host of the world’s top restaurants to help visitors fully enjoy its bustling nightlife.

15. Auckland, New Zealand: Nicknamed “The City of Sails”, Auckland is home to pristine black-sand beaches and fascinating attractions such as the Auckland Art Gallery with more than 15,000 works. art. Going a little further, you can join a tour of the “The Lord of the Rings” movie spots as well as visits to rainforest and streams.