The Daily Populous

Monday June 5th, 2017 day edition

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China is one of the most polluted countries in the world, according to the World Health Organisation.

Beijing in particular is known for its 'smog' or extreme pollution.

Recently, China's been on a mission to turn this around and become a leader in renewable energy.

The Chinese Government has announced that they've completed the construction of the world's largest floating solar farm, and it's now producing energy.

Sungrow Power Supply have created created a 40-megawatt solar power plant, which sits atop of a flooded former coal-mining town in China's eastern Anhui province.

The plant not only makes full use of this area, reducing the demand for lands – but also improves generation due to the cooling effects of the surface.

The Chinese government is committed to increasing its use of non-fossil fuels by 20% and become a green superpower. »

'Wonder Woman' Shatters Box Office With Biggest Female Director Opening. Ever.

Authored by huffingtonpost.com

“Wonder Woman” smashed records this weekend to become the biggest domestic opening for a female director ever.

After the weekend’s box office numbers came out, Twitter users wanted to remind the world that female directors and superhero fans are ― and have always been ― awesome.

When #WonderWoman slays the box office this weekend, let's all remember that female driven action has worked for a long, long time. »

Jeremy Corbyn accuses Theresa May of ignoring warnings

Authored by dailymail.co.uk

Jeremy Corbyn tonight accused Theresa May of ignoring warnings about the terror risks of cutting police officers.

Mr Corbyn also accused her of suppressing a report believed to make embarrassing allegations about major British arms customer Saudi Arabia funding extremists.

Jeremy Corbyn (pictured making his initial response to the attacks this morning) tonight accused Theresa May of ignoring warnings about the terror risks of cutting police officers. »

Malls are doomed: 25% will be gone in 5 years

Authored by money.cnn.com
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Between 20% and 25% of American malls will close within five years, according to a new report out this week from Credit Suisse.

In 1970 there were only 300 enclosed malls in the U.S., and now there are 1,211 of them.

In fact, despite the recent turbulence in the retail industry, the number of malls open has actually edged higher every year. »

London attack: Single police officer took on all three terrorists alone armed only with baton

Authored by independent.co.uk

A British Transport Police officer took on all three London Bridge attackers armed only with a baton, it has been revealed.

1/15 Armed police on Borough High Street as police are dealing with a "major incident" at London Bridge PA. 2/15 Armed Police talk to members of the public outside London Bridge Hospital as police are dealing with a "major incident" at London Bridge PA. 3/15 Police Officers outside the Barrowboy and Banker Public House on Borough High Street as police are dealing with a "major incident" at London Bridge PA. 4/15 Armed police on Borough High Street as police deal with a 'major incident' at London Bridge PA. 5/15 Emergency services near the scene of the incident Screengrab.

8/15 Emergency personnel on London Bridge as police are dealing with a "major incident" at London Bridge PA. 9/15 Police sniffer dogs on London Bridge as police are dealing with a "major incident" at London Bridge PA. 10/15 A second helicopter lands on London Bridge as police are responding to three incidents in the capital, amid reports that a vehicle collided with pedestrians on London Bridge, Scotland Yard said. »