Indians make up highest number of international students plagiarising UCAS forms in UK
Tuesday, 9 January 2024 Number of students caught plagiarising personal statements on their undergraduate applications to British universities has doubled in the past two years, with highest number outside the UK coming from India. There were 7,300 applications flagged for plagiarism in 2023 and 3,559 flagged in 2021; 765 of the 7,300 in 2023 were submitted by applicants from India, a spokesperson for Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) said. The country of origin where plagiarism of personal statements is highest, outside the UK, is India, followed by Nigeria, Romania and China. according to UCAS.
Biden Looks to Energize , Young Voters With Earth Day , Solar Energy Grants.
Biden Looks to Energize , Young Voters With Earth Day , Solar Energy Grants.
NBC reports that President Joe Biden will mark
Earth Day with the announcement of $7 billion
in federal grants for residential solar projects.
NBC reports that President Joe Biden will mark
Earth Day with the announcement of $7 billion
in federal grants for residential solar projects.
The grants will bring solar energy
to over 900,000 households in both
low- and middle-income communities. .
According to senior administration officials, the
projects receiving additional funding will reduce emissions
by 30 million metric tons and save $350 million every year. .
According to senior administration officials, the
projects receiving additional funding will reduce emissions
by 30 million metric tons and save $350 million every year. .
NBC reports that solar power has gained
traction as a clean energy source that could
help reduce U.S. reliance on fossil fuels.
However, the high cost of initial installation
makes solar energy inaccessible
for many households in the U.S.
However, the high cost of initial installation
makes solar energy inaccessible
for many households in the U.S.
49 of the new grants will be awarded at
the state level, six more will serve Native American
tribes and another five are multi-state awards.
The grants will be used for renewable
investments that include rooftop solar
and community solar gardens. .
The grants will be used for renewable
investments that include rooftop solar
and community solar gardens. .
Officials say that the latest environmental
announcements are part of an effort to energize
young voters ahead of his upcoming reelection campaign.
Biden also reportedly plans to expand the
American Climate Corps green jobs training program,
which was created last year by executive action. .
Biden also reportedly plans to expand the
American Climate Corps green jobs training program,
which was created last year by executive action. .
The corps, which will offer nearly 2,000 positions across
36 states, is meant to offer young Americans the chance
to help enact the Biden administration's climate agenda. .
The corps, which will offer nearly 2,000 positions across
36 states, is meant to offer young Americans the chance
to help enact the Biden administration's climate agenda.
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Controversial Grand Canyon , Uranium Mining , to Continue Despite Concerns.
Fox News reports that the United States' largest
uranium producer is ramping up mining operations
just south of the Grand Canyon National Park. .
Fox News reports that the United States' largest
uranium producer is ramping up mining operations
just south of the Grand Canyon National Park. .
The news for the long-contested project
comes amid global instability and increased
demand driving up the prices of uranium.
The news for the long-contested project
comes amid global instability and increased
demand driving up the prices of uranium.
The Biden administration, along with dozens of
other countries, have vowed to triple the capacity of
nuclear power worldwide to combat climate change.
The Biden administration, along with dozens of
other countries, have vowed to triple the capacity of
nuclear power worldwide to combat climate change.
Meanwhile, other policy changes have
been adopted to reduce Russia's influence
over the global supply chain of uranium. .
Meanwhile, other policy changes have
been adopted to reduce Russia's influence
over the global supply chain of uranium. .
Environmental activists and Native American leaders
have expressed concerns over the potential consequences
and have called for increased regulatory oversight.
New mining projects at the Pinyon Plain Mine
is occurring within the boundaries of
Nwaavjo I’tah Kukv National Monument.
In August, the site was designated by the Biden
administration, however the project was allowed to
move forward due to Energy Fuels' valid existing rights.
In August, the site was designated by the Biden
administration, however the project was allowed to
move forward due to Energy Fuels' valid existing rights.
In 2022, Energy Fuels was awarded a contract to
sell the U.S. government $18.5 million in uranium
concentrates to bolster the nation's reserve supplies.
Energy Fuels spokesman Curtis Moore reportedly
addressed those concerns, stating that the mining
operation has low impact with zero risk to groundwater.
According to Moore, the mine will produce
at least 2 million pounds of uranium
over the next few years.
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Influencer Andrew Tate and his brother face serious charges in Romania, including human trafficking and rape, with legal proceedings ongoing and extradition to the UK pending.
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The trial of Andrew Tate, the social media influencer accused of human trafficking, rape, and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women, can go ahead, a.. Sky News
The first Schengen zone flight between Romania and Bulgaria took place the day after the countries partially joined Europe’s ID-check-free travel zone.
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