Phivolcs: Beware of ‘vog’ from Taal Volcano

Residents near the Taal Volcano were urged to remain indoors after the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology observed increased activity and sulfur dioxide emission. “Sulfur dioxide is acidic and if it blends with water vapor, it becomes vog, and this would cause irritation of the eyes, throat and respiratory …

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ECB chief warns price pressures remain high

FRANKFURT: European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said on Monday that a closely watched measure of eurozone inflation does not appear to have peaked yet, fueling expectations of further interest rate hikes. She told a hearing of the European Parliament that the latest data suggests “indicators of underlying inflationary pressures …

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