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Privacy technologies
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Starch-based bioplastic may be as toxic as petroleum-based plastic, study finds

Starch-based bioplastics may pose health risks similar to petroleum-based plastics, raising concerns about their safety despite claims of being biodegradable and sustainable.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Starch-based bioplastic may be as toxic as petroleum-based plastic, study finds

Starch-based bioplastics may pose health risks similar to petroleum-based plastics, raising concerns about their safety despite claims of being biodegradable and sustainable.
#sustainability
fromFast Company
3 days ago
Artificial intelligence

The environmental impact of LLMs: Here's how OpenAI, DeepSeek, and Anthropic stack up

fromAnOther
9 hours ago
Fashion & style

Fashion in Film Festival: What Does it Mean to Dress as the Planet Burns?

Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
2 weeks ago

How can art fairs become greener?

Art fairs face multiple sustainability challenges, particularly concerning tent reuse, waste management, and carbon emissions across different venues.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
3 days ago

The environmental impact of LLMs: Here's how OpenAI, DeepSeek, and Anthropic stack up

AI companies are reluctant to share data on their environmental impact, but a new study offers clearer insights into AI's ecological footprint.
Fashion & style
fromAnOther
9 hours ago

Fashion in Film Festival: What Does it Mean to Dress as the Planet Burns?

The documentary 'Dust to Dust' challenges fashion's sustainability amidst environmental collapse.
World news
fromNature
1 week ago

The world's richest people have an outsized role in climate extremes

The wealthiest 10% significantly drive climate change through their consumption and investments.
Psychology
fromNature
1 day ago

A walk down memory lane and other stirring stories: Books in brief

Memory is likened to a continuously evolving neighborhood, where past experiences shape behavior rather than perfect recall.
#climate-change
fromFuturism
1 day ago
Artificial intelligence

How Much Electricity It Actually Takes to Use AI May Surprise You

US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

April storms that killed 24 in US made more severe by burning fossil fuels study

Human-induced climate change drastically increased the severity and likelihood of a recent destructive storm in the Mississippi valley.
Agriculture
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

The Climate Costs of Occupation

The systematic transformation of protected green spaces in Palestine into settlements violates international law and accelerates climate change.
Wine
fromMail Online
2 days ago

Revealed: The popular wines most at risk from climate change

Climate change is altering traditional European wines, making them sweeter and more alcoholic.
Experts warn of significant temperature increases affecting wine grape phenology in Europe.
Wine grape varieties are shifting northward due to climate change.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 day ago

How Much Electricity It Actually Takes to Use AI May Surprise You

AI's environmental impact is significant and growing, but our understanding of its energy consumption remains limited and requires further investigation.
Health
fromtime.com
3 days ago

How Climate Change Affects Your Gut Health

Climate change is linked to a range of health issues, particularly gut-related illnesses.
Higher temperatures increase stress hormones that affect gut physiology.
OMG science
fromtime.com
2 weeks ago

More than 99% of the Deep Sea Still Remains a Mystery

The Trump Administration's executive order for seabed mining has sparked concerns regarding insufficient research on its environmental impacts.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

April storms that killed 24 in US made more severe by burning fossil fuels study

Human-induced climate change drastically increased the severity and likelihood of a recent destructive storm in the Mississippi valley.
Agriculture
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

The Climate Costs of Occupation

The systematic transformation of protected green spaces in Palestine into settlements violates international law and accelerates climate change.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Revealed: three tonnes of uranium legally dumped in protected English estuary in nine years

Three tonnes of uranium discharged legally into protected site in England raises environmental concerns.
Experts warn of high radioactivity levels from uranium discharges into the River Ribble.
#conservation
Tech industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Draining cities dry: the giant tech companies queueing up to build datacentres in drought-hit Latin America

Brazil's Caucaia will host a large datacentre for TikTok, highlighting economic growth amidst environmental concerns.
Despite its potential for job creation and tech advancement, Caucaia faces significant environmental challenges.
#invasive-species
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

How an idealistic tree-planting project turned into Kenya's toxic, thorny nightmare

Mathenge, once seen as a solution for desertification in Kenya, has become an invasive species, severely affecting livestock and pastoralist livelihoods.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
NYC food

Surge in sex-crazed, crop-destroying spotted lanternflies expected this year after population plunge

Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

How an idealistic tree-planting project turned into Kenya's toxic, thorny nightmare

Mathenge, once seen as a solution for desertification in Kenya, has become an invasive species, severely affecting livestock and pastoralist livelihoods.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
NYC food

Surge in sex-crazed, crop-destroying spotted lanternflies expected this year after population plunge

Los Angeles
from6abc Philadelphia
2 days ago

Newly-released videos show how possible fireworks could be behind destructive Palisades Fire

Fireworks likely rekindled into the destructive Palisades Fire, as evidenced by recorded videos and eyewitness accounts.
#drought
New York City
fromMyNorthwest.com
2 weeks ago

Massive repair job on leaky NYC aqueduct will take a few more years to finish

The $2 billion project to fix a major leak in NYC's water tunnel will be delayed until after 2027.
Pausing the project was necessary due to current drought conditions affecting reservoirs.
New York City
fromMyNorthwest.com
2 weeks ago

Massive repair job on leaky NYC aqueduct will take a few more years to finish

The $2 billion project to fix a major leak in NYC's water tunnel will be delayed until after 2027.
Pausing the project was necessary due to current drought conditions affecting reservoirs.
SF food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

It's time to stop the great food heist powered by big business. That means taxation, regulation and healthy school meals | Stuart Gillespie

The current food system is designed for mass production, leading to severe health issues and environmental damage.
A radical overhaul of the food system is necessary to prioritize health over profit.
#fossil-fuels
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago
Canada news

Under Trump's emergency order, this pipeline through the Great Lakes wetlands could get fast-tracked

fromFast Company
2 weeks ago
Canada news

Under Trump's emergency order, this pipeline through the Great Lakes wetlands could get fast-tracked

#e-waste
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Wild campers set to find out if they're banned from Dartmoor

The legal dispute surrounding wild camping on Dartmoor has significant implications for public access to nature, amidst rising tensions about land ownership and environmental impact.
UK news
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

Teen charged with starting NJ wildfire blames 'other people' at scene of blaze that burned more than 15K acres

Joseph Kling, the 19-year-old charged with causing a devastating wildfire in New Jersey, claims he isn't solely to blame, noting others were present during the incident.
California
#consumer-behavior
fromTruthout
4 days ago
US politics

Free Trade Has Hurt Global Labor Conditions. Trump's Tariffs Won't Help Them.

fromTruthout
4 days ago
US politics

Free Trade Has Hurt Global Labor Conditions. Trump's Tariffs Won't Help Them.

#tourism
Europe news
fromeuronews
4 days ago

Video. Tenerife protesters demand action on mass tourism impact

Residents are protesting against the unsustainable tourism model in the Canary Islands.
Europe news
fromeuronews
4 days ago

Video. Tenerife protesters demand action on mass tourism impact

Residents are protesting against the unsustainable tourism model in the Canary Islands.
#electric-vehicles
Alternative transportation
fromInsideEVs
4 days ago

China One-Ups The World With The First Driverless Electric Mining Trucks

China's Huaneng Group has launched the world's first fleet of driverless mining trucks to improve efficiency and reduce emissions.
Environment
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Electric Car Battery Mining Operation Allegedly Hid Evidence It Was Leaching Dangerous Chemical Into Water System

Electric vehicles have a considerable environmental impact during battery manufacturing and are influenced by coal-generated electricity.
Alternative transportation
fromInsideEVs
4 days ago

China One-Ups The World With The First Driverless Electric Mining Trucks

China's Huaneng Group has launched the world's first fleet of driverless mining trucks to improve efficiency and reduce emissions.
Environment
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Electric Car Battery Mining Operation Allegedly Hid Evidence It Was Leaching Dangerous Chemical Into Water System

Electric vehicles have a considerable environmental impact during battery manufacturing and are influenced by coal-generated electricity.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
4 days ago

What Are University Transportation Centers - And Why Did Secretary Duffy Decimate Their Budgets? - Streetsblog USA

Recent cuts to federal research centers threaten transportation safety and pollution reduction programs while promoting a narrative of eliminating 'woke waste.'
#air-pollution
Bicycling
fromBikemag
1 week ago

IMBA Addresses Public Lands Sell-Off Proposal

IMBA opposes the sale of nearly 500,000 acres of public land due to concerns over recreational impact and lack of public review.
#brockwell-park
#plastic-waste
SF food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Toxic tofu? How plastic waste from the west fuels food factories in Indonesia

Plastic waste from several countries is being used as fuel in tofu production in Indonesia, raising health and environmental concerns.
SF food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Toxic tofu? How plastic waste from the west fuels food factories in Indonesia

Plastic waste from several countries is being used as fuel in tofu production in Indonesia, raising health and environmental concerns.
#data-centers
Washington Nationals
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The US buried millions of gallons of wartime nuclear waste Doge cuts could wreck the cleanup

Richland's nuclear legacy persists with significant cleanup challenges for the Hanford site, involving massive radioactive waste and expert exodus impacting efforts.
fromsubscriber.politicopro.com
1 week ago

Supersonic' Planes Have Been Banned for Decades, But Lawmakers Are Pushing to Allow Them

"The 'Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act' could vastly increase the potential market and emissions of Boom Supersonic, a planemaking startup backed by major airlines and investors."
Alternative transportation
Mission District
fromPadailypost
1 week ago

Wildflower may stop construction of new affordable housing

Caltrans has halted Woodside's affordable housing plans due to endangered wildflower species on the proposed site.
#art
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Yosemite's most exclusive wilderness experience won't return this summer

The High Sierra Camps, known for luxury amidst wilderness, remain closed amid staffing shortages and funding cuts, marking another year without full operation since 2018.
SF parents
fromAustin Monitor
1 week ago

Environmental Commission approves heritage tree removal for East Austin housing project - Austin Monitor

This is the exact kind of project I wish we saw all the time on this commission because it's an incredible project for a great group.
Online Community Development
#urban-planning
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago
Mission District

Call to Action: It's Time to Finish Valencia's Protected Bike Lanes - Streetsblog San Francisco

fromStreetsblog
1 week ago
Mission District

Call to Action: It's Time to Finish Valencia's Protected Bike Lanes - Streetsblog San Francisco

fromFast Company
1 week ago

A 4 million-square-foot data center is planned for this Alabama town-but residents are pushing back

"If built to planned capacity, the data center would be one of the largest in the United States and could become one of the largest single consumers of electricity in the state."
European startups
NYC politics
fromgizmodo.com
1 week ago

The Early Returns on NYC's Congestion Pricing Are Pretty Impressive

New York City's congestion pricing has successfully reduced traffic, increased public transit usage, and improved travel speeds, benefitting the city's environment and mobility.
fromMail Online
1 week ago

People left shocked after discovering how man-made islands are made

This made me uncomfortable for some reason.
World news
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Community Complains of Choking Fumes From Elon Musk's AI Fortress

xAI's Memphis facility is drawing environmental criticism for its unpermitted gas turbines and negative health impacts on local residents.
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Wealthy California city shrugs off report of 'neglected' waterfront

The Monterey Wharves are a symbol of the City's unique charm and contribute to the community's financial well-being. However, people may not be aware that the cost of repairing the necessary structural elements and maintaining these intricate structures far exceeds the income generated from them.
Portland food
#ecology
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Flood waters pour into Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre in rare spectacle supercharged by climate change'

A significant influx of floodwater into Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre marks a transformative event for the area.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Flood waters pour into Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre in rare spectacle supercharged by climate change'

A significant influx of floodwater into Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre marks a transformative event for the area.
#waste-management
Silicon Valley
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Bay Area company develops new technology that holds promise of safer desalination practices

New desalination technology promises to revolutionize California's water supply with minimal environmental impact.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

San Jose approves stricter rules to combat abandoned shopping cart epidemic

"I don't think any of us ran for office or signed up for our day jobs here thinking we would be so focused on shopping cart loss prevention..."
San Jose Sharks
fromManhattantimesnews
in 8 years

Estornudos primaverales

"Spring allergies can significantly impact people's quality of life," says Dr. David A. Gudis. "It's much harder when suffering from allergies. Today, there are great treatment options to alleviate allergy symptoms."
NYC parents
Toronto startup
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

FAA green-lights Starship launches every other week from Starbase

SpaceX can now conduct up to 25 Starship launches annually after FAA approval, significantly increasing its launch capacity.
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

Sun Bum drops 'reef friendly' label from sunscreens after Santa Clara County lawsuit

"Consumers are looking for environmentally friendly products," District Attorney Jeff Rosen said in a statement. "We are looking out for consumers and the environment by enforcing the law and correcting misleading claims."
Miami Dolphins
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

French hunter, 81, avoids jail after killing endangered female bear in Pyrenees

According to the investigation, the bear nicknamed Caramelles was killed 400 metres outside an authorised hunting area. The situation was classified as a fight for survival.
France politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Sycamore Gap accused claimed it was just a tree' amid outcry

On the morning I woke up I had looked online and it was all over Facebook. I was thinking what's going on here? It was everywhere.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Mexico factory that imports US toxic waste to relocate after Guardian report

"In a letter to authorities of the state of Nuevo Leon, the company has now vowed to move its most intensive operations away from its current location in the middle of the Monterrey metropolitan area within two years."
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

April's Storms Were Relentless. But the Rainwater Is Finally Going Away.

Flooding across the Midwest this April has culminated in rising water levels on the Mississippi River, reaching 16.7 feet in New Orleans, the highest since 2020.
New York City
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