#environmental-risk

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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A cascade can be more positive': social tipping points expert on fixing climate crisis

A tipping point is where change becomes self-propelling within a system, meaning it will shift from one state to another.
Environment
Public health
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Study: Living Near a Golf Course Could Lead to a Terrible Chronic Illness

Living near golf courses may increase the risk of developing Parkinson's disease due to pesticide exposure.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Trump's favorite pastime could put him at major health risk, according to a new study

Living near a golf course could significantly raise Parkinson's disease risk due to pesticide exposure.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Russian drone strike caused tens of millions worth of damage to Chornobyl

A drone attack on Chornobyl has resulted in significant damage, potentially costing tens of millions and posing risks of environmental contamination.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Five nurses from same unit in Boston hospital diagnosed with brain tumors

The hospital interviewed 11 staff members working on the fifth-floor maternity unit; five were diagnosed with non-cancerous brain tumors, while the others had different health issues.
Boston Bruins
fromInsideEVs
4 months ago

U.S. Researchers Are Developing An EV Battery Without 'Forever Chemicals'

The risk of contamination of soil and water from EV batteries is huge, if improperly disposed at the end of their lifespan.
Environment
OMG science
fromNature
4 months ago

Space debris is falling from the skies. We need to tackle this growing danger

The uncontrolled re-entry of space debris poses a significant threat to life on Earth, necessitating immediate action from space-faring nations.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromAustin Monitor
4 months ago

As wildfire anxiety grows, Austin plans to designate half the city as at risk of fire damage - Austin Monitor

Austin aims to expand wildfire risk zones significantly, affecting 71% of land as extreme conditions elevate wildfire threats.
UK news
fromThe Washington Post
4 months ago

Cargo ship and tanker filled with jet fuel collide off English coast

Rescue teams responded urgently to a collision between an oil tanker and a container ship, with significant fire on board and risk of environmental disaster.
fromLos Angeles Times
6 months ago

EPA plans to truck Eaton fire debris to a San Gabriel Valley park. Four cities lodge protest

We are extremely disappointed with the lack of respect to our local residents for not being notified of the EPA's cleanup efforts and having toxic materials transported to our backyards.
Los Angeles
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
11 months ago

Here's What We Know About the Oil Tanker Stuck in the Red Sea

The MV Delta Sounion tanker is stuck in the Red Sea after being attacked by Houthi rebels, raising environmental concerns.
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