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fromEarth911
2 hours ago

Earth911 Inspiration: You Can't Talk Energy Without Addressing the Climate

Energy discussions must include climate considerations to address their true impact.
#wildfires
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

The Beatles to Virginia Woolf: UK tree of the year shortlist is rooted in culture

The Beatles' Cedar Tree in Chiswick, west London, which is about 300 years old, was nominated because the band perched on one of its low-swooping boughs in a video for their song Rain in 1966.
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#environmental-impact
fromMail Online
10 hours ago
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Rainmaker speaks out on weather modification's role in Texas floods

Cloud seeding operations are under scrutiny following the Texas floods, despite claims of no involvement from the responsible company.
fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago
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Wild turkeys roam freely in Bay Area suburbs, but where exactly are they from?

Wild turkeys in California, originally introduced for hunting in the 1900s, are increasingly adapting to urban environments.
#ecology
fromwww.theguardian.com
22 hours ago

Weaker building regulations could destroy 215,000 hectares of nature in England, analysis shows

The planned weakening of environmental regulations for small housebuilders could allow for the construction on an area larger than the Yorkshire Dales without ensuring biodiversity restoration.
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#environmental-conservation
fromFuncheap
18 hours ago
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"Micro Litter" Volunteer Cleanup Day at Dolores Park + Outside Lands Tix Giveaway (SF)

fromFuncheap
18 hours ago
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"Micro Litter" Volunteer Cleanup Day at Dolores Park + Outside Lands Tix Giveaway (SF)

#habitat-restoration
#heatwave
fromNatural Health News
2 days ago

Breakthrough MIT "bubble wrap" water harvester pulls safe drinking water from desert air without electricity

The device mimics natural processes by absorbing atmospheric water vapor at night using a hydrogel-based material shaped like bubble wrap, maximizing surface area.
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#sudden-branch-drop-syndrome
#environmental-policy
fromwww.nature.com
15 hours ago

The Ocean Is Awash in Millions of Tons of PlasticMost of It Is Invisible

Researchers have identified nanoplastics, defined as plastic pieces with a diameter of less than one micrometre, as a significant and pervasive form of marine pollution.
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fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
15 hours ago

Investigation launched after grass and shrubland destroyed in Rainham fire

A wildfire response vehicle was deployed at the incident. These vehicles provide off-road capability enabling the transportation of additional equipment closer to fires on open ground. Each vehicle carries approximately 475 litres of water, a backpack blower, ear defenders, beaters and misting lance technology, which allows firefighters to pump water and drive, enabling them to tackle grass fires more quickly and safely.
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#sustainability
fromIT Pro
2 days ago
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Small businesses are 'flying blind' on carbon emissions and struggling to meet sustainability goals - and the blame lies with big tech vendors

fromBusiness Matters
4 days ago
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Businesses and charities urge UK to scrap VAT on refurbished electronics to tackle e-waste and cut household costs

fromIT Pro
2 days ago
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Small businesses are 'flying blind' on carbon emissions and struggling to meet sustainability goals - and the blame lies with big tech vendors

fromBusiness Matters
4 days ago
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Businesses and charities urge UK to scrap VAT on refurbished electronics to tackle e-waste and cut household costs

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#conservation
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 days ago

The Real Impact of a Nuclear Bomb

The new NAS study primarily focuses on the thermal energy and blast effects from a nuclear explosion, evaluating scenarios that could lead to nuclear weapons usage.
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#electric-buses
fromMail Online
1 day ago

US volcano 'is still active' as experts reveal source of earthquakes

More than 400 earthquakes rattled Mount Rainier over just 12 hours on Tuesday, sparking fears of a potential eruption due to volcanic unrest. The US Geological Survey emphasized that Rainier is still active, despite not having significant eruptions in over 1,000 years. The tremors are attributed to hot fluids circulating through rock fractures rather than rising magma. Monitoring continues with a network of sensors, although current earthquake activity is not cause for concern, remaining at a GREEN / NORMAL alert level.
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fromTime Out New York
1 day ago

Yes, you're seeing more fireflies than usual in NYC this summer

New Yorkers across all five boroughs are reporting a serious uptick in the number of fireflies lighting up our humid summer nights and, yes, it's very real.
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#environmental-protection
fromTruthout
1 day ago
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Sand Mining Is a Booming Industry - This Mexican Community Is Paying the Price

fromTruthout
1 day ago
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Sand Mining Is a Booming Industry - This Mexican Community Is Paying the Price

fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

A battle is unfolding in Europe over the future of wolves

On Sept. 1, 2022, under an almost-full moon, a male wolf slipped into a paddock in the hamlet of Burgdorf-Beinhorn in Germany, following the scent of Dolly, a sweet chestnut mare. This act of predation highlights the complex relationship between humans and wolves, especially as wolf populations recover across Europe after years of persecution.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days ago

What if I'm the bad tourist? How to go on vacation and try not to be part of the problem

While the number of flights continues to grow, ecological awareness has not yet overridden the desire to travel, as evidenced by Spain's rising passenger numbers.
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#drought
#natural-disasters
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Sea lions are released after toxic algae bloom in California

Southern California saw one of the longest toxic algal blooms on record this spring, which sickened at least 1,500 animals, notably sea lions and dolphins.
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fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Frontier is helping Arbor build a "vegetarian rocket engine" to power data centers | TechCrunch

"We are able to market it as two products," Arbor co-founder and CEO Brad Hartwig told TechCrunch. "We're selling carbon-free base load energy as well as net [carbon] removals."
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fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

The U.S. has millions of old gas and oil wells. Here's what it takes to plug them up

"The rig was there at Burns' request and the state of Ohio's expense to solve a problem that dates back more than a century."
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fromStreetsblog
2 days ago

'Anti-Car Crusade': Dinowitzes Slam Bronx Harlem River Greenway Bike Lane Touted by Mayor - Streetsblog New York City

Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz and his son claimed that the Department of Transportation's plan for the bike lanes is not safety-oriented, but rather part of an anti-car agenda.
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fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

The hidden cost of oil: Families fractured by a pipeline project

Ukura Midar, forced from his family's house for an airport, laments the loss of his land and the severance from family graves, stating, "Here, I feel bad. There I felt very fine. I had my land."
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fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Floods are getting more dangerous around the country, not just in Texas

The catastrophic flash floods in Texas over the weekend were caused by extremely heavy rain, with up to 12 inches falling in South Central Texas.
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fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Defunct oil wells are a national problem. Finding them is the first step

There are many unused, unplugged oil and gas wells, known as orphan wells, that leak oil, natural gas, and toxins, thus contributing to environmental pollution and climate change.
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fromEarth911
3 days ago

Earth911 Podcast: Kelly Ramsey on Life as a Hotshot Firefighter and the Burning Reality of America's Wildfire Crisis

Kelly Ramsey, the first woman in nearly a decade to join the Rowdy River Hotshots, shares insights from her memoir detailing her two years as a wildland firefighter.
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fromFast Company
3 days ago

How Scotland's underwater turbine is a breakthrough for tidal energy

Submerged in about 40 meters of water off Scotland's coast, a turbine has been spinning for more than six years to harness the power of ocean tides for electricity - a durability mark that demonstrates the technology's commercial viability.
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fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
3 days ago

Online map shows where new trees are planted in Haringey

The new online map devised by Haringey Council shows the number of trees already planted over the last year, aiming for every neighbourhood to achieve 30% tree cover.
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fromsubscriber.politicopro.com
3 days ago

Texas Flood Forecasts Were Accurate but Not Sufficient to Save Lives

Accurate weather forecasts alone aren't enough to save lives; local authorities must interpret warnings, communicate them, and assist communities in evacuating effectively.
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