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ABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago
Design

Moss Acres in New Jersey creates beautiful art with often-overlooked plant

Moss is an ancient, non-vascular plant crucial for the environment and art. [ more ]
BOOOOOOOM!
5 days ago
Design

"Displacement" by Photographer Jeremy Starn

Jeremy Starn's 'Displacement' series turned into a photo book showcasing the building of Ceiba, a zero-emission tall ship for cargo freight.
Starn's work reflects his interest in how humans shape their environment, focusing on environmental interventions and societal impacts through photography, painting, and sculpture. [ more ]
Time Out London
2 months ago
London

Alert: a new Banksy mural has officially popped up in north London

A new Banksy artwork appeared on a building in Hornsey Road, with the artist officially confirming authorship.
The mural depicts a tree with green paint 'leaves' and a figure holding a canister, symbolizing the need for nature to thrive. [ more ]
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
3 months ago
Design

The Smithsonian's Orchid Exhibition Returns This Weekend - Washingtonian

The 28th annual orchid exhibition titled 'The Future of Orchids: Conservation and Collaboration' opens this weekend at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery.
The exhibition focuses on the challenges facing wild orchids and highlights the work of conservationists to protect their future. [ more ]
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climate-change
Mail Online
6 days ago
OMG science

Bad news for millennials: Avocados are threatened by climate crisis

Avocados are highly vulnerable to climate change, with a predicted 41% reduction in growing regions by 2050. [ more ]
The Art Newspaper - International art news and events
2 days ago
London

Smoke, fire and livid sunsets: exhibition to show how Turner traced beginnings of climate breakdown

JMW Turner's art unknowingly documented early signs of climate change in his depictions of industrial landscapes, urbanization, and pollution. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
Data science

Your most pressing climate questions

Buying stuff online may be better for the environment than driving to a store. [ more ]
Truthout
1 month ago
OMG science

2023 Shattered Key Climate Metrics, World Meteorological Organization Finds

2023 was the hottest year on record with various climate indicators at alarming levels.
The World Meteorological Organization and United Nations are issuing warnings on the dire state of the planet due to fossil fuel pollution and increasing temperatures. [ more ]
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New York Post
1 week ago
Cars

Environmental protesters attempt to storm German Tesla plant, clash with police

Protesters clashed with police over Tesla plant expansion near Berlin. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
Cars

Protesters gather at factory in Germany for Disrupt Tesla Action Days'

Protesters clash with police outside Tesla's Berlin factory over expansion plans. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago
Cars

Police prevent environmental activists from storming Tesla factory in Germany

German police prevented demonstrators from storming Tesla's factory near Berlin due to environmental concerns. [ more ]
photography
The Art Newspaper - International art news and events
2 weeks ago
Design

Venus Williams to host new podcast for Carnegie Museum of Art

The Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburgh is launching a suite of art and landscape projects, including a podcast hosted by Venus Williams, coinciding with an exhibition on photography and the environment. [ more ]
designboom | architecture & design magazine
3 months ago
London

edward burtynsky illustrates how humanity impacts our planet in saatchi gallery exhibition

Saatchi Gallery in London will be hosting the largest exhibition of Edward Burtynsky's career, showcasing 94 photographs, murals, and an augmented reality experience.
The exhibition explores humanity's impact on the natural world and the ecological consequences of industrialization, featuring five thematic sections: Abstraction, Agriculture, Extraction, Manufacturing & Industry, and Waste. [ more ]
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sustainability
Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago
Design

What is Permaculture? Exploring the Basics of Permaculture Gardening - Yanko Design

Permaculture emphasizes aligning with nature, preserving natural systems, and minimizing environmental disruption.
Permaculture farming involves self-sustaining, diverse crop growth inspired by nature, lasting long like natural systems. [ more ]
Speckyboy Design Magazine
3 months ago
Web design

What's the Environmental Impact of Your Website?

The web has an impact on the environment through server farms, resource usage, and content creation.
Sustainable web design can be achieved by considering the environment in the web design process and making performant choices. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Hillsborough Castle staff recognised for role in events to mark death of Queen

The central role staff in Hillsborough Castle in Co Down played in events to mark the death of the late Queen has been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours.Laura McCorry, head of Hillsborough Castle has been made an MBE for services in Northern Ireland following the Queen's death.She said the honour was a recognition of the part the castle team had played in a number of historic occasions in the past year.
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climate-change
Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
3 months ago
Health

The State of Mental Health Support in Climate Emergencies - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Climate change exacerbates mental health and psychosocial problems.
Mental health impacts of climate change are escalating globally. [ more ]
www.npr.org
11 months ago
Exercise

These kids revamped their schoolyard. It could be a model to make cities healthier

A year ago, the schoolyard at the Add B. Anderson School in West Philadelphia was nothing but bare concrete.Now, it's a revamped green space that serves the whole community.Meredith Rizzo Late morning on a sunny weekday near the end of the school year, a group of kids shot baskets into a shiny orange hoop in the schoolyard at the Add B. Anderson School in West Philadelphia.
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www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Cars

New cars in EU and UK growing 1cm wider every two years, shows report

New cars in the EU and UK have grown 1cm wider every two years, driven by large SUVs.
Big cars are more dangerous in crashes, emit more toxic gas, and take up more space on roads. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Cars

Opinion | Relax, Electric Vehicles Really Are the Best Choice for the Climate

American drivers may be more hesitant about electric vehicles than automakers expected.
Concerns about running out of battery power and upfront costs are dissuading some people from purchasing electric vehicles.
Some people worry that electric vehicles are not significantly better for the environment than hybrid vehicles. [ more ]
Times of India @timesofindia: New Tool for Building and Fixing Roads and Bridges: Artificial Intelligence. #aiact #aistrategy #ArtificialIntelligence https://t.co/ClQYgMAFmo
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

New Tool for Building and Fixing Roads and Bridges: Artificial Intelligence

Engineers in Pennsylvania are using artificial intelligence to develop lighter concrete blocks and a noise-absorbing highway wall.
A.I. has the potential to make infrastructure projects more resilient and cost-effective.
The manufacturing of cement and concrete has significant environmental implications, making A.I. in construction even more important. [ more ]
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www.npr.org
11 months ago
Faith

He saw the ghost of his racist grandfather. It helped lead to meaningful healing

John Blake's story is about growing up as a Black kid in West Baltimore in the 1980s and learning painful secrets about his family.John Nowak/CNN I'm pretty sure I don't believe in ghosts.Now, I say pretty sure because there is part of me that doesn't want to rule out the possibility.I have heard others talk about this period of time after a person dies, when their soul or their spirit hasn't settled into whatever comes next, and that person's essence feels close.
Dezeen
11 months ago
Design

Mjolk Architekti creates "wonderful and fun place" for Montessori kindergarten

Mjölk Architekti aimed to embed Montessori ideals of learning through play and self-determined activity in this nursery extension in Jablonec nad Nisou, Czech Republic.Built in the small town of Jablonec nad Nisou, the project was designed by Prague-based Mjölk Architekti in collaboration with Projektový atelier David.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
US news

Fact-Checking Nikki Haley on the Campaign Trail

Nikki Haley, the former governor of South Carolina, was the first prominent candidate to announce a challenge to former President Donald J. Trump's bid for the Republican presidential nomination.Since entering the race in February, Ms. Haley has weighed in on social issues and tapped into her experience as a former United Nations ambassador under Mr. Trump to criticize current U.S. foreign policy.
Raptors Rapture
11 months ago
Toronto Raptors

3 Blazers players Raptors should target in Draft Day trade

The Toronto Raptors and Portland Trail Blazers might end up consummating a huge trade that forces both of these franchises to make huge pivots in their long-term directions.The Raptors are eyeing a retool that could see them change their entire roster, while the Blazers want to build around Damian Lillard.
Creative Bloq
11 months ago
Graphic design

How Pixar has changed in the last 20 years

To celebrate 300 issues of the world's leading magazine for 3D and VFX artists, 3D World, we're taking a look back at how the industry's changed since the magazine's launch in 2000.First up, we examine Pixar, and how the now ubiquitous name became a cultural giant.Digitally animated films have arguably become most well-known through the work of Pixar and DreamWorks.
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GSMArena.com
1 week ago
Mobile UX

New iPad Pro and iPad Air don't ship with chargers in the EU and UK

Apple has removed chargers from iPad Air and iPad Pro boxes in the EU and UK for the first time, following the same trend as iPhones to cut costs and environmental impact. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago
OMG science

Academy of Sciences helps battle coral bleaching while developing new technologies

Researchers in the Bay Area are studying coral bleaching globally and working on technologies to combat it. [ more ]
New Scientist
5 months ago
OMG science

What ancient Earth tells us about surviving the climate crisis

2023 has been a year of extreme weather events, including record-breaking heatwaves and wildfires.
Michael Mann believes that these events highlight the urgency of the climate crisis and the need for immediate action. [ more ]
Ars Technica
1 week ago
Apple

Apple's plastic-free packaging means pack-in logo stickers are going away

Apple is starting to phase out including Apple logo stickers in product boxes to meet environmental goals. [ more ]
The Drum
1 week ago
Coffee

Nescafe Canada inspires coffee lovers to save energy & boil their morning brews at 80C

A charming short film by Nescafé Canada emphasizes reducing energy consumption by boiling water at 80°C instead of 100°C. [ more ]
Independent
5 months ago
Coffee

Killarney became the first town in Ireland to ban single-use coffee cups - here's how it's going

Fifty businesses have embraced the initiative, with rubbish bags down by 30pc in some cases
Killarney, Co Kerry is the first town to ban single-use coffee cups
The initiative aims to remove over one million single-use cups from waste-disposal systems [ more ]
Independent.ie
5 months ago
Coffee

Coffee without a footprint: Killarney's ban of single-use cups hailed a success beyond all expectations

Fifty businesses in Killarney, Ireland, have joined the initiative to become a disposal cup-free town, leading to a significant reduction in single-use cups and rubbish bags.
The Killarney Coffee Cup Project aims to remove over one million single-use cups from local waste-disposal systems.
Coffee shops and hotels in Killarney have implemented a collective deposit system, where customers must bring their own cup or pay a €2 deposit for a reusable cup. [ more ]
Nature
2 weeks ago
JavaScript

Elephant-nose fish 'see' farther by electric sensing when in groups

Elephant-nose fish amplify sensing ability in social groups by 'listening in' on neighbors' electrical pulses. [ more ]
Time Out London
3 weeks ago
London

Watch: dolphins have been spotted in the River Thames in west London

Dolphins were sighted in the River Thames near Richmond, London, causing excitement and concerns about the river's cleanliness. [ more ]
www.dw.com
2 months ago
London

Banksy: New mural showing tree leaves appears in London DW 03/18/2024

Banksy's new artwork in London features green paint imitating leaves on a building next to a pruned tree.
Local MP Jeremy Corbyn praised the mural, seeing an environmentalist message in it. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

London campaigners hail tripled parking charges for SUV drivers in Paris

Paris has voted to triple parking charges for SUVs in an effort to discourage drivers from bringing the large vehicles into the city center.
55% of people voting in a referendum backed increasing charges for SUVs to improve the environment and discourage suburban motorists from driving into the city center. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

City Hall to rule on Wimbledon's 200million expansion plan

Mayor Sadiq Khan has recused himself from the decision-making process on a planning application to transform the former Wimbledon Park Golf Course.
The deputy mayor of planning, Jules Pipe, has called in the planning application for a full planning hearing after a disagreement between local councils.
The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) claims to have received overwhelming support for the project, stating that it will secure the long-term future of the Wimbledon championships. [ more ]
Time Out London
5 months ago
London

The Trafalgar Square Christmas tree has arrived: here's the exact light-up date and time

London's iconic Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square is traditionally shipped from Norway.
This year's Norwegian spruce may be the last due to concerns over environmental impact. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 months ago
London

Mayor invests 500,000 into street tree-planting across London

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, announced a half a million pounds investment into tree-planting as part of his Trees for London Fund.
London boroughs will be supported to plant almost 3,000 street trees this winter. [ more ]
Mail Online
1 month ago
UK news

1.7 BILLION pieces of plastic thrown away by UK households every week

UK households throw out 90 billion pieces of plastic rubbish each year. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
UK news

Hopes for future of iconic Sycamore Gap Tree renewed

Scientists have confirmed that cuttings and salvaged seeds from the Sycamore Gap Tree are showing signs of new growth, renewing hopes for its future.
The National Trust and Northumberland National Park Authority collected material from the remains of the tree and are hopeful that more than 30% of the mature seeds and half of the cuttings will be viable. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

LGBT+ badminton club helped me feel comfortable telling people I'm gay'

LGBT+ badminton clubs across the UK are helping members of the community feel confident and comfortable with who they are.Long Yang Club Badminton London (LYC) has been in existence since the mid-1980s and serves to unite queer Asians and Westerners with an interest in the sport.For James Yeung, who has been playing at the club for around a year and a half, if it was not for LYC he would not have been able to grow in a way where I'm confident and comfortable with who I am.
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
France politics

France's Macron embraces Brazil's Lula -- and the memes poking fun at their 'wedding'

Macron's trip to Brazil with Lula portrayed strong camaraderie and affection, likened to a wedding.
The meeting symbolized a reconciliation after strained relations with Bolsonaro and emphasized environmental concerns. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Food & drink

Millions go hungry as a billion meals binned every day, says UN report

Over a billion meals are discarded daily, while 730 million people suffer from hunger globally.
Households contribute to 60% of annual food waste, with commercial food systems adding to the issue. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Los Angeles

Sorrow for Jackie and Shadow, but two new baby eagles in Orange County

La'i, a female bald eagle, successfully raised eaglets in Orange County, a challenging environment for eagle breeding.
Factors like lead poisoning and car accidents pose threats to bald eagle eggs and hatchlings. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

Redondo Beach mayor dies at 65 of lung cancer

Bill Brand, mayor of Redondo Beach, died at 65 after battling lung cancer for over 4 years.
Brand was known for his dedication to preserving the beach community and protecting the environment in the South Bay region. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Europe politics

In Wales, struggling farmers grapple with new sustainability scheme | Letter

Farmers in Wales protesting about the Welsh government's Sustainable Farming Scheme paying for public goods.
Former EU schemes paid farmers per hectare, regardless of environmental practices. New scheme focuses on actions benefiting the environment. [ more ]
www.thelocal.com
3 months ago
Europe politics

EU chief bows to protesting farmers over pesticide use

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced plans to withdraw a proposal to halve chemical pesticide use in the EU by the end of the decade, citing polarization and lack of progress in discussions.
Mass protests by EU farmers, who are facing shrinking income and rising production costs, have brought the issue to the forefront and attracted support from far-right and anti-establishment parties. [ more ]
Kqed
3 months ago
California

California Releases Formal Proposal to End Fracking in the State | KQED

California oil and gas regulators have released a plan to phase out fracking, three years after halting new permits for the practice.
The plan aims to prevent damage to life, health, property, and natural resources, as well as mitigate greenhouse gas emissions.
The move to ban fracking in California is praised by community organizers who see it as prioritizing communities over the oil industry. [ more ]
KQED
11 months ago
California

What California Can Do as Home Insurance Companies Retreat in Face of Mounting Climate Change Risks | KQED

A home burns as the Camp Fire rages through Paradise on Nov. 8, 2018.(Noah Berger/The Associated Press)



After State Farm declared in late May that it wouldn't sell any new home insurance policies in California, people shopping around for new insurance had one fewer option.When days later it was revealed that Allstate had quietly made the same decision last year, Californians are now left wondering: How bad is this?
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www.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

The AI Series: AI and the Global South

AI tools designed in Silicon Valley but much of the labor in the Global South
Impact of AI on communities in the Global South from labor conditions to democracy and the environment [ more ]
www.youtube.com
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

What does AI mean for the environment?

AI has both positive and negative impacts on the environment.
AI can contribute to environmental sustainability through energy efficiency and optimization, but it also has a significant carbon footprint. [ more ]
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Medium
3 months ago
UX design

Introducing the Postproduct Designer

Designers are starting to prioritize leaving the world better off than they found it.
The shift away from products is forcing designers to reconsider their role in a post-product world. [ more ]
Daily Mom magazine
3 months ago
Parenting

5 Weather Activities To Teach Your Child Meteorology And Explore The Great Outdoors " Read Now!

Outdoor activities are essential for a child's development.
Weather activities can teach children about meteorology and help them appreciate the environment. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
4 months ago
Chicago

William Choslovsky: Lincoln Park's Dickens Greenway is a typical Chicago solution in search of a problem

Unnecessary use of salt and sand on stairs and platforms in the absence of snow or ice reflects a city that is inept and inefficient.
Spending a million dollars to make a well-functioning street into a less pleasant eyesore reveals a city with misplaced priorities. [ more ]
www.npr.org
4 months ago
Public health

A Supreme Court case that protects the environment, health care, and food safety is at risk

Fishermen petitioning Supreme Court to weaken federal regulations on environment, health care, and food safety. [ more ]
time.com
4 months ago
Public health

Surviving Cancer Made Me Realize the Importance of the Climate Crisis

Cancer rates are on the rise and approximately 40% of people in the US will develop cancer.
There is a strong connection between the environment, specifically fossil fuels, and the increase in cancer cases. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Law

A Potentially Huge Supreme Court Case Has a Hidden Conservative Backer

Lawyers backed by Charles Koch are bringing a case to the Supreme Court that could limit the power of federal agencies to regulate various industries.
The case involves commercial fishermen opposing a government fee, but legal experts say the outcome could have far-reaching implications for the regulation of fisheries, the environment, healthcare, finance, telecommunications, and more. [ more ]
time.com
4 months ago
Health

Surviving Cancer Made Me Realize the Importance of the Climate Crisis

Cancer rates are on the rise and approximately 40% of people in the US will develop cancer.
There is a strong connection between the environment, specifically fossil fuels, and the increase in cancer cases. [ more ]
time.com
4 months ago
Health

Surviving Cancer Made Me Realize the Importance of the Climate Crisis

Cancer rates are on the rise and approximately 40% of people in the US will develop cancer.
There is a strong connection between the environment, specifically fossil fuels, and the increase in cancer cases. [ more ]
Futurism
4 months ago
Environment

Millions of Plastic Pellets Wash Up on Shore

Countless tiny plastic pellets have littered Spain's northern coast after containers fell off a shipping boat and into the ocean.
These plastic pellets, known as 'nurdles,' can be harmful to wildlife, the environment, and potentially to human health. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
5 months ago
Environment

Emission projections show Canada on track to achieve interim climate target | CBC News

Canada on track to achieve its interim climate target and 2030 climate goal
Emissions projections show a decrease in climate-altering emissions by mid-decade [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Environment

Dubai's Costly Water World

Dubai relies on desalination technologies to meet its water needs
The use of desalination is damaging the Persian Gulf [ more ]
time.com
6 months ago
Environment

Countries May Be Getting One Step Closer To Actually Tackling Plastic Pollution

Plastic pollution is a global problem that is damaging the environment and threatening human health.
The United Nations is working towards a legally binding treaty to address plastic pollution.
Negotiations are ongoing to create a treaty that includes global bans on single-use plastic and per-ton plastic production taxes. [ more ]
WIRED
6 months ago
Environment

Why I'm (Cautiously) Optimistic About COP28

Countries need to close the gap between their targets and policies to drive down emissions.
Ambitious targets to scale up low-carbon technologies, particularly renewable energy, are necessary.
A global phaseout of unabated fossil fuels is likely to be contentious, with some countries in opposition. [ more ]
New York Post
6 months ago
Environment

Massive new US climate assessment shows global warming is hurting people in all regions of the country

Americans are experiencing the harmful effects of climate change in their daily lives.
The National Climate Assessment reveals that the United States is warming 60% faster than the global average. [ more ]
The Atlantic
5 months ago
Books

Seven Books Rooted in the Natural World

Reading can be a powerful way to reconnect with the Earth
Nature is inescapably entwined with our bodies and homes [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
5 months ago
Canada news

Emission projections show Canada on track to achieve interim climate target | CBC News

Canada on track to achieve its interim climate target and 2030 climate goal
Emissions projections show a decrease in climate-altering emissions by mid-decade [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
5 months ago
Canada news

Emission projections show Canada on track to achieve interim climate target | CBC News

Canada on track to achieve its interim climate target and 2030 climate goal
Emissions projections show a decrease in climate-altering emissions by mid-decade [ more ]
www.france24.com
5 months ago
France news

French minister rules out relocating Tahiti's Olympic surfing events after damage to reef

France's Sports Minister rules out moving Olympic surfing events away from Tahiti despite environmental damage.
The construction of a bigger aluminium judging tower damaged coral reefs during tests at Teahupo'o. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 months ago
London

Mayor invests 500,000 into street tree-planting across London

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, announced a half a million pounds investment into tree-planting as part of his Trees for London Fund.
London boroughs will be supported to plant almost 3,000 street trees this winter. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 months ago
London politics

Mayor invests 500,000 into street tree-planting across London

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, announced a half a million pounds investment into tree-planting as part of his Trees for London Fund.
London boroughs will be supported to plant almost 3,000 street trees this winter. [ more ]
Design Milk
5 months ago
Design

Sticklight Creates a World of Adventurous Possibilities

Sticklight is a portable outdoor lighting device that adds a sense of adventure and playfulness to outdoor spaces.
The designer, Thor ter Kulve, aims to create products that allow users to enter into a relationship with their environment.
Sticklight can be used both outdoors and indoors, and has three light modes for different lighting needs. [ more ]
Dezeen
11 months ago
Design

School of Visual Arts presents 10 senior thesis interior design projects

Dezeen School Shows: an aquatic research centre designed to raise awareness of freshwater ecosystems is included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at the School of Visual Arts.Also featured is a healing centre designed to promote wellbeing through exposure to white noise and a multiethnic restaurant that provides space for chefs to share their cultural heritage through food.
Design Milk
11 months ago
Design

Rivian Wants to Redesign EV Shopping Into an Inviting Space

"Disruptive" is thrown reflexively and regularly when discussing electric vehicles' impact upon automotive manufacturing, fuel efficiency, mobility technologies, and ultimately how we drive.But alongside these developing changes, the public's expectations related to the car shopping experience is also evolving, one veering away from the haggle and hassle of dealership-oriented car buying of yesteryear.
euronews
5 months ago
Digital life

'Upgrade madness': How the planet picks up the tab on Black Friday

More than a third of UK adults plan to buy a new smartphone on Black Friday.
Population Matters charity urges consumers to reconsider their purchasing habits and consider the environmental impact of their choices.
Adverts and marketing materials create pressure for consumers to upgrade their phones during Black Friday. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
6 months ago
Austin

Environmental Commission ponders HOME initiative - Austin Monitor

Dave Sullivan presented a motion supporting City Council's proposed HOME initiative.
Increasing population density can help conserve energy and attract businesses and services closer together.
Not everyone on the committee supported Dave Sullivan's proposal without modifications. [ more ]
Consequence
6 months ago
Music

Porno for Pyros unveil "Agua," first song in 26 years: Stream

Porno for Pyros have released their first new song in 26 years titled 'Agua'
The song was originally written during sessions for their 1996 album but was never properly recorded
The band is preparing for a farewell tour in 2024 [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
6 months ago
Environment

Worsening warming is hurting people in all regions, US climate assessment shows

Climate change impacts in the US are already significant and worsening across every region.
The US is warming 60% faster than the global average and experiencing more extreme weather events.
The burning of coal, oil, and gas is unequivocally to blame for climate change. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
6 months ago
Environment

'Every bit matters': Six key takeaways from the latest U.S. climate report

Human-caused climate change is worsening and urgent actions are needed to mitigate its effects.
The report emphasizes the importance of deeper cuts in global net greenhouse gas emissions and increased adaptation efforts.
Every bit of avoided warming can prevent risk and suffering, highlighting the significance of taking action to prevent further heating of the planet. [ more ]
www.dw.com
6 months ago
Environment

Waves of waste: The harsh truth about ocean plastic DW 11/13/2023

The Ocean Cleanup believes it can remove 90% of plastic floating on the surface of the ocean by using nets and floating barriers.
Critics argue that ocean cleanup technologies are a distraction and that resources should be focused on stemming the flow of mismanaged plastic waste in the first place. [ more ]
BBC News
1 year ago
London

ULEZ expansion: Contested claims examined

The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) is expanding to cover the whole of London from the end of August, much to the dismay of the opponents of the scheme.The BBC has been assessing some of the claims made about Sadiq Khan's flagship clean-air policy to better understand its impact.Some opposition, particularly from Liberal Democrats and Labour MPs, focuses on the argument that people need more time to swap their vehicles for compliant ones.
The New Yorker
10 months ago
Culture

How Much Hotter Can Texas Get?

Texas is a state well acquainted with heat.When Cormac McCarthy, the great mythmaker of the American West, who died earlier this month, described the landscapes of the borderlands, he often turned the heat into a creature that had an almost physical form.The heat is "crenellated," fashioned into "serried planes"; it rises, waves, blazes, and shimmers; horses and men, living and dead, dissolve or crumble into it.
www.scientificamerican.com
11 months ago
Science

How Greyhound Racing Drove the Evolution of a Superparasite

In 2017 Ray Kaplan, a parasitologist and veterinarian then at the University of Georgia, started receiving e-mails from colleagues around the U.S. asking for help with resistant parasitic infections in dogs.The parasites were hookworms, a group of roundworm species that target animals and humans.Kaplan specializes in livestock animals, not pets.
Washington Post
11 months ago
Science

Firefighting gear contains 'forever chemicals,' report concludes

Firefighters' turnout gear - the heavy clothing they don before fighting a fire - is essential protective equipment.But the textiles that make the clothing fireproof carry hazards of their own.A May report published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology concludes that " forever chemicals " known as PFAS - some linked to cancer - are present in textiles commonly used in the gear.
www.scientificamerican.com
11 months ago
Science

Brain Waves Synchronize when People Interact

Neuroscientists usually investigate one brain at a time.They observe how neurons fire as a person reads certain words, for example, or plays a video game.As social animals, however, those same scientists do much of their work togetherbrainstorming hypotheses, puzzling over problems and fine-tuning experimental designs.
Yahoo Sports
11 months ago
San Jose Sharks

Benning reveals how losing season impacted Sharks' locker room

It was a challenging 2022-23 NHL season for the Sharks.The win total likely didn't meet the expectations of some players on the team.Sharks defenseman Matt Benning spoke with Ted Ramey on the latest episode of " Offseason Check In " to discuss how the squad endured difficult losses and having them pile up.
www.bostonreb.com
11 months ago
Boston real estate

On Lexington Green: condos for sale

Imagine sinking into a plush, comfortable couch after a long day, looking out over an impeccable skyline as the sun sets, the golden hues of your personal sanctuary reflecting the perfect mix of comfort and luxury.Wouldn't it be amazing if this place was your own?This vision isn't just a dream anymore.
Truthout
11 months ago
Left-wing politics

Let's Accept Climate Science - And Also Reimagine Our Relationship to the Earth

Developing a spiritual connection to the Earth makes climate action feel like a way to reciprocate the environment's generosity.Maskot / Getty Images Last week, the northeastern skyline was overtaken by an orange haze, as winds blew smoke from Canadian wildfires southwards.The impact was palpable as the effects of climate change became apparent to nearly 50 million Americans.
Truthout
11 months ago
Left-wing politics

New Details From Leonard Leo's Trust Fund Expose the Inner Workings of the Right

Leo has spent at least $182 million during the Biden administration to fund right-wing groups from May 1, 2020, through April 30, 2022.Gremlin / Getty Images Newly obtained documents show that the billion-dollar trust fund given to Leonard Leo - the right-wing attorney and longtime leader the Federalist Society who orchestrated Donald Trump's Supreme Court picks - has dumped at least $411 million into fueling right-wing infrastructure in the U.S. since mid-2020.
Sun Sentinel
11 months ago
Miami

DeSantis to pause bans on fertilizer. Advocates worry it'll worsen water woes

Nearly $800 million for water quality programs.Close to $700 million for Everglades restoration.A $100 million Indian River Lagoon Protection program.These are all environmental projects Gov. Ron DeSantis proudly approved funding for at a news conference Thursday in Fort Pierce where he signed the largest state budget in history.
Silver Screen and Roll
11 months ago
LA Lakers

3 trades the Lakers can make on draft night using the contracts of Malik Beasley and Mo Bamba

With the NBA Draft fast approaching on June 22nd, the Lakers will likely continue to find themselves in the rumor mill up until their selection is made.Fresh off their Western Conference Finals berth, the team finds themselves in the precarious position of trying to maintain the continuity that helped steer their deep postseason run while also attempting to upgrade their roster.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
NYC real estate

The Tempestuous Lives of Secondhand Furniture

In the summer of 2019, Jacqueline Lobel, a 33-year-old TV producer, was scrolling through Craigslist, optimistically hoping to buy a dining room table that would fit into a slightly dark space in the large studio apartment she had just moved into in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn.When I saw how this apartment was staged before I rented it, I was inspired to do the same layout, so I knew what kind of table I needed, she said.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
Celebrity

South Asian College Students Are Fake Marrying for the Vibes

Bilal Nasir rode into his wedding on a bejeweled white horse, wearing a gleaming golden sherwani.He was surrounded by an entourage of his friends in coordinated outfits, dancing to the beat of a dhol, a two-sided drum.Light streamed out from the venue, Low Library at Columbia University, welcoming the crisp spring air on the evening of March 3.
Streetsblog
11 months ago
San Francisco

Five Things Missing In The Built Environment For Families With Young Children - Streetsblog USA

I just had an eventful weekend to say the least, as my family and I frolicked around The Fan & Museum District of Richmond, Virginia on the search for a thrifted Panama hat, fully embracing the dad life.We also made a quick day trip to Charlottesville, Virginia, and had a great time for the few hours we were there, but the trip reminded me of some pretty consistent issues I notice when we're out with our daughter.
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