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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Study reveals how much energy AI uses to answer your questions

For each prompt you give AI, what's the damage? To find out, researchers in Germany tested 14 large language model (LLM) AI systems by asking them both free-response and multiple-choice questions.
Artificial intelligence
#fishing
#urban-forestry
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

One of Toronto's oldest elm trees is on its last legs. Researchers are racing to re-grow copies | CBC News

fromCbsnews
2 days ago
NYC parents

New effort aims to replant functionally extinct American Chestnut trees across New York City

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

One of Toronto's oldest elm trees is on its last legs. Researchers are racing to re-grow copies | CBC News

fromCbsnews
2 days ago
NYC parents

New effort aims to replant functionally extinct American Chestnut trees across New York City

#nyc
#health
#sustainability
fromForbes
1 month ago
Social media marketing

30 Under 30 Asia: The Content Creators And Influencers Using Their Platforms To Inspire Action

fromBusline News
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

New Report Highlights Motorcoach Travel As The Most Sustainable And Energy-Efficient Transportation Option - Busline News

fromForbes
1 month ago
Social media marketing

30 Under 30 Asia: The Content Creators And Influencers Using Their Platforms To Inspire Action

fromBusline News
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

New Report Highlights Motorcoach Travel As The Most Sustainable And Energy-Efficient Transportation Option - Busline News

#public-health
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago
Toronto

Scorching temperatures keep hammering GTA, heat warning expected to end Tuesday night | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago
Toronto

Scorching temperatures keep hammering GTA, heat warning expected to end Tuesday night | CBC News

fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
1 week ago

In California's Largest Landback Deal, the Yurok Tribe Reclaims Sacred Land Around Klamath River - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The Klamath River is our highway. It is also our food source. And it takes care of us. And so it's our job, our inherent right, to take care of the Klamath Basin and its river.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

What's in France's new 'simplification' law?

The simplification bill is set to cut bureaucracy with 26 main measures aimed at simplifying administration and easing the regulatory burden on businesses.
France politics
#climate-change
Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
1 month ago

A rebuke to Modernism: the Venice Architecture Biennale imagines new ways of building to cope with climate change

This year's Venice Architecture Biennale challenges complacency towards climate change, urging a shift in architectural practices to address environmental issues.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

With its climate progress under assault, California takes up a multipronged defense

Trump's environmental actions disproportionately target California, reflecting his agenda to curtail state-level climate regulations.
Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
1 month ago

A rebuke to Modernism: the Venice Architecture Biennale imagines new ways of building to cope with climate change

This year's Venice Architecture Biennale challenges complacency towards climate change, urging a shift in architectural practices to address environmental issues.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

With its climate progress under assault, California takes up a multipronged defense

Trump's environmental actions disproportionately target California, reflecting his agenda to curtail state-level climate regulations.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Letters: The military serves the people, not Donald Trump

As a veteran of the Marines, I took an oath to defend the Constitution. Today, I see that oath under threat not from foreign enemies, but from rising authoritarianism at home.
SF politics
#real-estate
#transportation
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

2 Reasons Why You Need to Start 'Bedscaping'

Thoughtfully designed bedrooms can significantly enhance emotional well-being, especially for those with mood disorders.
The trend of 'bedscaping' emphasizes creating inviting and personalized sleeping environments.
Growth hacking
fromForbes
2 weeks ago

Your Hometown Is Silently Killing Your Dreams. Here's How To Stop It.

Your environment significantly influences your dreams and potential, shaping your beliefs and aspirations based on who and what you surround yourself with.
#labour-party
fromMission Local
2 weeks ago

People We Meet: Staying in place with 'Practical Nomad' Edward Hasbrouck

"I saw my role not as selling people on travel, but to engage in travel - not as a commodity, but as an experience."
Alternative transportation
#wildlife
San Jose Sharks
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump's new border wall will threaten wildlife in an area where few people pass

Trump is advancing border wall construction in Arizona, harming wildlife.
The new border barrier threatens biodiversity in a key wildlife corridor.
Conservationists warn of diminished animal movement due to the wall.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
East Bay (California)

They eat everything': Wild pigs increase around the Bay Area, causing headaches for homeowners, parks and water agencies

San Jose Sharks
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump's new border wall will threaten wildlife in an area where few people pass

Trump is advancing border wall construction in Arizona, harming wildlife.
The new border barrier threatens biodiversity in a key wildlife corridor.
Conservationists warn of diminished animal movement due to the wall.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
East Bay (California)

They eat everything': Wild pigs increase around the Bay Area, causing headaches for homeowners, parks and water agencies

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 weeks ago

The Welling primary where 'confident' kids 'take pride in looking after each other'

Inspectors noted that while teaching is strong, there are instances where misunderstandings are not fully identified, impacting pupils' retention of new information.
Parenting
#wildlife-conservation
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Conservationists celebrate as long-vanished bird returns to the UK

The reintroduction of the white stork in the UK symbolizes significant strides in wildlife conservation and ecosystem recovery.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago
San Francisco

Day Around The Bay: Electric Jeep Catches Fire While Charging At Google Campus, Spreads To Other Cars

UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Conservationists celebrate as long-vanished bird returns to the UK

The reintroduction of the white stork in the UK symbolizes significant strides in wildlife conservation and ecosystem recovery.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago
San Francisco

Day Around The Bay: Electric Jeep Catches Fire While Charging At Google Campus, Spreads To Other Cars

#wildfires
fromConde Nast Traveler
3 weeks ago
Canada news

What Travelers Need to Know About the Wildfires in Canada

Canada faces a severe wildfire season with extensive evacuations and national preparedness at its highest level.
fromsilive
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

N.Y. weather: NYC hit with air quality alert Wednesday; here's what you should know

New York City faces a health advisory due to declining air quality from Canadian wildfire smoke, with sensitive residents advised to limit outdoor activity.
fromsilive
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

N.Y. weather: NYC hit with air quality alert Wednesday; here's what you should know

#pollution
#crime
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago
US politics

Are We Thinking About Crime All Wrong?

Violence may be more deeply rooted in specific locations than in individuals, suggesting environmental factors play a crucial role.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
London politics

The 101 call that snared the Sycamore Gap fellers - and ended their friendship

Friendship turned to crime over the destruction of a historic tree, triggering national outrage.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago

Are We Thinking About Crime All Wrong?

Violence may be more deeply rooted in specific locations than in individuals, suggesting environmental factors play a crucial role.
fromBerlin Art Link
3 weeks ago

Worldwide Exhibition Openings in June | Berlin Art Link

Visitors are invited to listen to the places sound is brought into, their histories and shifting ecologies.
Arts
#politics
California
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Congress could soon block California's efforts to cut vehicle emissions. Here's how

California's pioneering ban on new gas-powered cars could face significant political resistance from Congress.
fromPortland Mercury
3 weeks ago
Portland food

Good Morning, News: Tips to Stop Trump, CC Slaughters Shutters, and Ukraine's Devastating Sneak Attack on Russia

California
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Congress could soon block California's efforts to cut vehicle emissions. Here's how

California's pioneering ban on new gas-powered cars could face significant political resistance from Congress.
fromPortland Mercury
3 weeks ago
Portland food

Good Morning, News: Tips to Stop Trump, CC Slaughters Shutters, and Ukraine's Devastating Sneak Attack on Russia

fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

'River guardians' on a mission to save way of life and stop illegal gold mining

"Every morning we hug the river," says Alexander Rodriquez Mena, reflecting the deep connection and the vital importance of the River Atrato to his community."
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Brazil's environmental movement is under threat and Lula is siding with oil industry

Their motives appeared to be partly ideological, partly misogynistic and largely self-interested. All of them were trying to force through economic projects that are under scrutiny by Silva's environment ministry.
Left-wing politics
fromHigh Country News
4 weeks ago

A proposed Utah uranium mine gets the Trump treatment - High Country News

"On a blustery day in mid-May, a herd of cattle grazed against the snow-dusted slopes of the La Sal Mountains... the splintered remains of all the juniper and piñon trees that had been attacked and viciously shredded by a hydromower."
Portland food
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

How Breathable Should Facades Be? Exploring Permeability and Impermeability in Building Envelopes

Architecture's purpose is to provide safe and comfortable shelter, adapting to environmental challenges while impacting how people interact with their surroundings.
fromInverse
1 month ago

Xbox Game Pass Adds The Most Surprisingly Original Monster Collecting Adventure Of The Decade

Creatures of Ava presents a unique take on gaming's animal relationship, inviting players to nurture and heal instead of battling or capturing creatures.
Video games
Wine
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

World's largest winery is threatening Fresno drinking water, city officials say

E. & J. Gallo Winery has been ordered to halt excessive wastewater discharges due to toxicity risks to Fresno drinking water.
#epa
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
SF politics

What the EPA's partial rollback of the 'forever chemical' drinking water rule means

The EPA is rolling back regulations on harmful PFAS chemicals in drinking water, which could increase exposure risks for millions.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC politics

EPA chief Lee Zeldin to kill car feature 'everyone hates'

The EPA plans to roll back the contentious start/stop technology in vehicles due to public dissatisfaction and its dubious environmental impact.
SF politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

What the EPA's partial rollback of the 'forever chemical' drinking water rule means

The EPA is rolling back regulations on harmful PFAS chemicals in drinking water, which could increase exposure risks for millions.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Exceptionally low river flows forecast across UK as drought threat grows

The UK faces a likely drought this summer with exceptionally low river flows predicted, impacting water supply and agriculture.
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Infographic: 9 Ways Flowers Protect the Environment

Flowers contribute significantly to the ecosystem by supporting biodiversity, providing food sources for various organisms, and nourishing the surrounding environment, contributing to a balanced ecosystem.
Arts
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Why a contentious project to raise California's Shasta Dam could move forward under Trump

The winter run was the main sustenance source for the Winnemem Wintu throughout history. We consider them the grandfather of all salmon, said tribal member Gary Mulcahy.
SF politics
Europe news
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Wind Farms Accused of Stealing Each Others' Wind

Wind farms impact wind speed, leading to a phenomenon known as 'wind theft'.
Increased wind farm density necessitates careful planning to mitigate wake effects.
#nature
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Sycamore Gap: 2 convicted for felling UK's iconic tree DW 05/09/2025

The Sycamore Gap tree, standing by Hadrian's Wall for 200 years, met its destruction as two men were found guilty of its felling in a deliberate act.
UK news
Roam Research
fromScienceDaily
1 month ago

Robotic dog mimics mammals for superior mobility on land and in water

The new Amphibious Robotic Dog seamlessly transitions between land and water, revolutionizing amphibious robotics.
fromDefector
1 month ago

An Abundance Of Concrete | Defector

The wildlife imagery on the cover of 'Abundance' might attract attention, but the book's content shows a glaring disconnect from nature and ecosystems.
Left-wing politics
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

five metallic discs carve shaikha al mazrou's contemplative sculpture trail in UAE mountains

"I wanted the discs to work with the land's own intricacies, amplifying and negotiating with the space they inhabit, rather than asserting their presence over it."
Arts
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Mike Lynch: Experts start difficult recovery of superyacht that sank off Sicily

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
UK news
fromABC7 Chicago
1 month ago

17-year-old boy charged with arson in connection to New Jersey wildfire

The prosecutor's office announced the arrest of a 17-year-old for arson related to the Jones Road Wildfire, which has now burned over 15,000 acres.
NYC parents
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