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fromLos Angeles Times
3 hours ago

Madre fire engulfs 80,000-plus acres, but beefed-up crews and better weather bolster the fight

Firefighters on Sunday were gaining control over the massive Madre fire in San Luis Obispo County, which at more than 80,000 acres remains the largest in California so far this year.
Environment
#trump-administration
fromTruthout
1 day ago
US politics

Trump Admin Quietly Accelerates Massive Crude Oil Project on Colorado River

fromTruthout
1 day ago
US politics

Trump Admin Quietly Accelerates Massive Crude Oil Project on Colorado River

fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Elon Musk's xAI gets permit for methane gas generators

xAI has been granted a permit to run 15 methane gas generators at its datacenter in Memphis, amid community outrage about pollution levels.
Artificial intelligence
#switzerland
#sustainability
Renovation
fromArchDaily
3 weeks ago

Nothing Is Lost, Everything Transforms: The Reusable Future of the Biennial's Structures

The Venice Architecture Biennale is evolving to prioritize sustainability and reuse of materials, aiming for carbon-neutral certification in 2025.
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Scientists Just Found Something Unbelievably Grim About Pollution Generated by AI

fromDigiday
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

The ad industry is obsessed with AI - but what about its energy use and sustainability?

Renovation
fromArchDaily
3 weeks ago

Nothing Is Lost, Everything Transforms: The Reusable Future of the Biennial's Structures

The Venice Architecture Biennale is evolving to prioritize sustainability and reuse of materials, aiming for carbon-neutral certification in 2025.
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Scientists Just Found Something Unbelievably Grim About Pollution Generated by AI

fromDigiday
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

The ad industry is obsessed with AI - but what about its energy use and sustainability?

#california
#detention-facility
#community-concerns
fromCbsnews
3 days ago
New York City

Coney Island casino plan gets small victory as locals continue to fight against development

fromCbsnews
3 days ago
New York City

Coney Island casino plan gets small victory as locals continue to fight against development

#tech-industry
fromInfoQ
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

The Rise of Energy and Water Consumption Using AI Models, and How It Can Be Reduced

fromInfoQ
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

The Rise of Energy and Water Consumption Using AI Models, and How It Can Be Reduced

fromBuzzFeed
3 days ago

People Are Sharing Overconsumption Trends They Hate The Most, And Humans Are So Wasteful

Buying 42 Stanley cups in different colors like hydration's a fashion show.
Digital life
#climate-change
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 weeks ago

Climate Change is Making Our Environment Unsafe

Climate change intensifies air pollution, posing serious health risks especially in Brooklyn, necessitating urgent measures for improvement.
New York City
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

New map reveals US cities and landmarks set to DISAPPEAR by 2050

Many US coastal cities may be underwater by 2050 due to climate change, with dire projections especially for cities like New Orleans.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 weeks ago

Climate Change is Making Our Environment Unsafe

Climate change intensifies air pollution, posing serious health risks especially in Brooklyn, necessitating urgent measures for improvement.
New York City
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

New map reveals US cities and landmarks set to DISAPPEAR by 2050

Many US coastal cities may be underwater by 2050 due to climate change, with dire projections especially for cities like New Orleans.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 days ago

Entertainment Meets Engineering with These Drone Shows

Drone light shows have been popping up more and more in recent years, replacing or supplementing fireworks at the Olympics and even some Super Bowl halftime shows.
Science
#health-risks
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago

Letters: Services, not development, will best help unhoused people

In regard to the desperately needed additional housing, pushed by Gov. Newsom and Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, who is desperate except for the real estate and construction industries?
US politics
fromMail Online
5 days ago

Scientists discover microplastics in SEMEN and female follicular fluid

The detection of microplastics in human reproductive fluids raises concerns about potential impacts on egg and sperm quality, highlighting the need for further investigation.
Science
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Trump Wants to Deputize National Guard as Immigration Judges And Build More Alligator Alcatraz' Facilities in Florida

During a visit to a migrant detention facility, President Trump expressed his approval for Governor DeSantis to appoint National Guard officers as immigration judges to expedite deportations.
US politics
fromArs Technica
5 days ago

GOP budget bill poised to crush renewable energy in the US

The administration's planned energy policies would result in the drilling of 50,000 new oil wells every year for the next few years, ensuring land devastation, soil, and groundwater poisoning due to fossil fuels.
Environment
fromwww.dailynews.com
5 days ago

Is your car's AC leaking? California program pays 90% of repair cost

The Cool Air Rebate (CAR) Program offers financial assistance for low-income Californians to fix A/C leaks in cars made between 1993 and 2019, with up to 90% off repair costs.
Cars
fromHigh Country News
5 days ago

First came the record-setting fire. Then came the record-setting floods. - High Country News

The Hermit's Peak Fire, ignited by a prescribed burn, became the largest wildfire in New Mexico's history after escaping its control.
Environment
#noise-pollution
fromState of the Planet
1 week ago

Recognizing Excellence: Two Students Awarded Stuart Gaffin Prize for Sustainable Development Leadership

Gerson is consulting for multiple sustainability projects, managing a publication on the circular economy in cities, and developing a sustainability plan with the Laidlaw Foundation.
SOMA, SF
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's guest list: Kim Kardashian, Leo DiCaprio, but no 'space sister' Katy Perry

This wedding not only highlights the unconventional romance between Bezos and Sanchez but brings into focus the broader issues of environmental impact and personal scandal.
Canada news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Why is Mexico threatening to sue Elon Musk over SpaceX debris?

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has threatened legal action against SpaceX due to debris fallout from a recent rocket explosion, highlighting border safety concerns.
US politics
#sustainable-fashion
#air-pollution
#edward-burtynsky
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Yuck factor': eating insects rather than meat to help the planet is failing, study finds

Despite the advantages of eating insects, cultural repulsion prevents significant dietary shifts, especially in the West, where only 20% are open to trying insect-based foods.
Berlin food
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'Fast tech' warning as demand for cheap gadgets heats up

"We had fast food, then fast fashion, now fast tech," Scott Butler, the group's executive director wrote, urging consumers to think before they buy their latest fast tech item.
Gadgets
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

In Florida, an ICE detention facility in the middle of the Everglades

"We will expand facilities and bed space in just days, thanks to our partnership with Florida," said DHS Secretary Kristi L. Noem, emphasizing the swift development of the detention centers.
US news
#artificial-intelligence
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Courtyardism: A Vision for a More Balanced Urban Future in the Greater Bay Area by Wang Weijen Architecture

These megastructures offer clear advantages-economic efficiency, high development returns, and convenience for transit users-but often ignore urban context and environment.
London startup
fromEarth911
1 week ago

Understanding Scope 3 Emissions

Scope 3 emissions represent the most significant component of most companies' carbon footprints, being directly connected to consumer choices and behavior.
European startups
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 week ago

'Double-decker buses started using my Plumstead road - my house now has cracks in'

Robert described the impact of the double-decker buses as damaging, stating that vibrations from the buses have caused cracks in his home, making the environment unsafe.
London politics
#climate-crisis
#invasive-species
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Data centers' environmental impact is hard to quantify. Here's how we did it.

Tech companies are investing hundreds of billions into data centers for AI, but the environmental and economic costs are largely unaccounted for, raising critical questions.
Data science
#biodiversity
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Sam Altman Says "Significant Fraction" of Earth's Total Electricity Should Go to Running AI

Theoretically, at some points, you can see that a significant fraction of the power on Earth should be spent running AI compute, and maybe we're going to get there.
Artificial intelligence
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Revealed: Lowest number of litter blackspots in five years - but some areas remain stubbornly dirty, new survey finds

"Unfortunately litter was everywhere in the north inner city [Dublin], in stark contrast to the city centre just a few streets away."
London politics
fromBoston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
3 weeks ago

Father's Day And Mowing The Front Lawn Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Scott Fitzgerald wrote us that The Great Gatsby paid to have a neighbor's yard groomed before Daisy came over to meet him, illustrating the historical importance of front lawns as symbols of status.
Boston real estate
fromInsideEVs
3 weeks ago

Toyota's Chairman Says EVs Pollute More Than Hybrids. Is He Right?

Electric cars are confirmed to be better for the environment than combustion engines, despite ongoing debates.
Regional electricity sources heavily influence the emissions impact of electric vehicles.
Alternative transportation
fromArchDaily
3 weeks ago

Trestle Cabin / Miller Hull Partnership

Recognizing the immense investment and environmental impact of remote development, the strategy employs long-term thinking, allowing the structure to remain relevant across many generations and owners.
UX design
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

Santa Cruz City Council votes to ban sale of filtered cigarettes

Today's ordinance reflects a simple truth, and that is that filtered cigarettes are the most littered item on the planet and they impact our local beaches. They offer no health benefits, and they release microplastics and toxins into our oceans, into our parks and into our neighborhoods.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Invasive wild boars population on the rise across Bay Area with reports of more sightings, damage

Increase in feral pigs in Bay Area causing environmental damage and safety concerns, prompting regional management efforts.
East Bay (California)
Alternative medicine
fromNatural Health News
3 weeks ago

Red haze over the Sunshine State: Massive Sahara dust plume jolts Florida with dangers and dramatic skies

A massive Saharan dust plume is approaching Florida, raising health concerns.
Health experts warn of respiratory risks due to fine particulate matter.
Air quality alerts have been issued for affected regions across the Caribbean.
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

'We are not a theme park' - protests against mass tourism planned in Mallorca for June 15

Protesters claim mass tourism is exploitative, making housing inaccessible and pushing residents' needs aside.
Barcelona
fromEater
3 weeks ago

How to Ensure Your Dishwasher Outlives Its Standard Life Expectancy

"Unfortunately, too often. I hate to see perfectly good appliances going to the landfill." - Glenn Lewis, president of Mr. Appliance, emphasizing the need for maintenance over disposal.
Everyday cooking
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

'Boil in a bag' funerals to come to Britain - here's how they work

Water cremation, also known as alkaline hydrolysis, is a new alternative funerary method under consideration in the UK, aiming to provide an eco-friendly disposal of remains.
Alternative transportation
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