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fromwww.theguardian.com
13 hours ago

Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time review a gripping, epic look at the New Orleans tragedy 20 years on

Hurricane Katrina was a disaster fueled by failure, as years of poor preparation and environmental degradation combined with the storm's ferocity to create a tragic scenario.
Humor
fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago

Warming oceans drive tuna from Pacific islands

Kauaka Petaia and his nephew search the Pacific Ocean for tuna, signifying the importance of tuna as a crucial resource for Tuvalu. After a long search and spotting seagulls, they catch eight tuna, demonstrating the challenges of fishing compared to 30 years ago.
Agriculture
#climate-change
#fire-safety
#air-quality
#sustainable-agriculture
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago
Agriculture

NetZeroNitrogen wants bacteria to replace synthetic fertilizer on farm fields | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
4 days ago
Agriculture

NetZeroNitrogen wants bacteria to replace synthetic fertilizer on farm fields | TechCrunch

fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

It is one of the deadliest chemicals on Earth but even Mexico's cartels can't resist the lure of mercury

Mercury is one of the world's 10 deadliest chemicals, and once extracted, it can take centuries to break down. Despite commitments to phase it out, the trade persists.
Environment
#sustainability
#polymetallic-nodules
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

I travelled the globe to document how humans became addicted to faking the natural world. Here's what I found

The Anthropocene is defined by significant human impact on the Earth's geology and ecosystems, resulting in alterations that will be evident for millennia in geological strata.
Environment
#emergency-response
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago
Germany news

Germany updates: Ship collision triggers oil spill at port DW 07/23/2025

Two vessels collided in Cuxhaven port, resulting in a significant oil spill of 6,000 liters.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago
Environment

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

Firefighters achieved 30% containment of the 80,000-acre Madre fire in San Luis Obispo County, the largest fire in California this year.
#artificial-intelligence
fromFortune
4 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Meet the companies using AI to reinvent the energy business

AI's energy consumption may worsen environmental issues even as it offers solutions.
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

The big lie of artificial intelligence | Computer Weekly

AI's impact is significantly harmful to both the environment and its human workers, often overlooked in the prevailing narrative.
fromDeveloper Tech News
4 days ago

Open-source AI is free, but most people still can't use it

Dr. Saffron Huang's custom rig for using Stable Diffusion consists of eight NVIDIA RTX 4090 GPUs, costing over £20,000. 'There's a profound irony here,' she states, emphasizing that while the code is freely available, the required computational resources establish a new technological aristocracy.
Artificial intelligence
#public-safety
#china
#ecology
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 days ago

Map: Butler Fire grows by 40% over weekend, more evacuations in Siskiyou County

As of Monday morning, the Butler Fire has burned approximately 17,116 acres, showing a 40% growth over the weekend and remains only 6% contained.
California
fromEarth911
6 days ago

Guest Idea: Will Tariffs Reignite Fix-It Culture

Consumer Reports estimates that tariffs could increase appliance costs by up to 40%, prompting a shift from a throw-away mentality to repairing appliances.
Renovation
fromCN Traveller
1 week ago

Why you should be buying mineral sunscreen

Every year, an estimated 14,000 tons of sunscreen wash off swimmers and sunbathers into the oceans - much of it containing chemical UV filters linked to coral bleaching and marine toxicity.
Miscellaneous
fromFuturism
1 week ago

AI Data Centers Accused of Creating Major Problems for Local Water Systems

So far, Beverly Morris and her husband Jeff have spent $5,000 on their water problems and can't afford to replace their well, which would cost $25,000.
Environment
fromApartment Therapy
1 week ago
Renovation

A "Dark, Gross" Garage Was Transformed into an Unbelievably Cute Cottage

A couple transformed an 85-year-old garage into a guesthouse through extensive renovation and sourced materials respectfully.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

Study Reveals the Beach Habits Americans Don't Want to Admit Out Loud

According to a recent study from Beach.com, 93 percent of beachgoers claim to practice good beach etiquette, yet almost everyone (92 percent) also admits to at least one bad beach habit.
Miami
fromHeybike
1 week ago

Best Electric Bikes for Surfers

Riding an electric bike to the beach saves time and money on parking and reduces carbon emissions, making it an eco-friendly alternative for beachgoers.
Alternative transportation
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Serious pollution incidents by England's water companies up 60% last year, data reveals

Serious pollution incidents from water companies increased by 60% last year, with 75 incidents reported in 2024 compared to 47 in 2023.
Environment
#community-concerns
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 week ago

Bitcoin Mining In Space

Bitcoin mining is the key to our future and that the industry will be providing such important support to our country and military that the entire space will be (is) a national defense asset.
Cryptocurrency
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Massive California reservoir to cost billions more than expected

The projected cost of building Sites Reservoir increased from $4.5 billion to at least $6.2 billion due to inflation, factory shutdowns during COVID-19, and tariffs.
California
#everglades
fromTruthout
1 week ago
Environment

FL Miccosukee Tribe Joins Environmental Groups Suing Over "Alligator Alcatraz"

fromPoynter
1 week ago
US politics

Ron DeSantis claims 'zero' environmental impact by Alligator Alcatraz. That's false - Poynter

fromTruthout
1 week ago
Environment

FL Miccosukee Tribe Joins Environmental Groups Suing Over "Alligator Alcatraz"

fromPoynter
1 week ago
US politics

Ron DeSantis claims 'zero' environmental impact by Alligator Alcatraz. That's false - Poynter

fromConde Nast Traveler
1 week ago

Wildfires Continue to Burn At the Grand Canyon-Here's What to Know

The Dragon Bravo and White Sage fires continue to burn close to the Grand Canyon's North Rim, forcing the evacuation of the area and causing the destruction of over 80 buildings.
California
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Americans throw out 5.7 disposable vapes every second

Americans now throw away an incredible number of these disposable vapes: nearly 500,000 every day, or about 5.7 vapes per second.
Environment
fromMail Online
1 week ago

10m Americans in multiple US states told to shut windows TODAY

Officials have issued an air quality alert affecting around 10 million Americans, advising them to minimize outdoor activities and keep windows closed due to wildfire smoke.
Miscellaneous
#wildlife-conservation
#recycling
#tesla
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

Earth's Poet of Scale

Burtynsky's retrospective entitled 'great acceleration' showcases his evolution as a photographer capturing the deep impact of human activity on Earth, epitomizing the monumental scale of environmental change.
Fashion & style
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Grove Park health club withdraws 80 home proposal after neighbours objected

Bannatyne Health Club submitted a planning application to develop housing and sports facilities on land north and east of the club, proposing 80 homes mixed in type and tenure.
Renovation
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Everything tech giants will hate about the EU's new AI rules

AI companies are expected to follow paywalls and robots.txt instructions to prevent excessive crawling by AI.
EU data protection
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Toronto's proposed rat reduction plan passes 1st hurdle, could come into effect in 2026 | CBC News

"Rats are pests and they require an interdivisional approach to deal with and to manage," Bravo said during the meeting for the economic and community development committee.
Toronto
fromusa.streetsblog.org
2 weeks ago

Five of the Ugliest Transportation Policies In the 'Big, Beautiful' Bill Streetsblog USA

"The direct elements [impacting transportation] in this bill are designed to reinforce car dependency especially of gas powered cars," said Yonah Freemark of the Urban Institute.
Alternative transportation
#fast-fashion
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

L.A. has never experienced loss on this scale. Measuring progress is hard and painful

The signs of change are evident across burned landscapes, showcasing new life blooming among the ruins, but the sense of loss from the devastating firestorm still overshadows progress.
Renovation
#wildlife-rehabilitation
#trump-administration
#lake-tahoe
fromCommon Dreams
2 weeks ago

NYC's Congestion Pricing Has Caused 'Quality-of-Life Improvement' in Just Six Months | Common Dreams

"Six months in, it's clear: congestion pricing has been a huge success, making life in New York better," Governor Kathy Hochul said Saturday. "In New York, we dare to do big things, and this program represents just that - traffic is down throughout the region, business is booming, transit ridership is up, and we are making historic upgrades to our transit system."
New York City
#health-risks
#fort-greene-park
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Judge tosses lawsuit against planned Fort Greene Park overhaul, citing 'significant' long-term benefits * Brooklyn Paper

fromBrooklyn Paper
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Judge tosses lawsuit against planned Fort Greene Park overhaul, citing 'significant' long-term benefits * Brooklyn Paper

#wildlife
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Could become a death spiral': scientists discover what's driving record die-offs of US honeybees

Bret Adee, one of the largest beekeepers in the US, reported losing 75% of his bees due to a combination of cold weather and disease spread by varroa mites.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks 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
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