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Mental health
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 days ago

The town that rebelled against the crypto farm that kept it awake for six months

A nearby Bitfarms bitcoin mining facility generated continuous noise and massive electricity use that harmed residents' sleep, mental health, and daily life.
#wildfires
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Billowing smoke from Canadian wildfires wafts into the U.S.

Wildfires in Manitoba triggered a state of emergency and massive evacuation, compromising air quality across several northern U.S. states.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Billowing smoke from Canadian wildfires wafts into the U.S.

Wildfires in Manitoba triggered a state of emergency and massive evacuation, compromising air quality across several northern U.S. states.
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#climate-change
Public health
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Why 4 billion people faced an extra month of extreme heat over the last year

Human-caused climate change led to extreme heat affecting 4 billion people globally, resulting in health impacts and ecological strain.
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Venice Architecture Biennale: Preparing for extreme heat DW 05/09/2025

Extreme weather events are increasingly affecting global populations, necessitating urgent changes in architectural approaches to address these challenges.
more#climate-change
Environment
fromEarth911
2 months ago

Plan Ahead for Extreme Air Conditions

Wildfires in the U.S. have become a seasonal threat, with increasing acreage burned and air quality issues affecting wider regions.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Markers in blood and urine may reveal how much ultraprocessed food we are eating

Molecules in blood and urine reveal energy consumption from ultraprocessed foods, aiding understanding of their impact on health, crucial for nearly 60% of U.S. diets.
SF food
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Why sugar is 'extremely dangerous' for your health DW 05/12/2025

Health experts blame sugar for common health concerns, including diabetes and obesity-related diseases. Chronic sugar overconsumption can change neuronal pathways, paralleling substance use disorders.
Food & drink
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