Will solar panels destroy the desert? Bureau of Land Management just revealed an ambitious plan for renewable energy. So why are environmentalists upset? Salon · Sep 19, 2024
‘Australia’s next rabbit plague’: calls for feral deer in Victoria to be considered a pest instead of wildlife Victoria is home to perhaps the largest population and the only mainland state with ‘legislative relic’ of protections The Guardian - AU · Sep 19, 2024
After the Fed's Rate Cut, Is This Under-$10 Stock a Buy Now? The Fed's jumbo rate cut and a lower-interest rate environment could be a game-changer for many stocks, especially those that have struggled under high interest rates. Barchart · Sep 19, 2024
Magnetic mystery at Mercury revealed by BepiColombo probe (video) The BepiColombo probe's flybys of Mercury have revealed just how sharply and rapidly the planet's local environment changes in response to the solar wind. Space · Sep 19, 2024
What is a temperature control mattress and do they help you fall asleep faster? A smart temperature controlled bed could be the answer to your sleep issues. Here’s why and the best ones to buy. Tom’s Guide · Sep 19, 2024
Is your home making you SAD? Interior designers share their top tips for improving the mood Make your home a happier place to hunker down and spend the darker months Woman & Home · Sep 19, 2024
Astronomers just detected the biggest black hole jets ever seen – and named them Porphyrion The largest known black hole jets, 23 million light years across, have been discovered in the distant universe. This pair of particle beams launched by a supermassive black hole is over a hundred times larger than our galaxy, the Milky Way. The Conversation · Sep 18, 2024
Poor indoor air quality isn’t just making us sick – it’s also polluting our cities According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution is one of the greatest environmental health challenges that we face today. Various studies have shown that, as well as the lungs, it affects essential organs like the heart and brain, and that those who suffer most from its consequences are… The Conversation · Sep 18, 2024
Is sustainable data storage a paradox? The digital economy requires more technical infrastructure, which in turn leads to greater environmental impact. TechRadar · Sep 18, 2024
Labour in apparent disarray over Thames cleanup plan Minister approved Thames Water project at location prioritised by Sadiq Khan for wild swimming The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2024
A Poilievre Government Would Be Steps Back for the Climate His environmental policy: lip service and denial The Walrus · Sep 18, 2024
Tupperware files for bankruptcy in US and hunts for new owners Food container firm affected by ‘challenging macroeconomic environment’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2024
Sir Keir Starmer 'could allow water bill rises across country' to pay for Thames Water bailout New laws would give the government the power to raise bills to prop up Thames Water if a buyer cannot be found Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2024
What is fast fashion - and how can smart shopping help Earth? An explainer for kids by The Week Junior What we wear has a massive impact on the environment GoodToKnow · Sep 18, 2024
The Conversation · Sep 18, 2024 Australia desperately needs a strong federal environmental protection agency. Our chances aren’t looking good When Labor came to power federally after almost a decade in opposition, Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek pledged to turn around Australia’s worsening environmental woes, from extinctions to land clearing to climate change.
International Business Times · Sep 18, 2024 Three Activists Risking Their Lives For The Planet Almost 200 environmental activists were murdered last year, with the toll especially heavy in South America, according to rights group Global Witness.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2024 Global spending on subsidies that harm environment rises to $2.6tn, report says Exclusive: analysis finds $800bn increase in direct support for activities including deforestation and fossil fuel use
The Conversation · Sep 17, 2024 Pacific nations want ecocide to become a crime – here’s why NZ should support the proposal The recent proposal by Vanuatu, Fiji and Samoa to recognise ecocide as a crime against humanity is timely and could provide a global framework of accountability for environmental damage.
The Conversation · Sep 17, 2024 Sierra Leone is working to transform its food system, but it faces mounting challenges One of the most pressing issues facing humanity is the need to transform food systems to become more equitable, environmentally sustainable, able to deliver healthy diets for all, and also more resilient to disruptions.
Top News · Sep 17, 2024 DHS Secretary Mayorkas Praises Secret Service Response To Trump Threat DHS Secretary praises Secret Service response to Trump assassination attempt and highlights heightened threat environment in the US.
The Conversation · Sep 17, 2024 South Africa’s move to green energy was slowed down by government to protect coal mining South Africa’s Department of Mineral Resources and Energy was split in two after the 2024 general elections: Electricity and Energy and Mineral and Petroleum Resources. Part of the reason was to prevent conflicts of interest. Before the 2024 elections, the transition to renewable energy was at odds with the development…
The Conversation · Sep 17, 2024 How to make schools inclusive and safe for everyone, in 8 steps Education is the bedrock of a just and diverse society, but only if it is equitable and inclusive. To foster an inclusive educational environment, leaders and teachers have to understand and value diversity in all its forms, including diversity of culture, language, socio-economic background, gender, ability, and others.
The Conversation · Sep 17, 2024 A toxic chemical was blamed for killing thousands of Teesside crabs – but our study explains why pyridine wasn’t the culprit In October 2021, thousands of dead and dying crabs and lobsters washed up along 45 miles (70km) of coastline in north-east England. This mass-mortality event coincided with the redevelopment of one of the UK’s largest ports at Teesside.
AAP · Sep 17, 2024 Heat on state leaders as emissions, temperatures rise An analysis of Tasmania's environment has found the state is in poor shape on more than half of its indicators, prompting calls for stronger climate action.