The Latest Breaking News from Environment

Energy-hungry datacentres and the environmental cost of e-clutter

Letters: By deleting photos from our phones, we can ease demand for data storage and the huge amount of electricity it uses, writes Gill Davidson, while Robert Harrison suggests the waste heat from datacentres could be repurposed

The Guardian - UK · May 14

The Zero Waste Aisle How Refill Stations are Helping Shoppers Cut Both Plastic and Costs

The amount of plastic packaging waste generated by a single trip to the grocery store is truly staggering. Most household cleaning products and pantry staples come in single-use containers that end up in landfills. Retailers are finally introducing a creative solution to this environmental problem by installing dedicated refill stations.…

Grocery Coupon Guide · May 14

Overcoming Safety Risks with Honeywell Fault-Tolerant Control

A single control system failure in an oil refinery or power plant can trigger a chain reaction of catastrophic events—explosions, toxic releases, environmental devastation, and loss of human life. The 2005 Texas City refinery disaster and numerous pipeline incidents serve as stark reminders that inadequate safety controls carry consequences measured…

inkl · May 14

ET Alpha Wealth Summit: Market titans decode AI, wealth creation & India’s next investment cycle

As markets grow volatile, the Economic Times' Alpha Wealth Summit in Mumbai will gather experts to discuss future wealth creation. Sessions will cover finding alpha, building a Rs 100 crore portfolio in a lower-return environment, and navigating India's next decade amidst AI's rise.

The Economic Times · May 14

Ratan Tata’s Forgotten Dream Is Returning in Electric Form

For years, the Tata Nano was remembered as the car that arrived too early for India. Some called it revolutionary. Some called it a failure. But now, the same car could be preparing for the biggest comeback in Indian automobile history. This time, not as the world’s cheapest car. But…

MyLifeXP · May 14

Cattle station gets permit to kill 20,000 parrots

Conservation groups are outraged that a cattle station has been given government permits to kill 20,000 corellas and galahs.

AAP · May 14

Why Dogs Suddenly Start Barking After Midnight

Almost everyone has been disturbed by sudden dog barking late at night. One dog starts barking, and within seconds, the entire street seems awake. While many people see it as random noise, experts say these sounds are actually part of a survival system. Street dogs bark to warn their group,…

Times Pets · May 14

Democratic and GOP women announce ‘partnership’ to address sexual misconduct 

As some worry that an uproar over sexual misconduct in Congress will pass without meaningful change, House members announced a “bipartisan partnership” Wednesday. The goal is to “identify reforms and solutions to make Congress a safer work environment for women and all survivors,” according to a news release. Reps. Teresa…

Roll Call · May 13

Parents Say IEP Meetings Feel More Hostile in 2026 — Here’s Why

Parents across the country are saying that IEP meetings no longer feel collaborative in 2026. What was once designed to be a team discussion focused on helping students with disabilities now often feels tense, rushed, and emotionally draining for families. Many parents describe walking into meetings already feeling defensive because…

Kids Ain't Cheap · May 13

Man dies in Sydney prison unit that watchdog wanted shut down because it ‘cannot provide a safe environment’

Exclusive: Young inmate took own life in Long Bay prison five months after independent inspector warned of ‘ligature points in cells across all areas’

The Guardian - AU · May 13