Senate Republicans want EPA to drop plan to cut emissions, boost EVs
In a letter led by U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., lawmakers said the plan will "effectively mandate a costly transition to electric cars and trucks in the absence of congressional direction.".....»»
Team describes MXene-supported PtCo bimetallic catalyst for hydrogen evolution in acidic conditions
Hydrogen energy is considered a promising solution with high energy density and zero pollution emissions. Currently, hydrogen is mainly derived from fossil fuels, which increases energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, hindering efforts to a.....»»
Blowout deal: grab Apple"s M2 Pro MacBook Pro for $1,599 today only
A flash price drop on Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M2 Pro chip is in effect today only, driving the price down to $1,599 during B&H's 24-hour Deal Zone.Save $400 on this MacBook Pro today only.B&H's latest Deal Zone consists of a blowout barga.....»»
Blowout deal: grab Apple"s M2 Pro MacBook Pro for $1,649 today only
A flash price drop on Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M2 Pro chip is in effect today only, driving the price down to $1,649 during B&H's 24-hour Deal Zone.Save $350 on this MacBook Pro today only.B&H's latest Deal Zone consists of a blowout barga.....»»
Are carbon-capture models effective?
Reforestation efforts to restock depleted forests are important for addressing climate change and for both capturing and restoring carbon from the Earth's atmosphere. These types of solutions to mitigate carbon emissions are critical after 2023 prove.....»»
NOAA reports continued drop in overfishing
In a report released May 2, NOAA Fisheries announced that 2023 saw a record low for the number of fish stocks subject to overfishing. The annual "Status of the Stocks" report is an assessment of the 506 stocks and stock complexes managed by NOAA Fish.....»»
The 1TB Samsung 990 EVO SSD is SUPER CHEAP at just $80!
If you want to give your PC a bit of a speed boost, then check out this deal for the 1TB Samsung 990 EVO SSD! The post The 1TB Samsung 990 EVO SSD is SUPER CHEAP at just $80! appeared first on Phandroid. If you haven’t upgraded your PC i.....»»
New process tackles pollution on dual fronts of plastic waste and fuel emissions
What if we could help the global plastic waste problem and the transportation industry with the same technology?.....»»
Scores of people are downgrading back to Windows 10
Will the upcoming Windows 11 24H2 update help Microsoft boost the adoption of Windows 11?.....»»
Apple’s Q2 2024 earnings reveal a drop in iPhone, iPad sales
Services growth looked rosy as Apple's hardware revenue in China slowed. Enlarge / The Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California. (credit: Anadolu Agency | Getty) Apple's earnings report for the second quarter of the co.....»»
UHF in UHD: Weird Al’s cult classic movie will get its first 4K release
For those of you just joining us, today we're teaching poodles how to fly. Weird Al's Rambo parody was a drop in the bucket amidst all the other jokes in the film, but it's amo.....»»
FedEx adds 150 Shyft Group Blue Arc electric vans to its fleet
FedEx is expanding its fleet of zero-emissions vehicles with the addition of 150 Blue Arc battery powered vans. Built by Michigan's Shyft Group, the vans can travel as much as 225 miles between charges......»»
Historical data suggest hard knocks to human societies build long-term resilience
Frequent disturbances to human societies boost the ability of populations to resist and recover from subsequent downturns, a Nature paper indicates. The study, which analyzes 30,000 years of human history, has implications for future population growt.....»»
Anthropic releases Claude AI chatbot iOS app
Anthropic finally comes to mobile, launches plan for teams that includes 200K context window. Enlarge / The Claude AI iOS app running on an iPhone. (credit: Anthropic) On Wednesday, Anthropic announced the launch of an i.....»»
EPA underestimates methane emissions from landfills and urban areas, researchers find
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is underestimating methane emissions from landfills, urban areas and U.S. states, according to a new study led by researchers at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS)......»»
Tesla retreats from next-generation ‘gigacasting’ manufacturing process
Tesla has backed away from an ambitious plan for innovations in gigacasting, its pioneering manufacturing process, according to two sources familiar with the matter, in another sign that the electric-vehicle maker is retrenching amid falling sales an.....»»
New computer algorithm supercharges climate models and could lead to better predictions of future climate change
Earth System Models—complex computer models that describe Earth processes and how they interact—are critical for predicting future climate change. By simulating the response of our land, oceans and atmosphere to manmade greenhouse gas emissions,.....»»
Toyota sales rise 14%; Honda edges up; Hyundai, Kia slip in April
U.S. light-vehicle sales are expected to drop about 2 percent in April, reflecting one less selling day than a year earlier and weaker fleet shipments, analysts say......»»
Investigating coal emissions reductions and mortality in China
In 2012, China was the largest consumer of coal in the world. In 2013, the State Council of China issued the "China National Action Plan on Air Pollution Prevention and Control," aiming to reduce emissions from coal combustion. The plan included reno.....»»
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If you sign up for a PureVPN Max Plan now, not only will you get 80% off on monthly fees for more than two years, but you'll also get a $30 Uber Eats voucher......»»
Tomorrow’s AAPL Q2 earnings likely to be $5B down
AAPL Q2 earnings are set to be announced tomorrow, and the company had already warned that we should expect a year-on-year revenue drop of around $5B. Analysts expect the same thing, and the outlook for Q3 isn’t expected to be any better, so in.....»»