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Air pollution falls after London vehicle curbs: Mayor

London's Mayor Sadiq Khan on Thursday claimed success for his expanded pollution toll zone for motor vehicles, pointing to a drop in levels of a harmful air pollutant since its controversial introduction......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailJul 25th, 2024

Top 5 stories of the week: Jeep gets new North America boss; August U.S. vehicle sales

A quick look at the top automotive stories of the week as determined by reader interest......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsSep 6th, 2024

Toyota and Lexus offer SiriusXM 3-year payment option

Consumers, weary with subscription fatigue, can access streamlined vehicle audio services with one upfront fee......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsSep 6th, 2024

U.S. new-vehicle market ‘stuck" as buyers wait for relief, sellers try to hang on to profits

The August selling rate was just 15.1 million, disappointing given the addition of the holiday weekend and a sign that cash-strapped consumers are waiting to make big purchases in uncertain times......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsSep 6th, 2024

Top 5 stories of the week: Jeep gets new North America boss; August vehicle sales strong

A quick look at the top automotive stories of the week as determined by reader interest......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsSep 6th, 2024

Daily 5 report for Sept. 5: Ford joins the hybrid-powered gain in August U.S. sales

Major gain in hybrid vehicle deliveries led Ford's 13% rise in August U.S. sales......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsSep 6th, 2024

Minitruck, van import enthusiasts wary of potential restrictions in certain states

Kei vehicle owners voiced support for the tiny trucks and vans at the Massachusetts Department of Transportation's board of directors meeting in July......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

Insurance companies sue Honda, N.Y. dealership to recoup payout from Pilot fire

Three insurance companies are suing American Honda Motor and a New York dealership to recoup more than $1 million they paid for damages caused when a service customer's parked vehicle caught fire......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

Soil pollution surpasses climate change as top threat to underground biodiversity, study finds

Earthworms, insects and mites are all at risk from soil pollution, and scientists are worried that we know very little about the damage it's causing......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 4th, 2024

City light pollution is shrinking spiders" brains, new study finds

As darkness falls, the nocturnal half of the animal kingdom starts its day. Nocturnal species are perfectly adapted to navigate and survive the dark of night that has existed for countless millions of years......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 4th, 2024

People eating beef are less likely to live near the industry"s pollution

Anyone who's researched ways to lower their environmental impact has likely heard they should eat less meat, particularly beef. Even at scale, cows are an inefficient way to feed people—it takes nearly four tons of water to recoup one ton of beef,.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 3rd, 2024

7 Reasons You Should Consider an Extended Warranty for Your Car

Purchasing a car is a significant investment, and as with any major purchase, you want to ensure that it stays in good condition for as long as possible. One way to protect your vehicle is by purchasing an extended warranty. This type of warranty off.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsSep 3rd, 2024

Transport for London is dealing with a cyber security incident

Transport for London (TfL) has sent out notifications to customers on Sunday evening saying that they “are currently dealing with an ongoing cyber security incident.” The government body that manages most of the transport network of Unite.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsSep 3rd, 2024

VW warns of plant closures, job cuts in Germany to reduce spending

VW considers one large vehicle plant and one component factory in Germany to be obsolete, according to the automaker's works council......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsSep 3rd, 2024

VW warns of plant closures, forced lay offs in Germany in cost-cutting drive

VW considers one large vehicle plant and one component factory in Germany to be obsolete, according to the automaker's works council......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsSep 2nd, 2024

Understanding how human activity impacts zooplankton is essential for managing and protecting lakewater

Freshwater ecosystems are impacted by human activities, including climate change, pollution and invasive species......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 31st, 2024

City of Columbus sues man after he discloses severity of ransomware attack

Mayor said data was unusable to criminals; researcher proved otherwise. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) A judge in Ohio has issued a temporary restraining order against a security researcher who presented evidence that a.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 30th, 2024

"More than just numbers:" Statistics expert uses data to predict extreme weather, financial downturns

Using data and numbers, a West Virginia University statistician is exploring new methods that could predict and model extreme patterns in weather events, financial turmoil and pollution levels......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 30th, 2024

The impact of human activity on air quality: A look at aerosol pollution before and after the Industrial Revolution

A recent study led by the Institute of Atmospheric Physics at the Chinese Academy of Sciences sheds new light on how human activities have altered the composition of the atmosphere over time, particularly focusing on secondary organic aerosols (SOA)......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 29th, 2024

Carvana developing ADESA Kansas City into joint vehicle auction and inspection ‘megasite"

ADESA Kansas City, in Belton, Mo., is the third ADESA auto auction at which Carvana is adding its own inspection and reconditioning processes......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 29th, 2024

Scientists discover how starfish get "legless"

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have made a discovery about how starfish manage to survive predatory attacks by shedding their own limbs. The team has identified a neurohormone responsible for triggering this remarkable feat of self-pr.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 29th, 2024