Big polluters urged to pay as key Pacific summit opens in Tonga
Emissions-belching nations were challenged to stump up for climate-related damage as a key Pacific islands summit opened on Monday, with low-lying Tuvalu declaring: "If you pollute, you should pay.".....»»
From urchin crushing to lab-grown kelp, efforts to save California"s kelp forests show promise
A welding hammer strapped to her wrist, Joy Hollenback slipped on blue fins and swam into the churning, chilly Pacific surf one fall morning to do her part to save Northern California's vanishing kelp forests......»»
What is carbon capture and why does it keep coming up at COP28?
The future of fossil fuels is at the center of the United Nations climate summit in Dubai, where many activists, experts and nations are calling for an agreement to phase out the oil, gas and coal responsible for warming the planet. On the other side.....»»
Nearly 1 in 4 people now drought stricken, according to UN report
Almost 1 in every 4 people on Earth are now stricken by drought, and it's just the start of things to come, according to the latest UN report released as the COP28 climate summit gets underway in Dubai......»»
UN climate talks chief pushes for rapid draft deal
The head of the UN climate summit pressed nations Friday to strike a deal as talks resumed after a break, with only four days left for negotiators to iron out differences over the fate of fossil fuels......»»
Feds propose shooting one owl to save another in Pacific Northwest
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to enlist shooters to kill more than 500,000 barred owls over the next 30 years in the Pacific Northwest to preserve habitat for northern spotted owls, a protected species......»»
Climate negotiators get down to business at COP28 summit
COP28 is approaching the end of the first week and the kings, presidents and prime ministers have flown off. Now, hundreds of seasoned climate diplomats must get down to the tough job of negotiating a text that everyone can agree on. Adnan Amin, who.....»»
Senator"s paranoia opens door for Apple to speak out on government censorship
Senator Ron Wyden has made a crazy-sounding claim that governments are spying on people's iPhone push notifications — and Apple says thank you, we weren't allowed to tell anyone.The claim is that governments can glean information from how many push.....»»
North Carolina"s new Apple store set to open early & ahead of holidays
Apple's new retail location in the Charlotte, North Carolina region is set to open earlier than expected, and just in time for holiday shopping. Apple Birkdale Village opens on December 14Apple Birkdale Village will open at 10:00 AM ET on December 14.....»»
Senator"s paranoia opens door for Apple to speak out on government censorship.
Senator Ron Wyden has made a crazy-sounding claim that governments are spying on people's iPhone push notifications — and Apple says thank you, we weren't allowed to tell anyone.The claim is that governments can glean information from how many push.....»»
Apple isn"t happy about India"s demand to upgrade older iPhones with USB-C
Apple has urged the Indian IT ministry to make changes to its single charger rules, as adding USB-C to older iPhone models will make it hard for Apple to meet production targets for India's manufacturing and export laws.A USB-C cableFollowing after t.....»»
Why are people still flying to climate conferences by private jet?
Rishi Sunak, David Cameron and King Charles are just three of the more than 70,000 delegates from nearly 200 countries at the latest UN climate summit in Dubai, COP28. But they are among hundreds who will have traveled there by private jet. In fact,.....»»
COP28: Health is finally on the agenda, but there"s more to do as we face continued climate extremes
As global leaders gather in Dubai for COP28, health has finally landed firmly on the climate change agenda, with the first "health day" at the annual UN climate summit taking place yesterday (December 3)......»»
Universities urged to turn campuses paperless to cut deforestation rates
Universities will do the environment a good service and trim deforestation levels if they turn their campuses paperless, according to a study published as part of the 2022 Advances in Science and Engineering Technology International Conferences (ASET.....»»
Used EV models hurt by depreciation, data shows
Manheim auction statistics shared at the Auto Finance Summit show electric vehicles have more than doubled their presence on the wholesale market in the past two years. Unfortunately, used EVs are also collapsing in value, according to data......»»
Researchers sound out Canadian military"s plan to combat ocean noise pollution
A new study from Simon Fraser University researchers examines the Canadian military's efforts to reduce the impacts of underwater noise pollution on species during training exercises in the Pacific Ocean but caveat that more can still be done......»»
Shrinking particle accelerators with cold plasma and a large picnic basket
Twenty-five feet below ground, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory scientist Spencer Gessner opens a large metal picnic basket. This is not your typical picnic basket filled with cheese, bread and fruit—it contains screws, bolts, steel tubing, and.....»»
U.S. opens probe into 73,000 Chevrolet Volt cars over loss of power
A U.S. auto safety regulator said on Friday it is opening an investigation into 73,000 Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid cars over reports of loss of power, failures to restart and other issues......»»
Emissions inequality is getting worse—here"s how to end the reign of the ultra-polluters
Climate change is overwhelmingly a problem of wealthy people. The wealthiest 1% of humanity produce over 1,000 times the emissions of the poorest 1%. In fact, these 77 million people are responsible for more climate-changing emissions than the poores.....»»
COP28: The climate summit"s first Health Day points to what needs to change in New Zealand
Climate change has many effects, but one of the most significant will feature for the first time at COP28—its impact on human health......»»
Global climate change drives fish fitness zones in typical marine habitats, finds study
The tridentiger typically inhabits semi-saline and freshwater environments located in the tropical, subtropical, and temperate regions of the western Pacific Ocean. It occupies a crucial position in the food chain, making it ecologically important. A.....»»