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California set for another year of brown lawns, tight water restrictions

Californians should brace for another year of brown lawns, tight water restrictions and increased calls for conservation as state water managers Thursday warned that severely reduced allocations are once again likely in 2023......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgDec 2nd, 2022

Private timberland from Washington to California lost billions in value due to wildfires

A new study from Oregon State University estimates that wildfire and drought caused $11.2 billion in economic losses to privately owned timberland in California, Oregon and Washington over the past two decades......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News1 hr. 51 min. ago

California"s greenhouse gas emissions are rising, and we"re not even counting them all

California has committed to substantially reducing its greenhouse gas emissions, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2045. The pledge is key to Gov. Gavin Newsom's claims of climate leadership, which featured prominently in his recent visits to China and.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News1 hr. 51 min. ago

iPhone 15 vs 15 Pro: Everything that’s different and buyer’s guide

iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro are Apple’s latest and greatest devices. While the iPhone 15 Pro is naturally more feature-rich and powerful, it may be overkill for many. And the iPhone 15 has gained pro features of its own this year like the Dynamic I.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated News2 hr. 19 min. ago

As Apple Card rumors swirl, Amex CEO reveals what he looks for in co-brand partnerships

Based on the latest reporting, Apple and Goldman Sachs are planning to part ways sometime next year, ending their partnership that currently consists of Apple Card and Apple Card Savings Account. American Express has been rumored to be one of the com.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated News2 hr. 19 min. ago

Jobs signed Apple check to RadioShack up for auction with this fascinating connection [U: $46K final price]

We’ve seen a couple of rare Apple Computer Company checks from the 70s go up for sale this year. Now an interesting one is up for grabs – a Steve Jobs-signed check to then electronics leader RadioShack. Fascinatingly, this check has a connection.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated News2 hr. 19 min. ago

December 2023 Patch Tuesday forecast: ‘Tis the season for vigilance

The final Patch Tuesday of the year is almost upon us! This is the time of year when we want to relax and enjoy the holidays, but we need to be extra vigilant to detect and respond to suspicious activity. Many in the retail industry have placed our s.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated News2 hr. 19 min. ago

Rocket Report: The final space shuttle stack; SpaceX may extend booster lifetimes

"God willing, the suborbital tests of the new generation 'bio-capsule' will be completely Iranian." Enlarge / Solid rocket motors are stacked at the California Science Center for an eventual vertical display of space shuttle Ende.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated News2 hr. 20 min. ago

Stellantis plans layoffs at assembly plants in Mich., Ohio

Plants that build the Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator and Grand Cherokee will move from three shifts of workers to two because the company says it needs to limit sales of those vehicles to meet California emissions rules......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated News13 hr. 19 min. ago

Climate tipping points are nearer than you think. Our new report warns of catastrophic risk

It's now almost inevitable that 2023 will be the warmest year ever recorded by humans, probably the warmest for at least 125,000 years......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News16 hr. 19 min. ago

The best Fitbit devices in 2023: 6 best watches and trackers

It can be tough to pick a new fitness tracker. If you’ve been thinking of buying a new Fitbit this year, here are the best options to choose from......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News16 hr. 20 min. ago

WhatsApp launches self-destructing voice messages to Android and iOS

Temporary voice messages allows for more privacy protection although there are a few restrictions to be aware of......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated News17 hr. 51 min. ago

GM to pay $8 million to UAW workers following arbitration over 2019 plant closures

The ruling comes nearly a year and a half after the arbitrator initially found that GM violated Document 13 of its 2015 contract with the UAW when it closed three plants during the term of that agreement......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated News18 hr. 19 min. ago

Water crisis in South Africa: Damning report finds 46% contamination, 67% of works near to breaking down

A new report by South Africa's Department of Water and Sanitation paints a grim picture of the quality of the country's drinking water, and its water infrastructure. The Blue Drop Audit Report is meant to ensure that water service authorities are he.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News19 hr. 51 min. ago

Astronomers calculate which exoplanets are most likely to have water

Astronomers know of about 60 rocky exoplanets orbiting in the habitable zones of their stars. When they try to determine how habitable these planets might be, detecting water in their atmospheres plays a huge role. But what if there was another way o.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News19 hr. 51 min. ago

A new 66 million-year history of carbon dioxide offers little comfort for today

A massive new review of ancient atmospheric carbon-dioxide levels and corresponding temperatures lays out a daunting picture of where the Earth's climate may be headed. The study covers geologic records spanning the past 66 million years, putting pre.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News19 hr. 51 min. ago

When sea-level rise threatens coastal wetlands, don"t look to rivers for help, scientists say

Amid climate change, large dam removal projects have gained attention as a solution to the loss of coastal wetlands that reduce flooding, filter water, and provide wildlife habitat. But in a paper appearing in Science, researchers conclude that this.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News19 hr. 51 min. ago

Why dozens of North American bird species are getting new names: Every name tells a story

This winter, tens of thousands of birders will survey winter bird populations for the National Audubon Society's Christmas Bird Count, part of an international bird census, powered by volunteers, that has taken place every year since 1900......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News19 hr. 51 min. ago

Famed Halley"s comet passes aphelion this weekend

It's lonely out there in the frozen outer solar system. On Saturday, December 9th, that most famous of all comets 1P/Halley reaches a hallmark point on its 75-year journey through the solar system, reaching aphelion or its most distant point from the.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News19 hr. 51 min. ago

Report: Early 2024 will bring M3 MacBook Airs and first new iPads in over a year

New Airs should arrive alongside redesigned iPad Pros and a 12.9-inch iPad Air. Enlarge / Apple's 15-inch M2 MacBook Air. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) The MacBook Air is Apple's most popular laptop, and when the Apple M1.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated News20 hr. 52 min. ago

PSA: It’s a good time to turn on ADP; Apple study reveals 2.6B personal records stolen in data breaches

Following up on last year’s report “The Rising Threat to Consumer Data in the Cloud”, Apple has shared a new study from MIT’s Dr. Madnick that looks at how cyber threats are growing worldwide. Read on for a look at the state of online securit.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 7th, 2023