Changing food consumers" choices may help cut greenhouse gases
Planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions associated with the global food supply chains induced by diets could fall by 17% if people change their food choices towards more plant-based diets, a new study reveals......»»
Toyota and Lexus offer SiriusXM 3-year payment option
Consumers, weary with subscription fatigue, can access streamlined vehicle audio services with one upfront fee......»»
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......»»
Why are U.S. dealers getting more pessimistic about the market? This Cox Q3 poll gives clues
Pessimism crept into franchised car dealers' outlooks during the third quarter, according to a Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index poll, which also found that interest rates and consumers' political uncertainty continue to burden dealerships......»»
Blogger claims changing one hidden iPhone setting ‘almost doubled’ his battery life
My two-year-old iPhone 14 Pro could easily make it another year if I wanted it to. I say that as I’m about to upgrade to … The post Blogger claims changing one hidden iPhone setting ‘almost doubled’ his battery life appeared first on.....»»
A window into the body: New technique makes skin invisible
Researchers have developed a new way to see organs within a body by rendering overlying tissues transparent to visible light. The counterintuitive process—a topical application of food-safe dye—was reversible in tests with animal subjects, and ma.....»»
GM delays lithium investment amid falling prices and election uncertainty
The changing timeline for GM's investment in Lithium Americas indicates the ground has shifted underneath raw materials companies......»»
NASA Earth scientists take flight, set sail to verify PACE satellite data
From sea to sky to orbit, a range of vantage points allow NASA Earth scientists to collect different types of data to better understand our changing planet. Collecting them together, at the same place and the same time, is an important step used to v.....»»
Tackling food insecurity requires more than charity—governments must also act, say researchers
As more households in Canada experience food insecurity, food banks and other organizations are struggling to meet demand for their services. In 2023 alone, around 23% of Canadian households experienced some form of food insecurity. That translates t.....»»
Satellite remote sensing shows potential in agricultural monitoring
Paddy rice is an important agricultural product, and accurate mapping of paddy rice fields is essential for enhancing food security, promoting sustainable agriculture, increasing crop yields, and facilitating technological advancements......»»
What"s up with high food prices? Economists assess factors causing food prices to fluctuate
The latest consumer inflation report indicates that grocery prices have stabilized, yet the perception of high food costs lingers for many......»»
Plankton mark seasons in the sea, just like leaves and flowers on land
Britain's seas are rich in wildlife, but many of its species can only be seen with a microscope. These are the plankton—tiny algae and animals found throughout the ocean that are the foundation of the entire marine food web......»»
Grenfell victims were "overcome by toxic gases" after construction loophole
Governments have a duty to protect their citizens. While they won't go as far as telling us what we can and cannot put in our homes, we do expect them to ensure that the buildings we live in are safe from fire......»»
The 15 top methane-emitting nations lack policies to rein them in
While the United States and China have taken important steps to reduce their methane emissions, other significant producers of the potent greenhouse gas rarely have concrete national plans to mitigate it, according to a new University of Maryland ana.....»»
Researchers create new tool to analyze embodied carbon in more than 1 million buildings in Chicago
The built environment—which includes the construction and operation of buildings, highways, bridges and other infrastructure—is responsible for close to 40% of the global greenhouse gas emissions contributing to climate change......»»
How stories can teach young people about life in a changing climate
Education is key to empowering young people to respond to climate change. It's something that will reach into every aspect of their lives in complex ways. However, the national curriculum largely confines climate change to a few subjects, meaning tea.....»»
The best free movies on YouTube right now (September 2024)
YouTube offers free movies with ads for consumers to enjoy. The best free movies in September 2024 include a masterpiece from Paul Thomas Anderson......»»
You won"t be fooled by hysterical phishing emails, but you know people who will
Once again there's a new iCloud phishing email that is so poorly done that AppleInsider readers will be able to spot it, but will be shockingly effective to some susceptible to its hysteria, its appalling grammar, and its blinding font choices.Detail.....»»
Scientists present Europe"s new greenhouse gas budget
The goals outlined in the Paris Agreement on climate include limiting climate warming to below 2°C and reaching a global peak of greenhouse gas emissions as soon as possible. To meet these targets, scientists need comprehensive accounting of the gre.....»»
Beef industry can reduce emissions by up to 30%, says new research
Greenhouse gases resulting from human activity have been the largest driver of climate change since the mid-20th century—especially from agriculture. The U.S. beef industry alone is responsible for 3.3% of the nation's total emissions, and even wit.....»»
Research explores whether "everything as a service" will live up to its great expectations
It's no secret that the composition of the American economy is changing. As the manufacturing sector continues to decline, the balance is slowly tipping even further away from goods and towards services. In line with this larger trend, many firms hav.....»»