Conflict in Ukraine found to be causing significant greenhouse gas emissions
An international team of scientists examined the first 18 months since the beginning of the conflict in Ukraine, exploring its consequences beyond the loss of life, with the primary focus on military emissions. Their findings underscore limitations i.....»»
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Scientists make and test efficient water-splitting catalyst predicted by theory
Hydrogen (H2) is a promising fuel for reducing greenhouse gases, especially if produced by using renewable energy to split water molecules (H2O). But as simple as it may seem to break water into hydrogen and oxygen, the chemistry is complex......»»
Climate change has made toxic algal blooms in Lake Erie more intense, scientists show
Climate change is causing a series of maladies by warming land and sea. A study published online in Limnology and Oceanography Letters demonstrates that one consequence of climate change that has already occurred is the spread and intensification of.....»»
Study confirms bees are more sensitive to pesticides due to climate change
A study led by CREAF and the UAB, and published in Global Change Biology, discovered that warmer winters worsen the impact of pesticides on bees and reduce their life expectancy by 70%, causing severely negative effects on the population and a sharp.....»»
Research signals major milestone in cutting harmful gases that deplete ozone and worsen global warming
A new study has revealed significant progress in the drive to reduce levels in the atmosphere of chemicals that destroy Earth's ozone layer, confirming the success of historic regulations limiting their production......»»
New discovery reveals that ocean algae unexpectedly help cool the Earth
A common type of ocean algae plays a significant role in producing a massively abundant compound that helps cool the Earth's climate, new research has discovered......»»
New Zealand scraps plan to tax livestock burps, farts
New Zealand's center-right government said Tuesday it is scrapping a scheme to price greenhouse gas emissions from livestock—squelching a so-called burp tax......»»
Security providers view compliance as a high-growth opportunity
85% of managed service and security providers face significant challenges maintaining compliance for customers, with lack of resources, expertise, or technology cited as the most common roadblocks to offering managed compliance, according to Apptega......»»
Income inequality and carbon dioxide emissions have a complex relationship
Income inequality and carbon dioxide emissions for high-income nations such as the United States, Denmark and Canada are intrinsically linked—but a new study from Drexel University has taken a deeper look at the connection and found this relationsh.....»»
Hackers steal “significant volume” of data from hundreds of Snowflake customers
Give shortcomings of Snowflake and its customers, there's plenty of blame to go around. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) As many as 165 customers of cloud storage provider Snowflake have been compromised by a group that ob.....»»
5 Things to Know About iOS 18 Beta Problems
Apple’s iOS 18 beta is causing problems for iPhone users. Some of the issues are very minor while others are far more problematic. The iOS 18 beta is live for developers and that means we’re getting feedback from those who have moved their iP.....»»
Study finds natural climate variability impacts Arctic and global warming
When comparing model simulations of Earth's recent warming to real-world observations, differences can arise from several factors, including model errors in the simulated response to increased greenhouse gases and natural fluctuations within the clim.....»»
Researchers use 3D visualization to predict, prevent hurricane damage
Beginning annually on June 1, hurricane season poses a major threat to Texas coastal communities, causing both physical and financial damage to the areas they hit. This damage can be staggering; when Hurricane Harvey hit in 2017, it cost Galveston $1.....»»
Researchers build quantitative model with the aim of imposing cost-efficient trade sanctions
Global condemnation of Russia over its invasion of Ukraine has prompted the imposition of trade sanctions. Such measures are a form of economic coercion, commonly used for reasons of foreign policy......»»
The Mac just became a true ‘AI PC’
Apple has just brought the Mac into the AI era with a significant macOS upgrade that places AI at the heart of Apple’s wide-ranging computing efforts......»»
Farming with a mixture of crops, animals and trees is better for the environment—evidence from Ghana and Malawi suggests
Farming just one kind of crop in a field at a time, and using a lot of chemicals, poses a risk to both people and nature. This simplified intensive agriculture often goes hand in hand with increased greenhouse gas emissions, land and water degradatio.....»»
The Oceans Court ruled that the seas are a hot mess. Why haven"t you heard about it?
On May 21, the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, in Hamburg, Germany, ruled that greenhouse gases are marine pollutants and nations must take action to "reduce, control and prevent" their effects. The tribunal, sometimes called the Ocean.....»»
States beg insurers not to drop climate-threatened homes
In the coming years, climate change could force Americans from their homes, not just by raising sea levels, worsening wildfires and causing floods—but also by putting insurance coverage out of reach......»»
Volvo recalls EX30 electric crossover on software glitch
Volvo is recalling its EX30 electric crossover because the small crossover might have an error in the center screen causing the speedometer to go into test mode when the car starts......»»
Frontier hack affects over 750k customers; company waits two months to notify them
A Frontier hack exposed the personal data of at least 750,000 customers, including full names and social security numbers, which places them at significant risk of identity theft. The ransomware group said to be behind the attack claims that the actu.....»»
Maps of heavy metals in Wellington, New Zealand soils show impacts of urbanization
A new study from GNS Science marks a significant step in the assessment of environmental contamination in Aotearoa New Zealand's capital......»»