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Despite Lula"s promises, deforestation still rampant in Brazil

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest in the first quarter of 2023 was one of the worst on record, according to official figures released on Friday......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgApr 7th, 2023

Satellite images show deforestation toll of Indonesia mines

More than 700,000 hectares of forest in Indonesia have been cleared for mining since 2001, including large tracts of primary forest, a new analysis using satellite data has found......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 5th, 2024

Did Hawaii just pave the way for court enforcement of California"s climate promises?

Last month, 13 young Hawaiian plaintiffs were set to take the state's Department of Transportation to trial for failing to make real headway on reducing planet-warming pollution. Instead, on the eve of their court date, the youths inked a groundbreak.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 5th, 2024

Study reveals human degradation of tropical forests is greater than previously estimated

Tropical forests are essential to sustain high biodiversity and mitigate climate change. They suffer from deforestation, the cutting and converting of forests for agriculture, mining, or infrastructure purposes. However, significant human impacts on.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 5th, 2024

Fires in Brazil"s Pantanal push wetlands community to limit

A riverside community in Brazil's Pantanal wetlands narrowly escaped raging wildfires last month, but some say the record-setting blazes—still burning nearby—are compounding threats to their way of life......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 4th, 2024

Companies spend more on cybersecurity but struggle to track expenses

Most companies do not know how effectively they are investing money to fight the cybersecurity threat, according to Optiv. Cybersecurity budgets are increasing and cyber incidents are rampant, and yet only a small percentage of respondents have a for.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJul 3rd, 2024

Final Cut Camera delivers for mobile filmmakers with manual controls & iPad multi-cam

Apple's Final Cut Camera is a new camera app for iPhone that promises to improve your mobile videos. Here's how it works, and when you want to use it.Final Cut Camera is available nowThis app is a pro video app, so you won't find any options for capt.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJul 3rd, 2024

Genetic algorithm enables precise design of phononic crystals

The advent of quantum computers promises to revolutionize computing by solving complex problems exponentially more rapidly than classical computers. However, today's quantum computers face challenges such as maintaining stability and transporting qua.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 3rd, 2024

New Beats Pill leak promises better sound and a 24-hour battery life

A new leak states the new Beats Pill speaker features a "racetrack woofer" for punchier bass and is getting modern design flourishes......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Morel Audio Biggie wireless speaker promises big sound in a small package

The Morel Audio Biggie is anything but. It's a compact Bluetooth speaker you can take around the house, and even outside, thanks to the extended 50-meter range......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024

Recovery of Brazil"s Spix"s macaw, popularized in animated "Rio" films, threatened by climate change

All Spix's macaws are majestically blue in the blazing sun of Brazil's Northeast, but each bird is distinct to Candice and Cromwell Purchase. As the parrots soar squawking past their home, the couple can readily identify bird No. 17 by its smooth fea.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024

Deforestation in Brazil"s Cerrado higher than in Amazon: Report

Deforestation in Brazil's Cerrado region, a vast tropical savanna renowned for its rich biodiversity, increased sharply in 2023 and overtook that of the Amazon, according to a report published Tuesday......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024

Samsung Brazil Unveils the New Galaxy M35

Meet the Galaxy A35's twin. The post Samsung Brazil Unveils the New Galaxy M35 appeared first on Phandroid. In addition to its more wallet-friendly A-series phones, Samsung also sells its M-series handsets for much less than its flagship d.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsMay 27th, 2024

Drought in the Brazil"s Cerrado is the worst for at least seven centuries, study shows

A study conducted by researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil and reported in an article published in Nature Communications shows that the Cerrado, Brazil's savanna biome, is experiencing the worst drought for at least 700 years. H.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 23rd, 2024

Eyes in the sky: How China"s advanced Earth observation system shapes global progress

China's Earth Observation (EO) System has seen significant progress, evolving into a sophisticated network of satellites supporting various global applications. This system, vital for sustainable development, promises further advancements with new te.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 23rd, 2024

Proteins modified in lungs offer clues to biological functions of bromine

Researchers at the Center for Research on Redox Processes in Biomedicine (Redoxome) in Brazil have identified extracellular matrix proteins modified by the action of hypobromous acid in normal and fibrotic lung tissues, suggesting a possible physiolo.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 22nd, 2024

HP Envy x360 14 (2024) review: missing the mark where it counts

The HP Envy x360 14 is the first laptop I've reviewed with Intel's 15-watt Meteor Lake chipset. That promises better efficiency, but I didn't see it......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 22nd, 2024

Half of mangrove ecosystems at risk: conservationists

Half of the world's mangrove ecosystems are at risk of collapse due to climate change, deforestation and pollution, according to a study published Wednesday......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsMay 22nd, 2024

Marelli bets on hydrogen as niche expands

A new hydrogen fuel system by Marelli promises manufacturers relatively easy integration and increased reliability, advantages the Japanese supplier plans to market to makers of hydrogen-powered vehicles as that niche market grows......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 21st, 2024

Forvia headlamp concept cuts weight, emissions while upholding performance

A new headlamp concept by French supplier Forvia promises 60 percent weight savings over a traditional light while reducing carbon emissions by more than two-thirds over its life......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 21st, 2024

Dealership lawsuit accuses Mitsubishi of ‘making false promises"

A terminated Kansas City, Kan., dealership has accused Mitsubishi Motors of North America of "mistreating its dealers by making false promises" in a bid to drive it and other dealerships out of business or move their points......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 21st, 2024