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German prosecutors charge more VW managers in emissions scandal

The suspects, who were not named, are accused of aiding and abetting fraud in combination with tax evasion, indirect false certification and criminal advertising......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsApr 24th, 2021

NASA satellites reveal abrupt drop in global freshwater levels

An international team of scientists using observations from NASA-German satellites found evidence that Earth's total amount of freshwater dropped abruptly starting in May 2014 and has remained low ever since. Reporting in Surveys in Geophysics, the r.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News9 hr. 2 min. ago

Ultrafast lasers enable manipulation of polar order in a charge density wave at room temperature

Addressing the challenge of controlling electronic states in materials, the scientific community has been exploring innovative methods. Recently, researchers from Peking University, led by Professor Nanlin Wang, in collaboration with Professor Qiaome.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News9 hr. 2 min. ago

Can AI improve plant-based meats? Using mechanical testing and machine learning to mimic the sensory experience

Cutting back on animal protein in our diets can save on resources and greenhouse gas emissions. But convincing meat-loving consumers to switch up their menu is a challenge. Looking at this problem from a mechanical engineering angle, Stanford enginee.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News9 hr. 2 min. ago

Opinon: Shell"s legal victory is disappointing—but this is not the end for corporate climate litigation

In the first ruling of its kind, the Dutch Hague District Court in 2021 ordered a fossil fuel company, Shell, to slash its emissions. This decision would have required the oil and gas giant to cut its emissions by 45% by 2030 (compared with 2019 leve.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News15 hr. 3 min. ago

Guest commentary: Every step counts to drive down greenhouse gas emissions with green materials

Manufacturers are under increasing pressure to incorporate novel, recyclable materials that produce fewer greenhouse gases. Many are turning to next-generation materials......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated News16 hr. 29 min. ago

Best Motorola Edge (2024) fast chargers

Charge your Motorola Edge 2024 quickly with these fast chargers. The post Best Motorola Edge (2024) fast chargers appeared first on Phandroid. The Motorola Edge (2024) is a smartphone that offers a decent package for the asking price, espe.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Study finds four global policies could eliminate >90% of plastic waste and 30% of linked carbon emissions by 2050

A study released in Science determines that just four policies can reduce mismanaged plastic waste—plastic that isn't recycled or properly disposed of and ends up as pollution—by 91% and plastic-related greenhouse gases by one-third......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

3 great BritBox shows you should watch in November 2024

From a moody detective show to a real-life scandal program, these British TV series are among the best shows available on BritBox......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

NZ"s food manufacturers are embracing the idea of a circular economy but are slow to implement it

Around the world, the growth of industry and consumption has escalated environmental damage through increased emissions, waste and pollution from landfills......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Rivian, VW venture kicks off next-gen platform for R1, Scout EVs

Rivian and VW's joint venture will be used to develop a common manufacturing and tech platform for Rivian R2 and VW Scout EVs......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Apple & A24 sign Lena Dunham to write movie about FTX crypto implosion

Apple and A24 are working on a film adaptation about Sam Bankman-Fried and the FTX crypto scandal, with the script set to be written by Lena Dunham.A representation of Bitcoin - Image Credit: Pixabay/Michael WuenschThe two studios are in the early st.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Stark warning on emissions as leaders split on climate goals at COP29

Global leaders offered competing views on how to tackle climate change at UN-led talks Wednesday as a new report warned the world must reach carbon neutrality much sooner than planned......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Four out of five people in Africa use wood for cooking. A transition would cut emissions and save lives

Four in every five people in Africa cook using wood, charcoal and other polluting fuels in open fires or inefficient stoves. This releases harmful pollutants and leads to respiratory illnesses and heart disease, particularly among children......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Building a diverse wildland fire workforce to meet future challenges

Every year around this time, California's wildland firefighters hold their breath as hot, dry winds threaten to spread flames across the state. As such conflagrations grow in size and severity throughout the Western U.S., the strain on fire managers.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

New greenhouse gas projections show Colorado moving in right direction to reduce pollution

Colorado is projected to fall short of its benchmarks for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the next five years, but a new look at progress shows that, like a person trying to lose weight for a class reunion, the state has shaved off a few more po.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Private jet carbon emissions soar 46%: Study

The carbon footprint from private jet travel grew 46 percent between 2019 and 2023 and will keep rising unless the ultra-luxury industry is regulated, according to new research published Thursday......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 10th, 2024

California air regulators to vote on contentious climate program to cut emissions

California air regulators will vote Friday on changes to a key climate program aimed at reducing planet-warming emissions from transportation fuels that has a wide swath of critics—from environmentalists to the oil industry......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 9th, 2024

Save up to 38% on the Fitbit Charge 6!

The Fitbit Charge 6 comes with compatibility for both Android and iOS devices. The post Save up to 38% on the Fitbit Charge 6! appeared first on Phandroid. If you’re after a reasonably-priced fitness tracker that doesn’t compro.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsNov 9th, 2024

Glyde 4-in-1 Portable Charging Station review: Mobile charging without compromise

Glyde's specially designed sliding charging station is a great way to charge all your smaller Apple devices.Glyde 4-in-1 Portable Charging Station reviewCharging stations make it easier to get more done with fewer wires, and this one is space-efficie.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

Advances in plate tectonics research provide a new view of deep Earth"s carbon emissions

From time to time, when Earth's tectonic plates shift, the planet emits a long, slow belch of carbon dioxide. In a new modeling study published in Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems, R. Dietmar Müller and colleagues show how this gas released from.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024