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How One Corporation Is Cashing In on America’s Drought

In an unprecedented deal, a private company purchased land in a tiny Arizona town—and sold its water rights to a suburb 200 miles away. Local residents fear the agreement has “opened Pandora’s box.”.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredApr 20th, 2024

Torrential rains kill 27 across Central America

Torrential rains across Central America have left at least 27 dead in landslides and flooding over the past week, mainly in El Salvador, but also in Guatemala and Honduras, officials said Friday......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News3 hr. 33 min. ago

The "15-minute city" might not be realistic for North America, researchers find

In the "15-minute city," a concept popularized in Europe, everything a resident might need on a daily basis is a short walk or bicycle ride away. A study by Transportation Research at McGill University (TRAM) suggests, however, that this model may no.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News15 hr. 33 min. ago

Latin American cattle block road to Paris goals

Dense forest and patchy regulations mean Latin America is struggling to shake off its mantle as the world's leading emitter of greenhouse gas from livestock production......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News15 hr. 33 min. ago

Human activity: A double-edged sword in the face of drought

Earth and environmental scientists have reported that, as human socio-economic activities increase, greenhouse gas emissions will rise, leading to more frequent extreme weather events such as droughts and floods. However, a research team from Pohang.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News15 hr. 33 min. ago

Climate change makes it harder for women to collect water in South American and Southeast Asian regions, study shows

Climate change could increase the amount of time women spend collecting water by up to 30% globally by 2050, according to a new study published in Nature Climate Change. In regions of South America and Southeast Asia, the time spent collecting water.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News21 hr. 33 min. ago

Welcome to the drought: Off-lease vehicle pool is about to dry up

Lease turn-ins are a valuable tool for dealers and automakers to control inventory levels. But the 2021 leasing collapse is about to shrink the pool sharply......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated News22 hr. 33 min. ago

Auto supplier ZF launches $62M expansion in suburban Detroit

ZF North America Inc. is working on a $62 million expansion in Macomb County in Michigan, where the automotive supplier is building out its international R&D base for airbag, seat belt and steering wheel systems. ZF LIFETEC, the company’s passiv.....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 20th, 2024

Longtime Bosch North America president Mike Mansuetti to retire, succeeded by regional mobility chief

Mike Mansuetti, the longtime head of Bosch's North American business, will retire this year and will be succeeded by Paul Thomas, the company's head of mobility in the Americas, the world's largest auto parts supplier said......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsJun 20th, 2024

What actually makes avocados bad for the environment?

The soaring demand for avocados in Europe and North America has led to a trebling of global production in just over 20 years. However, this popular fruit is increasingly controversial because of the environmental impacts of farming and distributing t.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 20th, 2024

Copa America 2024 live stream: Can you watch for free?

The longest-running international soccer competition, Copa America, is back for its 48th iteration, which is hosted by the United States. Undoubtedly one of the most-anticipated tournaments every four years, it needs no help drawing interest, but whe.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 20th, 2024

Climate change made deadly heat 35x more likely in US, Mexico, C. America

Deadly heat that blanketed the United States, Mexico and Central America recently was made 35 times more likely due to global warming, an international network of climate scientists said on Thursday......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 20th, 2024

Southern Africa drought crisis demands fresh solutions

Innovative solutions and emergency funding are critical to help the more than 30 million people in Southern Africa affected by drought who now face severe food insecurity and humanitarian challenges, UN agencies and governments warn......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 19th, 2024

Product planning to be "uncertain and volatile" over next 4 years, annual Car Wars report predicts

"The powertrain conundrum is causing problems that we have never seen before," says Bank of America auto analyst John Murphy......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 19th, 2024

Apple’s big-budget F1 movie finally has a release date, hitting cinemas worldwide

The highly-anticipated Apple Original Films project has finally gotten a release date. The as-yet-untitled F1 movie, starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris, will premiere in cinemas on June 25, 2025, with a North America release on June 27. The film.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsJun 18th, 2024

Stellantis recalls nearly 1.2 million vehicles in North America for rearview camera issue

Stellantis has issued 30 recalls in the U.S. so far this year affecting about 2.2 million vehicles, NHTSA data shows......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 18th, 2024

When will America get its $25,000 electric car?

Electric-vehicle prices are falling fast in the U.S., but the cheapest models remain far more costly than what other countries have on offer. So where is America’s $25,000 EV?  .....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 17th, 2024

Improving soil health yields unexpected benefits for farmers

In the U.S., as farmers wrestle with extreme heat and drought, heavy rainfall and flooding, and erosion—all factors of climate change which can take a toll on crops—there's been a lot of buzz over regenerative agriculture over the past few years,.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 15th, 2024

Ex-Volvo Cars Americas chief Anders Gustafsson"s second act: Revive Polestar"s North America business

Gregor Hembrough, who launched Polestar's North America business in the midst of the pandemic, will leaves for a global sales role with the automaker......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 15th, 2024

Research suggests partisan hostility can erode democratic institutions and functioning

It is obvious to almost everyone living in America that partisan hostility has reached a fever pitch......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 13th, 2024

Thousands of fish dead as lake dries in Mexican drought

Thousands of fish have died as a lagoon in northern Mexico partly dried up amid a crippling drought plaguing the country......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 13th, 2024