How to Protect Yourself from Smoky Wildfire Air
As giant plumes from fires in Canada billow over the U.S., experts explain what smoke does to your health—and how to protect yourself.....»»
Business metrics for Cisco Cloud Observability capability enables customers to protect revenue
Cisco announced new business metrics in Cisco Cloud Observability. Powered by the Cisco Observability Platform to enhance business context for modern applications running on AWS. This latest release also supports integration with AWS services and app.....»»
Mussel beach: Belgium"s recipe to fight erosion
Belgian mussels have long satisfied hungry diners, but an experiment is now underway to see if they can also protect Belgium's North Sea coast......»»
We"ve committed to protect 30% of Australia"s land by 2030. Here"s how we could actually do it
In the mid 1990s, only 7% of Australia's land was protected for conservation. Now, it's more than tripled to 22%......»»
Free cybersecurity tools from pCloud help protect you from hacks
With more than 12 billion hacked accounts identified to date, cybersecurity tools have never been more important. Hackers who gain access to your accounts can create anything from a minor nuisance to a major disaster, in the case of critical accounts.....»»
Arson suspected as wildfire burns in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, rangers say
A wildfire burning in Great Smoky Mountains National Park is believed to be the work of an arsonist, according to the National Park Service......»»
Taylor Swift"s Brazil concert was hammered by extreme heat. How to protect crowds at the next sweltering gig
Electrifying music concerts and other mass events are increasingly under threat from severe weather events, such as extreme heat......»»
Consumers plan to be more consistent with their security in 2024
The vast majority of consumers are concerned that cyberattacks will increase or remain consistent over the coming year (97%) and become more sophisticated (69%), outpacing the ability of cyber defenses to protect against these threats, according to T.....»»
New framework developed to monitor the impact of "destructive" fishing
The UN Sustainable Development Goals highlight the need to end destructive fishing practices to conserve marine resources and protect the ocean. However, there is no globally shared understanding of what destructive fishing is, or how to measure prog.....»»
The 70mai A810 is a very capable 4K dash cam that’s also easy on the wallet [Black Friday Deal]
Getting into an accident on the road can be scary, but a dash cam can help protect you and might make claiming insurance a lot easier, and the 70mai A810 Dash Cam could be the perfect candidate. The post The 70mai A810 is a very capable 4K dash cam t.....»»
First comprehensive look at effects of 2020–2021 California megafires on terrestrial wildlife habitat
The only thing constant is change—isn't that how the saying goes? We know that wildlife in western forests evolved with changing habitats and disturbances like wildfire. Each species responds differently, some benefiting from openings, others losin.....»»
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If you’re looking for a way to protect your home, a video doorbell is a pretty good place to start, especially with this 38% discount on the Efy Security Video Doorbell that saves you $100! The post Get 38% off Eufy’s security video doorbell in t.....»»
"Forever contaminant" road salts pose an icy dilemma: Do we protect drivers or our fresh water?
As winter approaches, many communities in Canada and around the world arm themselves against icy roads and sidewalks with a time-honored ally: road salt. For decades, applying road salt has been regarded as a simple but vital tool in countering the d.....»»
Fire is consuming more of the world"s forests than ever before, threatening supplies of wood, paper
A third of the world's forests are cut for timber. This generates US$1.5 trillion annually. But wildfire threatens industries such as timber milling and paper manufacturing, and the threat is far greater than most people realize......»»
The FCC says new rules will curb SIM swapping. I’m pessimistic
SIM swaps and port-out scams are a fact of life. New rules aren't likely to change that. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Panuwat Sikham) After years of inaction, the FCC this week said that it's finally going to protect.....»»
Viewpoint: Five things we need to see in Australia"s new nature laws
Australia's abysmal rates of extinctions and land clearing since European colonization are infamous globally. Our national environmental legislation has largely failed to protect biodiversity, including many threatened plants, animals and ecological.....»»
Let coastlines be coastlines: How nature-based approaches can protect Canada"s coasts
Along Canadian coasts, storm surges and flooding have gone from breaking news to seasonal norms......»»
How to make flood-prone areas in New Jersey more resilient to climate change
For years, Rutgers ecologist Brooke Maslo has studied how to redesign flood-prone landscapes so they can best protect the communities they border from the ravages of swollen brooks and rivers and rising seas......»»
Study highlights 4 strategies to overcome barriers to prescribed fire in the west
Prescribed fire, which mimics natural fire regimes, can help improve forest health and reduce the likelihood of catastrophic wildfire. But this management tool is underused in the fire-prone U.S. West and Baja California, Mexico, due to several barri.....»»
Natural coasts protect against tropical cyclones, but this protection is declining: Study
People living on the in low-lying coastal areas will be at even greater risk from cyclones in the future. Natural ecosystems offer protection, but this protection has decreased in recent years and is expected to continue to decline. This is a finding.....»»
Teenage social media addiction lawsuits can proceed, rules judge
The First Amendment doesn’t protect developers from lawsuits alleging that apps like Instagram and TikTok led to social media addiction among teenagers, a US district judge has ruled … more….....»»