Is there more to palm oil than deforestation?
Palm oil is the world's most produced and consumed vegetable oil and everyone knows that its production can damage the environment. But do consumers have the full picture? In fact, replacing palm oil with rapeseed oil would require a four to five-fol.....»»
How we choose to end deforestation will impact future emissions
The Glasgow Leaders' Declaration on Forests and Land Use signed at COP26 represents a commitment by leaders representing over 85% of the world's forests to halt and reverse deforestation and land degradation by 2030. But could the declaration's ambit.....»»
Deforestation cuts through community as well as biodiversity
Deforestation in the Gran Chaco forest in South America can be the end of the world for indigenous people who call it home. Researchers have been investigating different aspects of its human impact......»»
Severe water shortages strain wheat harvest in Iraq
Salah Chelab crushed a husk of wheat plucked from his sprawling farmland south of Baghdad and inspected its seeds in the palm of one hand. They were several grams lighter than he hoped......»»
Saving palm trees without killing bees
UC Riverside scientists have a new chemical weapon to seduce and kill the invasive, long-nosed beetles destroying California palm trees by the tens of thousands......»»
Palm OS Developer Releases Source To Classic Games, 20+ Years After Release
Munich-based developer Aaron Ardiri is Slashdot reader #245,358, with a profile that still identifies him as a Palm OS developer. Which surprised me, because Palm OS's last update was in 2007. (Then again, ardiri's Slashdot profile also still include.....»»
Tested: Spigen’s new 65W GaN III Charger is a notable addition to on-the-go Apple setups
GaN technology has already shrunk capable chargers down to fit in the palm of your hand, and now Spigen’s latest offering doubles down by adopting GaN III efficiency. Packing four ports and plenty of power into its , our latest Tested with 9to5To.....»»
Amazon deforestation threatens newly discovered fish species in Brazil
Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History researcher Murilo Pastana and his colleagues have discovered and described two new species of Amazonian fish—one with striking red-orange fins and the other so small it is technically considered a mi.....»»
Tropical dry forests disappearing rapidly around the globe
Dry tropical forests are important ecosystems, yet these forests are increasingly threatened, a new study discovers. An innovative approach to characterize how deforestation took place since 2000 showed that more than 71 million hectares of tropical.....»»
Microbe-based faux beef could save forests, slash CO2 emissions
Gradually replacing 20 percent of global beef and lamb consumption with meat-textured proteins grown in stainless steel vats could cut agriculture-related CO2 emissions and deforestation in half by 2050, researchers reported Wednesday......»»
Tracking agricultural-related deforestation
The global trade in agricultural commodities provides food, fuel and fiber to consumers around the world. Commodity production, however, is also linked with negative environmental impacts, including the loss and degradation of forested land......»»
You Don"t Have to Quit Meat to Save the Planet—Just Eat Less
If everyone ate just 20 percent less beef, deforestation rates by 2050 could be half as bad......»»
Allison Janney joins "Mrs American Pie" on Apple TV+
Forthcoming Apple TV+ comedy "Mrs American Pie" has signed "The West Wing" and "Mom" star Allison Janey.Allison Janney in a guest appearance at the White House in 2016The 10-part comedy is set in 1970s Palm Beach, and stars Kristen Wiig as Maxine Sim.....»»
Brazil responds to less than 3% of deforestation alerts: study
President Jair Bolsonaro's government has responded to less than three percent of deforestation alerts, a sign that "impunity reigns" in the destruction of Brazil's forests, an environmental monitor said Tuesday......»»
Marshall adds palm-sized BT speaker and gives Emberton more power
Two new portable Marshall Bluetooth speakers that can go anywhere -- even to the beach -- are now available for pre-order......»»
Tree loss in tropics casts doubt over climate goals
Tropical regions of the world lost 11.1 million hectares of forest cover in 2021, new data shows, calling into question global pledges to end deforestation by 2030......»»
Snap announces ‘pocket-sized’ drone called Pixy – available for purchase today
Snap released its Pixy drone on April 28 at its Snap Partner Summit. The pocket-sized drone can take off and land in the palm of your hand. The drone is available for purchase today at the drone’s website. more… The post Snap announces ‘pocke.....»»
Animals essential to seed dispersal are the first to disappear owing to deforestation
Trees of the species Pouteria bullata, which is endemic to Brazil and whose common name is guapeva-vermelha, are found solely in the Atlantic Rainforest biome and produce sweet succulent fruit......»»
Beetle in the coconut: Fossil find sheds new light on Neotropical rainforests
Tiny beetles that feed on fruit from the palm family may have developed their taste for coconuts long ago, according to a Penn State-led team of scientists studying suspected insect damage in a 60-million-year-old fossil......»»
Casetify Star Wars collection review: The galaxy in the palm of your hand
Casetify has just opened the waitlist for its first-ever Star Wars collection, set to drop on May 4. We got to test a few of the products early, including a pair of iPhone cases.New Casetify Star Wars casesEntering a new world of designs Read more........»»
Indigenous lands block Brazil deforestation: study
Brazil's indigenous reservations have acted as a barrier against deforestation over the past three decades, although destruction of the Amazon rainforest has accelerated recently under President Jair Bolsonaro, according to a study published Tuesday......»»