Opinion: Environmental justice delayed has been justice denied
It has taken a very long time, but environmental justice has moved to the center of the environmental policy agenda. Here in New York City, the environmental justice movement spent decades fighting the siting of the North River sewage treatment plant.....»»
Court Ruling Upholds Guilty Verdict in Qualcomm Pricing Case
Qualcomm can still appeal to the EU Court of Justice. The post Court Ruling Upholds Guilty Verdict in Qualcomm Pricing Case appeared first on Phandroid. The EU’s continued crackdown on big tech has gone full speed ahead, and this tim.....»»
Greenhouse gains: Cucumbers genetic upgrade through innovative pollen tech
Genetic modification in horticultural crops, particularly within the Cucurbitaceae family, is often hindered by complex tissue culture requirements and environmental pressures such as climate change. Traditional transformation techniques, like Agroba.....»»
Groundwater cleanup boost: Tailoring 3D media for DNAPL contaminant removal
Groundwater contamination by organic pollutants, such as non-aqueous phase liquid (DNAPL), poses significant environmental and health risks. These contaminants, often released from industrial activities, can persist in the subsurface environment, for.....»»
South Carolina is set for its first execution since 2011. Let’s revisit its worst. | Opinion
South Carolina is set for its first execution since 2011. Let’s revisit its worst. | Opinion.....»»
First liquid-liquid extraction trial finds porous liquids can separate harmful or unwanted alcohols from mixtures
A world-first study has successfully used porous liquids to achieve liquid-liquid separation for the first time, creating exciting potential for advancing both environmental sustainability and public health......»»
Abortion Could Be Banned Nationwide If Trump Resurrects This Zombie Law
Using the Comstock Act to nationally ban abortion would defy modern public opinion and the law’s historical interpretation, experts say.....»»
Study: Ducks in the UK are still regularly shot with lead, despite ban
Ducks are still commonly killed with lead shot in England despite a ban and voluntary moves by shooting groups, research published in Environmental Pollution shows......»»
Apple Finally Joins the Party with RCS Support on iOS 18
Still no AI features however. The post Apple Finally Joins the Party with RCS Support on iOS 18 appeared first on Phandroid. Apple’s delayed (albeit stubborn) adoption of rich communication services (RCS) messaging services on its ph.....»»
Paying attention to errors can improve fused remote monitoring of lakes, researchers say
Lakes can tip the scales from healthy to potential environmental hazard quickly when they become eutrophic. In this state, an abundance of nutrients accelerates algae growth, which then crowd the water's surface and block light from reaching organism.....»»
Apple Watch blood pressure feature delayed by Series 10 design – Gurman
A long-awaited Apple Watch blood pressure feature has been delayed by the design changes introduced in the Series 10, according to a new report. The report doesn’t give any specific explanation, but says that Apple ran into issues when testing t.....»»
Apple Watch SE might go plastic next year, but is that worth the tradeoff?
Earlier this summer, reports started to emerge that Apple is testing a new “rigid plastic” body for the next generation . It was initially expected at last week’s Apple event, but unexpectedly got delayed. While a plastic casing would undoubted.....»»
Edible insects show promise as sustainable nutritional source
As the global population grows and traditional livestock production increasingly strains environmental resources, there is a rising interest in alternative protein sources. Edible insects, particularly grasshoppers, are abundant in regions like Camer.....»»
UK blocks approval of first coal mine in 30 years
Environmental campaigners on Friday claimed a "huge victory" after a court ruling overturned a decision to allow planning permission for the UK's first deep coal mine in 30 years......»»
SpaceX’s next Starship flight delayed by months
SpaceX had been expecting to launch the Starship rocket for the fifth time around now but the FAA says it needs more time before it can grant a launch license......»»
Catalyzing environmental cleanup: A highly active and selective molecular catalyst and electrified membrane
Some chemicals create environmental problems; others, fortunately, can help clean them up. Chemists from Yale University and their colleagues have developed an electrochemical catalyst and membrane that offers an efficient and sustainable way to trea.....»»
Billionaire"s spacewalk with SpaceX delayed several hours hundreds of miles above Earth
A billionaire will have to wait a little longer to perform the first private spacewalk after SpaceX delayed Thursday's spacewalk by a few hours......»»
Q&A: Experts discuss ongoing atmospheric effects of San Bernardino fires on Southern California communities
Several Southern California communities, including Riverside, are being hit with smoke from the huge Line Fire in the San Bernardino Mountains, creating what the Environmental Protection Agency classifies as "very unhealthy" air quality......»»
Decoding Atractylodes lancea: A genomic journey through adaptation and metabolism
The cultivation of high-quality medicinal plants like Atractylodes lancea involves intricate genetic processes influenced by environmental factors. Despite its extensive use in traditional medicine, the genetic basis and metabolomic diversity of A. l.....»»
A CGE model for provincial analysis of China"s carbon neutrality target
Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) models have become increasingly prevalent, offering valuable insights into the complex and interconnected economic and environmental impacts of climate mitigation strategies. The China Regional Energy Model (C-REM.....»»
Google’s ad tech empire may be $95B and “too big” to sell, analysts warn DOJ
Google Ad Manager is key to ad tech monopoly, DOJ aims to prove. Enlarge / A staffer with the Paul, Weiss legal firm wheels boxes of legal documents into the Albert V. Bryan US Courthouse at the start of a Department of Justice a.....»»