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Particulate pollution from coal associated with double the risk of mortality than PM2.5 from other sources

Exposure to fine particulate air pollutants from coal-fired power plants (coal PM2.5) is associated with a risk of mortality more than double that of exposure to PM2.5 from other sources, according to a new study led by George Mason University, The U.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgNov 23rd, 2023

New doubt over production cuts in plastic pollution treaty

A global treaty to end plastic pollution may be in jeopardy, negotiators and environmentalists said Thursday, with new signs that countries may not be able to agree on production cuts......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

To tackle plastic scourge, Philippines makes companies pay

Long one of the world's top sources of ocean plastic, the Philippines is hoping new legislation requiring big companies to pay for waste solutions will help clean up its act......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

One in Three Tree Species Is at Risk of Extinction

A review of 47,282 tree species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature found that more than one third are at risk of extinction.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Auditor"s expertise in climate risks affects the quality of the client"s climate risk disclosures

In recent years, climate risk disclosures have become widely shaped on a global scale by several reporting frameworks and recommendations. These include the framework of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), International Fi.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Improving air quality would avoid 80,000 vet visits every year, study finds

New research conducted by Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy and the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment has found that high levels of air pollution have led to significan.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

These Samsung phones are at risk for a big security vulnerability

Certain Samsung phones are susceptible to a new security hack that involves phones with certain chipsets. Here's are the phones and smartwatches affected......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Apple products show lower outage risk and strong security appeal in Kandji survey

A new survey from Kandji highlights Apple’s rapid growth in enterprise settings and its reputation for strong security. The “Apple in the Enterprise” survey gives insights from over 300 IT professionals responsible for Apple device management a.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

XM Cyber Vulnerability Risk Management boosts prioritization with actual impact analysis

XM Cyber launched its innovative Vulnerability Risk Management (VRM) solution, extending its Continuous Exposure Management Platform. This new approach to vulnerability management empowers organizations to see through the fog of false positives left.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Report reveals a "vital sanctuary" for wildlife and endangered species in Cambodia"s Central Cardamom Mountains

The first-ever camera trap study of the Central Cardamom Mountains Landscape has recorded 108 species, 23 of which are listed at risk (Vulnerable or above) on the IUCN Red List, underscoring the significance of the region as a global stronghold for b.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Risk hunting: A proactive approach to cyber threats

Cybersecurity is an overly reactive industry. Too often we act like firefighters, rushing from blaze to blaze, extinguishing flames hoping to keep the damage to a minimum, rather than fire suppression experts designing environments that refuse to bur.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Modified metal-organic framework can capture benzene in the atmosphere to tackle a major health risk

Scientists have developed a new material capable of capturing the harmful chemical benzene from the polluted air, offering a potential solution for tackling a major health and environmental risk......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

How to fix all paintings in Life is Strange: Double Exposure

Early in Life is Strange: Double Exposure, you can find and fix some paintings in the bar to earn a trophy or achievement. Here's where to find them all......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

"Sexual precarity": How insecure work puts migrants at risk of being sexually harassed, assaulted or trafficked

Some of the ways migrants are exploited in the workforce get a lot of public attention. We hear tragic stories about wage theft, forced unpaid overtime, unsafe work conditions or discrimination. And we are likely to hear more such grim stories reveal.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

The growing scourge of plastic pollution: in numbers

Nations could agree in December on a world-first treaty to reduce the amount of plastic leaking into the environment which, if nothing is done, is forecast to triple by 2060......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Trust and risk in the AI era

55% of organizations say the security risks for their business have never been higher, according to Vanta. Yet the average company only dedicates 11% of its IT budget to security — far from the ideal allocation of 17%, according to business and IT.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

What animal societies can teach us about aging

Red deer may become less sociable as they grow old to reduce the risk of picking up diseases, while older house sparrows seem to have fewer social interactions as their peers die off, according to new research showing that humans are not the only ani.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Life is Strange: Double Exposure review: Max Caulfield triumphantly returns

Deck Nine continues Max Caulfield's story in Life is Strange: Double Exposure, and does so in a very respectful and relatable fashion......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

The Surprising Medication That May Lower Your Risk of Alzheimer"s

The Surprising Medication That May Lower Your Risk of Alzheimer"s.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsOct 28th, 2024

TSMC suspended shipments to China firm after chip found on Huawei processor, sources say

TSMC suspended shipments to China firm after chip found on Huawei processor, sources say.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 27th, 2024

More than half of UConn academic programs at risk of being slashed

More than half of UConn academic programs at risk of being slashed.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsOct 27th, 2024