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The Fossil Fuels Conversation Needs a Hard Reset

The term “reducing emissions” has outlived its usefulness, a crutch to soften the blow that’s being exploited by greenwashers. Now it’s time to get real......»»

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Book Review: An Expansive New Translation of a Haruki Murakami Classic

In End of the World and Hard-Boiled Wonderland, the title is flipped, but cyberpunk pleasures remain.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Fossil Fuels Are Not Essential

The fossil-fuel industry argues that we can’t live without its deadly products. It is wrong.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Instagram will finally let you reset algorithm recommendations

One of the best features yet is about to hit Instagram as a test. According to a Meta newsroom post, the social media platform has … The post Instagram will finally let you reset algorithm recommendations appeared first on BGR. One o.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

Expert explains effects of catastrophic weather events on forests and tree species

This year has seen its share of severe weather—but how do these powerful storms impact forests over the long term? A Virginia Tech forest health expert breaks down the long-term effects catastrophic weather events can have and how to revive hard-hi.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 19th, 2024

SpaceX president predicts rapid increase in Starship launch rate

"It's going to be hard to catch us, but I certainly hope people try." As SpaceX made its final preparations for the sixth launch of its Starship rocket, the company's chief operat.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 18th, 2024

New fossil reveals the evolution of flying reptiles

The pterosaurs are extinct flying reptiles that lived alongside their close relatives, the dinosaurs. The largest of these reached 10 m in wingspan, but early forms were generally limited to around 2 m. In a paper, a team led by paleontologist Dr. Da.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 18th, 2024

These are the new emojis you might find on your phone in 2025

As 2024 winds to a close, it’s hard not to look ahead to the new year and everything it will bring with it. They might … The post These are the new emojis you might find on your phone in 2025 appeared first on BGR. As 2024 wind.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsNov 16th, 2024

Early Black Friday External Hard Drive and Portable SSD Deals

With these early Black Friday deals you can add some additional storage space for your laptop or desktop computer for cheap......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 16th, 2024

Gen Z workers: Values matter, and so does financial security

Despite appearances and tongue-wagging from older observers, it turns out that Gen Z is much more eager to work hard for both social good and long-term financial security than some might think, according to new research from the Ateneo de Manila Univ.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

How to reset the Linxura Smart Controller

Here's how to reset the Linxura Smart Controller if you're looking to sell the device or just need to start from scratch......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

This iPhone app cleans up local storage and even your social media clutter

If your iPhone storage is always full or almost full, you know how annoying it is to have to delete an iMessage conversation, some old … The post This iPhone app cleans up local storage and even your social media clutter appeared first on BGR......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Developing nations are least responsible for climate change but most affected. Will the COP29 tackle this injustice?

Since the Industrial Revolution, country after country has turned to fossil fuels to power their transport and industry......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Opinon: Shell"s legal victory is disappointing—but this is not the end for corporate climate litigation

In the first ruling of its kind, the Dutch Hague District Court in 2021 ordered a fossil fuel company, Shell, to slash its emissions. This decision would have required the oil and gas giant to cut its emissions by 45% by 2030 (compared with 2019 leve.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Three innovative ways to help countries hit by climate disasters, beyond a loss and damage fund

These days, it's hard to escape news stories discussing how climate change is contributing to extreme weather disasters, including the recent U.S. hurricanes. Aid agencies are increasingly worried about the widespread damage......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 15th, 2024

Trump Victory Is a ‘Gut Punch’ to U.S. Climate Action

President-elect Trump vowed to promote fossil fuels, weaken pollution regulations and reverse Biden administration climate efforts.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

The Lucy Fossil’s Extraordinary Journey to Becoming an Icon of Human Evolution

The 3.2-million-year-old human ancestor known as Lucy rose to fame through an incredible combination of circumstances.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Hands-on with AirPods 4: better in every way

, and they are awesome. As a pair of on-ear wireless earbuds, they are really hard to fault. I have used AirPods 2 for the past five years — skipping the third-generation model due to fit concerns — and AirPods 4 are what I have been waiting for.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Bone Marrow Donors Can Be Hard to Find. One Company Is Turning to Cadavers

San Francisco–based Ossium Health has carried out three transplants for cancer patients using stem cells from deceased donors’ bone marrow in recent months......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Fossil teeth suggest a long childhood is the prelude to the evolution of a large brain

Compared to the great apes, humans have an exceptionally long childhood, during which parents, grandparents and other adults contribute to their physical and cognitive development. This is a key developmental period for acquiring all the cognitive sk.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 14th, 2024

Oura CEO baits Apple with smart ring shade: ‘it’s hard to do this product category right’

Oura’s has led many to wonder if Apple would ever create its own competing ring product. Oura’s CEO apparently doesn’t think so, and his reasons include some clear bait for the tech giant. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024