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The hidden culprit behind nitrogen dioxide emissions

Nitrogen dioxide is one of the criteria air pollutants that plays an important role as a precursor gas of fine particulate matter and ozone. NO2 emissions are known to be primarily generated by industrial facilities or vehicle exhausts. Recently, a r.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgApr 13th, 2023

Q&A: Kamala Harris" hidden foe—pervasive bias against powerful middle-aged women

In the span of a few short weeks, Kamala Harris has burst from the shadows of the U.S. vice presidency to the role of joyful warrior running for the most powerful political position on Earth. But even as she prepares to take on former Republican Pres.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 16th, 2024

Pixel problems: Google"s security nightmare caused by hidden software

A vulnerability included in every version of Android for previous Google Pixel models will soon be patched, but Pixel 9 buyers don't need to worry.Google Pixel 9The majority of Google Pixel smartphones sold from September 2017 onward have included a.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsAug 15th, 2024

Not gay enough: The hidden culture of exclusion within Britain"s LGBQT+ nightlife scene

I am a lesbian woman and I have been going on nights out on the LGBTQ+ nightlife scene (better known as the gay scene) for 20 years. My own experiences over the past 18 months have formed part of my ongoing research into lesbian, gay and bisexual (LG.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsAug 15th, 2024

A school of new data about how climate impacts fisheries

The changing climate has profound implications for the ocean, including waters that are warmer, more acidic, and less oxygenated. In addition, the ocean absorbs a huge amount of atmospheric carbon dioxide, an essential ingredient for the growth of ph.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsAug 15th, 2024

Don’t let these 3 hidden August streaming TV shows fly under your radar

Dark comedies with Jeff Goldblum and Vince Vaughn are among three hidden August 2024 streaming TV shows you don't want to let fly under your radar......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 14th, 2024

Planetary health diet adoption would reduce emissions by 17%, environmental scientists suggest

A report by a multi-institutional team of environmental scientists suggests that if everyone in the world adopted the EAT-Lancet planetary health diet, global dietary greenhouse gas emissions would drop by 17%......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 14th, 2024

Newly discovered ability of comammox bacteria could help reduce nitrous oxide emissions in agriculture

An international research team led by the Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science (CeMESS) at the University of Vienna has discovered that comammox bacteria, first identified by them in 2015, can grow using guanidine, a nitrogen-ric.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 14th, 2024

Rising mercury pollution in soil could be related to climate change, study suggests

In 2017, the Minamata Convention on Mercury went into effect, designed to help curb mercury emissions and limit exposure across the globe. However, a new study of mercury levels in soil suggests that the treaty's provisions might not be enough. A stu.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 14th, 2024

New interactive map provides local and regional climate opinions in India

India is the most populous country in the world and is among the top 10 greenhouse gas emitters, with most emissions stemming from energy production, manufacturing, and agriculture. Yet there has been little information about the diversity of climate.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 14th, 2024

Dairy nutrition is leading the sustainability charge

Research into reducing greenhouse gas emissions from livestock has increased exponentially as the dairy and agriculture sectors work together toward shared sustainability and efficiency goals. While this progress has been made in all areas of dairy s.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 14th, 2024

British Antarctic Survey publishes carbon emissions for 2023/2024

For the first time, the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) are publishing their carbon footprint data on their website to increase transparency and help other organizations reduce their carbon emissions......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 14th, 2024

Advanced microscopy method reveals hidden world of nanoscale optical metamaterials

Scientists from the Department of Physical Chemistry at the Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society have made a significant discovery in the field of nanotechnology, as detailed in their latest publication in Advanced Materials. Their paper,.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 14th, 2024

Climate change raised the odds of unprecedented wildfires in 2023–24, say scientists

Unprecedented wildfires in Canada and parts of Amazonia last year were at least three times more likely due to climate change and contributed to high levels of CO2 emissions from burning globally, according to the first edition of a new systematic an.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 14th, 2024

2025 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS: High Performance, Low Emissions

This electrified 911 brings high-octane performance to the hybrid for a starting price of $166,895.....»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 13th, 2024

Shipping emissions regulations enacted in 2020 improved air quality but accelerated warming, study finds

Last year marked Earth's warmest year on record. A new study finds that some of 2023's record warmth, nearly 20%, likely came as a result of reduced sulfur emissions from the shipping industry. Much of this warming is concentrated over the northern h.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 13th, 2024

Changing food consumers" choices may help cut greenhouse gases

Planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions associated with the global food supply chains induced by diets could fall by 17% if people change their food choices towards more plant-based diets, a new study reveals......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 13th, 2024

35% of exposed API keys still active, posing major security risks

Nightfall AI’s research revealed that secrets like passwords and API keys were most often found in GitHub, with nearly 350 total secrets exposed per 100 employees every year. Hidden risks of secret sprawl in cloud and SaaS environments What’s.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsAug 13th, 2024

Arctic Ocean may absorb less CO₂ than projected due to coastal erosion

As Earth warms, the Arctic Ocean's ability to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere is waning due to melting permafrost and worsening coastal erosion, according to new research......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 12th, 2024

New study unveils 16,000 years of climate history in the tropical Andes

A new study that explores ancient temperatures and rainfall patterns in the tropical Andes of South America has revealed how 16,000 years of climate history in this part of the world was driven by carbon dioxide levels and ocean currents from global.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 12th, 2024

Heat killed nearly 50,000 in Europe in 2023: Study

High temperatures which scientists say are being worsened by human-driven carbon emissions caused nearly 50,000 deaths in Europe last year, a study published Monday found......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 12th, 2024