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Time is running out to counteract global climate change

The increase in emissions of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere is only one of several serious global threats to our continued existence on Earth, and their reduction is at the core of international agreements like the Paris Agreement and the UN Su.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgMar 11th, 2022

Machine learning could improve extreme weather warnings

Because small changes in atmospheric and surface conditions can have large, difficult-to-predict effects on future weather, traditional weather forecasts are released only about 10 days in advance. A longer lead time could help communities better pre.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 11th, 2024

Stellantis confirms CEO Carlos Tavares to retire in 2026 amid broad management shake-up

The confirmation comes weeks after Stellantis said it was searching for his successor, though at the time it said it was possible he could remain after his contract expires......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 11th, 2024

Elon Musk makes bold claims about Tesla robotaxi in Hollywood backlot

Tesla dusted off some decade-old ideas about mobility as the future of robotics. Last night, after a wait of roughly an hour after the official start time, Elon Musk spoke to a cr.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 11th, 2024

AMD’s Ryzen 7 9800X3D may not give Intel any breathing room

More signs now point to the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D launching soon, and the possible announcement might arrive at the worst possible time for Intel......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 11th, 2024

It"s time to talk about how the media talks about sexual harassment

Sexual harassment is all too common in hospitality and tourism. One Australian survey found almost half of the respondents had been sexually harassed, compared to about one in three in workplaces more generally......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 11th, 2024

"Widespread noncompliance and poor performance" in world"s largest nature-based carbon removal projects

One of the largest types of carbon offset projects the Australian government is using to meet climate change targets and reduce carbon in the atmosphere is failing to do so, new research has shown. The findings are published in The Rangeland Journal......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 11th, 2024

Committed a workplace gaffe? You will survive it (and you may even get promoted)

Nearly everybody has emailed the wrong thing to the wrong person at the wrong time. It's a leveler in modern workplaces. The consequences of errors may be immense or trivial, but not much can change that now. The error was your doing: you underperfor.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 11th, 2024

Stellantis replaces North America COO, global CFO

Amid U.S. troubles, Jeep CEO Antonio Filosa is adding North American COO responsibilities to replace Carlos Zarlenga, whose next role will be announced later. CEO Carlos Tavares to retire in early 2026......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 11th, 2024

Apple once again cuts interest rate for Apple Card Savings Account

After cutting interest rates for the Apple Card Savings Account last month, Apple and Goldman Sachs are cutting interest rates again. Customers were notified of the change on Thursday night, and it will take effect on Friday, October 11. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 11th, 2024

Breakdancers at risk for “headspin hole,” doctors warn

Headspin power move is showy but can lead to hair loss, inflammation, and bulging scalp. Breakdancing has become a global phenomenon since it first emerged in the 1970s, even maki.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Biased metrics threaten climate investment where it"s needed most, researchers warn

In a new article published by Nature, experts from the Sustainable Finance Hub say that, although low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) face the most threat from climate change, their ability to respond and adapt to its effects is threatened by a.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Using AI to predict climate-driven migration

Despite climate-driven migration becoming more common, socioeconomic factors still play a crucial role in people's decisions to flee, according to a recent study. Research conducted at the University of Skövde, in collaboration with several internat.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Geologist helps track lead pollution in a Tibetan glacier, revealing global impact of human activities

A collaborative research team involving Texas A&M University geologist Dr. Franco Marcantonio has examined the source of lead contamination in a Tibetan glacier, concluding that human activities have introduced the pollutant metal into some of the mo.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Threatened pink sea fan coral breeds in UK aquarium for first time

A threatened species of UK coral has been bred for the first time in a UK aquarium, at the Horniman Museum and Gardens in south London......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Watch the big game like never before on the 98-Inch TCL QLED—now 40% off on Prime Big Deal Days

Time for a TV upgrade. The TCL 98-Inch Q65 QLED Smart TV is 40% off during Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days. Get it for $1,798 during the limited-time deal......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Deals: Apple Pencil Pro and USB-C undercut Prime Day from $65, 36GB MacBook Pro $500 off, Apple Watch, more

While the 2024 fall Prime Day event is now behind us, that doesn’t mean the deals are. In fact, both Apple Pencil Pro and the USB-C model have dropped in price again to new all-time lows starting from $65 shipped to join a new deal on the 2nd gen v.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Apple hosted ‘Global Police Summit’ to help law enforcement use its products better, per report

Typically when Apple and law enforcement are in the news together, it’s because of a standoff over user privacy. But today, a new report outlines the company’s efforts to build bridges with law enforcement—efforts that may be changing. more.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

In our opinion: Believe the storms: Climate change is real

No one should try to kill the auto industry in hopes of saving the planet. But we must also take seriously the need for the industry to be a functional partner in a solution......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Stellantis troubles pile up amid criticism from dealers, UAW, shareholders

Sales and earnings are down as the company wages a global cost-cutting crusade that has included layoffs, buyouts and engineering hires in low-cost countries......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

What yields per acre reveal about the impact of extreme weather

Since time immemorial, crop yields have been influenced by such extreme weather phenomena as heat waves, persisting droughts, downpours and lasting rainfall. Many studies have already demonstrated that due to climate change, periods of extreme weathe.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024