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Wastewater microfibers contribute to potential pollution on Kenyan coastline

Washing clothes releases microfibers, which can be synthetic (plastic) and non-synthetic, but little is understood about the environmental impact. To better understand this, researchers teamed up with the Flipflopi project, an initiative which uses t.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailMay 2nd, 2023

Toxic smog smothering India"s capital smashes WHO limit

Residents of India's capital New Delhi choked in a blanketing toxic smog Wednesday as worsening air pollution surged past 50 times the World Health Organization's recommended daily maximum......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

iPad Mini (2024) Review: Imperfect, but Impressive

The iPad Mini 7 is an impressive tablet, but there are some compromises that might be a deterrent for potential buyers. The post iPad Mini (2024) Review: Imperfect, but Impressive appeared first on Phandroid. As far as modern tablets are c.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Bees help tackle elephant-human conflict in Kenya

"We used to hate elephants a lot," Kenyan farmer Charity Mwangome says, pausing from her work under the shade of a baobab tree......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Supply chain leak hints at two potential Apple home automation releases set for 2026

An Apple supplier may have been tapped to build an Apple-designed smart home camera and future health-focused AirPods, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.Tapo smart cameras compatible with Apple HomeKitAfter Apple abandoned the decade-long Apple Car p.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Supply chain hints at two potential Apple product releases set for 2026

An Apple supplier may have been tapped to build an Apple-designed smart home camera and future health-focused AirPods, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.Tapo smart cameras compatible with Apple HomeKitAfter Apple abandoned the decade-long Apple Car p.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Arctic raptors study reveals a new migration pattern, highlighting potential errors in range mapping

Traditionally, migratory birds are thought to arrive at their wintering grounds after fall migration and remain there until the spring migration back to breeding sites. This assumption forms the basis for determining over-wintering ranges and shaping.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Restricting cars in cities: A cost-benefit analysis of Low Emission Zones

Faced with unmanageable traffic and health-threatening air quality, hundreds of cities across Europe are adopting measures to reduce the number of vehicles clogging their streets, with the aim of lowering air pollution levels and improving the qualit.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Air quality problems spur $200 million in funds to cut pollution at ports

Diesel equipment will be replaced with hydrogen- or electric-power gear. Raquel Garcia has been fighting for years to clean up the air in her neighborhood southwest of downtown De.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

New greenhouse gas projections show Colorado moving in right direction to reduce pollution

Colorado is projected to fall short of its benchmarks for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the next five years, but a new look at progress shows that, like a person trying to lose weight for a class reunion, the state has shaved off a few more po.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Microbial-based plastic shows potential for replacing PET bottles

Currently, the world is suffering from environmental problems caused by plastic waste. A KAIST research team has succeeded in producing a microbial-based plastic that is biodegradable and can replace existing PET bottles......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Over 500,000 Govee space heaters recalled due to’ fire and burn hazards’

Several Govee space heater models sold on Amazon and TikTok are being recalled due to the potential for being fire and burn hazards......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

Chemists find easier way to produce biodiesel from waste oil

UC Santa Cruz chemists have discovered a new way to produce biodiesel from waste oil that both simplifies the process and requires relatively mild heat. This discovery has the potential to make the alternative fuel source much more appealing to the m.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

Pixel Phone app could soon offer AI based replies

An APK teardown of the Pixel Phone app has revealed a potential new feature that will use AI that can reply for you. The post Pixel Phone app could soon offer AI based replies appeared first on Phandroid. Several years ago, Google showed o.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

Two senior presidential campaign officials" iPhones maybe hacked by Chinese group

Evidence suggests that the earlier Chinese Salt Typhoon breach of American telecoms may have led to the potential hacking of two presidential campaign officials' iPhones.iPhones potentially breachedWhether the hack actually happened, what data might.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

Plastics pollution worsens the impacts of all planetary boundaries, new study says

Plastics are not as safe and inert as previously thought. A new research study written by an international team of researchers uses the planetary boundaries framework to structure the rapidly mounting evidence of the effects of plastics on the enviro.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

Battling air pollution may contribute to climate change by impacting soil carbon storage

Decades-old policies aimed at improving air quality may also be accelerating global climate change, warns a recent study published in the journal Ecology......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

On-again off-again: Apple Ring project may not be dead

The long-rumored Apple Ring continues to generate buzz as industry insiders speculate on its potential to reshape health tech, despite uncertainty around its release.Samsung's Galaxy RingWearable technology has evolved rapidly, with smartwatches and.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

Q&A: Looking at ancient Roman plagues through an environmental lens

A pit of human bones, potential evidence of a catastrophic epidemic that struck Constantinople in 541 A.D. Sulfur deposits trapped in polar ice, showing traces of a series of massive volcanic eruptions. For Brandon McDonald, these seemingly incongruo.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

India"s Hindus bathe in holy river defiled by pollution

Sweeping aside thick toxic scum, thousands of Hindu devotees ignored court warnings Thursday against bathing in the sacred but sewage-filled Yamuna river, a grim display of environmental degradation in India's capital......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

Europe wants ministers at plastic pollution treaty talks

Europe is pushing for ministers to take part in UN talks this month to ensure that the world's first treaty on plastic pollution will be "highly ambitious"......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024