Wildlife summit to vote on "historic" shark protections
A summit on the international trade in endangered species will decide Thursday whether to ratify a "historic" proposal to protect sharks, a move that would drastically restrict the lucrative global shark fin trade......»»
SAG-AFTRA wins AI music protections in new deal
A tentative agreement erects guardrails against generative AI's cloning of Hollywood's musicians. The twinkling sounds of Hollywood won't be replaced by AI just yet. SAG-AFTRA and major record labels Warner Music Group, Universal Music Group, D.....»»
Q&A: El Niño drought leaves Zimbabwe"s Lake Kariba only 13% full—a disaster for people and wildlife
Water levels at Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe have dropped dramatically because of the latest El Niño drought. The country's president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has declared a national disaster......»»
The Huge Risks From AI In an Election Year
The world is experiencing its first AI elections without adequate protections. Here's what needs to happen. On the eve of New Hampshire’s primary election, a flood of robocalls exhorted Democratic voters to sit out a write-in.....»»
Grab a Shark Matrix robot vacuum for $200 off at Best Buy
As of April 10, you can score a Shark Matrix robot vacuum for just $299.99 at Best Buy, down from $499.99. That's 40% off. GET $200 OFF: As of April 10, you can score a Shark Matrix robot vacuum for just $299.99 at Best Buy, down from $499.99......»»
The Shark FlexStyle is on sale for $85 off thanks to this Sephora promo code
The Shark FlexStyle normally retails for $299.99, but as of April 10, Sephora Beauty Insider members can snag it on sale for just $215.10 using the promo code YAYSAVE. SAVE $84.59: The Shark FlexStyle normally retails for $299.99, but as of Apr.....»»
Amazon deal of the day: The 2024 M3 MacBook Air just dropped to a new low price
Amazon's best deals of the day on April 10 include a 2024 MacBook Air, Shark FlexStyle, Soundcore noise-cancelling headphones, and more. Amazon deals of the day at a glance:.....»»
How full are major California reservoirs as state exits another wet winter?
The majority of California's reservoirs are above their historic average levels following the end of two wet winters......»»
Apple Store in New Jersey with over 100 employees petitions to unionize
We’ve seen some Apple Retail Stores seeking to unionize in recent years, especially after a store in Maryland became the first in the US to vote to unionize. Now the staff at Apple Short Hills in New Jersey has also petitioned to unionize. more.....»»
Hurricane risk perception drops after storms hit, study shows
Programs and policies that help households go beyond stocking up on food and medical supplies to invest in longer-term protections could overcome the risk perception gap and support adaptation to rising climate-related threats......»»
Top Europe court chides Switzerland in landmark climate ruling
Europe's top rights court on Tuesday said Switzerland was not doing enough to tackle climate change in a historic decision that could force governments to adopt more ambitious climate policies......»»
We can"t eradicate deadly cane toads—but there"s a way to stop them killing wildlife
Australia can claim more than its fair share of environmental blunders, but the introduction of cane toads in 1935 surely ranks as one of the worst......»»
Wildlife officials confirm a second Colorado livestock wolf kill, this time in Jackson County
A wolf killed a calf over the weekend in Jackson County, the second time in less than a week that the death of livestock in Colorado has been attributed to a wolf, wildlife officials confirmed......»»
As fish deaths increase at pumps, critics urge California agencies to improve protections
Powerful pumps that supply much of California's population with water have killed several thousand threatened and endangered fish this year, prompting a coalition of environmental groups to demand that state and federal agencies take immediate steps.....»»
A physicist uses X-rays to rescue old music recordings
Researchers are developing a technique that uses the special synchrotron X-ray light from the Swiss Light Source SLS to non-destructively digitize recordings from high-value historic audio tapes—including treasures from the Montreux Jazz Festival a.....»»
Coastal wetlands can"t keep pace with sea-level rise, and infrastructure is leaving them nowhere to go
Wetlands have flourished along the world's coastlines for thousands of years, playing valuable roles in the lives of people and wildlife. They protect the land from storm surge, stop seawater from contaminating drinking water supplies, and create hab.....»»
Apple doesn’t want Vision Pro to be the next Google Glass, but developers say that’s a problem
Apple Vision Pro has a number of robust privacy protections in place, including limitations on how third-party developers can access camera data. A new report from The Information today explores how Apple’s fear of Vision Pro having a Google Glass-.....»»
Heat-trapping carbon dioxide and methane levels in the air last year spiked to record highs again
The levels of the crucial heat-trapping gases in the atmosphere reached historic highs last year, growing at near-record fast paces, according to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration......»»
UAW petitions for union election at Mercedes plant in Alabama
The union said a "supermajority" of the more than 5,000 eligible Mercedes workers at the plant signed cards to join the union. The UAW hopes for a vote by early May......»»
Maker Faire Los Angeles Gets Serious About STEM
On Saturday, April 6th the LA Public Library and City of STEM pull out all the stops at LA Historic State Park for Maker Faire Los Angeles 2024! The post Maker Faire Los Angeles Gets Serious About STEM appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas.....»»
Climate engineering carries serious national security risks—countries facing extreme heat may try it anyway
The historic Paris climate agreement started a mantra from developing countries: "1.5 to stay alive." It refers to the international aim to keep global warming under 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.8 Fahrenheit) compared with preindustrial times. But the worl.....»»