Environment
Climate change adaptation; environmental conservation; protecting biodiversity—this page covers the trends and news that will shape the future of our shared environment.
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https://www.idropnews.com/news/apples-iphone-recycling-robots-are-ready-for-earth-day/211932/
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Idropnews
Apple has long been focused on sustainability and reducing e-waste. Its first carbon-neutral product, the Apple Watch Series 9, and its comprehensive trade-in and recycling programs are a few examples of Apple's commitment to reducing its environmental impact, and the company plans to be fully...
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https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2024/apr/18/india-clean-energy-solar-power-plant-panel-waste-recycling-pollution-regulation
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Theguardian
Under the scorching sun, a sea of solar panels gleams in the semi-arid landscape. Pavagada, 100 miles north of Bengaluru in southern India, is the world's third-largest solar power plant, with 25m panels across a huge 50 sq km site, and a capacity of 2,050MW of clean energy.India has 11 similarly...
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https://www.bmwblog.com/2024/04/17/upclose-with-the-bmw-vision-concept-neue-klasse-x/
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Bmwblog
Every few years, BMW will give us an insight into what their brand will look like in the future. Sometimes, as BMW enthusiasts, we get a little worried. Like many, sometimes I have gotten a little worried about some of BMW's designs. Unlike some brands, Bayerische Motoren Werke does not stray away from being bold (for better or worse).
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https://www.farmanddairy.com/news/central-state-celebrates-10-years-as-a-land-grant/821666.html
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Farmanddairy
WILBERFORCE, Ohio — Professor Sakthi Kumaran's time is split between research and teaching. He teaches soil sciences to undergraduate students at Central State University and runs a laboratory where his research team is studying carbon sequestration in soil. "My goal is to train the next generation of researchers," he said.
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https://sourcingjournal.com/denim/denim-brands/zero-waste-daniel-turns-nuulys-retired-denim-into-patchwork-pieces-nyc-upcycling-urbn-505602/
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Sourcingjournal
A new partnership between Nuuly and Daniel Silverstein (a.k.a. Zero Waste Daniel) takes denim out of retirement.
The Urban Outfitters-owned rental brand tapped the sustainable designer for a 10-piece collection constructed with 1,300 of Nuuly's retired denim pieces.
The Re_Nuuly x Zero Waste...
The Urban Outfitters-owned rental brand tapped the sustainable designer for a 10-piece collection constructed with 1,300 of Nuuly's retired denim pieces.
The Re_Nuuly x Zero Waste...
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/monicasanders/2024/04/12/inclusive-habitat-restoration-building-resilience-and-opportunity/
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Forbes
In this Tuesday, July 24, 2018 photo, a hiker walks past a heat warning sign at sunrise, in Phoenix. ... [+] Already devilishly hot for being in the Sonoran desert, Arizona's largest city is also an "urban heat island," a phenomenon that pushes up temperatures in areas covered in heat-retaining...
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https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/281_372981.html
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Koreatimes
Environmental concerns are arising. as a considerable amount of waste from political banners used for elections is being incinerated rather than recycled. According to data reported by the Ministry of Environment, the total amount of waste generated since 2018 from banners reached 20,000 tons as of last year.
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https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/14/4/1148
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Mdpi
4.1. Conclusions in This Work The application of CDW in the construction sector faces multiple challenges, including contamination, inconsistency in performance, strength reduction, durability concerns, structural compatibility, regulatory compliance, transportation and logistics, quality...
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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3259366/hong-kong-green-groups-call-rejection-impact-assessment-report-san-tin-technopole-project
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Scmp
Hong Kong economy Learn more Conservation groups say report on environmental impact of San Tin Technopole project contains inaccurate information and may be subject to legal challenges Last-ditch appeal comes ahead of Monday meeting by Advisory Council on the Environment, which will consider whether authorities should accept report Hong Kong economy Harvey Kong.
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https://www.ocregister.com/2024/04/18/earth-day-a-look-at-whats-being-done-to-decrease-plastic-use/
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Ocregister
Plastic predicament
Earth Day is Monday, April 22, and the theme for 2024 is "Planet vs. Plastics." Plastic has many benefits: It's cheap, versatile, lightweight and durable. It also can provide environmental benefits: It plays a critical role in maintaining food quality and safety and reducing...
Earth Day is Monday, April 22, and the theme for 2024 is "Planet vs. Plastics." Plastic has many benefits: It's cheap, versatile, lightweight and durable. It also can provide environmental benefits: It plays a critical role in maintaining food quality and safety and reducing...
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https://www.terradaily.com/reports/Tandem_heatwaves_storm_surges_increasingly_batter_coasts_study_999.html
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Terradaily
Coastal communities need to prepare for simultaneous extreme weather events as heatwaves increasingly overlap with surges in sea levels due to climate change, a study published on Thursday warned. Extreme heat and sea levels are typically monitored and studied individually but researchers from Hong Kong Polytechnic University found they were occurring simultaneously -- a phenomenon that could multiply fivefold by mid-century.
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https://www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/news/uk-transition-plan-disclosure-framework
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Pinsentmasons
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https://www.blm.gov/press-release/biden-harris-administration-delivers-historic-milestones-new-actions-clean-energy
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Blm
Renewable Energy Development in the California Desert. Photo by Tom Brewster
WASHINGTON — The Biden-Harris administration today announced a series of historic milestones and actions to promote responsible clean energy development on public lands and help achieve President Biden's goal of creating...
WASHINGTON — The Biden-Harris administration today announced a series of historic milestones and actions to promote responsible clean energy development on public lands and help achieve President Biden's goal of creating...
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https://theconversation.com/asbestos-in-playground-mulch-how-to-avoid-a-repeat-of-this-circular-economy-scandal-227766
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Theconversation
Asbestos has been found in mulch used for playgrounds, schools, parks and gardens across Sydney and Melbourne. Local communities naturally fear for the health of their loved ones. Exposure to asbestos is a serious health risk - depending on its intensity, frequency and duration - as it may lead to chronic lung diseases.
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https://www.mediaupdate.co.za/publicity/155929/why-virgin-and-recycled-fibres-both-have-a-place-in-paper-packaging-and-print
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Mediaupdate
Determining a proper mix of virgin and recycled fibres is a nuanced process, according to PAMSA. While some argue for exclusively recycled content to "save trees", the demand for wood fibre is also a driving force in maintaining healthy forest ecosystems. Jane Molony, executive director of PAMSA explains that both virgin and recycled fibres bring unique strengths to the table.
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https://www.textileworld.com/textile-world/2024/04/archroma-and-cotton-incorporated-reaffirm-commitment-to-innovation-for-cotton-circularity/
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Textileworld
PRATTELN, Switzerland — April 17, 2024 — Archroma, a global supplier of specialty chemicals focused on sustainable solutions, and Cotton Incorporated, the research and promotion company for cotton, have renewed their eight-year collaboration to help accelerate the shift to more sustainable circular economy.
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https://www.csrwire.com/press_releases/799696-authenticity-and-partnerships-are-key-sustainable-messaging
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Csrwire
Home News Sustainability. Brands need authentic, research-based messaging to sell sustainable materials. That's the message Eastman and Procter & Gamble shared at a joint breakout session at the Sustainable Brands 2023 conference in San Diego. The companies focused on their partnership for data-driven sustainability marketing.
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https://www.labelandnarrowweb.com/contents/view_breaking-news/2024-04-18/siegwerk-to-strengthen-position-as-coating-manufacturer/
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Labelandnarrowweb
Siegwerk, a global provider of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, has announced the establishment of a new business unit dedicated to functional coatings for the realization of sustainable packaging innovations in the sense of a Circular Economy. With this extension of its organizational structure, effective April 2024, the company not only underlines its increasing strategic focus towards functional coatings but also boosts its position as enabler of circular packaging solutions across all business units.
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https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/From_peak_to_plummet_impending_decline_of_the_warm_Arctic_cold_continents_phenomenon_999.html
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Spacedaily
Despite February 2024 being globally the warmest on record, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service, North America, Asia, and parts of Europe experienced historically cold temperatures. Places like China's Mohe and Russia's Yakutsk saw life-threatening lows, highlighting a critical climatic contradiction as global temperatures rise.
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https://www.3blmedia.com/news/storm-resiliency-and-response-checklist-energy-utilities
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3blmedia
Storm Resiliency and Response Checklist for Energy Utilities
Storm Resiliency and Response Checklist for Energy Utilities: Are You Ready?
Floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes and wildfires pose dangerous threats to critical infrastructure. In the wake of these natural disasters,...
Storm Resiliency and Response Checklist for Energy Utilities: Are You Ready?
Floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes and wildfires pose dangerous threats to critical infrastructure. In the wake of these natural disasters,...
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https://phys.org/news/2024-04-green-wastewater-infrastructure-emissions-huge.html
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Phys
University researchers have shown that a transition to green wastewater-treatment approaches in the U.S. that leverages the potential of carbon-financing could save a staggering $15.6 billion and just under 30 million metric tons of CO2-equivalent emissions over 40 years.
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https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/16/8/1147
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Mdpi
1. IntroductionGreenhouse gas emissions have increased since pre-industrial times, and they are now higher than ever [1]. Hence, continued emission of these gases will cause irreversible changes in the components of the climate system, including an increase in the occurrence of extreme events...