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Rescuers clawing through a hydropower tunnel clogged with mud, water and rock have found a pocket of air near where six workers are believed to be trapped.
In a groundbreaking revelation, ancient DNA analysis has clarified that Miracinonyx trumani is more closely related to pumas than cheetahs. This extinct cat thrived in North America during the Pleistocene epoch and had the unique ability to fish in colder regions. While its structure suggested agility, evolutionary genetics indicated that convergence was at play, with low genetic variety likely contributing to its disappearance from the ecosystem.
Australia is on track to confront a serious solar panel waste dilemma by 2050, estimated to include hundreds of tonnes of silver. Researchers have pioneered a novel process that efficiently retrieves nearly all silver from decommissioned solar cells. Utilizing a continuous flotation method that relies solely on water and air without toxic chemicals, this advance could revolutionize solar panel recycling, ensuring valuable materials are rescued rather than discarded in landfills.
To combat outbreaks of disease linked to polluted drinking water, Chicago undertook an extraordinary engineering project to reverse its river's flow. This initiative, aimed at diverting sewage from Lake Michigan, successfully bolstered public health over the decades. Despite facing legal struggles from neighboring Missouri and other states, the new river connection has inadvertently introduced fresh ecological challenges that could disrupt local ecosystems.
Influencers aren’t just battling competitors for brand deals. They’re now battling AI versions of themselvesEarlier this year, Emily Schuman, the creator of the lifestyle blog Cupcakes and Cashmere, saw a photo of herself she didn’t recognize on Instagram. In a sponsored ad, Schuman, who has more than 500,000 Instagram followers, is holding up a vial of GLP-1 drugs, advertising the telehealth company Gala. There was just one problem: Schuman had never heard of Gala and had nothing to do with the ad.The ad was based on a digitally altered version of a selfie Schuman had taken in her car and posted on Instagram years earlier. Once her followers got wind, they flooded her inbox with questions about the sponsorship as it didn’t seem consistent with Schuman’s personal brand. Soon after, Schuman discovered this was just the beginning. There was also an Instagram post where an AI version of her with darker hair appears to apply foundation to promote a makeup brand called Meroda Cosmetics, and TikTok posts with generated images of her promoting the blood testing company Superpower. Continue reading...
Environmental groups assert that the ESA aims to protect biodiversity, mitigate climate change. The restrictions will preserve ecosystems and safeguard communities from natural disasters without disrupting local livelihoods.
Vietnam-based electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast has accelerated its market penetration in the Philippines by signing strategic Memoranda of Understanding with 13 major local automotive dealer partners. The agreements pave the way for the establishment of 27 new showrooms nationwide, marking a critical operational milestone as the brand works toward its ... [continued] The post VinFast PH Opens More Dealers Nearing 60 Dealer Total Before Year Ends appeared first on CleanTechnica.
On Saturday, the Delhi-NCR region is expected to see multiple spells of rain with the possibility of thunderstorm and lightning. Haryana, Chandigarh, parts of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh are also predicted to witness rainfall.
Charity urges gardeners in England to swap thirsty brassicas for drought-tolerant cropsThey are an integral part of the British Sunday roast – but cauliflowers are now going to be off the menu, according to the Royal Horticultural Society.England’s climate has changed so much that the RHS is now recommending that gardeners exclude the brassicas from their vegetable patches. Continue reading...
As trust in institutions wavers, experts say local, collective action is more effective in driving changeWildfires, excess deaths, hosepipe bans, school closures: this summer many British people have experienced the often devastating effects of the climate crisis in ways they had not before. In that sense, policymakers and climate experts have a unique opportunity to engage with the public about what needs to happen to better prepare the country for the years ahead. But as trust in institutions wavers – and yellowed, drought-stricken grass begins to recover – can the messaging cut through?This week, reflecting on a summer as “hot as hell”, the UN’s head of climate, Simon Stiell, said: “Climate is sometimes seen as a partisan issue, as territory in the culture wars. That is palpably false.” Continue reading...
Severe weather, from heavy rain and hail to extreme heat and drought, is making this year's pumpkin season increasingly unpredictable for Canadian farmers.
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Millions of ancient termite mounds dot Brazil's landscape, concealing a vast underground tunnel system. These structures, some nearly four thousand years old, represent immense ecosystem engineering by termites. The insects excavated extensive tunnels to access food in seasonally dry forests. This process created millions of evenly spaced cones over generations of work. The resulting pattern showcases a hidden subterranean system and its ancient origins.
MANILA, Philippines – Cagayan State University (CSU) has made its locally developed electric vehicle prototypes available to commercial investors, representing a practical step forward in expanding domestic manufacturing and clean transportation across the Philippines. At the Sustainability Expo 2026 in Manila, the university’s ElectroMobility Research and Development Center (EMRDC) showcased ... [continued] The post Philippine University-Developed Electric Tricycles Ready for Commercial Production appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Hundreds of staff may have worked without legally required face-fitted masks over 20 yearsHundreds of London Underground workers could have been exposed to asbestos for almost 20 years without protection required under safety regulations, according to documents seen by the Guardian.Under 2002 rules on controlling asbestos and other hazardous materials, employers are required to take a series of precautions, including ensuring exposed workers are given individually fitted face masks to prevent inhalation of toxic dust. Continue reading...
Months before August’s deadly flash flood, current and former officials say they warned that the fire-ravaged North Kaibab Trail posed safety risks. It reopened anyway.
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government wants private companies to bankroll forest restoration, and it is building the administrative machinery to make those investments stick. At a forum organized by the CarbonPH Coalition in Manila, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) officials laid out plans for a national carbon ... [continued] The post CarbonPH Coalition Charts Roadmap for Philippine Forest Carbon in ASEAN appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Scientists have long warned of more intense extreme weather events in the decades to come due to our fast-warming climate. The question they are asking is how we are going to be better prepared as we become more prone to natural disasters.A group of researchers in Switzerland believe that artificial intelligence modeling could revolutionise forecasting systems.
In the late 2000s, Google co-founder Larry Page purchased nearby parcels in Palo Alto, leading to plans for a sprawling 6,000-square-foot home designed with nature in mind. This remarkable dwelling was set to showcase sustainable innovations like solar panels and a garden atop the roof. Yet, the construction sparked controversy regarding the preservation of neighborhood integrity in light of new developments.
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MANILA, Philippines — SAIC Motor-backed MG Motor Philippines expanded its local electric vehicle lineup late last month with the official launch of the S5 EV, a rear-wheel-drive compact crossover aimed squarely at the country’s growing battery-electric vehicle market. The debut, held at the TriNoma, a huge mall just north of ... [continued] The post MG Motors Philippines Launches New EV appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Records from the past few decades show that, during this period, El Niño events have been frequent and often extreme. But is this normal, or is it the result of climate change? Corals can give us a clear indication.
After a devastating bushfire, an Australian artist turned adversity into creativity by reconstructing her home from salvaged materials. Over several months, she gathered timber and metal sheets, crafting a self-sufficient cabin for just AU$7,000 to AU$10,000. The dwelling features off-grid systems powered by solar panels and rainwater tanks, presenting a viable low-cost housing option for younger Australians seeking sustainable living.
After the UK’s hottest ever summer on record, when much of the country has experienced a fraction of…
Rebecca Howard spent two years visiting projects and painting landscapes that feature in West Sussex exhibitionRewilding areas do not usually conform to traditional notions of beauty in England’s green and pleasant land. Detractors may bewail the beaver-felled trees, untidy scrub, deadwood, weeds, mud and “mess”.But a new exhibition highlights the aesthetic delights that can be discovered on rewilding sites where fungi grows on dying trees, water buffalo gather in new wetlands and brown-watered beaver pools flood once-desiccated fields. Continue reading...
| A feral goat. Image Credit: Scott Bauer/Wikimedia commons The introduction of goats to Seychelles islands created a long-term…
Too many Democratic leaders are feeling comfortable waving off climate concerns, because of a feeling that it might be a political problem for them. That was exemplified this morning in the New York Times when center-right pundit Matt Yglesias issued a strident call for liberals to ‘support America’s oil and gas industry’. The post Environmental Priorities vs. ‘Climate Change’ appeared first on Watts Up With That?.
Electric vehicles have seen a real drop-off of sales across the US this year, including in California, the main EV market in the country by far. Whereas in previous quarters and years electric vehicle models were peppered across the top 5 of numerous vehicle categories — even topping a few ... [continued] The post The Electric Vehicles Leading Their Categories in California appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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Irma smells the fire before she sees it: a column of thick, yellow-tinged smoke rising above the tree line near her small wooden home. She pulls on heavy rubber boots, checks her equipment and drives straight into the impenetrable smog emanating from wildfires devouring the peatland and ancient forests of Borneo. “I am terrified that the flames will reach residential areas. It is extremely dangerous,” the 39-year-old mother told This Week in Asia, moments before disappearing into the murk that...
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Glutathione, an antioxidant, has been offered as a treatment at some of the largest US wildfires in recent years.
Aberdeen’s hydrogen double-deckers have finally produced a useful market price, and it is more revealing than another theoretical argument about fuel-cell efficiency, hydrogen costs or refuelling infrastructure. First Bus is set to buy 23 Wrightbus StreetDeck Hydroliners for £30,000 each. Aberdeen City Council originally spent about £13.9 million on the ... [continued] The post Aberdeen Paid £556k Per Hydrogen Bus. Five Years Later, First Bus Is Paying £30k appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Vegan leathers are complicated by questions of commercial viability and sustainability. How do they compare to traditional leather? Change by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household’s carbon footprintGot a question or tip for reducing household emissions? Email us at changebydegrees@theguardian.comIn sustainable fashion, breathless promises about vegan leather have arrived thick and fast for over a decade. Innovations promise mushroom and cactus alternatives that look and feel like real leather – minus the negative associations with methane, deforestation, chemical pollution and animal welfare.While these next-gen materials have absorbed billions of dollars in capital under an environmental banner, experts are concerned they remain a shiny distraction while the fashion industry’s emissions and reliance on fossil fuel-derived materials grows. Continue reading...
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When Danielle Gillam-Kirton was given an urn of her parents, who were among nine Brits killed in a Spanish wildfire, she had no reason to suspect there was anything more to remember them by.
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A new water recycling plant in Central NSW can process '16 times' more efficiently than existing systems, its inventor says.
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