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OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Dead elephants and feral sea lions: how poisonous algal blooms harm the planet

The deaths of elephants in 2020 were linked to toxic water from an algal bloom, revealing broader environmental concerns.
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
5 days ago

Agus Putu Suyadnya's 'Symbiotic Utopia' Imagines a Future of Fragile Harmony | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

The suited figure becomes a stand-in for modern humanity—technologically advanced, yet yearning for organic intimacy. It's a poignant contradiction of protection and separation.
Arts
US news
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Earthquakes hit Nevada military base known for testing nuclear weapons

Multiple earthquakes occurred near Nellis Air Force Base, previously significant for nuclear testing until 1992.
#infrastructure
fromABC News
1 month ago
New York City

Massive repair job on leaky NYC aqueduct will take a few more years to finish

The $2 billion project to fix a massive water leak in New York City is delayed and won't be finished until after 2027.
fromAustin Monitor
2 months ago
Alternative transportation

Burying Austin's power lines would cost $50 billion (and is pretty much impossible) - Austin Monitor

Burying Austin's power lines is impractical and costly, suggesting a piecemeal approach instead.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Brazil will host this year's Cop30 climate talks. Can it get ready in time?

The upcoming COP30 climate summit in Belem faces criticism but aims to engage local communities and improve infrastructure.
fromAustin Monitor
2 months ago
Alternative transportation

Burying Austin's power lines would cost $50 billion (and is pretty much impossible) - Austin Monitor

#road-safety
#urban-development
#community-engagement
Renovation
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
2 months ago

Tower will be 'giant red finger sticking up at community'

Regal London seeks to revive a high-rise project in Swiss Cottage, facing local opposition due to visibility and environmental concerns.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago
Toronto startup

Ontario court tosses out developer's $300K lawsuit trying to 'silence' student | CBC News

Renovation
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
2 months ago

Tower will be 'giant red finger sticking up at community'

Regal London seeks to revive a high-rise project in Swiss Cottage, facing local opposition due to visibility and environmental concerns.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago
Toronto startup

Ontario court tosses out developer's $300K lawsuit trying to 'silence' student | CBC News

#community-safety
fromianVisits
1 week ago
London food

The London Buzz - 2nd June 2025

A man was convicted for burning a Koran outside a Turkish consulate, raising significant discussions about free speech.
Two teenagers responsible for a firework death have been imprisoned, emphasizing issues around youth crime.
Fresh legal challenges emerge over a festival at Brockwell Park as ticket sales begin without planning consent.
Public protests against a flood defense scheme in a park show community engagement on environmental matters.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
Portland food

Exploding birds plague East Bay neighborhood as residents plea for PG&E to fix it: 'Just horrifying'

Birds are dying after landing on power lines in Richmond due to a suspected safety issue.
London food
fromianVisits
1 week ago

The London Buzz - 2nd June 2025

A man was convicted for burning a Koran outside a Turkish consulate, raising significant discussions about free speech.
Two teenagers responsible for a firework death have been imprisoned, emphasizing issues around youth crime.
Fresh legal challenges emerge over a festival at Brockwell Park as ticket sales begin without planning consent.
Public protests against a flood defense scheme in a park show community engagement on environmental matters.
#public-safety
California
fromKqed
1 month ago

License to Kill: California DMV's History of Keeping Dangerous Drivers on the Road | KQED

California DMV has a significant flaw in renewing licenses for drivers with fatal records.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
Upper West Side

Billionaire NFL owner wants to build affordable housing on a pristine NJ hilltop - and locals are mad as hell

California
fromKqed
1 month ago

License to Kill: California DMV's History of Keeping Dangerous Drivers on the Road | KQED

California DMV has a significant flaw in renewing licenses for drivers with fatal records.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
Upper West Side

Billionaire NFL owner wants to build affordable housing on a pristine NJ hilltop - and locals are mad as hell

fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Swiss glacier collapse: Situation stabilizes overnight DW 05/31/2025

Authorities expressed relief that the Lonza River has begun to flow down the valley, reducing the risk of a flood swell.
Germany news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Stockpiling disposable vapes could cause your house to go up in flames, Britons told

The crackdown on disposable vapes, effective Sunday, aims to reduce their use among young people and mitigate the litter they cause, reflecting growing concerns.
UK politics
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Activists want to rename World Milk Day 'Bovine Mammary Secretion Day'

"What you call a 'global food' is really a food intended for baby cows and bulls only."
Food & drink
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

Letters: The Delta tunnels should never be built

The Delta tunnel project faces significant opposition due to cost, environmental concerns, and lack of public support, raising questions about the justification for such infrastructure.
US politics
#elon-musk
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Motor oil from sunken Alameda ship found in water as divers continue search for fuel tanks

As for the current concerns, there was a slight visible sheen after the vessel sunk, suspected to be from a container of motor oil that was on board.
San Francisco
#energy-policy
SF politics
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

House Republicans just gutted the IRA. What happened to all the supposed holdouts?

The House passed a budget bill that undermines the Inflation Reduction Act, causing concern for job losses and increased energy costs.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Trump signs executive orders to spur US nuclear energy renaissance'

Trump's executive orders aim to revitalize nuclear energy to meet growing electricity demands, particularly for AI industries.
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Brazilian meat giant JBS gets closer to listing on the NYSE-despite 'history of corruption'

last fall, 20 environmental organizations-including Mighty Earth, Greenpeace and Rainforest Action Network-signed an open letter to JBS investors opposing the listing, saying it would put the climate at greater risk.
NYC startup
#public-policy
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago
Mission District

Revealed: MTC Canceled Bridge Bike Lane Meetings Because Staff Findings Showed it Should Stay Open - Streetsblog San Francisco

fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago
Mission District

Revealed: MTC Canceled Bridge Bike Lane Meetings Because Staff Findings Showed it Should Stay Open - Streetsblog San Francisco

#indigenous-rights
Online Community Development
fromNature
3 weeks ago

Why space exploration must not be left to a few powerful nations

The space industry's growth must include marginalized voices to address ethical concerns and rights of Indigenous communities and low-income countries.
fromKqed
3 weeks ago
SF politics

California Delta Leaders Blast Newsom's Push to Fast-Track $20 Billion Water Tunnel | KQED

Governor Newsom's proposed Delta Conveyance Project faces strong opposition from lawmakers and environmentalists who argue it silences local voices.
Online Community Development
fromNature
3 weeks ago

Why space exploration must not be left to a few powerful nations

The space industry's growth must include marginalized voices to address ethical concerns and rights of Indigenous communities and low-income countries.
fromKqed
3 weeks ago
SF politics

California Delta Leaders Blast Newsom's Push to Fast-Track $20 Billion Water Tunnel | KQED

fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

New report highlights economic benefit Chevron refinery brings Richmond, Contra Costa County

For every 10 jobs here at Chevron, five more are supported in west Contra Costa County. And all of that comes together and produces about a billion dollars in annualized economic activity in the region.
East Bay (California)
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Permanent grounding: NYC communities call for federal ban on helicopter joy rides'

Community advocates are pushing for a federal ban on nonessential helicopter flights in NYC due to safety and noise concerns.
#deep-sea-mining
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

The Trump Administration Wants Seafloor Mining. What Does That Mean?

Deep-sea ecosystems are vulnerable to industrial mining, which may disrupt unknown life forms and processes.
The potential benefits of seafloor mining for important metals are weighed against environmental risks.
US news
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Experts alarmed over Trump's promotion of deep-sea mining in international waters

Deep-sea mining poses risks to unexplored marine ecosystems and calls for an industry moratorium until more scientific data is available.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

The Trump Administration Wants Seafloor Mining. What Does That Mean?

Deep-sea ecosystems are vulnerable to industrial mining, which may disrupt unknown life forms and processes.
The potential benefits of seafloor mining for important metals are weighed against environmental risks.
US news
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Experts alarmed over Trump's promotion of deep-sea mining in international waters

Deep-sea mining poses risks to unexplored marine ecosystems and calls for an industry moratorium until more scientific data is available.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Federal Land Sale-Possibly for Affordable Housing-Slides Into 'Big Bill' Making Its Way Through Congress

The debate over federal land sales is intensifying as Congress considers a bill related to substantial tax breaks and proposed land development.
#safety
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
NYC parents

California teen feared she was bitten by shark - but it was something far rarer: 'I've never heard of something like this'

fromNew York Post
2 months ago
NYC parents

California teen feared she was bitten by shark - but it was something far rarer: 'I've never heard of something like this'

fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Retail theft surge in Inland Empire store prompts new policy: Leave shopping bags with the cashier

"While this has always been posted on our front door, we have had some take advantage and walk out of the store without stopping by the register."
NYC parents
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Mixed response on 'Thunderbirds Batman-style' helicopter lift in Bromley garden

The council planning officers decided to throw out the plans over fears it would harm green belt land, despite some support from neighbours.
UK news
San Francisco
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Video. Tourists roam Alcatraz ruins as Trump floats prison comeback

Trump proposes re-establishment of Alcatraz as a high-security prison, facing numerous challenges from legal to environmental.
#katy-perry
fromPage Six
1 month ago
OMG science

Martha Stewart savagely trolls Katy Perry with epic 'Firework' jab after Blue Origin space flight

fromPage Six
1 month ago
OMG science

Martha Stewart savagely trolls Katy Perry with epic 'Firework' jab after Blue Origin space flight

fromKqed
1 month ago

Communities In Far Northern California Challenged By Return Of Gray Wolves | KQED

Since 2011, when a wolf wearing a radio collar crossed into the state from Oregon, California's gray wolf population has grown into the dozens.
California
Startup companies
fromFast Company
1 month ago

This old mine in rural Pennsylvania was used to power crypto-and then it shut down without a word

Diversified Energy's crypto mining operations have raised concerns over environmental impacts due to their abandonment of gas wells without proper permits.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Texas town home to SpaceX renamed 'Starbase' DW 05/04/2025

"Becoming a city will help us continue building the best community possible for the men and women building the future of humanity's place in space," the new city's handle posted on social media platform X.
Toronto startup
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

Concern over plan to build solar farm on green belt land next to A12

One resident who received an invitation for this event feared the development would "devastate" the green belt land and the nature that lives there. They told the Recorder: "Carpeting this prime agricultural land with black glass panels will devastate the open nature of the countryside as well as harm the birds and deer herds that roam freely."
Environment
#seabed-mining
#space-exploration
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

What the Amazon vs. SpaceX Satellite Mega Constellation War Means for Earth

The launch of Amazon's satellites highlights the challenges of technological ambition conflicting with environmental preservation and the appearance of the night sky.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How space exploration can improve life on Earth

The debate on space exploration reveals a growing skepticism about its ecological implications and priorities regarding Earth's pressing issues.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

After the Eaton fire, Altadena dirt was sent to Tujunga. Then came the backlash

Residents in Tujunga are concerned about health risks from dumped storm sediment containing unsafe contaminants, clashing with county officials who assure the soil is safe.
#waste-management
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Mayor sought legal advice after Reeves backed Heathrow expansion

Sir Sadiq Khan's opposition to the third runway at Heathrow represents a rift within the Labour Party, as key figures such as Rachel Reeves support the expansion for economic growth.
London politics
fromwww.enfieldindependent.co.uk
1 month ago

Spurs contractors assessed felled oak tree last year as part of academy plans

The decision to fell an ancient oak tree in Whitewebbs Park faced backlash, with new findings suggesting it was healthy and could have lived for another 50 years.
Toronto Maple Leafs
#blue-origin
Mental health
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Another Newton-Wellesley Hospital staffer reports brain tumor

Six staff members at Newton-Wellesley Hospital have developed non-cancerous brain tumors, prompting an investigation into potential environmental concerns.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Tommy Tiernan objects to 1.4bn offshore wind farm, saying giving go-ahead would be 'irresponsible and disgusting'

Tommy Tiernan joins 176 others in opposing a €1.4bn wind farm project in the Atlantic, citing concerns about the construction of 30 massive turbines.
UK news
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Mystery deepens as another dead whale washes ashore in Southern California

'It may take a couple weeks,' he said. 'We'll share with the public what we know.'
San Jose Sharks
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Legal hell for landlords and more: Letters to the Editor - April 13, 2025

As commercial property owners, my family and I have weathered the new, revenue producing rules, purposely convoluted notices, and unanswered calls and emails.
NYC politics
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Greenpoint school gets green light, despite Superfund concerns

A new 450-seat elementary school is planned for Greenpoint, the first in over a century, addressing overcrowding issues.
SF food
fromWIRED
2 months ago

States Are Banning Forever Chemicals. Industry Is Fighting Back

New Mexico seeks to ban PFAS in consumer products amid rising health concerns, joining other states in limiting these chemicals.
#climate-change
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Newsom in fight to advance plans for $20-billion water tunnel in the Sacramento Delta

The controversy over California's $20-billion water tunnel centers on climate adaptation needs versus environmental concerns and potential political influence.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Newsom in fight to advance plans for $20-billion water tunnel in the Sacramento Delta

The controversy over California's $20-billion water tunnel centers on climate adaptation needs versus environmental concerns and potential political influence.
#luton-airport
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Senate committee recommends Barreto as FWC chair despite objections over Pino boat crash

Rodney Barreto's reappointment as chair of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission faces significant opposition over concerns regarding environmental impacts and his development background.
Miami food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Imagine if it died on my watch?' The fight to save one ancient' Adelaide tree

It's amazing to look out my window and see this tree that has been around before any of this existed, yet I'm now concerned about its health.
Environment
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany seizes suspected Russian 'shadow fleet' oil tanker DW 03/21/2025

Germany has confiscated the oil tanker Eventin and its cargo amid environmental and geopolitical concerns.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Livermore exploring new developments to its airport, including an Aviation Innovation Center

"We're getting away from the piston powered aircraft and on to these new technologies. That's really going to reinforce Livermore's role as an innovation leader at the airport."
Silicon Valley
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