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Why surging sales of large electric vehicles raises environmental red flags

Electric cars are getting bigger and heavier. In 2019, 30% of the electric vehicle (EV) models available worldwide were sports utility vehicles (SUVs).

The Conversation

Kerala model faces stiff challenge in the face of Central policies

Kerala's ability to sustain its alternative development model in face of Centre's policies discussed at seminar. Speakers, incl. Prof. Patnaik, Karat, Rangarajan, Athreya, noted need to draw upon Kerala experience for building national-level alternative. But, how far Kerala can sustain its model in present environment? Centre's policies, corporate tax cuts,…

The Hindu

Tasmanian salmon farms could face restrictions to save endangered fish

Tanya Plibersek tells state she may reconsider approvals because of ‘catastrophic’ impact on Maugean skate

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Is Restricting Pro-Israel-as-Jewish-Democracy Speech National Origin/Ethnicity Discrimination or Harassment?

Harvard concludes that it is, but I’m skeptical that this is right—just as I’d be skeptical that an employer’s restricting pro-Hamas speech constitutes such discrimination or harassment.

Reason

Global health and environmental costs of food industry are $10tn a year – UN

‘Price tag’ of non-communicable diseases, malnutrition, poverty and harm to planet is 10% of global GDP, says UN food agency

The Guardian - UK

UK imports ‘linked to deforestation twice the size of Paris in under two years’

Researchers analysed the UK’s direct import of seven ‘forest risk’ commodities, including palm oil, soy and cattle products.

Evening Standard

Air Pollution: Odd-even scheme for vehicles returns in Delhi from November 13 to 20

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced the scheme on Monday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Brickbat: The (Artificial) Grass Is Greener

In 2015, in the midst of a drought, California lawmakers banned cities and counties from prohibiting synthetic grass. The logic behind the law was that artificial turf was better for the environment because it saved water. But state lawmakers now argue artificial turf is bad for the environment because it…

Reason

Australian food industry ‘hijacks’ strategies designed to tackle public health crises, conference hears

Experts in public health say that commercial interests engage in practices harmful to health and the environment

The Guardian - AU

Tired of waiting for a Queensland EPA, conservation group launches own ‘enforcement arm’

The Queensland Conservation Council says new entity will take ‘proactive actions’ to ensure state’s environmental laws are enforced

The Guardian - AU

Beef, soy and palm oil products linked to deforestation still imported into UK

Campaigners accuse government of failing to stick to promises made at Cop26 climate summit in 2021

The Guardian - UK

Prince William goes dragon boating in Singapore ahead of Earthshot Prize ceremony

Britain's Prince William took to the waters in Singapore for a morning of dragon boating ahead of activities linked to the annual Earthshot Prize awards, which seek to promote finding solutions for the planet’s environmental threats

The Independent UK

Minisforum Enters Mechanical Keyboard Market With the MKB i83

Minisforum has branched out into the mechanical keyboard market so it can offer a “complete desktop environment.”

Tom’s Hardware

What is a world without time?

The brain’s perception of time is abstract. Here's what happens when it gets seriously distorted

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Prince William arrives in Singapore for annual Earthshot Prize award, the first to be held in Asia

Prince William has arrived in Singapore for the annual Earthshot Prize awards, the first to be held in Asia, to support environmental innovators with solutions to battle climate change and save the planet

Ideal Home

Kitchen plant ideas – the best houseplants and how to style them in a kitchen

Create a foliage-filled cooking space and enjoy a fresh, uplifting kitchen environment

The Hindu

Environmental factors determine height of children in LMICs

Env. factors > genetic variants in determining height of children in LMICs, study finds. Scientists from CCMB, along with other institutions, studied epigenetic factors, which are external influences like lifestyle, nutrition, and environment, that affect gene expression. In LMICs, these factors play a greater role than genetic variants in determining…

The Guardian - UK

Politicians who delay climate action must live with consequences, says WHO expert

Delegates at Cop are ‘negotiating with our health’, says Maria Neira, the doctor in charge of environmental health at WHO

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The Conversation

PFAS: how research is uncovering damaging effects of 'forever chemicals'

Since their inception in the 1940s, the so-called forever chemicals have woven themselves into the fabric of our modern world. But recently, they’ve been appearing in alarming news headlines about their damaging effects on our health.

The Hindu

Madhu Bangarappa interacts with industrialists in Shivamogga

Minister Madhu Bangarappa assured industrialists in Shivamogga of creating a conducive environment for investors. He promised to work towards providing basic infrastructure and bringing investments to the district. Industrialists discussed legal hurdles, truck terminal, and energy requirements with the Minister. Deputy Commissioner and Smart City MD were present.

The Hindu

KSRTC mulls roping in private operators willing to run buses on net-cost contract basis on inter-State routes

KSRTC seeks private operators to operate inter-State buses on NCC basis to reduce debt, improve services. Benefits include no expense on capital, savings on salary/pension, license fee, regulated environment. PPP initiative to help KSRTC, benefit passengers.

Windows Central

How to use PowerToys to manage environment variables on Windows 11

On Windows 11, you can use PowerToys to view, add, edit, and delete environment variables, and in this guide, I'll show you how.

The Times of India

Delhi LG says air pollution situation extremely worrisome, calls meeting with CM Arvind Kejriwal

NEW DELHI: Delhi's Lieutenant Governor, V K Saxena, expressed deep concern about the city's alarming air pollution situation and has called for a meeting with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Environment Minister Gopal Rai at Raj Niwas.

The Hindu

Strength does matter and strength of a nation is the most impactful defence: Vice-President

VP Dhankhar stresses need for innovative approaches to strengthen deterrence, revitalise diplomacy for effective conflict resolution. He highlights importance of achieving/upholding peace through multi-faceted approach, combining ideation, advocacy, outreach, persuasion, dialogue.

AAP

Urgent urchin action a win-win for jobs and environment

A Senate report into long-spined sea urchins has found immediate action could be a "rare simultaneous win" for the environment and the economy.

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