Lack of regulation of electronic waste impairs the health of the poorest
Lack of regulation of electronic waste impairs the health of the poorest
https://www.argia.eus/en/argia-astekaria/2852/zabor-elektronikoen-arautze-ezak-txiroenen-osasuna-kaltetzen-du
Digitalisation is sometimes called 'dematerialisation', although in more than one part it is very material: from the production of appliances to our everyday use and ultimately to waste management,
‘They lied’: plastics producers deceived public about recycling, report reveals
‘They lied’: plastics producers deceived public about recycling, report reveals
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/feb/15/recycling-plastics-producers-report
Companies knew for decades recycling was not viable but promoted it regardless, Center for Climate Integrity study finds
‘Symbol of polarisation’: EU scraps plans to halve use of pesticides
‘Symbol of polarisation’: EU scraps plans to halve use of pesticides
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/feb/06/symbol-of-polarisation-eu-scraps-plans-to-halve-use-of-pesticides
Move is among bloc’s latest environmental concessions to farmers as protests continue across Europe
Move to sustainable food systems could bring $10tn benefits a year, study finds
Move to sustainable food systems could bring $10tn benefits a year, study finds
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/jan/29/sustainable-food-production-economic-benefits-study
Existing production destroys more value than it creates due to medical and environmental costs, researchers say
EU Delays Key Agricultural Policies Amid Mounting Pressure from European Farmers | Earth.Org
EU Delays Key Agricultural Policies Amid Mounting Pressure from European Farmers | Earth.Org
https://earth.org/eu-delays-key-agricultural-policies-amid-mounting-pressure-from-european-farmers/
Unfair competition from the import sector, rising costs, and new green rules tabled by the EU have sparked farmers' protests in recent weeks.
Last week, for the first time ever, a commercial offshore wind farm delivered power to the US grid
Decades after Europe, turning blades send first commercial offshore wind power onto US grid
https://apnews.com/article/offshore-wind-farm-orsted-eversource-biden-south-fork-new-york-a94722b3f4a52e93580ad15a2de257a0
Off the coast of eastern Long Island, an 800-foot tall turbine has begun sending electricity onto the U.S. grid from what’s set to be the country’s first commercial offshore wind farm.
How scientists turned humid air into renewable energy by accident
How scientists turned humid air into renewable energy by accident
https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/how-scientists-turned-humid-air-into-renewable-energy-by-accident
Last May, researchers revealed they had managed to successfully generate a small but continuous electric current from humidity in the air. Now, a report is revealing the breakthrough came by surprise.
Forget about energy-consuming ventilation systems - plants can clean the air better
Forget about energy-consuming ventilation systems - plants can clean the air better
https://innovationorigins.com/en/forget-about-energy-consuming-ventilation-systems-plants-can-clean-the-air-better/
Aura System’s green wall purifies indoor spaces’ air, leveraging the plants’ ability to capture and eliminate pollutants.
Sustainability suggestions for church
Apparently my church has a sustainability committee. Naturally I must give them thoughts. All I can think of so far are smart thermostats, LEDs, and replacing the monoculture grass with something pollinator-friendly. What else should be considered? Are there obvious common things that can be improved on?