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Lack of regulation of electronic waste impairs the health of the poorest

Lack of regulation of electronic waste impairs the health of the poorest

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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,

Lack of regulation of electronic waste impairs the health of the poorest
‘They lied’: plastics producers deceived public about recycling, report reveals

‘They lied’: plastics producers deceived public about recycling, report reveals

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‘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

‘They lied’: plastics producers deceived public about recycling, report reveals
‘Symbol of polarisation’: EU scraps plans to halve use of pesticides

‘Symbol of polarisation’: EU scraps plans to halve use of pesticides

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‘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

‘Symbol of polarisation’: EU scraps plans to halve use of pesticides
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

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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

Move to sustainable food systems could bring $10tn benefits a year, study finds
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

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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.

EU Delays Key Agricultural Policies Amid Mounting Pressure from European Farmers | Earth.Org
Last week, for the first time ever, a commercial offshore wind farm delivered power to the US grid

Last week, for the first time ever, a commercial offshore wind farm delivered power to the US grid

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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.

Decades after Europe, turning blades send first commercial offshore wind power onto US grid
How scientists turned humid air into renewable energy by accident

How scientists turned humid air into renewable energy by accident

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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

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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

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?