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Summer Soundscape

Dada Drummer Almanach • 163 implied HN points • 08 Aug 23
🔬 Science Environment Birds Climate change
  1. The soundscape in many neighborhoods has changed due to human activities like construction and climate change.
  2. Scientists have observed a significant decline in the number of insects and birds in certain environments over the years.
  3. The decline in insects has led to a decrease in bird populations as well, affecting ecosystems.

Citing Danger of “Ink Spills” Epson Programs End of Life for Some Printers

Fight to Repair • 157 implied HN points • 27 Jul 22
🕹 Technology Hardware Legal Environment Consumer Rights Repair
  1. Epson printers have a pre-determined 'end of life' programmed into their software without clear disclosure at purchase, pushing customers to replace or service their printers.
  2. Users encountering the 'end of life' message can temporarily reset it using an Epson utility for Windows, but Mac users must seek service or replace the printer.
  3. Epson designed their printers to stop working to prevent potential property damage from ink spills or safety issues, leading to concerns about electronic waste and right-to-repair practices.
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Club a Koala to Death and Save the Planet!

Anxiety Addiction & Ascension • 59 implied HN points • 07 Nov 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Ideology Environment Globalism Progressivism
  1. The modern 'left' has shifted away from traditional left-wing values like workers' rights, social welfare, and conservation, embracing contradictory and exaggerated positions.
  2. The proposed wind turbine development in Queensland highlights a radical departure from traditional conservationism, calling for the eradication of koala habitat and using inhumane methods like a 'sharp blow with a hammer to the skull' for euthanizing koalas.
  3. The author argues that the current progressive ideology is not representative of traditional leftism but is a cult-like adherence to globalist doctrine, emphasizing the need to stop referring to them as 'the left.'

On International Repair Day: Much To Celebrate

Fight to Repair • 59 implied HN points • 20 Oct 23
🌐 International Repair Environment Legislation Recycling Sustainability
  1. International Repair Day is an occasion to celebrate repair skills, promote sustainability, and advocate for a more circular economy worldwide.
  2. Significant progress has been observed globally with the adoption of repair laws in various regions, including the US, Canada, India, and the EU.
  3. The movement for the right to repair is growing, aiming for repair accessibility for all, with events, advocacy, and initiatives globally to support a shift towards a more repairable world.

NEPA Reform and Infrastructure

Knowledge Problem • 58 implied HN points • 05 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Policy Environment Infrastructure Reform Legislation
  1. NEPA was established in 1970 to protect the environment and involves thorough environmental impact assessments for federal projects.
  2. There have been debates about NEPA's benefits and drawbacks, with delays and litigation being common criticisms.
  3. Proposals for NEPA reform aim to balance environmental protection with reducing delays in project approvals.

What Yellowstone gets wrong by trying to be too right

The Recovering Academic • 79 implied HN points • 20 Dec 22
🎭️ Culture Entertainment Identity History Environment Literature
  1. Yellowstone strives for truth, but its portrayal of Montana can be misleading and harmful.
  2. The show overlooks economic struggles and industrial history of Montana, focusing more on a romanticized narrative.
  3. Montana is a place of contradictions, where personal experiences and stories may not align with popular narratives like those portrayed in Yellowstone.

Train Derailment

The Polymerist • 249 implied HN points • 21 Feb 23
🔬 Science Chemicals Regulation Safety Environment Economy
  1. Train derailments involving hazardous chemicals occur frequently and pose significant risks to communities.
  2. Enforcement of regulations by agencies like the EPA and DOT is crucial for preventing future incidents.
  3. Long-term solutions to reduce these incidents may require shifting towards safer, more sustainable practices in the chemical industry.

Tell me what you want (in this publication)

The New Urban Order • 39 implied HN points • 12 Dec 23
💼 Business Urban Development Real Estate Environment Social Impact Consulting
  1. The author is looking to engage with their audience through new ways like podcasts and events in 2024.
  2. The publication features a diverse range of subscribers with unique backgrounds and focuses, such as urban housing design, homelessness initiatives, and carbon footprint awareness.
  3. There is a call for readers to share their thoughts and preferences through a short survey, encouraging engagement with the publication.

Nanoplastics in water - surprisingly large amounts discovered and its not looking good

Molecular Spectacular • 55 HN points • 14 Feb 24
🔬 Science Environment Health Research Plastic Pollution
  1. Nanoplastics are smaller than microplastics and more dangerous to human health as they can cross biological barriers and carry toxic materials.
  2. Recent research has discovered large quantities of nanoplastics in bottled drinking water, with detection remaining a challenge for real-world applications.
  3. The composition of nanoplastics found in bottled water is surprising, with some potentially originating from water processing or sources, indicating a wider issue beyond just bottled water.

It's Material World Week!

Material World • 175 implied HN points • 12 Jun 23
💼 Business Books Economy Innovation Environment Industry
  1. Writing and selling a book is a unique process for a journalist, involving a mix of excitement and awkward self-promotion.
  2. The book 'Material World' became even more relevant because of rapidly changing industrial and political landscapes.
  3. The future of technologies like e-fuels and batteries is likely to be diverse, not dominated by a single solution.

Zero Waste

Castalia • 139 implied HN points • 30 Oct 22
🎭️ Culture Art Media History Military Environment
  1. Quilty was a charming and talkative general who shared engaging stories about his experiences, especially regarding 9/11.
  2. His wife, Joelle, had a very different perspective, reflecting on the impact of war and her life as a military spouse with honesty.
  3. Joelle emphasized the need to recognize the moral complexities of military life, revealing a desire to distance herself from that past.

Christmas Edition: Ahhhh! A Christmas tree!

Klement on Investing • 2 implied HN points • 19 Dec 24
🎭️ Culture Holidays Traditions Health Environment Well-being
  1. Getting a real Christmas tree can be better for the environment if you keep it for several years. An artificial tree may only be better after four years of use.
  2. Shopping for real Christmas trees might help improve your mood and make you feel more relaxed. This is backed by a study that showed people felt restored after the experience.
  3. Choosing a real tree can contribute to a cozy holiday environment where you can enjoy time with family. It's a nice way to add some festive spirit to your home.

New York City in 2040

offscript • 54 implied HN points • 14 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Urbanism Cities Environment Travel
  1. The author imagines a car-free future for New York City in 2040, with more space for walking, biking, and relaxation.
  2. The author reflects on the peaceful atmosphere of European cities and envisions a similar vibe in a car-free New York City.
  3. The author encourages readers to consider the possibility of a vibrant and lively New York City without the pollution and noise of cars.

🌎 Our six favorite environmental science programs for kids (and grownups) in 2023.

joinmodulo • 39 implied HN points • 22 Apr 23
🚌 Education Environment Science Curriculum High School
  1. Environmental science education for kids is crucial and often neglected in traditional school systems.
  2. Good environmental science curricula should be accurate, evidence-based, and action-oriented.
  3. When selecting environmental science programs for kids, look for mastery-based, secular, and comprehensive options.

Saturday Sprouting Reads (Tribal Superfoods, Big 6 Platform-Ecosystem Agritech Gameplays, 75 Years of Herbicides)

Agribusiness Matters • 39 implied HN points • 04 Mar 23
💼 Business Agriculture Technology History Environment Innovation
  1. The article discusses 3 tribal superfoods from India that might become popular in 2023.
  2. It explores the strategies of big agritech companies in building ecosystems and platforms.
  3. The text reflects on the history of herbicides over 75 years, focusing on challenges like resistance and the need for innovation.

Compilation Post #3

Extropic Thoughts • 39 implied HN points • 15 Apr 23
🔬 Science Health Space Environment Genetics Research
  1. Child mortality rates have drastically decreased over centuries, signifying significant progress in global healthcare.
  2. America's GDP and economic dominance have continued to grow, especially when compared to its developed peers like in 1990.
  3. AI advancements like ChatGPT's 'iPhone moment' and BloombergGPT are reshaping industries with their capabilities.

Bicycles: An Antidote To Throw-Away Culture

Fight to Repair • 39 implied HN points • 28 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Repair Sustainability Right-to-repair Electronics Environment
  1. Bicycles can serve as a model for repairing and reusing items, fostering community connections, and resisting over-consumption.
  2. Understanding how to repair objects we rely on makes us more self-reliant, teaches us to help others, and deepens our respect for the materials and work that go into creating these objects.
  3. Promoting intentional ownership and repair of items, like bicycles, can help shift our global consumption habits, build community through repair organizations, and reduce waste in our society.

The Impact of AI on the Environment: A Critical Analysis

Rod’s Blog • 19 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🔬 Science Environment AI Data Research Education
  1. AI has both direct and indirect impacts on the environment. It can lead to high energy consumption and carbon emissions due to the computational complexity and rapid innovation cycle of AI systems.
  2. The way AI is used can either help or harm the environment. It can optimize energy efficiency and support sustainable development, but it can also increase resource demand, pollution, and disrupt ecosystems.
  3. To lessen the negative environmental effects of AI, collaborative efforts are essential. This includes implementing ethical guidelines, promoting green AI research, educating about AI's environmental impact, and incentivizing energy-efficient AI solutions.

An Ode to Our Backyard

Street Smart Naturalist: Explorations of the Urban Kind • 139 implied HN points • 23 Jun 22
🔬 Science Wildlife Ecology Nature Conservation Environment
  1. A beautiful backyard can transform a house into a home. The presence of large trees and wildlife makes the space special and enjoyable.
  2. Seeing local wildlife, like bald eagles and Cooper's hawks, enriches daily life and connects people to nature. It's exciting to observe their behaviors and know they're nearby.
  3. Urban areas can still hold wildness and beauty, making life more interesting. Appreciating the nature around us can create a sense of wonder and gratitude.

Assembly Line of Enzymes

The Polymerist • 132 implied HN points • 09 May 23
🔬 Science Chemistry Biology Technology Environment Research
  1. Enzyme immobilization can reduce costs and increase accessibility of technology for commodity chemicals
  2. Cascade Biocatalysts technology offers better thermal stability, more reuse, and higher activity compared to conventional methods
  3. Immobilized enzymes can pave the way for a shift towards environmentally friendly and cost-effective synthetic processes in various industries

Blast from the Past: The Supersonic Comeback Tour

Startupology • 19 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Aerospace Innovation Engineering Environment Regulation
  1. Supersonic flight is making a comeback after facing challenges like high operation costs and noise complaints.
  2. Exciting projects by NASA and private companies aim to bring back supersonic flight with advancements like 'sonic thumps' and sustainable fuels.
  3. The future of supersonic flight faces challenges like technical limitations, environmental concerns, safety precautions, and regulatory hurdles.

Fight to Repair Weekly: November, 28 2022

Fight to Repair • 39 implied HN points • 30 Nov 22
🕹 Technology Repairability Environment Legislation Electronics Advocacy
  1. EU is implementing new repair rules for electronics to reduce environmental impact, but advocates feel it falls short of a true "right to repair" needed to extend device lifespans.
  2. Upcoming EU policy changes will require access to parts, maintenance for devices after retiring, durability standards, and repair labeling, but critics push for stronger policies.
  3. Samsung is working on a new mobile app called 'Self Repair Assistant' to boost DIY repairs, while Apple seeks to restrict repair through patents. Advocacy efforts continue to push for right to repair laws.

Bamboo & Fungi in the Digital Age

The Digital Anthropologist • 19 implied HN points • 24 Nov 23
🔬 Science Technology Environment Biology Materials Sustainability
  1. Bamboo, fungi, DNA, and organic molecules may play a vital role in our survival and growth in the digital age by being integrated into digital technologies.
  2. Using natural materials like bamboo and mycelium in digital technologies can lead to decreased reliance on rare earth materials and reduced environmental impact.
  3. The future of digital technologies may involve embedding information in molecules, utilizing the efficiency of nature, and integrating organic materials for innovative advancements.

Obsolescence Pays: The Epson Printer Saga Continues

Fight to Repair • 39 implied HN points • 19 Oct 22
💼 Business Technology Environment Consumer behavior Sustainability Corporate ethics
  1. Printer companies like Epson use software tactics to hinder repairability and push customers to buy new products, impacting consumer choice and environmental sustainability.
  2. Companies like Epson create narratives around complexity and danger to deter customers from repairing their devices, steering them towards buying new models or using authorized repair services.
  3. Advocating for longer-lasting, repairable products and changing the incentives for companies built on waste and obsolescence can help reduce e-waste and promote sustainable consumption in the electronics industry.

The Week In Repair: May 29 - June 4

Fight to Repair • 59 implied HN points • 06 Jun 22
🕹 Technology Repair Laws Environment Automotive Design
  1. New York Assembly passes first electronics right to repair bill, becoming the first state in the nation to do so. This is a milestone achievement for right to repair advocates after years of unsuccessful attempts.
  2. A report highlights the importance of a legal right to repair for wheelchair owners to ensure prompt, high-quality service at an affordable price. This emphasizes the need for a fair market for repair and service.
  3. An overload of lawsuits against John Deere regarding right to repair issues is being consolidated in a federal court in Illinois. This illustrates the ongoing legal battles in the fight for right to repair.

Welcome to DOC NYC

Splattern • 19 implied HN points • 13 Nov 23
🎭️ Culture Film Environment Indigenous rights Community Tradition
  1. Attending film festivals can provide inspiration for new projects, especially when you see how different filmmakers tackle similar issues like climate change and culture.
  2. Protecting indigenous cultures and ways of life is crucial, as modern influences can threaten their traditions and connection to the land.
  3. Wealth is often measured by generosity and community support rather than money, highlighting the importance of sharing and helping one another.

The ocean, the flood

Nick Merrill • 19 implied HN points • 09 Apr 23
🕹 Technology AI Internet Climate Ethics Environment
  1. The internet and AI are interconnected, each influencing and shaping the other.
  2. The relationship between the internet and war is intertwined, with each being a cause and an effect of the other.
  3. Human impact on the climate is tied to the myth of human dominance over nature, reflecting in our actions and environmental consequences.