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Canada’s Oil Sands Among the World's Biggest Sources of Air Pollution

Need to Know by Stephen Leahy • 78 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Pollution Regulation Activism
  1. Canada's oil sands are one of the world's biggest sources of air pollution.
  2. Oil and gas operations in Canada are the biggest source of air pollution and CO2 emissions in the country.
  3. Canada is facing a crucial battle to reduce oil and gas pollution, with current reduction plans being weakened by industry lobbying.

Why Climate Activists want Cruise Ships Banned? The Cursed Condition called Climate Change

Adetokunbo Sees • 206 implied HN points • 23 Sep 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Activism Renewable Energy Pollution Climate change
  1. Climate activists are advocating for the banning of cruise ships due to their significant contribution to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
  2. The global cruise ship market is projected to grow substantially, potentially exacerbating the climate change crisis.
  3. Exploring solar energy products like solar panels, inverters, batteries, water heaters, and charge controllers can offer sustainable alternatives to conventional energy sources.
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Rabbit Holes 🕳️ #67

Creative Destruction • 15 implied HN points • 14 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Internet Pollution Nature Technology Activism
  1. A call for a more human-run internet with a return to a diverse and personal-scale online experience, away from the dominance of giant corporations.
  2. Noise pollution, particularly from cars, is a serious issue affecting humans and animals, emphasizing the need for grounding in space to combat its negative impacts.
  3. Highlighting the shift from viewing the human body as a commodity to embracing it as an integral part of nature, encouraging a sense of belonging and a move away from control and domination.

The Community of Air

Field Guide to the Anthropocene • 98 implied HN points • 10 Mar 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Conservation Activism Nature Pollution Sustainability
  1. The documentary 'All That Breathes' highlights the powerful connection between empathy and ethics in caring for wounded birds.
  2. Noticing the suffering of the natural world is a crucial step in understanding our place in the Anthropocene era.
  3. The High Seas Treaty signals a transformative shift by regulating human activity to protect ecosystems in the deep oceans.

Art in Response to Pollution

Green Graphic Design • 39 implied HN points • 20 Mar 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Pollution Artists
  1. Impressionist artists might have unintentionally depicted air pollution in their paintings.
  2. Plastic pollution can be creatively visualized through art, like popsicles made from polluted water samples.
  3. Art can be a powerful medium to raise awareness about the impact of pollution on the environment, as seen in exhibits mixing animal bones with plastics.

Holy Crap! What goes around comes around

WeBeGreen • 39 implied HN points • 01 Dec 22
🌞 Climate & Environment Pollution Waste Management Sustainable Practices Environmental Impact
  1. There is a disconnect between our actions and their consequences, such as the impact of our waste on the environment like water scarcity.
  2. The process of treating wastewater to turn it into drinking water includes multiple steps like screening out contaminants and filtering out microplastics.
  3. Issues like sewage dumping scandals highlight the consequences of pollution on water quality and food sources, emphasizing the need for better regulations and accountability.

Why Recycled Plastic Should Give You the Ick.

Green Graphic Design • 19 implied HN points • 10 Mar 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Microplastics Pollution Greenwashing Circular Economy
  1. Recycled plastic may not be safe as it can leach BPA and other harmful chemicals.
  2. Plastics absorb toxins from the ocean, making them very difficult to decontaminate.
  3. Most recycled plastics eventually need to be reinforced with virgin plastics due to degradation, reducing the long-term impact on reducing virgin plastic use.

Pollution Is Making You Dumb

FutureIQ • 1 implied HN point • 16 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Pollution Government Response Research Studies
  1. Pollution can reduce cognitive abilities, affecting performance in various activities like chess or investing.
  2. Research shows that exposure to pollution can lead to long-term health issues like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.
  3. Taking measures like moving away from pollution, using air purifiers, and indoor plants can help reduce the negative impacts of pollution on health and cognitive abilities.

Wastewater Worldwide, Fossil Fuel, fluoride: is it goodbye to Safe and Just Climate Limit?

Adetokunbo Sees • 1 HN point • 10 Jun 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Pollution Sustainability Global Warming Emissions
  1. Scientists set safety limits for climate, arsenic, and freshwater, which are being breached globally.
  2. Burning fossil fuels leads to excessive carbon emissions and pollution from leaking fuel tanks.
  3. Increasing wastewater production and continued fossil fuel support pose major threats to safe and just climate limits.

Gas Stories

The False Consensus Effect • 0 implied HN points • 19 Feb 21
🌞 Climate & Environment Environmental Activism Renewable Energy Fossil fuels Climate Crisis Pollution
  1. Furnace trouble can be fixed temporarily, but it's important to address the underlying issue to avoid repetitive problems.
  2. The urgency to reduce carbon emissions is emphasized, pushing for significant lifestyle changes to combat global warming.
  3. Political decisions can have detrimental consequences, and it's crucial for individuals to advocate for environmental protection to prevent harmful practices like hydrofracking.