Mining companies are looking to the ocean floor to extract rare earths and metals that are in huge demand but short supply. How will it work, and what are the risks?
The past month was a flashpoint in the future of deep-sea exploitation – a future inexorably linked to the transition to a decarbonized economy. Deep-sea exploitation is governed by the International Seabed Authority (the ISA), an intergovernmental organization established by the United Nations Co... Read more
A sprinkling of tiny beads recovered off the coast of Papua New Guinea might have come from a rock with a rather interesting history, having crossed light years of space from its origin around a star that’s not our Sun.
Fog harvesting has long been a method of collecting water around the world. As climate change makes water harder and harder to find, technology is making it easier to pull water from the air.
A couple who have been asking the council to move a communal bin placed metres away from their front door were aghast when they were threatened with a fine for the fly-tipping by it. Becky Saunders and James Hilham live in Washington Street, one of the few streets in Hanover with communal refuse bin... Read more
A designated space next to big street bins would be good. People do it anyways, most don’t have cars or access to get bulky stuff to the recycling centre. For those who can’t you can always apply to have them pick it up. But then, people in your street won’t be able to take it off their hands before they arrive, which is a shame. More tips for people without transport here : https://londonrecycles.co.uk/a-to-z/furniture/
Furniture that cannot be re-used can often be recycled, especially items made from wood or metal. Most furniture can be recycled at your local recycling centre – use our recycling locator tool to find your nearest centre.
August 1, 2018 is ‘Earth Overshoot Day,’ a date coined by the nonprofit Global Footprint Network to publicize overuse of Earth’s resources. But their estimates actually understate the problem.
So the bank account is already in the red, and it’s borrowing resources it can’t pay back. There is a good video of overshoot / overdraft here https://youtu.be/z4hMALflIeA
Mining the oceans might provide the much needed minerals and resources, but it is likely to lead to devastating environmental consequences.
Sea and ocean mining might be come a reality in a few years, especially with the help of robots.
Mining the ocean will be very challenging, especially when determining territorial claims in the deep sea.
The sea and ocean floors are rich with very rare minerals that could shape the future of the world.
This air-to-water generator for RVs can make camping or road trips convenient and enjoyable.
This is not as complex as an atmospheric water generator, but communities in Kenya have been harvesting drinking water from fog using simple techniques.
https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2023/10/06/1203891520/drought-climate-change-fog-harvesting
Nanotechnology is another excellent solution that can help capture drinking water from the air.
Check out these scientists researching hydrogel, a material that can capture water from the air.
https://spectrum.ieee.org/atmospheric-water-harvesting
Wow! Combining solar power and a water harvester is the ultimate sustainable project.
This countertop atmospheric water generator can provide your home with free drinking water.
https://www.fastcompany.com/90891930/spout-countertop-atmospheric-water-generator
Atmospheric water generator can be lifesaving in countries and region that deal with drought or water scarcity issues.
It’s official. https://www.econjobrumors.com/topic/breaking-economists-are-sociopaths-study
Normal people wouldn’t even want to rule the world. Beware of those who do.
1500 COMMENTS! AND GROWING!
The guy is a national treasure. More wisdom from him can be seen on this site https://www.environmentshow.com/david-attenborough-quotes/
Careful now! Councils threaten to fine people they think put things beside rather than in the bin.
This is where you apply for a collection.
A designated space next to big street bins would be good. People do it anyways, most don’t have cars or access to get bulky stuff to the recycling centre. For those who can’t you can always apply to have them pick it up. But then, people in your street won’t be able to take it off their hands before they arrive, which is a shame. More tips for people without transport here : https://londonrecycles.co.uk/a-to-z/furniture/
Going into overshoot (debt) looks like the bank manager is happy to do irresponsible lending as long s there is no regulation though. Same old story.
Yeah, it could tie in with Earth overshoot day. See who is spending everyone else’s resources and when our time is likely to be up.
So the bank account is already in the red, and it’s borrowing resources it can’t pay back. There is a good video of overshoot / overdraft here https://youtu.be/z4hMALflIeA