#pollution mitigation

[techninja]

Revolutionizing Sustainability: The Era of Biodegradable Plastic

In a world grappling with environmental crises, the rise of biodegradable plastic heralds a new dawn for sustainability. With its eco-friendly composition and innovative properties, biodegradable plastic offers a viable solution to the detrimental effects of traditional plastics on our planet.

Understanding Biodegradable Plastic: A Breakthrough in Green Technology

Biodegradable plastic, unlike its conventional counterpart, possesses the remarkable ability to decompose naturally when exposed to environmental conditions. Derived from renewable sources such as corn starch, vegetable oil, or pea starch, this revolutionary material mitigates the persistent pollution caused by traditional plastics.

The Environmental Impact of Traditional Plastics: A Looming Crisis

Traditional plastics, notorious for their non-biodegradable nature, inflict irreversible harm on ecosystems worldwide. From clogging waterways to endangering marine life, the detrimental effects of plastic pollution are undeniable. However, the advent of biodegradable plastic offers a glimmer of hope in combating this pressing environmental threat.

Advantages of Biodegradable Plastic Over Conventional Plastics

Environmental Friendliness: Biodegradable plastic undergoes decomposition through natural processes, significantly reducing its environmental footprint compared to conventional plastics.

Renewable Sources: Unlike fossil fuel-based plastics, biodegradable plastic is sourced from renewable materials, ensuring sustainability and reducing reliance on finite resources.

Reduced Pollution: By breaking down into harmless compounds, biodegradable plastic minimizes pollution and mitigates the adverse impact on ecosystems and wildlife.

Applications of Biodegradable Plastic: From Packaging to Fashion

The versatility of biodegradable plastic extends across various industries, revolutionizing traditional practices with sustainable alternatives.

Packaging Solutions: Biodegradable plastic offers a viable alternative to conventional packaging materials, reducing waste and fostering eco-conscious consumerism.

Textile Industry: With the emergence of biodegradable fabrics, such as PLA-based textiles, the fashion industry embraces sustainable practices while reducing its carbon footprint.

Food Service: Biodegradable utensils and food packaging enable establishments to prioritize sustainability without compromising on functionality or hygiene.

Challenges and Future Outlook

While the potential of biodegradable plastic is undeniable, challenges persist in scaling up production and overcoming cost barriers. However, ongoing research and technological advancements hold promise for addressing these hurdles, paving the way for widespread adoption and a more sustainable future.

Conclusion: Embracing the Green Revolution

In conclusion, the advent of biodegradable plastic marks a pivotal moment in the quest for environmental sustainability. By embracing innovative solutions and transitioning towards eco-friendly alternatives, we can mitigate the detrimental impact of plastic pollution and safeguard the planet for future generations. Together, let us champion the green revolution and pave the way for a cleaner, greener tomorrow.

[wtf-scientific-papers]

Sacrifice….

(From Clayton et. al. 2015)

This is a euphemism we’ve sometimes seen in studies that involve euthanizing animals.—Ed.

[labyrynth]

the comments on that post about burning man are surreal. calling it “the new fyre festival” as if burning man does not in fact predate fyre festival by several DECADES??? saying “well they’re rich so they deserve it” as if it’s not basically a HIPPIE CONFERENCE???

have NONE of you heard of burning man before?????? just bc a handful of rich ppl happened to jump on the bandwagon doesn’t mean that’s what the event IS

y’all talk a big talk about eating the rich, but once again you prove that you can’t be trusted to correctly identify who the rich even ARE

[rainingincale]

People will cry and moan about not using plastic water bottles or eating certain food because of 'the microplastics!' and 'genetically modified foods!' but then not give a single fuck about being sustainable or the climate At All. 😐

[paeinovis]

"GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences physicist Christopher Kyba and colleagues found that the night sky has brightened by roughly 7 to 10 percent every year, from 2011 to 2022.

That's equivalent to the night sky doubling in brightness in fewer than eight years or more than quadrupling in 18 years. The researchers estimate that a child born under a night sky with 250 visible stars would see fewer than 100 stars in that same patch of darkness by the time they finish school."

Support the International Dark Sky Association

(Bonus: if you hate Elon Musk, the IDA is suing SpaceX for launching their stupid gazillion satellites that were providing internet for Ukraine which he threatened to pull support for because it was 'too expensive' ($80 million) despite buying Twitter for $44 billion.)

[allbeendonebefore]

looking outside these past couple days be like “is it cloudy or is it haze” and the haze is coming back : ) great. i had a bit of trouble breathing/fever after weeding in the garden for less than 20 minutes yesterday and the aqhi isn’t even that bad.

[tfw you spent all spring cautioning your friend in montreal not to visit during fire season and now you’re like Come Over, at least we have Less fire than you apparently]

[daydreamerdrew]

Iron Man (1968) #52

[publizero]

"When Injustice Becomes Law, Resistance Becomes Duty"

“When Injustice Becomes Law, Resistance Becomes Duty”: A Reflection on the Fight Against Discrimination and Oppression in Nigeria In today’s society, injustice and discrimination remain prevalent issues that continue to challenge humanity. Unfortunately, some societies establish laws that perpetuate oppression and discrimination, making resistance a necessary duty for those who are affected by…

[thoughtlessarse]

Cabinet sources have told broadcaster NOS that the current programme to tackle nitrogen-based pollution is being torn up, and that the 12 Dutch provinces can call a halt on their efforts to comply. The plan, known by the acronym NPLG, passed responsibility for tackling excess nitrogen to the provinces, which would all draw up their own programmes to meet environmental targets. If one province managed to improve, that would allow it to issue new permits for housing, for example. The provinces have been working on the plans for two years and have called for the policy to continue, with more cash. But new farm minister Femke Wiersma, who represents the farmers’ party BBB, is highly critical of the current strategy and the new government has scrapped the €20 billion budget for the programme.

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So the provinces, largely controlled by the BBB, wanted the program to continue, but the BBB agriculture minister, cancelled it. The BBB has a total of 7/150 seats in parliament. Makes perfect sense.

[headspace-hotel]

USAmericans

Read the Project 2025 manifesto RIGHT NOW

It's MUCH worse than y'all have been hearing

There is so much here you'll have to look at it for yourself, but the climate policy alone is nightmare fuel.

The republican coalition wants to essentially end funding for green energy, dramatically promote and expand fossil fuel industries, and eliminate funding and regulations in all sectors promoting climate change mitigation. Task forces and offices related to clean energy and lowering carbon emissions will be eliminated and replaced with offices for promoting fossil fuels.

They want to LOG NATIONAL FORESTS TO "THIN" THE TREES TO STOP WILDFIRES.

THEY WANT TO FORCE OREGON AND CALIFORNIA TO LOG THEIR NATIONAL FORESTS AND TREAT THEM AS FOR TIMBER PRODUCTION

There are specific provisions in Project 2025 to essentially destroy the Endangered Species Act, causing it to defer to the rights of "economic development" and "private property." The plan includes delisting gray wolves, cutting the budget so that a "triage" system is used to determine which species will get protection, removing funding for research, removing experts and specialists from the decision-making process, and preventing "experimental" populations of animals from being established.

This is so much worse than I expected it to be and there's much more past that: They want to deregulate pesticides and remove much of the EPA's ability to regulate pollutants as well.

Also included in the manifesto is that we should

withdraw from nuclear weapons nonproliferation agreements, build more nuclear weapons, and resume nuclear weapons testing

The manifesto comprehensively outlines the scorched-earth elimination of abortion access, down to ensuring doctors aren't even trained to perform abortions. There are plans in here to disrupt abortion access GLOBALLY, not just domestically.

Not only that,the Republicans plan on reframing family planning programs around "fertility awareness" and "holistic family planning."

I can't even describe it all. I'm trying to give screenshots of the most important things but there's so much.

The foreign policy is a nightmare. They plan to push fossil fuels onto the Global South and promote the development of fossil fuel industry in the "developing world."

It is aggressive and antagonistic towards other nations, strongly pro-military, proposing that we INCREASE (!!!!!) defense spending, improve public opinion of the military and military recruitment, and increase the power to fund new weapons technology.

Just read the Department of Defense section. It's about greatly increasing and strengthening the military-industrial complex, collaborating more closely with weapons manufacturers, removing regulatory barriers to arming our allies and to inventing new military weapons, and recruiting more people into the military. They include provisions to develop AI technology for surveillance. And of course, continuing to support Israel is in there.

Elsewhere it proposes interfering in foreign countries with creepy pro-USA propaganda campaigns, even establishing international educational programs where faculty have to pledge to promote USA interests.

There's a line in here about getting rid of PBS because SESAME STREET is LEFTIST for God's sake.

HOW are people claiming democrats have the same policies. I feel like i'm losing my mind.

[jobsnotices]

ICIMOD Vacancy 2024 for Various Positions in Nepal

ICIMOD Vacancy 2024 for Various Positions in Nepal: Communications Officer, Water Resources Management Specialist, Air Pollution Mitigation Specialist, Energy and Emission Specialist, Publication Coordination Officer (Editor). International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) invites applications from interested and eligible candidates to apply by 18th August 2024. CAREER…

[safeday]

Examples of provisions addressing solar UV radiation, air pollution and vector borne diseases.

Chile - Ministry of Health Decree N° 594 of 2000

Samoa - Occupational safety and Health Act

Mexico Official Standard NOM 032-SSAZ-2010

[organicbeing]

Illuminating the Hidden Perils: How Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Could Impact Your Health

In the hustle and bustle of our modern world, we often overlook the invisible forces that surround us. Among these, radiofrequency radiation, emitted by ubiquitous technologies like Wi-Fi routers and Bluetooth devices, permeates our daily lives. Could this “radiofrequency pollution” be silently wreaking havoc on our health? At first glance, the notion might seem far-fetched, even absurd. Yet, as…

[iamadarshbadri]

Making Sense of Terms Around the Climate Change Debate

Climate change is one of the most significant contemporary issues for human societies. Barely any issues are as significant as climate change in today’s world. Sure, there has been a COVID pandemic, there is also war in Ukraine, and then there is a global economic recession, along with all the communal upheaval across the globe, mediated by inequalities and poor living conditions. Some (like Adam…

[escapaldi]

Happy twentieth anniversary to the only time I actively brought my friends from middle school over to my house as we enjoyed the last few days before we started high school. My mom baked brownies and my friends rough-housed in the basement, the one wearing the "magic crystal" getting knocked into the giant-ass CRT television set at approximately 4:10pm, the exact time the power went out along the Northeastern seaboard and through Southwest Ontario and the Eastern American Rust Belt.

At least the brownies were good. Apparently. I don't like brownies.

[ecomehdi]

Understanding Forever Chemicals in Water: A Comprehensive Guide to Limiting Their Impact

Forever chemicals, also known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), have become a growing concern in recent years due to their pervasive presence in our environment, particularly in water sources. These synthetic chemicals are resistant to degradation, which means they persist in the environment indefinitely, hence the name “forever chemicals.” Their widespread use in various industrial…