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Small-scale solar has key benefits, and one critical weakness, over large solar farms

A new study shows size matters in solar energy. The first ever life-cycle analysis comparing big and small solar photovoltaic systems has concluded that small-scale solar systems are in fact better for the environment than even the largest, and most efficient, solar farm.

The Conversation

Poland to halt logging in 10 of its most ancient forests

New environment minister says measures – affecting just 1.5% of state-managed woods – are first step to stemming destruction

The Guardian - UK

PhD students' mental health is poor and the pandemic made it worse – but there are coping strategies that can help

A pre-pandemic study on PhD students’ mental health showed that they often struggle with such issues. Financial insecurity and feelings of isolation can be among the factors affecting students’ wellbeing.

The Conversation

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Bhutan's Tobgay, Environmental Advocate Facing Economic Headwinds

The man set to become Bhutan's new prime minister is a passionate environmental advocate and sportsman, a veteran politician in a mountain kingdom where parliamentary democracy is still young.

International Business Times

Development security is all in the delivery

Discussing how security teams are facing the challenge of securing applications in these environments.

TechRadar

Smart ring brand Ultrahuman introduces new tracking device that monitors your home

Ultrahuman launches home tracking device that measures how your environment affects your health

Ultrahuman is stepping beyond smart rings to warn you if your home is toxic

The Ultrahuman Home will tell you if there's something wrong with your home environment, helping you to find the root cause of your poor sleep.

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What Taoism teaches about the body and being healthy

New Year’s resolutions often come with a renewed investment in making our bodies healthier. Many may take to the newest diet plan or sign up for a health club membership, but it is worth taking some time to consider what actually constitutes a healthy, happy body.

The Conversation

Firm at centre of Post Office scandal has major Government contract renewed

THE IT giant at the centre of the Post Office Horizon scandal has been given an extension to a multimillion Government contract for running…

The National (Scotland)

Investor says Victorian 'setback' shows benefits of Hunter wind farms

'You've got a bloody fantastic port there already.'

Newcastle Herald

The government has trapped Project Tiger, now 50, in a tough spot | Explained

The Indian government’s violations of the Wildlife (Protection) Act and the Forest Rights Act have exacerbated conflicts in Tiger Reserves between the forest bureaucracy and forest-dwellers, ultimately endangering India’s tigers.

The Hindu

As Australia's net zero transition threatens to stall, rooftop solar could help provide the power we need

Australia is not rolling out clean energy projects nearly fast enough to reach the Australian government’s target of 82% renewable electricity by 2030. A huge build of solar and wind farms, transmission lines and big batteries is needed. But progress is challenged by the scale required, community resistance to new…

The Conversation

'Cli-fi' might not save the world, but writing it could help with your eco-anxiety

The consequences of climate change weigh on all of us, especially as we face an El Niño summer, with floods and fires already making themselves felt in the Australian environment.

The Conversation

Private Peregrine lander launches to the moon: What science could it do?

Astrobotic's Peregrine moon lander launched today (Jan. 8) with five NASA science payloads aboard. Here's what the experiments are designed to do.

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Could sisal leaves make sanitary napkins more sustainable in India?

Stanford scientists develop environmentally sustainable absorbent material from sisal leaves to replace cotton in sanitary napkins, potentially reducing period poverty.

The Guardian - AU

Tanya Plibersek blocks Victorian government’s plan to build wind turbine plant at Port of Hastings

Environment minister says ‘large areas of [wetland] will be destroyed or substantially modified’ by the proposal for windfarm development

The Independent UK

UK weather: Snow and ice as temperatures plunge below freezing in week-long cold snap

Hundreds of flood alerts also still in place in England after days of heavy rain in wake of Storm Henk

The Hindu

Public perception of environment degradation wrong: Muralee Thummarukudy

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The Guardian - US

Young voters helped Biden to victory. They may abandon him this year

Voting bloc who supported Biden in 2020 over climate change see war in Gaza as environmental justice issue

The Conversation

Creating a welcoming and supportive environment helps immigrants better integrate

Over the coming few years, hundreds of thousands of people are expected to come to Canada to work, study and settle. This year, the federal government has set a target of welcoming 485,000 new permanent residents.

Evening Standard

Warning of flooded properties and transport disruption as river levels rise

More than 1,800 properties have already been hit because of saturated ground, the Environment Agency said.

The Independent UK

Ice, frost and fog warning as temperatures to plunge below freezing after widespread flooding

Environment Agency warns public to remain vigilant after more than 1,800 properties flooded across UK

The Guardian - AU

Birdwatching changes the way you look at the world – it truly is the gateway drug to environmental awareness

More than simple pleasure and ticking a species off a list, it’s a hobby that dwells on the joy of being alive

Evening Standard

Vigilance urged as ‘significant’ flooding expected on Thames, Environment Agency warns

A total of 190 flood warnings and 210 flood alerts were in place in the UK by 3.30pm on Saturday.

Radio France Internationale

Azerbaijan names former oil executive to head Cop29 climate talks

Mukhtar Babayev, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources, has been named as president-designate of the Cop29 climate conference. He will be the second oil executive in a row to head the global environmental summit after UAE's Sultan Al Jaber in 2023.

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