Australia must put politics aside and pass nature laws that benefit the economy and the environment. We owe it to our kids

There’s no such thing as a perfect legislative solution. It’s about finding one that’s workable – for the community, for the economy and for nature

The Guardian

With all the endless negativity in the news these days, sometimes one needs a bit of a break... like a deep dive into the surprisingly competitive global race to grow a 3,000-pound pumpkin

https://www.popsci.com/environment/giant-pumpkin-growers/?utm_source=fark&utm_medium=website&utm_content=link&ICID=ref_fark

#agriculture #environment #pumpkins #interesting

Giant pumpkin growers face off for world gourd domination

There's a surprisingly competitive global race on to grow a 3,000-pound pumpkin.

Popular Science
Toxic wastewater from oil fields keeps pouring out of the ground. Oklahoma regulators failed to stop it. https://www.bocvip.com/1078296/toxic-wastewater-from-oil-fields-keeps-pouring-out-of-the-ground-oklahoma-regulators-failed-to-stop-it-2/ #environment

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Google Earth gets an AI chatbot to help chart the climate crisis

New AI features in Google Earth let users ask chatbot-style questions to find changes in the climate. The system could eventually predict disasters and identify the communities likely to be affected.

Grist
#Wujiang district in #Suzhou, #Jiangsu province, is #emerging as a #hub for technological #innovation within #China’s #Yangtze River Delta region. The area blends traditional water town #heritage with advanced #industries, including #robotics, #3D #printing, and #textiles, fostering a dynamic #environment for private #business. https://cnbusinessforum.com/wujiang-district-drives-innovation-in-chinas-yangtze-river-delta/
Wujiang Drives Innovation in Robotics, 3D Printing & Textiles

Wujiang, Suzhou, is emerging as a Yangtze Delta innovation hub, leading China’s growth in robotics, 3D printing, and smart textiles with strong R&D support.

China Business Forum
Take a Deep Breath? How Bad Air Affects Your Marathon Finish Time | Marathon runners consistently finished slower in cities with higher levels of dangerous particles in the air, researchers found. https://www.bocvip.com/1078232/take-a-deep-breath-how-bad-air-affects-your-marathon-finish-time-marathon-runners-consistently-finished-slower-in-cities-with-higher-levels-of-dangerous-particles-in-the-air-researchers-found/ #environment
Can wood be good? Green forestry standards demystified, from FSC to SFI

The tree-shaped badge on your next desk might certify the gold standard of forestry – or very little. Here’s how to tell

The Guardian
#Eco #Expo #Asia 2025 will take place from October 28 to 31 at #AsiaWorld-Expo in #HongKong, organized by the Hong Kong #Trade #Development #Council and #Messe #Frankfurt (#HK) Ltd, with co-organization by the #HKSAR #Environment and #Ecology Bureau. The #event, themed ‘#Green #Innovations for #Carbon #Neutrality,’ marks its 20th edition and will include a #virtual #business #matching #platform, #Click2Match, operating from October 21 to November 7. https://cnbusinessforum.com/eco-expo-asia-2025-in-hong-kong-to-showcase-green-technologies-for-carbon-neutrality/
Eco Expo Asia 2025 in Hong Kong Marks 20th Edition with Global Green Tech

Eco Expo Asia 2025 in Hong Kong gathers 300+ exhibitors from 12 countries to showcase green tech, ESG solutions, and circular economy innovations for carbon neutrality.

China Business Forum

99 procent av svenskarna har minskat sina utsläpp under perioden, samtidigt har Sveriges rikaste ökat sina utsläpp. Den rikaste 1 procenten har ökat sina utsläpp med 24 procent och den rikaste 0,1 procenten har ökat med hela 44 procent.

https://oxfam.se/sveriges-vagval-folkvilja-eller-vinstintresse/

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Sveriges vägval: Folkvilja eller vinstintresse - Oxfam Sverige

Ny rapport: det tar en medelsvensk 30 år att släppa ut lika mycket som någon av de ultrarika gör på 1 år. Folkviljan finns men de rikaste står i vägen för klimatomställningen.

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Hurricane Melissa bears down on Jamaica as its strongest storm in recorded history – CTV News

Hurricane Melissa bears down on Jamaica as its strongest storm in recorded history  CTV NewsHurricane Melissa live updates: Three…
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