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Environment Agency failed to visit serious pollution incidents, files show
BBC News | 2025-09-25T01:07:14Z
Environment Agency failed to visit serious pollution incidents, files show

Data from inside England's environment watchdog show an agency struggling to monitor serious pollution.

Red Tractor ad banned for misleading environmental claims
BBC News | 2025-10-15T02:40:44Z
Red Tractor ad banned for misleading environmental claims

The Advertising Standards Authority upheld a complaint by environment charity River Action.

My other car is a cargo bike
The Verge | 2025-09-30T12:58:21Z
My other car is a cargo bike

The vehicle of the future is electric. It's good for the environment. It has enough room for your stuff, as long as you're coming from the grocery and not the furniture store. It's fast, it has super-responsive steering, and you can park it basically anywhere…

Volvo’s next-gen hyrbids will be American-made EREVs
The Verge | 2025-09-24T17:52:46Z
Volvo’s next-gen hyrbids will be American-made EREVs

As it struggles with declining sales and an uncertain regulatory environment, Volvo is hoping to realign its fortunes by overhauling its electric vehicle plans. And a big part of that is a bet on hybrid technology — or more specifically, extended-range electr…

A GEM Of A Desktop Environment
Hackaday | 2025-09-19T05:00:08Z
A GEM Of A Desktop Environment

Desktop environments are the norm as computer interfaces these days, but there was once a time when they were a futuristic novelty whose mere presence on a computer marked it out as something speci…

This Startup Wants to Spark a US DeepSeek Moment
Wired | 2025-10-08T18:30:00Z
This Startup Wants to Spark a US DeepSeek Moment

With the US falling behind on open source models, one startup has a bold idea for democratizing AI: let anyone run reinforcement learning.

Verizon's 6G initiative said to level up wireless communication for the world
Android Central | 2025-09-23T10:44:00Z
Verizon's 6G initiative said to level up wireless communication for the world

From faster speeds, to being able to "sense" the environment, and integrating AI.

Armed Guards and Muscle Milk: Senate Investigation Reveals DOGE Takeover Details
Wired | 2025-09-25T09:00:00Z
Armed Guards and Muscle Milk: Senate Investigation Reveals DOGE Takeover Details

A new Senate report claims DOGE put every American's Social Security number at risk—and that officials at federal agencies essentially obstructed an investigation, all but denying DOGE even exists.

Qualcomm is acquiring DIY electronics platform Arduino
The Verge | 2025-10-07T14:41:07Z
Qualcomm is acquiring DIY electronics platform Arduino

Qualcomm is acquiring Arduino, the Italian open-source electronics platform behind a range of boards for tinkerers, DIY hobbyists, and educators, for an undisclosed amount. In an announcement on Tuesday, Qualcomm says the Arduino “brand, tools, and mission” w…

US government takes equity stake in one of the world’s largest lithium mines
The Verge | 2025-10-01T18:31:27Z
US government takes equity stake in one of the world’s largest lithium mines

The Trump administration is taking a 5 percent equity ownership of mining company Lithium Americas, on top of another 5 percent stake in the company’s joint mining project with GM in Nevada, the Department of Energy announced yesterday. The mine at Thacker Pa…

Amazon shares a ‘first look’ at new nuclear facility
The Verge | 2025-10-16T22:35:54Z
Amazon shares a ‘first look’ at new nuclear facility

Amazon shared some new details about its plans to help deploy more nuclear energy across Washington State, where the company is headquartered. About a year ago, Amazon announced an agreement with Energy Northwest, a consortium of public utilities in Washingto…

Microsoft Reveals The First $800 Xbox With Another Round Of Price Hikes
Kotaku | 2025-09-19T19:26:27Z
Microsoft Reveals The First $800 Xbox With Another Round Of Price Hikes

Microsoft cites ‘changes in the macroeconomic environment’ for the decision The post Microsoft Reveals The First $800 Xbox With Another Round Of Price Hikes appeared first on Kotaku.

History of the Gem Desktop Environment
Substack.com | 2025-09-18T06:55:28Z
History of the Gem Desktop Environment

How a gem was cut and then lost

Sunken World War II Debris Has Become Surprisingly Useful for Sea Creatures
Gizmodo.com | 2025-09-25T15:00:22Z
Sunken World War II Debris Has Become Surprisingly Useful for Sea Creatures

A new study has found evidence to suggest that warheads tossed into the sea can serve as viable habitat for several species of marine life, but that doesn't mean we should leave them at the bottom of the ocean.

Chad cuts ties with wildlife charity linked to Prince Harry
BBC News | 2025-10-08T04:04:45Z
Chad cuts ties with wildlife charity linked to Prince Harry

The government says the charity African Parks displayed an arrogant and disrespectful attitude.