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Almost nowhere on Earth safe from PM2.5, says Melbourne study

Envirotec Magazine

A seemingly world-first study of daily ambient fine particulate matter ( PM 2.5 ) across the globe reports that only 0.18% of the global land area and 0.001% of the global population are exposed to levels of PM 2.5 – the world’s leading environmental health risk factor – below levels of safety recommended by Word Health Organization (WHO).

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Global e-waste has risen 21% in five years, says UN

Envirotec Magazine

Mt) and Europe (12 Mt), while Africa and Oceania generated 2.9 E-waste is a health and environmental hazard, containing toxic additives or hazardous substances such as mercury, which damages the human brain and / or coordination system. Oceania came second (16.1 Mt, followed by the Americas (13.1 Mt and 0.7 Mt respectively.

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Snapshots of our World: Energy: Fossil Fuels + Iron Rivers + Current Mystery

Planet Pulse

Or that the effects of rising atmospheric emissions are harming everything in the long run, even fossil fuel infrastructure (which might be comically ironic if the health of the planet wasn’t in jeopardy). Now we’re coming to terms with how bad it is for our health and the simple fact that there are few cows left.

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WOHA’s final design for Singapore Pavilion nears completion

AGreenLiving

These prototypes from Oceania Robotics work in service of plant health. In addition to inspecting the health of the plants, they will also capture data for the calibration of irrigation and grow-light settings to help the plants thrive. The robots can recognize plants in poor health that need to be replaced.

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Victoria utilities to lead flexibility market development in Australia

Smart Energy International

Another key barrier was found around concerns of customers, both business and residential, including cybersecurity, health and safety and operational impacts, while difficulties also were noted in making the business case for customers.

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Australia’s Endeavour Energy opts for sustainability-linked loan

Smart Energy International

The sustainability performance targets are focused on four areas including greenhouse gas emissions reduction, landfill waste diversion, net habitat gain and mental health and wellbeing.

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Next-Generation Climate Targets: A 5-Point Plan for NDCs

The City Fix

By early 2025, countries are due to unveil new national climate commitments under the Paris Agreement, known as nationally determined contributions (NDCs). These commitments form the foundation of international climate action, establishing emissions-reduction targets and other measures that countries promise.