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Conifer communication is complex and can be altered by air pollution

Envirotec Magazine

A new study from the University of Eastern Finland seems to show that, upon attack by bark-feeding weevils, conifers release substantial quantities of volatile organic compounds that provide important cues to neighbouring seedlings. Conifers are dominant tree species in boreal forests, but they are susceptible to attack by bark beetles.

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Camden sensor network “aims to revolutionise understanding of air pollution in urban spaces”

Envirotec Magazine

The network will provide “unprecedented ultra-high definition visibility of local air pollution”, says Marc Ottolini, CEO of AirLabs. The firm behind it hopes “to fundamentally transform how we monitor and manage air pollution to improve public health and well-being in urban spaces.” Early adopter.

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Air Quality Monitoring Networks Support More Climate-Resilient Communities

Energy Innovation

For instance, public health organizations rely on accurate air quality data to decide when to recommend opening windows at nighttime during a heat event, or conversely, when to keep doors and windows closed to maintain clean air during a wildfire smoke event. 2019 ; D’Evelyn et al., Figure 1: Air Quality Index (AQI) table from AirNow.gov.

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Sustainable Event Planning: Getting Started Guide for Small Businesses

Green Business Bureau

Organizations that hold or manage large events such as conferences, business meetings, concerts, fairs, weddings, or any large get-together need to consider the impact these events have on the planet. If you’re an event planner, you should organize your events so that they impact the community, the environment, and the economy positively.

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Tech Startup Sustainability Guide: Running An Eco-Friendly Business

Green Business Bureau

For the major tech giants Salesforce , Lenovo , and Microsoft , sustainability lies at the core of these organizations. With this in mind, it’s important tech startups globally follow suit, to establish proactive and forward-thinking organizations. Many benefits come from running a sustainable company.

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We need to talk about the environmental impact of marijuana

AGreenLiving

From water usage to pollution , growing cannabis may have a larger footprint than you’d think. While there are often limited studies on marijuana due to legal complications, we do have some information on the crop’s water demands. Some areas have already seen the direct effects of this pollution.

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A few thoughts on tackling microplastic pollution

Envirotec Magazine

Dr Rosa Busquets is Associate Professor in Analytical Chemistry and Forensics at Kingston University What are microplastics, why are they such a problem and what can be done to reduce the pollution they cause? From studies involving organisms, we know that microplastics can cause inflammation, which is a common step in many diseases.