Air pollution is a major environmental and public health problem. With its devastating impact, it is estimated to claim seven million lives globally annually. PM2.5, or particulate matter with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less, is one of the most harmful types of air pollution. PM2.5 particles are so small that they can enter […]
Durham University Research: Meat-Free Meal Selection Increased by 7-10% with Environmental or Health Warnings A new study from Durham University has found that warnings of environmental or health impacts can reduce the selection of meals containing meat by 7-10%. The study, which was published in the journal Appetite, tested a range of warning labels on […]
The employment landscape for individuals in their 50s and 60s has undergone a significant transformation between 2002-03 and 2018-19, as revealed by a comprehensive study conducted by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS). This shift in employment patterns has far-reaching implications, especially concerning early retirement, wealth, income disparities, and the evolving ecological landscape. Notably, early […]
Oct 10, 2023 – These new product features and expansions help people, city planners and policymakers take action toward a sustainable future and reduce energy emissions. by Kate Brandt, Chief Sustainability Officer, Google Responding to climate change calls for systemic, global action to transition to a sustainable future for everyone. But tackling a problem at […]
Published Date: October 10, 2023 – Living in a simulation? Delving into the intricacies of physics and philosophy, the recently proposed second law of infodynamics offers a fresh perspective on the universe by connecting information and systemic dynamics. This law, with its potential to support the “theory of the Universe as a computer simulation,” raises […]
Published on Oct 06 2023: French physicist Pierre Agostini, 2023 Nobel laureate in physics, “regrets” having been forced to retire in France about two decades ago when he was “still full of energy” and moving to the United States to continue his work. This specialist in attosecond science – one billionth of one billionth of […]