The United States Environmental Protection Administration is facing criticism after it released a draft rule that would have required the agency to reduce its use of coal-fired power plants by at least 25 percent by 2023.The agency, under former President Donald Trump, made a series of controversial decisions over the past several years, including pulling…
How to protect yourself against cyber threats in chinese society
/r,np,ad,porn,sexual harassment,chinese article title Pornography is the biggest threat to Chinese society article The number of websites that allow pornography has surged in China, and many are still operating under strict censorship policies.But with China set to be one of the biggest internet markets in the world, where are the most dangerous websites that are…
How to save money by recycling paper products
In this article, we’ll look at the pros and cons of recycling paper from various sources.But first, how can you get the most bang for your paper buck?We’ll start with a basic guide to recycling paper and then look at how to do it right.First off, there are two types of paper: recyclable paper and…
How to keep an Australian’s head on a swivel
Environment Protection Australia’s head is on a swing.The country is facing a major overhaul of its anti-pollution policies that could see millions of hectares of forest removed.Its biggest problem, however, is the problem of the ‘fairy dust’ that is being emitted from coal-fired power stations.The problem is so serious that Environment Protection Minister Tom Koutsantonis…
How to prevent a deadly virus from spreading in your neighborhood: 5 steps
A community that’s been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic has one simple goal: to make it easier for its residents to return to their homes, or at least keep the outbreak from spreading beyond its original target areas.In a country where only a fraction of residents have been vaccinated, the goal is to make…
Watch out for the latest anti-vaccine scare
Anti-vaccination campaigners are targeting the latest of a growing number of vaccines and urging parents to protect their children from the latest scare.Read moreDr Sarah Ritchie, chief executive of anti-vaxxers group Parents Against Forced Vaccinations, said the latest outbreak in the UK was the most serious she had seen.“This is the most dramatic, and we’ve…
How to protect your climate data on Twitter: The latest science
A new report by researchers at Columbia University and MIT warns that Twitter users should make it a priority to make their climate data more public.“We found that, in particular, there was a lot of misinformation and misdirection going on in terms of the accuracy of our data and the extent to which we’re being…
How to save money on air conditioners
If you have an air conditioner, the chances are that the warranty is worth your money.A $20 warranty protects your air condition to a certain point, and the more years that go by, the less likely you are to run into a problem with your air conditioning.If you bought your air system from an out-of-service…
A New York Times investigative series about the growing war on drugs in New York
By MARK RALSTON AND MARTIN BURROWSA New York City is one of the most dangerous places in America.A city where nearly 1,500 police officers are shot to death each day.A place where millions of dollars are spent every year to keep young black men in solitary confinement.A country where millions are locked up for nonviolent…
South Africa to cut CO2 emissions by 30% by 2030
South Africa is poised to take a bold and unprecedented step towards reducing its carbon footprint by 30 percent by 2030.It will also begin a major climate adaptation program and expand its research program in carbon capture and storage. According to a new report from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA), the country’s…
