All posts by nedhamson

Activist, writer, researcher, addicted to sharing information and facts.

Understanding Environmental Degradation and Resource Depletion – FunWritings

Unsustainable living practices have several significant impacts on Earth’s natural systems: Environmental Degradation leads to deforestation, reduces biodiversity, destroys habitats, and diminishes the planet’s ability to absorb carbon dioxide. Ocean acidification from excess CO2 threatens marine ecosystems and coral reefs. Soil degradation from intensive agriculture reduces food production capacity. Loss of wetlands and natural habitats increases flooding risks.

Increased Job Creation and Decreased Pollution

Increasing Environmental Protection Awareness will cause more people to understand how they can use the many environmental solutions, to decrease pollution and improve sustainability. A change in the way waste is managed can cause increased job creation and decreased pollution. We could also see a reduction in landfill waste when devices are shared within households.

computer manufacturing in the UK with recycled computers
Circular Computing

A real-world example is Circular Computing in the UK, which refurbishes laptops. They’ve created over 150 direct jobs in their facility, plus additional indirect jobs in their supply chain. Their workers take used laptops, completely remanufacture them to like-new condition, and sell them at lower prices than new laptops. This not only creates jobs but also reduces electronic waste and makes technology more affordable…

Source: Understanding Environmental Degradation and Resource Depletion – FunWritings

Wind, wave, solar energy in one device – Darcy Hitchcock

Wave energy has had some embarrassing failures, but a Swedish company thinks they can create more energy in a smaller space by combining different sources of energy into one 38-meter floating raft. They’re currently seeking funding to scale up production.

“Our NoviOcean machine maximizes renewable energy by combining wave, wind, and solar power in a single solution, ensuring energy generation even when the sun isn’t shining and the wind isn’t blowing. Each unit can power over 1,000 households a day,” said Jan Skjoldhammer, Founder and CEO of NoviOcean.

https://interestingengineering.com/energy/hybrid-energy-raft-power-1000-homes-daily

Since it sits low in the water, the NoviOcean might be less offensive than huge offshore wind farms.

Source: Wind, wave, solar energy in one device – Darcy Hitchcock

Racially motivated attack on reporter condemned by AAJA – AsAmNews

Of Pacific Islander descent, Ja’Ronn Alex, was reportedly out in the field when he was stopped at a traffic light. Patrick Thomas Egan, 39, pulled up next to him and proceeded to say something along the lines of: “Are you even a U.S. citizen? This is Trump’s America now! I’m a Marine and I took an oath to protect this country from people like you!” according to an arrest affidavit.

Investigators say Egan followed Alex for around 40 miles back to his news station in the city and, after exiting his vehicle, was pursued by the suspect who demanded identification. Egan tackled Alex and “began to strangle him” until Alex’s co-workers intervened, the affidavit continues.

Witnesses reported seeing Alex’s “face turning red as he was being strangled” and that he was “losing the ability to breathe” during the attack, lasting 45-90 seconds.

“This act of violence against a journalist of color, motivated by racial bias, underscores the ongoing threats faced by journalists and individuals from marginalized communities,” AAJA said in a Dec. 30th news release.

“It highlights how racist and anti-immigrant rhetoric, which increased during the pandemic, has led to physical attacks on members of AAPI communities,” AAJA continues.

Source: Racially motivated attack on reporter condemned by AAJA – AsAmNews