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- We all could use some good news, and this is quite extraordinary.
- Junk study on Vitamin D shows nothing much but how bad science reporting is Fri, 15 Jan 21, 6:32pmThe Sunlight Vitamin More junk reporting from the Australian government broadcaster the ABC which just copies the junk science press release. Is this what we pay $1b a year for? The headline says Clinical trial finds vitamin...
- Harmful effects of wood burners need further study | Letter Tue, 12 Jan 21, 3:32amIn response to articles on the risk of air pollution from wood-burning stoves, Simon Tate tested his own, but was surprised at the results
- Looking forward: new technologies in the 2020’s Mon, 4 Jan 21, 9:00amThe basis for this post is an article by Eli Dourado that I spotted on twitter: Notes on technology for the 2020’s. Will the new decade be the roaring 20’s or the boring 20’s?
- With another $2.5 million in funding, Julia Collins’ Planet FWD launches climate-friendly snack brand Fri, 11 Dec 20, 1:00amPlanet FWD, the climate-friendly food startup founded by Zume co-founder Julia Collins, is today launching its first product, Moonshot Snacks. The climate-friendly snack is carbon neutral, organic, kosher, plant-based, non...
- New WWF report says plant-based diets could help conserve and restore nature Tue, 13 Oct 20, 4:30amOn Friday, October 9, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) released a report detailing how the world can meet the nutritional needs of everybody without destroying our planet...
- Anthony Albanese on Q+A: Labor will go to next election with interim emissions targets 'or a pathway' Tue, 13 Oct 20, 6:46amParty leader confirms he will consider dumping Coalition’s third round of tax cuts
- Local Wind Farm Affecting Your Health? An Irish Family Just Received a €225K Payout Wed, 7 Oct 20, 8:00pmThe floodgates might be about to open on wind farm health litigation; an Irish family who claim they suffered health impacts from a wind farm which opened 700m from their home just received a €225,000 payout.
- Liberals offer plan to ease Canberra's bulk-billing pain as Labor promises school solar loans Tue, 22 Sep 20, 8:37amCanberra holds the undesirable title of having the lowest bulk-billing rates in the country, and some of the highest rates of deferring GP visits as a consequence...
- Elon Musk says Tesla will ‘one day’ produce ‘super efficient home HVAC’ with HEPA filtering Sat, 12 Sep 20, 2:00amElon Musk has previously touted the ‘Bioweapon Defense Mode’ boasted by Tesla’s vehicles, which are designed to provide excellent air quality inside the car even in the face of disastrous conditions without,...
- Scientific American: “What Climate Change Does to the Human Body” Sun, 30 Aug 20, 11:00amDr. Neelu Tummala, MD claims she can see the effects of climate change increasingly impacting the bodies of her patients.
- Love the flame, not the fuel: should you give up cooking with gas? Fri, 28 Aug 20, 3:30amBeloved by chefs and home cooks alike, gas burning stovetops come with drawbacks for human, financial and planetary health
- Our 12 favorite startups from Y Combinator’s S20 Demo Day: Part 2 Wed, 26 Aug 20, 7:18amFigma for filmmakers, TikTok for English learners and a cryptocurrency twist that actually makes sense? After 197 pitches, Y Combinator’s Demo Day for its Summer 2020 cohort has concluded...
- Unborn children at higher risk of respiratory infections after Morwell fire, study finds Mon, 24 Aug 20, 3:30amImpacts of climate change on pregnant women must be considered as threat of bushfires increases
- Cocoanutty makes zero-waste living more attainable Thu, 20 Aug 20, 12:30amThe concept couldn’t be more basic — you can live a great life without endangering the planet. Cocoanutty is a company that puts this idea at the forefront of everything it does with the motto to, “Live Well. Live Sustainably.”...