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I'd be ok with a big plate of perfectly seasoned gribenes...
mmmmmm
interesting new development.
Foxcon investing in electric truck manufacturer
Foxcon investing in electric truck manufacturer
They are probably mostly interested in the plant in order to get their own vehicles to qualify for Biden's tax credits and also act as a contract manufacturer for other brands that want to do the same. Don't think they need any of the IP of Lordstown.
Why Indonesia is abandoning its capital city to save it
Indonesia’s capital Jakarta faces such climatic challenges that a new city is being built more than 1,000km away.
Think of the children!
news.artnet.com
'We Have Been Deeply Shaken': 92 Museum Leaders Release Statement Addressing Climate Actions That Target Works of Art | Artnet News
Ninety-two museum directors released a statement addressing the spate of climate activists attacking artworks around the world.
news.artnet.com
"...must be preserved as part of our world cultural heritage...”
Not necessarily, esp. since much of that "heritage" is rich white men shit.
Not necessarily, esp. since much of that "heritage" is rich white men shit.
NASA Has a Theory for Why We Might Be Alone in the Universe
The history and current state of our own species provide some clues.
www.thedailybeast.com
in @Changleen backyard maybe....not mine
www.ctpublic.org
A proposed lithium mine presents a climate versus environment conflict
The U.S. wants to mine lithium for electric vehicle batteries to meet climate change goals. But residents near a proposed open-pit mine object.
www.ctpublic.org
in @Changleen backyard maybe....not mine
A proposed lithium mine presents a climate versus environment conflict
The U.S. wants to mine lithium for electric vehicle batteries to meet climate change goals. But residents near a proposed open-pit mine object.
There’s lots of ways to get lithium, but I doubt many are in your backyard, Steve.
how about not in my county then.....is that alright...
Been reading some interesting meta research about Beef emissions around the world. Points to note: the majority of emissions in most cases are methane during the life of the animal, and most countries only estimate these impacts from farm to table. In NZ and only a couple of other places is there actually cradle to grave analysis which includes biological and packaging waste into landfill or whatever, and cooking processes.
Sorry to tell you this, but American beef is the worst, even when it ignores some things at an average of 32kg of CO2e per kilo of beef. If you can buy NZ beef *in the the USA* and take it home, cook it, and dispose of the waste materials this figure reduces to 22kg CO2e per kg. Even ignoring the lesser thorough analysis of the US cycle, NZ beef is more than 1/3 less damage than your local beef, that’s quite a lot. The actual figure will be better than that.
Other major beef producers (figures for consumption in the USA inc. import emissions unless noted):
Australian grass fed (needs a lot of fertiliser and water): 27kg
Aus mixed grass and grain: 23kg
Mexican (but only to the supermarket): 21-23kg
Italian (not including waste disposal) 24kg
Essentially you should try to get not US beef unless it is exceptionally local and grass fed on natural grass. Basically any southwestern beef is gonna have a pretty high footprint, and Texas is urgh. If you’re picking up ‘regular steak’ at the supermarket nearly all the imported meat will have a significantly lower carbon footprint.
Edit: Jeeze some of the Texas and other southern feedlot, imported palm kernel, imported water, beef is 60-70kg CO2e per kg! That like the beef equivalent of rolling coal!
Sorry to tell you this, but American beef is the worst, even when it ignores some things at an average of 32kg of CO2e per kilo of beef. If you can buy NZ beef *in the the USA* and take it home, cook it, and dispose of the waste materials this figure reduces to 22kg CO2e per kg. Even ignoring the lesser thorough analysis of the US cycle, NZ beef is more than 1/3 less damage than your local beef, that’s quite a lot. The actual figure will be better than that.
Other major beef producers (figures for consumption in the USA inc. import emissions unless noted):
Australian grass fed (needs a lot of fertiliser and water): 27kg
Aus mixed grass and grain: 23kg
Mexican (but only to the supermarket): 21-23kg
Italian (not including waste disposal) 24kg
Essentially you should try to get not US beef unless it is exceptionally local and grass fed on natural grass. Basically any southwestern beef is gonna have a pretty high footprint, and Texas is urgh. If you’re picking up ‘regular steak’ at the supermarket nearly all the imported meat will have a significantly lower carbon footprint.
Edit: Jeeze some of the Texas and other southern feedlot, imported palm kernel, imported water, beef is 60-70kg CO2e per kg! That like the beef equivalent of rolling coal!
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Paging @Westy ...
Have you seen what pig's, fish, prawns eat?Have you seen the shit that people eat?
Shits nasty......
Have you seen the shit that people eat?
Feed people to pigs, eat the pigs. Circle of life.
partially disagree
Also some varieties of shark are delicious
Can't vouch for wolf, mountain lion or eagle.
Good point, maybe this applies more to mammals.partially disagree
Also some varieties of shark are delicious
Can't vouch for wolf, mountain lion or eagle.
I should eat more wolf.....
We largely eat vegetarian animals because they're easier to herd, graze and raise on a large scale. I'm not really sure how much preference really has to do with it. Alligator tail is awesome too.
We largely eat vegetarian animals because they're easier to herd, graze and raise on a large scale. I'm not really sure how much preference really has to do with it. Alligator tail is awesome too.
Not sure I ever had Alligator. I had Kangaroo tail once, was really strong flavour.
Found this entertaining (and maddening at the same time)
Also a good listen:
www.nytimes.com
especially since Uruguay is so dependant on beef production
Also a good listen:
The Sunday Read: ‘What Does Sustainable Living Look Like? Maybe Like Uruguay’ (Published 2022)
No greater challenge faces humanity than reducing emissions without backsliding into preindustrial poverty. One tiny country is leading the way.
Cali going hard on green, and initially not-so-green hydrogen.
www.hydrogeninsight.com
Hydrogen in aviation, shipping, chemicals, pipelines and trains: let’s do it all, even if it's blue, says California
Air quality regulator sets targets for H2 in almost all major sectors by 2045 — but admits it will have to tap into blue hydrogen to get there
www.hydrogeninsight.com
New Mexico’s coal transition law still faces an uncertain timeline - New Mexico In Depth
New Mexico was on track to become a model for phasing out coal power without abandoning those who have worked, lived, or breathed under its smokestacks. The state’s largest utility had already announced plans to divest from coal. A new state law would hold it to that pledge while also providing...
nmindepth.com
When they're not a bitcoin compay that is....
The "Doomsday Vault" Is In Serious Danger Due To Climate Change
The "Doomsday Vault" Is In Serious Danger Due To Climate Change
www.iflscience.com
Record lows on the Mississippi: How climate change is altering large rivers
Water levels in some of the world's largest rivers have hit record lows in 2022.
arstechnica.com
Yup, this a definite ‘y tho’, and the best answer I can see is the safety tech. Here’s how you try and do it properly:
The Apricale hydrogen fuel cell hypercar
The Apricale hypercar is the first application of Viritech’s revolutionary hydrogen fuel cell technology. Our unique hydrogen powertrain enables a car as light as a petrol equivalent, and half the weight of some BEV hypercars. The light weight and agility of an ICE car combined with zero-emissions.
www.apricalecars.com
and
Cars: Hydrogen Electric XP1 Hypercar - Hyperion
Hyperion is proud to have leading experts in hydrogen fuel cell and aerospace technology.
www.hyperion.inc
You didn't post the right link for some reason
Hope this keeps the older trucks on the road, would be pretty wicked to have a truck with no electrics on the suspension and brake side of things but with an electric motor. Four minutes to swap a battery out is pretty good
Having to go to a dealership so they can tell the truck's brain that it has new brake pads is dumb, keep the old stuff alive with a bit of modern garbage rather than going full retard.
Having to go to a dealership so they can tell the truck's brain that it has new brake pads is dumb, keep the old stuff alive with a bit of modern garbage rather than going full retard.
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