In 2016, the United States used millions of kilograms of pesticides that are banned or being phased out in the European Union, Brazil and China. Source: https://www.sciencenews.org/article/united-states-pesticides-banned-other-countries4…
Tag: European Union
EU Laws Requiring Audible Warning Sounds For Electric Cars Take Effect July 1
Starting July 1st, electric vehicles with four or more wheels must be fitted with an “Acoustic Vehicle Alert System” (AVAS) if they want to be able to legally drive in the European Union. With AVAS, vehicles would make a continuous noise of at least 56 decibels if the car’s going 20 km/h (12 mph) or slower. New Atlas reports: Designed to…
Theresa May, Undone by Brexit, To Resign as UK Prime Minister
Prime Minister Theresa May of Britain surrendered to mounting pressure from her lawmakers on Friday and said she would step aside as leader, after almost three years of trying and failing to lead Britain out of the European Union. From a report: Mrs. May said she would stand aside as leader of the Conservative Party on June 7, but remain as…
Google’s Ad System Under EU Probe For How It Spreads Your Private Data
Ireland’s data protection watchdog has launched an investigation into Google’s collection of personal data for the purpose of online advertising. From a report: “A statutory inquiry pursuant to section 110 of the Data Protection Act 2018 has been commenced in respect of Google Ireland Limited’s processing of personal data in the context of its online Ad Exchange,” the Data Protection Commission…
Microsoft Calls For Federal Regulation of the Tech Industry
In a blog post, Microsoft Corporate Vice President and Deputy General Counsel Julie Brill says the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has been very effective in changing the way that tech companies handle personal data, and feels the U.S. should enact something similar at the federal level. TechSpot reports: “[Companies] have adapted, putting new systems and processes in place…
Europe Sticks a Knife Into Vegan Meat
The European Union is trying to put vegetables back in their box. From a report: The trading bloc’s agriculture committee wants to ban vegan food products from using terms such as burger and sausage on their labels. The logic is that consumers expect their burgers to be made of pork or beef and will be duped by plant-based pretenders. More likely…
Buddha Buzz Weekly: Ancient Hominins in Tibet
Scientists announce a human fossil in Tibet dates to 160,000 years ago, Japan enthroned a new Emperor, and Thailand prepares to crown its next king. Tricycle looks back at the events of this week in the Buddhist world.
The post Buddha Buzz Weekly: Ancient Hominins in Tibet appeared first on Tricycle: The Buddhist Review. Source: https://tricycle.org/trikedaily/buddha-buzz-weekly-ancient-hominins-in-tibet/…
Biodegradable Bags Buried for 3 Years Are Still Usable
Olivia Rosane – Are biodegradable consumer products a sham? Source: https://www.wakingtimes.com/2019/04/30/biodegradable-bags-buried-for-3-years-are-still-usable/…
A Bitter Turf War is Raging on the Brexit Wikipedia Page
Wikipedia editors are battling to tell the story of Brexit as it happens. And on such a hotly-debated page, every edit is controversial and suspicions run wild. From a report: Editors are parrying death threats, doxxing attempts and accusations of bias, as the crowdsourced epic has become the centre of a relentless tug-of-war over who gets to write the history of…
10 ways to accelerate progress against climate change
Source: https://www.vox.com/2018/10/10/17952334/climate-change-global-warming-un-ipcc-report-solutions-carbon-tax-electric-vehicles…