PRESERVE: Reconciliation & Sustainability... or Ecocide

PRESERVE: Reconciliation & Sustainability... or Ecocide

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Human Consumption of Microplastics | Environmental Science & Technology
Human Consumption of Microplastics | Environmental Science & Technology
Microplastics are ubiquitous across ecosystems, yet the exposure risk to humans is unresolved. Focusing on the American diet, we evaluated the number of microplastic particles in commonly consumed foods in relation to their recommended daily intake. The potential for microplastic inhalation and how the source of drinking water may affect microplastic consumption were also explored. Our analysis used 402 data points from 26 studies, which represents over 3600 processed samples. Evaluating approximately 15% of Americans’ caloric intake, we estimate that annual microplastics consumption ranges from 39000 to 52000 particles depending on age and sex. These estimates increase to 74000 and 121000 when inhalation is considered. Additionally, individuals who meet their recommended water intake through only bottled sources may be ingesting an additional 90000 microplastics annually, compared to 4000 microplastics for those who consume only tap water. These estimates are subject to large amounts of variation; however, given methodological and data limitations, these values are likely underestimates.
·pubs.acs.org·
Human Consumption of Microplastics | Environmental Science & Technology
China set to smash national hydrogen targets, solidifying lead in global electrolyzer market
China set to smash national hydrogen targets, solidifying lead in global electrolyzer market
Mainland China's national plan identifies hydrogen as a key element in its low-carbon energy transition strategy. The nation is committed to using hydrogen for decarbonization, with Rystad Energy projecting the installation of approximately 2.5 gigawatts (GW) of hydrogen electrolyzer capacity by the end of the year. This capacity is expected to produce 220,000 tonnes per annum (tpa) of green hydrogen, 6-kilotonnes-per-annum (ktpa) more than the rest of the world combined. Under its national plan, China is targeting green hydrogen production of 200,000 tpa by the end of 2025, but our analysis shows it will exceed that volume by the end of this year.
·semafor.com·
China set to smash national hydrogen targets, solidifying lead in global electrolyzer market
Swiss women win landmark climate case in European human rights court | AP News
Swiss women win landmark climate case in European human rights court | AP News
Europe’s highest human rights court ruled Tuesday that its member nations have an obligation to protect their citizens from the ill effects of climate change, but still threw out a high-profile case brought by six Portuguese students aimed at forcing countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
·apnews.com·
Swiss women win landmark climate case in European human rights court | AP News
Capitalism Can't Solve Climate Change
Capitalism Can't Solve Climate Change
This. Capitalism solving climate change is a contradiction in terms. If they could have, they would have already. And they could have. The issue is they don't *want to solve these issues. It's antithetical to the pursuit of converting the living to the dead to turn a profit, of free market pursuits, of planet and people as an infinitely exploitable *resource, rather than living beings.
·time.com·
Capitalism Can't Solve Climate Change
First Peoples Law LLP
First Peoples Law LLP
First Peoples Law is a law firm dedicated to defending and advancing the rights of Indigenous Peoples. We work exclusively with Indigenous Peoples to defend their inherent and constitutionally protected title, rights and Treaty rights, uphold their Indigenous laws and governance and ensure economic prosperity for their current and future generations.
·firstpeopleslaw.com·
First Peoples Law LLP