• Shell’s Brilliant Strategy: Ignoring the Environment and Riding the Oil Wave

    Updated: 2023-09-30 15:03:13
    : Royal Dutch Shell Plc com News and information on Royal Dutch Shell Plc Skip to Content Home Contact Us Disclaimer Privacy Shell Blog Shell Online Library Shell’s Brilliant Strategy : Ignoring the Environment and Riding the Oil Wave Sep 30th , 2023 by John Donovan By June , Sawan had a change of heart , and that pledge to cut oil production by 2030 Gone , like yesterday’s . news Posted by John Donovan 30 Sept 2023 In the thrilling world of oil and gas , where environmental concerns are nothing but a pesky fly to be swatted away , Shell’s CEO , Wael Sawan , is emerging as a true visionary . While the world was distracted by lockdowns and declining industrial activity in March 2020, Shell made a bold move that left us all in awe—well , not . really You see , in 2021, Shell made a

  • What a load of rubbish if I could I’d give them minus 5

    Updated: 2023-09-30 11:38:13
    Royal Dutch Shell Plc com News and information on Royal Dutch Shell Plc Skip to Content Home Contact Us Disclaimer Privacy Shell Blog Shell Online Library What a load of rubbish if I could I’d give them minus 5 Sep 30th , 2023 by John Donovan Shell Energy Broadband  Reviews recently posted on  broadband.co.uk Examples posted by John Donovan 30 Sept 2023 Reviewer Michael Collins : Location St . Neots : Date 2023-09-04 Comments What a load of rubbish if I could I’d give them minus 5 Reviewer MB : Location Southampton : Date 2023-08-31 Comments Far cheaper initially when I joined but I have been plagued by very slow broadband speeds once recorded at 0.2Mbps and signal drops . I’m now switching to Plusnet and Shell have cancelled my service one full day earlier than requested . Beyond .

  • With CO2 doubling, predicted is a 1.9°C rise in GMST: Study

    Updated: 2023-09-29 17:03:06
    , : Skip to content Menu My journey as writer Contact About Air Quality Matters Discourse for all interested in all things air-quality related Menu My journey as writer Contact About With CO2 doubling , predicted is a 1.9°C rise in GMST : Study September 29, 2023 September 29, 2023 Yay Yay For once I feel like a climate study is not predicting the absolute worse sic possible scenario , it†s just predicting a serious and pressing one . Roy Spencer and Ron Christy published a paper entitled  Effective climate sensitivity distributions from a 1D model of global ocean and land temperature trends , 1970–2021 Phys.org has a version in English In an effort to better understand the effect of CO2 on the atmosphere they looked at historical data of the past 50 years to model the relationship

  • A lethal parasite’s secret weapon: infecting non-immune cells

    Updated: 2023-09-29 13:02:16
    : Skip to content Menu Follow us on Threads Our Bloggers Google News Substack FaceBook Contribute Contact Search A lethal parasite†s secret weapon : infecting non-immune cells September 29, 2023 Ohio State University The organisms that cause visceral   Cutaneous leishmaniasis is a disfiguring skin disease caused by Leishmania major parasites that affects up to 1.2 million people annually in the tropics , while L . donovani parasites cause the less common visceral leishmaniasis that attacks internal organs , affecting an estimated 100,000 people per year . Scientists have suspected L . donovani may stray beyond their immune cell hosts because they linger in the body , but those suspicions have been difficult to confirm with most conventional technologies because the number of infected

  • Response: Biden’s offshore drilling plan is a massive giveaway to polluters

    Updated: 2023-09-29 00:59:05
    "Sacrificing millions of acres in the Gulf of Mexico for oil and gas extraction is a gross denial of reality by Joe Biden in the face of climate catastrophe," said Collin Rees. The post Response: Biden’s offshore drilling plan is a massive giveaway to polluters appeared first on Oil Change International.

  • Mouthwash for dogs: water additive with pomegranate helps to keep canine teeth healthy

    Updated: 2023-09-29 00:57:43
    : Skip to content Menu Follow us on Threads Our Bloggers Google News Substack FaceBook Contribute Contact Search Mouthwash for dogs : water additive with pomegranate helps to keep canine teeth healthy September 29, 2023 Frontiers In Periodontal disease is one of the most common canine diseases , affecting at least 80 of dogs aged three and over . Periodontal disease begins as gingivitis , where gums become red and inflamed , and may bleed . Untreated , the disease can progress to periodontitis , where the alveolar bone is progressively damaged so that teeth may loosen or fall out . In turn , periodontitis is a risk factor for other diseases like cardiovascular and lung . disease A major cause of periodontal disease is poor oral hygiene , which can lead to the build-up of plaque and tartar

  • Walking more than five flights of stairs a day can cut risk of heart disease by 20%, study says

    Updated: 2023-09-29 00:53:21
    Skip to content Menu Follow us on Threads Our Bloggers Google News Substack FaceBook Contribute Contact Search Walking more than five flights of stairs a day can cut risk of heart disease by 20 study says September 29, 2023 Tulane University Forget walking 10,000 steps a day . Taking at least 50 steps climbing stairs each day could significantly slash your risk of heart disease , according to a new study from Tulane . University The study , published in  Atherosclerosis found that climbing more than five flights of stairs daily could reduce risk of cardiovascular disease by 20 Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease ASCVD along with coronary artery disease and stroke are the leading causes of morbidity and mortality . worldwide “Short bursts of high-intensity stair climbing are a

  • Skin behind the ears and between the toes can host a collection of unhealthy microbes

    Updated: 2023-09-29 00:51:03
    Skip to content Menu Follow us on Threads Our Bloggers Google News Substack FaceBook Contribute Contact Search Skin behind the ears and between the toes can host a collection of unhealthy microbes September 29, 2023 George Washington University Grandmother was right : Scrubbing behind the ears and between the toes may help keep the skin in those regions healthy , or so says a new study by a team at the George Washington . University The microbiome , or the collection of microbes living on and in the human body , are known to play a role in human health and the skin is no different . A new study by a team at the George Washington University has shown that the composition of the skin microbiome varies across dry , moist and oily regions of the . skin Researchers at the GW Computational

  • Innovative new shell revolutionizes oral delivery of probiotics

    Updated: 2023-09-29 00:49:20
    Skip to content Menu Follow us on Threads Our Bloggers Google News Substack FaceBook Contribute Contact Search Innovative new shell revolutionizes oral delivery of probiotics September 29, 2023 Engineering Journal a Design rationale of the DPH b mechanism of intestine-targeted delivery . In a groundbreaking study , a research team led by Changhu Xue and Xiangzhao Mao from the Ocean University of China has developed a remarkable double-layer polysaccharide hydrogel DPH that promises to revolutionize the field of intestine-targeted oral delivery of probiotics . The team†s findings , published in  Engineering demonstrate the potential of DPH to enhance the bioavailability , intestinal colonization , and overall effectiveness of probiotics in treating various . diseases The research teamâ€

  • Why are killer whales harassing and killing porpoises without eating them?

    Updated: 2023-09-29 00:47:56
    Skip to content Menu Follow us on Threads Our Bloggers Google News Substack FaceBook Contribute Contact Search Why are killer whales harassing and killing porpoises without eating them September 29, 2023 UC Davis A killer whale in the Salish Sea is observed harassing a porpoise , a behavior that has long perplexed scientists . A study from Wild Orca and UC Davis' SeaDoc Society investigate what may be behind it . For decades , fish-eating killer whales in the Pacific Northwest have been observed harassing and even killing porpoises without consuming them—a perplexing behavior that has long intrigued . scientists A study published today  in  Marine Mammal Science co-led by Deborah Giles of  Wild Orca  and Sarah Teman of the  SeaDoc Society a program of the  UC Davis School of

  • How a suction cup delivers medications to the bloodstream

    Updated: 2023-09-29 00:46:57
    Skip to content Menu Follow us on Threads Our Bloggers Google News Substack FaceBook Contribute Contact Search How a suction cup delivers medications to the bloodstream September 29, 2023 ETH Zurich The suction cup contains active ingredients and can be pressed onto the lining of the check with two fingers . Graphic : Luo Z et al . 2023, edited Many of today†s medications belong to groups of relatively large molecules such as peptides . They are used to treat a wide range of diseases , including diabetes , obesity and prostate cancer . Unfortunately , taking these medications in tablet form is out of the question in most cases because they would break down in the digestive tract or remain too large to reach the bloodstream . Consequently , the patient†s only option is to receive their

  • Human ancestors challenged giant hyenas for carcasses in Prehistoric simulations

    Updated: 2023-09-29 00:30:12
    Skip to content Menu Follow us on Threads Our Bloggers Google News Substack FaceBook Contribute Contact Search Human ancestors challenged giant hyenas for carcasses in Prehistoric simulations September 29, 2023 Scientific Reports Hominins — the group that includes humans and our extinct relatives — may have been capable of competing with giant hyenas for carcasses abandoned by sabre-toothed cats and jaguars during the late-early Pleistocene era approximately 1.2 to 0.8 million years ago in southern Europe . The findings of this modelling study are published in  Scientific Reports  and suggest that moderately sized groups of hominins may have been the most successful at . scavenging Previous research has theorised that the number of carcasses abandoned by sabre-toothed cats may have

  • Ultrasound may rid groundwater of toxic ‘forever chemicals’

    Updated: 2023-09-28 18:03:11
    Skip to content Menu Follow us on Threads Our Bloggers Google News Substack FaceBook Contribute Contact Search Ultrasound may rid groundwater of toxic ‘forever chemicals†September 28, 2023 Ohio State University New research suggests that ultrasound may have potential in treating a group of harmful chemicals known as PFAS to eliminate them from contaminated . groundwater Invented nearly a century ago , per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances , also known as “forever chemicals,” were once widely used to create products such as cookware , waterproof clothing and personal care items . Today , scientists understand that exposure to PFAS can cause a number of human health issues such as birth defects and cancer . But because the bonds inside these chemicals don†t break down easily ,

  • How punk infrastructure paved the way for dance music

    Updated: 2023-09-28 14:56:23
    Skip to content Menu Follow us on Threads Our Bloggers Google News Substack FaceBook Contribute Contact Search How punk infrastructure paved the way for dance music September 28, 2023 Amsterdam University The pre-existing network of labels , record stores , venues and organisers related to the declining punk scene gave dance music a solid base from which to break through in the United Kingdom , and later in the . Netherlands In the United States , the cradle of house music , the lack of those important network relationships was the reason that dance only became popular years later . These were among the conclusions of Rens Wilderom†s investigation into why house , techno and other dance genres became enormously popular in the UK and Netherlands in the late 1980s , but did not in the US .

  • Compensation by healthy brain parts alleviates Parkinson symptoms

    Updated: 2023-09-28 14:52:37
    Skip to content Menu Follow us on Threads Our Bloggers Google News Substack FaceBook Contribute Contact Search Compensation by healthy brain parts alleviates Parkinson symptoms September 28, 2023 Radboud University Pixabay In Parkinson’s disease , the cerebral cortex can take over tasks from a deeper part of the brain that has been damaged , where cells that make dopamine have been lost . The strength of compensation by the cerebral cortex determines how many symptoms people have . This is shown in a publication by Radboud university medical center Patients can stimulate this compensation through sports , for example , and thus slow down the disease . process It was already known that in Parkinson’s disease the cells in the brain that produce dopamine slowly disappear . This is why

  • When needs compete, love trumps thirst

    Updated: 2023-09-28 14:50:37
    , Skip to content Menu Follow us on Threads Our Bloggers Google News Substack FaceBook Contribute Contact Search When needs compete , love trumps thirst September 28, 2023 Cornell University Zebra finch While many studies have investigated the neuroscience behind how an animal learns to achieve a goal , such as obtaining water when thirsty , none have understood how animals choose between several competing needs – until . now A Cornell University-led study,  published Sept . 27 in the journal  Nature used advanced techniques developed by researchers to track the brain†s dopamine reward system and found – for the first time ­– this system flexibly retunes toward the most important goal when faced with multiple competing . needs In the study , when a lonely and thirsty male zebra

  • The greatest secret of the Soviet Union

    Updated: 2023-09-28 14:48:54
    Skip to content Menu Follow us on Threads Our Bloggers Google News Substack FaceBook Contribute Contact Search The greatest secret of the Soviet Union September 28, 2023 University of Warwick Twenty-five years ago , after the fall of the Soviet Union , an academic at the University of Warwick began work in the Russian archives to map the sophisticated regime that made the Soviet Union the most secretive state that ever . existed A new book , based on decades of research , describes the complex layers of secrecy within the Soviet Union , what secrecy hid , what the state gained and lost because of it , and what we can learn about how secrecy is used in Russia . today Emeritus Professor of Economics Mark Harrison at the University of Warwick and author of  Secret Leviathan : Secrecy and

  • Dietary fat as potential strategy to prevent brain aging

    Updated: 2023-09-28 14:46:12
    Skip to content Menu Follow us on Threads Our Bloggers Google News Substack FaceBook Contribute Contact Search Dietary fat as potential strategy to prevent brain aging September 28, 2023 Engineering Journal The process of brain aging is distinguished by a gradual deterioration in the functioning of neurons , which can be attributed to an imbalance in the cellular and molecular mechanisms governing synaptic plasticity . Synapses are enriched with various lipid species including phosphatidylcholine , phosphatidylethanolamine , phosphatidylserine , sphingolipids , and some other less abundant components . Those components are altered in aging brain , could affect brain functions , including structural development , nerve-impulse transmission , neurogenesis , synaptogenesis and myelin

  • A look at how monsters form: How the hammerhead gets its hammer

    Updated: 2023-09-28 14:43:56
    : Skip to content Menu Follow us on Threads Our Bloggers Google News Substack FaceBook Contribute Contact Search A look at how monsters form : How the hammerhead gets its hammer September 28, 2023 University of Florida A baby hammerhead during development with a nascent hammerhead snout . For weeks , you†d be hard pressed to tell if the rapidly growing animal was going to become a chicken , a fish , a frog , or even a . human Then out of nowhere : the . hammer In an unprecedented look at perhaps the strangest , most captivating animals in the ocean , University of Florida scientists have documented how hammerhead sharks stretch and distort their skulls into their namesake hammer-like . shape “This is a look at how monsters form,” said Gareth Fraser , a UF professor of biology who

  • Exercise-mimicking drug sheds weight, boosts muscle activity in mice

    Updated: 2023-09-28 14:36:32
    , Skip to content Menu Follow us on Threads Our Bloggers Google News Substack FaceBook Contribute Contact Search Exercise-mimicking drug sheds weight , boosts muscle activity in mice September 28, 2023 University of Florida A brand-new kind of drug , tested in mice , shows promising new results that could lead to the development of a new weight-loss drug that mimics . exercise The new compound , developed and tested by a University of Florida professor of pharmacy and his colleagues , leads obese mice to lose weight by convincing the body†s muscles that they are exercising more than they really are , boosting the animals†. metabolism It also increases endurance , helping mice run nearly 50 further than they could before . All without the mice lifting a . paw The drug belongs to a class

  • Shell Employees Shockingly Expect Oil Giant to Prioritize Renewables Over Profit

    Updated: 2023-09-27 17:25:39
    Royal Dutch Shell Plc com News and information on Royal Dutch Shell Plc Skip to Content Home Contact Us Disclaimer Privacy Shell Blog Shell Online Library Shell Employees Shockingly Expect Oil Giant to Prioritize Renewables Over Profit Sep 27th , 2023 by John Donovan It’s almost as if these employees think that transitioning to renewable energy is more important than , say , maximizing profits from fossil fuels . How quaint Posted by John Donovan 27 Sept 2023 In a mind-boggling display of naivety , some Shell employees have had the audacity to openly express concerns about the company’s energy transition strategy . They’ve even had the nerve to urge CEO Wael Sawan not to retreat from renewables Can you believe it In an open letter that probably sent shockwaves through the hallowed halls of

  • A day after IEA calls for no new oil & gas development, UK approves vast Rosebank oil field

    Updated: 2023-09-27 14:21:57
    Barely is the ink dry on the IEA’s report which called for no new oil and gas development, and yet today, the UK Government gave the go-ahead to the huge Rosebank oil field, which is seen as the UK’s last untapped oil field. The post A day after IEA calls for no new oil & gas development, UK approves vast Rosebank oil field appeared first on Oil Change International.

  • Approval of Rosebank oil field highlights UK Planet Wrecker status

    Updated: 2023-09-27 09:16:38
    Oil Change International Home About Values Jobs Blog Program Areas Global Policy Public Finance Global Industry Africa Asia United States Research Press Donate Home About Values Jobs Blog Program Areas Global Policy Public Finance Global Industry Africa Asia United States Research Press Donate Facebook Twitter Approval of Rosebank oil field highlights UK Planet Wrecker status September 27, 2023 By nicole North Sea Press Releases FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Contact:  Nicole Rodel , Oil Change International nicole priceofoil.org Approval of Rosebank oil field highlights UK Planet Wrecker status 27 September 2023 Today , the UK Government approved the development of Equinor†s controversial Rosebank oil field . This comes after widespread opposition across the UK and Norway , including 700

  • BP and Shell: Masters of Environmental Deception or Just the New Tobacco Titans?

    Updated: 2023-09-26 19:07:59
    : Royal Dutch Shell Plc com News and information on Royal Dutch Shell Plc Skip to Content Home Contact Us Disclaimer Privacy Shell Blog Shell Online Library BP and Shell : Masters of Environmental Deception or Just the New Tobacco Titans Sep 26th , 2023 by John Donovan Posted by John Donovan 26 Sept 2023 In a delightful twist of fate , BP and Shell , those champions of environmental responsibility , have seen their stock prices soar like eagles in the past month . And what’s the secret behind this sudden success story , you ask Well , it’s the good old resurgent oil price , of course Who would have thought that predictions of the world moving away from fossil fuels were anything more than wishful thinking In a striking parallel , BP and Shell now find themselves in the same league as the

  • Unkept promises from Shell

    Updated: 2023-09-26 18:40:02
    Royal Dutch Shell Plc com News and information on Royal Dutch Shell Plc Skip to Content Home Contact Us Disclaimer Privacy Shell Blog Shell Online Library Unkept promises from Shell Sep 26th , 2023 by John Donovan Shell Energy Broadband  Reviews recently posted on  broadband.co.uk Examples posted by John Donovan 26 Sept 2023 Reviewer Martin : Location Derby : Date 2023-08-29 Comments Fast and reliable wifi when it finally was set up , but faced weeks and weeks of delays before this with poor communication and unkept promises from Shell . Moved house earlier this year and tried to stick with them but had similar issues where I was promised a go live’ date that came and went with no wifi only to be told the order hadn’t gone through . Waited a week to find out it was still no further and

  • IEA’s 2023 Net Zero Roadmap Reinforces Urgent Need for a Fossil Fuel Phase-Out

    Updated: 2023-09-26 16:44:38
    The International Energy Agency’s 2023 Net Zero Roadmap report reaffirms that world leaders must not develop new oil, gas, or coal beyond existing fields – and some existing fields and infrastructure will need to be closed early – to remain within the internationally agreed upon temperature limit. The post IEA’s 2023 Net Zero Roadmap Reinforces Urgent Need for a Fossil Fuel Phase-Out appeared first on Oil Change International.

  • In reaction to UN Climate Ambition Summit, government leaders and global climate justice advocates call for fossil fuel phase out

    Updated: 2023-09-20 20:30:38
    , Oil Change International Home About Values Jobs Blog Program Areas Global Policy Public Finance Global Industry Africa Asia United States Research Press Donate Home About Values Jobs Blog Program Areas Global Policy Public Finance Global Industry Africa Asia United States Research Press Donate Facebook Twitter In reaction to UN Climate Ambition Summit , government leaders and global climate justice advocates call for fossil fuel phase out September 20, 2023 By Valentina Stackl Press Releases 20 September 2023, NEW YORK– As the United Nations Secretary-General†s Climate Ambition Summit wraps up and the world witnesses once again the lack of commitment from the largest fossil fuel producers , Pacific governments and global climate leaders held a press conference hosted by the Republic

  • Key Countries Responsible for the Climate Crisis Fail to Answer Call to Phase Out Fossil Fuels

    Updated: 2023-09-20 17:52:21
    A handful of rich countries driving oil and gas expansion failed to answer United Nations Secretary General António Guterres’s call for an end to new fossil fuel production. Lacking the climate leadership necessary to participate, the United States, the United Kingdom, Norway, and Australia were excluded from speaking at the Climate Ambition Summit today. The post Key Countries Responsible for the Climate Crisis Fail to Answer Call to Phase Out Fossil Fuels appeared first on Oil Change International.

  • Dutch Climate and Energy Minister estimates NL’s fossil fuel subsidies at up to €46.4 billion a year, campaigners call for phase-out plan

    Updated: 2023-09-19 15:57:52
    Today the outgoing Dutch Minister for Climate and Energy Policy, Rob Jetten, published an analysis of the Netherlands’ fossil fuel subsidies, estimating these at between €39.7 and €46.4 billion a year, more than 4% of the Netherlands’ GDP. The post Dutch Climate and Energy Minister estimates NL’s fossil fuel subsidies at up to €46.4 billion a year, campaigners call for phase-out plan appeared first on Oil Change International.

  • Wow! Just Wow! 700 marches, 600,000 people on 7 continents demand #EndFossilFuels

    Updated: 2023-09-18 20:14:11
    The turnout wildly exceeded expectations, proof that this summer's record heat, mega floods, and severe weather are putting the climate crisis, and the fight against fossil fuels, at the forefront of peoples' minds. The turnout was global. The post Wow! Just Wow! 700 marches, 600,000 people on 7 continents demand #EndFossilFuels appeared first on Oil Change International.

  • Global Coalition Celebrates Historic Action Ahead of Climate Ambition Summit

    Updated: 2023-09-17 19:39:40
    In an unprecedented display of unity, a diverse global coalition of activists, impacted peoples, lawmakers, celebrities, and concerned communities came together from September 15-17 to demand an end to fossil fuels. This historic event, endorsed by over 3,800 organizations around the globe and joined by prominent actors, activists, and climate leaders, marks a pivotal moment in the global effort to combat climate change. The post Global Coalition Celebrates Historic Action Ahead of Climate Ambition Summit appeared first on Oil Change International.

  • Fossil Fuels Fail Africa — The Case for a Just Transition on the Continent

    Updated: 2023-09-14 08:06:41
    A new infographic reveals how fossil-fueled development bypasses African communities, but also illustrates the continent's potential for a just transition. As Africa holds 39 percent of global renewable energy potential, governments and banks must shift their climate finance commitments towards a renewable just transition in Africa. The post Fossil Fuels Fail Africa — The Case for a Just Transition on the Continent appeared first on Oil Change International.

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