Tag: Environmental Safety
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Naware’s chemical-free weed killer tech could reshape lawn care
Overview: A new approach to weed control The startup Naware is courting a future where lawn care doesn’t rely on conventional chemical herbicides. Founder Mark Boysen has described an approach built around drone technology and precision lasers, aiming to kill weeds without introducing toxic chemicals to lawns, gardens, or nearby ecosystems. The concept blends agriculture…
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Landslide Fears in Ampang Jaya: Overdevelopment, Environment, and Community Action
Rising Concerns in Ampang Jaya In Ampang Jaya, Selangor, residents are increasingly alarmed by the pace of hillslope development and its potential to trigger landslides. The rapid transformation of the landscape, driven by housing projects, commercial sites, and infrastructure upgrades, has sparked a broader debate about environmental stewardship, safety, and sustainable urban growth. Community groups,…
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Precautions for Falconbridge Residents After Smelter Dust Event
Understanding the Smelter Dust Event On September 24, Public Health Sudbury & Districts alerted residents about a significant smelter dust event from the Glencore Sudbury Integrated Nickel Operations Smelter in Falconbridge. Preliminary findings indicate that particulate matter was released between September 23 at approximately 10 p.m. and September 24 at around 5 a.m. This development…