"Wouldn’t it be nice to celebrate with the first-ever global treaty to curb the world’s mounting plastic pollution problem?
That’s not a completely unrealistic outcome. Indeed, since its inception in 1970, Earth Day has grown into an international movement with the potential to seriously influence policy. This year’s theme is Planet vs. Plastics, and global leaders will convene in Canada later in the week to lay plans for what could be the most significant environmental deal since the 2015 Paris Agreement..."
Global plastic treaty talks are happening. What do stakeholders want? By Valerie Volcovici, April 22, 2024
Residents in #NewDelhi complained of breathing problems on Monday (April 22) after a massive fire broke out at a Ghazipur #landfill the day before. Large plumes of smoke continued to rise from the burning landfill in the city’s eastern district, where excavators were seen removing piles of garbage to deescalate the fire on Sunday (April 21) night. Tom Canetti reports.
NOT ACCEPTABLE! If #Microsoft is going to pull this kind of SHIT, they need to take care of all the #eWaste ! Or better yet, SUPPORT LEGACY PRODUCTS!!!
#Windows10 end of life could prompt torrent of e-waste as 240 million devices set for scrapheap
By Ross Kelly
published December 21, 2023
"As Windows 10 end of life approaches, analysts are concerned that millions of devices will be scrapped due to incompatibility
"Analysts have warned Windows 10 end of life plans could spark a global torrent of e-waste, with millions of devices expected to be scrapped in the coming years.
"Research from Canalys shows that up to 240 million #PCs globally could be terminated as a result of the shift over to Windows 11, raising critical questions about device refreshes and the responsibility of vendors to extend life cycles.
"A key concern highlighted by Canalys was Microsoft’s current practices regarding Windows 11 device compatibility.
"Minimum system requirements for installing Windows 11 on a PC mean users must have a processor of at least 1 GHz or faster along with a minimum of 4GB RAM. Storage requirements are also set to a minimum of 64GB.
"Many of the devices set for scrapping after the Windows 10 support deadline, set for October 2025, won’t meet these requirements despite being in 'good condition' and potentially #recycled [or repaired] by enterprises.
"The consultancy added that many of these 240 million devices will end up in #landfill."
@DoomsdaysCW I don't have much I can contribute in terms of links that others haven't already contributed; I will say that retro is very much coming back into vogue, so picking up an older beige box machine and installing a lightweight Linux distro on it makes you look sexy as hell.
It's worth it to prowl around local Linux User Groups and ask if anyone has a spare machine they're trying to retire. So many old PCs still have a lot of life left if you aren't interested in cutting-edge gaming.
Manitoba Progressive Conservative Leader Heather Stefanson is apologizing for election ads promoting her decision to not search a landfill north of Winnipeg for the remains of First Nations women, and says she was "a little uncomfortable" with the combative tone of her party's unsuccessful re-election campaign.
We've sort of got to grips with the problems with #fastfashion, and while not completely resolved we can now acknowledge the issue(s) that lie behind it... now we need to take a look at #FastTech, whose products end up in #landfill leading to further #environmental consequences in the long-run.
The #righttorepair campaign hasn't really even touched this problem, even if its starting to gain traction for more established #technology.
@ChrisMayLA6 In addition, we must also push for a right to recycle. In the US, anyone can take things out of E-wastes. Vintage computers lovers do that all time. In France, it is strictly forbidden! A few years ago someone was trialed for this. E-wastes owners actually ship most of the garbage to Africa, as was revealed during COVID lockdown. Such a management of E-wastes is a shame. Unfortunately, most of the population is unaware of it and wonders why Africans are infuriated at them.
outside court, the protesters vowed they would not be budged.
"We want our sisters dug up from out the most inappropriate burial site you can think of"