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world2 years ago•2 min saved

"Wine Catastrophe: Portuguese Village Drowns in River of Red Wine"

A river of red wine flowed through the streets of São Lourenço do Bairro, Portugal, after two storage units holding wine burst at a local distillery. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the incident is being investigated. The distillery is offering to pay for any damages caused by the wine and has asked residents to document the damage. The wine storage units were part of a government plan to address over-production of wine in the European Union, which has seen a drop in wine consumption and exports.

via CBS News|

#distillery #flood #over-production

environment2 years ago•1 min saved

"The Unintended Consequences of Recycling: Scientists Reveal Startling Findings"

Scientists from the University of Virginia have found that the emphasis on recycling in waste management campaigns has backfired, leading to a misunderstanding of what is recyclable and a neglect of other waste reduction strategies. In experiments, participants incorrectly ranked "reduce, reuse, recycle" by efficacy and placed non-recyclable waste in virtual recycling bins. This confusion has contributed to the growing waste production crisis, with microplastics polluting the environment and greenhouse gas emissions from production exacerbating climate change. While governments attempt to ban single-use plastics, the responsibility for waste reduction falls on consumers who are not adequately trained.

via Futurism|

#environment #greenhouse-gases #microplastics