Interesting Links for 11-07-2023

[andrewducker]

1. Do electric vehicles produce more tyre and brake pollution than their petrol and diesel counterparts?

(tags:pollution cars )

2. EU signs off on data transfers deal with US

(tags:europe usa dataprotection )

3. Edinburgh Aiport is getting new scanners in 2024 which will mean we can carry more liquids.

(tags:edinburgh airport flying security )

4. Webb telescope inspects the heart of the Phantom Galaxy

(tags:astronomy space viaNancyLebov )

5. Immigration policies don't deter migrants from coming to the US -- border rules only make the process longer and more difficult

(tags:immigration usa OhForFucksSake viaBenWerdmuller )

6. Labour to use AI to speed up benefit claims and match unemployed people with jobs

(tags:ai jobs unemployment labour )

7. Same-sex sexual behaviour is widespread in macaque monkeys

(tags:monkeys primates sex lgbt homosexuality )

8. Sunak and Braverman's trans jokes 'unacceptable and dangerous' says Parliament equalities chief

(tags:Conservatives bigotry lgbt transgender )

Comments

1. Do electric vehicles produce more tyre and brake pollution than their petrol and diesel counterpa

[anef]

Well, that's good news! Hopefully by the time we come to buy a new car there will be some method of charging them at home that does not require off-street parking.

Re: 1. Do electric vehicles produce more tyre and brake pollution than their petrol and diesel count

[andrewducker]

Yeah, we're going to need lots of on street charging, or charging in various locations like car parks so you can charge whenever you're out.