“Russia dominates the Arctic before the US”: these unstoppable icebreakers give Moscow overwhelming control over the world’s most strategic frozen frontier

by Komoneed | Apr 9, 2025

IN A NUTSHELL 🚢 The United States is under pressure to expand its icebreaker fleet to compete with Russia’s extensive capabilities. 🧊 Icebreakers are crucial for accessing new Arctic shipping lanes and exploiting untapped resources as global warming progresses. 💰 Building new icebreakers faces significant budget overruns and delays, highlighting challenges in U.S. shipbuilding capacity. […]
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NYC and Long Island Could Lose 80,000 Homes to Flooding by 2040, Exacerbating Housing Crisis: Report

by Komoneed | Apr 9, 2025

By the year 2040, New York City and Long Island could lose over 80,000 homes to flooding, according to Averting Crisis, a new report released on Monday by the nonprofit Regional Plan Association (RPA). The report said that in every NYC borough, it was likely that tracts of land would become impossible to develop, contributing […]
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Kia PV7 and PV9 up next in brand’s electric van onslaught

by Komoneed | Apr 9, 2025

Funky-looking Kia PV5 will receive two larger siblings in 2027 and 2029

“Deep Sea Mining Madness”: The Next Unstoppable Gold Rush Boom to Devastate Our Ocean’s Hidden Treasures and Unleash Unimaginable Wealth

by Komoneed | Apr 9, 2025

IN A NUTSHELL 🌊 Deep sea mining is poised to revolutionize resource extraction by tapping into mineral-rich ocean floors. 🚢 The Metals Company plans to use advanced technology to collect polymetallic nodules at abyssal depths. 🌍 Regulatory challenges and environmental concerns from organizations like the International Seabed Authority could hinder progress. 🔋 This industry promises […]
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Porsche Will Crush Its Old EVs to Give Birth to Faster, Greener Monsters Than Ever Before

by Komoneed | Apr 9, 2025

IN A NUTSHELL 🔋 Porsche launches a revolutionary initiative to recycle electric vehicle batteries, aiming for sustainability and innovation. 🛠️ The process involves shredding used batteries into ‘black mass,’ which contains valuable materials like lithium and cobalt. 📊 Porsche aligns with European Union regulations, aiming to recover 80% of lithium by 2031 through comprehensive recycling […]
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