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Posted by msmash on Tuesday September 05, 2023 @01:25PM from the closer-look dept. One million lorries of sand a day are being extracted from the world's oceans, posing a "significant" threat to marine life and coastal communities facing rising sea levels and storms, according to the first-ever global data platform to monitor the industry. From a report: The new data platform, developed by the UN Environment Programme (Unep), tracks and monitors dredging of sand in the marine environment by using the AIS (automatic identification systems) data from ships. Using data from 2012-19, Marine Sand Watch estimates the dredging industry is digging up 6bn tonnes of marine sand a year, a scale described as "alarming." The rate of extraction is growing globally, Unep said, and is approaching the natural rate of replenishment of 10bn to 16bn tonnes of sand flowing into the sea from rivers and needed to maintain coastal structure and ecosystems. The platform has identified "hotspots" including the North Sea, south-east Asia and the east coast of the United States as areas of concern. In many places where extraction is more intense, including parts of Asia, marine sand is being extracted well beyond the rate at which it is

Want to read Slashdot from your mobile device? Point it at m.slashdot.org and keep reading! Posted by msmash on Monday September 04, 2023 @08:30PM from the growing-demand dept. As a growing number of hackers target companies, organisations and industries with debilitating attacks, more skilled cyber security workers are urgently needed to combat the threat.ÂFrom a report: ISC2, the world's largest association of cyber professionals, estimates that the cyber security workforce in 2022 stood at about 4.7mn people globally. But a further 3.4mn roles remain unfilled. "The gap is massive," says Clar Rosso, ISC2's chief executive. "This shortfall is felt more acutely in countries such as India where digitisation is rapid. But even in the US, only 69 per cent of cyber roles are filled, according to Cyberseek, a website that provides data about the cyber security job market." Beyond a talent shortfall, existing workers are underskilled. A UK government report this year found that 50 per cent of UK businesses -- some 739,000 in total -- have a basic cyber skills gap, meaning that those in charge of cyber security lack the confidence to carry out the technical measures that protect against the most common digital attacks. Previously, it was

What Channel Is Church on TV? In today’s digital age, where almost everything is accessible at the touch of a button, it’s no surprise that religious services can now be broadcasted on television. The convenience of tuning in to church services from the comfort of your own home has gained popularity, especially during times when physical attendance may not be possible or convenient. So, what channel is church on TV? Let’s explore the various options available for accessing religious programming on television. 1. Many cable and satellite TV providers offer dedicated religious channels. Channels such as TBN (Trinity Broadcasting Network), Daystar, and The Church Channel broadcast a wide range of religious content, including church services, sermons, and religious talk shows. 2. Local broadcast stations may also air religious programs on Sunday mornings. Check your local listings to see if any channels in your area offer religious programming. 3. Some public access channels may broadcast church services, particularly in smaller communities. These channels are typically available to all residents and can be found on various cable or satellite TV providers. 4. In addition to traditional TV channels, there are several online streaming platforms that offer religious content. Websites like YouTube, Vimeo

Posted by msmash on Monday September 04, 2023 @01:06PM from the shape-of-things-to-come dept. A proposal to phase out CO2-emitting fossil fuels at COP27 last won backing from more than 80 countries but oil and gas-rich nations opposed it. European Union countries are preparing to push for a global deal on phasing out fossil fuels at the COP28 climate summit, a draft of the EU's negotiating position has shown. From a report: Diplomats from the bloc's 27 member states are drafting their position for the summit in Dubai in November, where nearly 200 countries will try to strengthen efforts to rein in climate change. "The shift towards a climate neutral economy will require the global phase-out of fossil fuels and a peak in their consumption already in the near term," a draft of the EU's negotiating stance, seen by Reuters, says. Countries have never agreed in UN climate negotiations to gradually stop burning all CO2-emitting fossil fuels, despite this being the main cause of climate change. "Unabated" refers to fossil fuels burned without using technologies to capture the resulting CO2 emissions. The word was in brackets in the draft EU text, indicating that countries have not yet agreed on whether

Posted by EditorDavid on Saturday September 02, 2023 @08:34PM from the hell-is-other-people dept. Though it's Saturday at Nevada's desert-based Burning Man event "Dawn brought a growing realization for attendees that they might not be going home as planned, given rain forecast for later Saturday into Sunday..." reports the Reno Gazette-Journal. "More than 73,000 Burning Man attendees remain confined to their camps Saturday and are blocked from leaving the event after a slow-moving rainstorm turned their desert playground into a soupy, muddy morass." Burning Man has now closed both its entrance and exits gates. "Organizers warned attendees to conserve their food and water, indicating the closures could be lengthy." There was no estimated time for reopening, and thousands of attendees are facing the potential of missing flights, failing to return rental cars or failing to return to work Tuesday. The event is set to officially end Monday but many people begin leaving Saturday night or Sunday... The closures and order to remain in shelter come as the event was supposed reach its zenith on Saturday night with the burning of the giant wooden Man effigy towering over the temporary city. All vehicle traffic within the encampment has been halted, including servicing

Posted by BeauHD on Friday September 01, 2023 @11:30PM from the that-was-a-close-one dept. An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: Early human ancestors came close to eradication in a severe evolutionary bottleneck between 800,000 and 900,000 years ago, according to scientists. A genomics analysis of more than 3,000 living people suggested that our ancestors' total population plummeted to about 1,280 breeding individuals for about 117,000 years. Scientists believe that an extreme climate event could have led to the bottleneck that came close to wiping out our ancestral line. "The numbers that emerge from our study correspond to those of species that are currently at risk of extinction," said Prof Giorgio Manzi, an anthropologist at Sapienza University of Rome and a senior author of the research. However, Manzi and his colleagues believe that the existential pressures of the bottleneck could have triggered the emergence of a new species, Homo heidelbergensis, which some believe is the shared ancestor of modern humans and our cousins, the Neanderthals and Denisovans. Homo sapiens are thought to have emerged about 300,000 years ago. "It was lucky , but we know from evolutionary biology that the emergence of a new species can happen

Want to read Slashdot from your mobile device? Point it at m.slashdot.org and keep reading! Posted by BeauHD on Friday September 01, 2023 @08:45PM from the new-admission-work-arounds dept. "Given that too many schools don't teach calculus, chemistry and physics, CalTech is allowing potential undergraduates to demonstrate their ability in these fields by using Khan Academy," writes Slashdot reader Bruce66423. Los Angeles Times reports: One of Caltech's alternative paths is taking Khan Academy's free, online classes and scoring 90% or higher on a certification test. Sal Khan, academy founder, said Caltech's action is a "huge deal" for equitable access to college. While Caltech is small -- only 2,400 students, about 40% of them undergraduates -- Khan said he hoped its prestigious reputation would encourage other institutions to examine their admission barriers and find creative solutions to ease them. The Pasadena-based institute, with a 3% admission rate last year, boasts 46 Nobel laureates and cutting-edge research in such fields as earthquake engineering, behavioral genetics, geochemistry, quantum information and aerospace. "You have one of the most academically rigorous schools on the planet that has arguably one of the highest bars for admission, saying that an alternative pathway that is free and accessible to

The Pull of the Bridge London’s football landscape is evolving, with change in the air at two of its historic clubs. Crystal Palace and Chelsea, two teams that share the same city but traverse different footballing paths, are intertwined in a fascinating twist of ownership stakes. While many enjoy the battle on the pitch, it’s the boardroom antics and investment moves behind the scenes that are proving captivating this season. According to Football Insider, there’s a fresh tale in this saga, which reveals the magnetism of Chelsea’s investment allure. An Investment Odyssey: From Selhurst Park to Stamford Bridge Ares Management, a prominent US-based investment group, stands at the heart of this narrative. Their ties with Eagle Football Holdings have afforded them a significant influence in Crystal Palace, with the group holding an impressive 40% stake in the club. Yet, the winds of change suggest a strategic pivot towards West London. Chelsea, despite their underwhelming 2022/23 outing as reported by Bloomberg, are aiming to secure a whopping £395 million ($500 million) capital boost. The call for this hefty investment hasn’t fallen on deaf ears. Enter, Todd Boehly. As he scours the market for potential investors to bolster Chelsea’s fortunes off the

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