Knowledge Empowerment

It's one of the world's most isolated islands. Here come the bulldozers

It's one of the world's most isolated islands. Here come the bulldozers The Indian government is spending $9 billion to create a megaport, airport and city on this remote island. Critics fear the impact on pristine forests and the lives of indigenous inhabitants.

Europe just gave Firefox a massive comeback
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Firefox just got a boost of 6 million users in Europe thanks to new EU rules giving people more freedom to choose their browser instead of being pushed toward Chrome by default.

That’s a huge win for the open web in my opinion.

And honestly? Firefox growing again is good news for us.

Unlike browsers tied to Google and Chrome, Mozilla Firefox has long positioned itself around privacy, transparency, and user control. It’s also one of the few major browsers developed by a non-profit organization rather than a trillion-dollar ad company.

More Firefox users means:
• A healthier web not controlled by one browser engine
• Stronger competition against Chrome’s dominance
• Better support for open web standards
• More momentum for privacy-first browsing

The web works better when one company doesn’t control how everyone browses the Internet.

Maybe the EU’s browser choice rules are doing exactly what they were meant to do: giving users their choice back 🔥

World's largest lithium deposit, valued at $1.5 trillion, lies under a supervolcano in the U.S.

World's largest lithium deposit, valued at $1.5 trillion, lies under a supervolcano in the U.S. A volcanic crater found on the border between Nevada and Oregon could contain up to 40 million tons of lithium.

White rainbows are real—but very rare

White rainbows are real—but very rare Unlike ordinary rainbows, fogbows only appear in humid conditions. Here’s the science behind them—and where you have the best chance of seeing one.

He was a perfect hire — until a U.S. company exposed him as a likely North Korean operative

'We've got a live one

He was a perfect hire — until a U.S. company exposed him as a likely North Korean operative He was a perfect hire — until a U.S. company exposed him as a likely North Korean operative.

Yes, you read that right.

Ars Technica Fires Reporter After AI Controversy Involving Fabricated Quotes

Ars Technica Fires Reporter After AI Controversy Involving Fabricated Quotes Ars Technica has fired senior AI reporter Benj Edwards following an outrage-sparking controversy involving AI-fabricated quotes.

Illinois wetlands are facing a critical moment. As Congress considers rollbacks to the Clean Water Act through the PERMIT Act, large swaths of Illinois wetlands could lose federal protection for the first time in decades.

Unlike neighboring states, Illinois still lacks comprehensive wetland protections, putting ecosystems that prevent flooding, filter pollution, and support endangered species at risk. That’s why advocates are urging state lawmakers and Gov. Pritzker to pass the Wetlands Protection Act.

With federal safeguards shrinking, Illinois must step up to protect the wetlands our communities, wildlife, and water depend on. 🌱💧

📣 Take action and share: https://act.ilenviro.org/a/wetlands-petition-2025-issue
Read the article here ➡️ https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/02/12/illinois-wetlands-are-at-risk-as-federal-protections-vanish-will-state-lawmakers-move-to-protect-them/

How pilots prepare to land on the Alton Bay Ice Runway | National Geographic

What it takes to land a plane on a runway made entirely of ice Landing on the only FAA-registered ice runway in the continental U.S. has become a bucket-list item for pilots from all over the country. But its future may be melting away.

Trump revokes basis of US climate regulation, ends vehicle emission standards

Trump revokes basis of US climate regulation, ends vehicle emission standards By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON, Feb 12 (Reuters) - The administration of President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the repeal of a scientific finding that greenhouse gas emissions endanger human health, removing the legal basis for federal climate regulations. It also ended subsequent federal gr...

Pasteurized milk is a thing for a reason.

New Mexico Newborn Dies After Mother Drank Raw Milk, Prompting Fresh Warnings A recent death in New Mexico has tragically highlighted the dangers of drinking raw milk.