Can human activity cause earthquakes? Many people are confident that human activity cannot induce earthquakes – but what does science say about this question? But before going down this road, let’s look at what an earthquake is and what does cause them. An earthquake is
If you ever wanted to convince someone of the fundamental importance of quarrying, look to Antarctica. The Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty (also known as the Madrid Protocol), signed in 1991, banned mining in the Antarctic region indefinitely. The only exception to
The need to annually recalibrate vibration monitors is now well established. But does everyone know about the mobile calibration service? This is the service in which we recalibrate your monitor(s) in your location – avoiding the need to return the monitors to the factory. The
Last month’s blog addressed sustainability generally – this one will look more closely at sustainability in the mining industry. Let’s start by addressing the elephant in the room: If we accept the UN definition of sustainable development (i.e. meets the needs of the present without
Another one of those terms that can be either extremely annoying or very significant. In other words, it is a term used too often to indicate just how environmentally friendly we are – or at least want to be. Greenwashing is the practice of deceptive
If recycling in general, and of electronics in particular, is our objective, why is our record to date so bad? Like all important issues, there is no simple answer to this question. Some terminology – all electronic equipment (mobile phones, computers, TVs, etc) that is
Last month we spoke about Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. But Texcel doesn’t actually use these batteries in its GTMs and ETMs – we use the NiMH battery type. So it makes sense to discuss these battery types too. What is a Nickel Metal Hydride battery? The
We all use lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries these days – it sometimes seems difficult to purchase something that doesn’t use them. So there must be many upsides to using them! The major advantages can be summarized quickly: Higher specific energy Higher energy density Higher energy efficiency
Since we are “saving the planet” by using more and more solar panels, what impact is this development having on our environment? Australia has a goal of achieving 82% of its energy needs being generated from renewables by 2030. This means, among other things, a
These thoughts started with an observation: Why is Generation Z, who cannot survive without their smartphone, very reluctant to actually make phone calls? Like all generalisations, there are exceptions, but the basic observation is undeniably true. Why is this? Does it matter? This blog will
Technology – never a day passes without news of some new, and even fascinating, development that will enhance our lives in some way. And it is very easy to become cynical about all this hype – all too often it seems that the only entity
'Tis the season of joy, love, and merriment, and as we welcome another magical Christmas, it's time to reflect on the warmth (not just the temperature that is!) of the season and the impact we have on our planet. In this Christmas blog, we'll discuss
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