Legal Planet

APRIL 16, 2024

Because the regulations aren’t very transparent, there have been a lot of misconceptions about the system. Here are some half-truths and outright myths about the trading system. For understandable reasons, environmental justice advocates were very worried about this when California first adopted its cap and trade system.

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PBS Nature

MARCH 8, 2024

Learn more about eagles, hawks, owls, and falcons as well as the lesser-known hunters such as secretary birds, caracaras, seriemas, and more. The post About appeared first on Nature.

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Ocean Conservancy

MARCH 29, 2024

Fun Facts About Whitespotted Eagle Rays A group of rays is called a “fever of rays.” Age and Population Status The lifespan of a whitespotted eagle ray is about 15 years, but they can live to 20 years or more. The post All About Whitespotted Eagle Rays appeared first on Ocean Conservancy. The bottom of the body is whiteish.

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PBS Nature

JANUARY 31, 2023

The post About appeared first on Nature. The Japanese wolf is thought to be extinct, but new evidence may suggest otherwise. In the Sahara Desert, people are working to save the world’s smallest canid, the fennec fox, from further endangerment by the tourist trade.

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APRIL 18, 2024

The post About appeared first on Nature. Featuring striking wildlife sequences set in this fantastical otherworld, the documentary follows its lead character, the elusive but charming pine marten, as her story takes us on a delightful journey through this incredible habitat and the lives of its wild birds and animals.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 10, 2024

Back in 2016 I wrote a long post about biodiesel , explaining what it is made from (mostly vegetable oil) and arguing that EPA should show restraint in setting targets for biodiesel because of the limited availability oils and fats and the harmful consequences of drawing too heavily from these limited sources.

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PBS Nature

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

When photographer Pete Walsh stumbles across a bizarre creature in an Australian urban waterway, he does not know his life is about to change forever. She lets him into her secretive world, and Pete learns more about the life of this enigmatic species, capturing unique footage of their behavior.

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Law Columbia

APRIL 3, 2024

However, misinformation and coordinated disinformation about renewable energy is widespread and threatens to undermine public support for the transition. Achieving the United States’ ambitious emissions reduction goals depends in large part on the rapid adoption of wind and solar energy and the electrification of consumer vehicles.

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Scientific American

MARCH 22, 2024

has experts worried about how a decline in routine vaccinations could bring back preventable illnesses A growing number of measles cases in the U.S.

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PBS Nature

APRIL 17, 2024

The post About appeared first on Nature. Animals have helped us cope with the stress and consequences of this war, and I’m honored to showcase their stories of resiliency alongside those of the humans rescuing them.”

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PBS Nature

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The post About appeared first on Nature. The sophisticated Spy Cuttlefish replicates the changing patterns of real cuttlefish to disentangle itself from the complexities of courtship. In a rarely captured moment, watch as a group of sperm whale families join together in a close and intimate gathering to socialize.

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Ocean Conservancy

APRIL 25, 2024

Still, I’d be remiss not to teach my kids about the fascinating prehistoric creatures that still live beneath our ocean’s surface. So let’s talk about tarpon. The females can also live for more than 50 years and the males— particularly the smaller males —live for about 30 years. See more wonderful ocean animals!

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Legal Planet

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The IGFC has been described as unprecedented—but just what is new about this rate reform and how new is it? The adoption of the IGFC reflects changing ideas about how rates should be set in response to the need to electrify and ensure equitable rates. Sierra Club has proposed a different five-tiered structure.

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PBS Nature

JANUARY 24, 2024

Follow a team of forensic experts on a perilous expedition to excavate the skull, uncover the predatory secrets lying deep inside the fossil, and unlock clues about the life of this giant sea beast. The post About appeared first on Nature.

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Ocean Conservancy

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

There are very few known encounters with these elusive squid—only about 20 recorded sightings in as many years—so there is much we still don’t understand about these strange and haunting animals. Dive in to learn more about this unusual cephalopod. For example, look no further than the elusive bigfin squid.

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Scientific American

MARCH 2, 2024

Pets can’t report their dreams, but scientists have some evidence about what is happening when Sparky and Mittens sleep

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Scientific American

MARCH 26, 2024

A social worker explains ways that parents can gently share news about their cancer diagnosis with their children

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Ocean Conservancy

MARCH 8, 2024

When speaking with friends and family about my work, I realize that many of the everyday topics I consistently think and talk about are issues that others don’t often consider. citizens are doing individually to take action against plastic pollution and their opinions about who bears the responsibility for tackling plastic pollution.

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PBS Nature

MARCH 16, 2023

The post About appeared first on Nature. In this realm, tiny shrews hunt in freezing cold rivers, spectacular shorebird migration unfolds over thundering falls, snowy owls stalk their prey from ice flows, and prehistoric snapping turtles brave a perilous overland journey.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

Twila Moon and Nikoosh Carlo , who conduct research relevant to high northern latitudes, recently exchanged thoughts with Johanna Chao Kreilick and me about a recent article that missed the mark on Greenland and climate change. Then with renewed energy, hands can pull on the lines anew to explore different directions to avoid delaying action.

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PBS Nature

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The post About appeared first on Nature. Working with scientists and conservationists around the world and using the latest camera technology, this series captures insights into the lives of the small but mighty. Each episode explores the journeys of two distinctive little animals.

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Ocean Conservancy

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Lollipop Catshark Clocking in at just about 11 inches, the lollipop is one of the smallest species of catshark. Not a lot is known about this deep-sea dweller, but its name, as with most others, comes from its appearance. The post All About the Catshark appeared first on Ocean Conservancy.

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PBS Nature

OCTOBER 25, 2022

The post About appeared first on Nature. “I’m grateful to Nature for the chance to share this important story, and hope it raises awareness that not all hope is lost – the time to act on behalf of this remarkable cat is now.”.

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PBS Nature

JANUARY 26, 2023

The post About appeared first on Nature. African wild dogs vote on a hunt by sneezing while swift foxes find dens in the Wyoming prairie to hide from predators. Japanese raccoon dogs in populous Tokyo find refuge in quiet shrines.

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Circle of Blue

JULY 14, 2022

Here are five things to know about how the drought is re-writing the story of America’s drylands. The post Five Things to Know About Drought in the American West appeared first on Circle of Blue. Basin officials are steeling themselves for short, intense negotiations. 1) It’s a Hot Drought.

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Ocean Conservancy

APRIL 3, 2024

The post All About Echinoderms appeared first on Ocean Conservancy. Together, we create evidence-based solutions for a healthy ocean and the wildlife and communities that depend on it. Please donate to Ocean Conservancy today and make a difference for the future of our ocean.

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Ocean Conservancy

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Imagine having what it takes to survive at ocean depths of 3,000 feet or more and living on this planet for about 125 million years! Goblin Sharks Mitsukurina owstoni Information about goblin sharks is sparse and photos of the species are extremely rare. But, goblin sharks have been swimming in the ocean for about 125 million years.

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PBS Nature

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The post About appeared first on Nature. Each species taps out its own rhythm to stake out a territory and call for a mate. Holes are the woodpeckers’ universal trademark. No matter where they live, every woodpecker makes a hole for a home.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The post About appeared first on Nature. The sophisticated Spy Cuttlefish replicates the changing patterns of real cuttlefish to disentangle itself from the complexities of courtship. In a rarely captured moment, watch as a group of sperm whale families join together in a close and intimate gathering to socialize.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

All in all, extreme heat is a major concern for grid reliability and thus warrants the use of robust and transparent alert systems to warn plant and distribution operators (and in some cases, customers) about impending strain on electricity infrastructure.

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PBS Nature

MARCH 18, 2022

In the Southern Beaufort Sea, there are only about half as many polar bears as there were 35 years ago. The post About appeared first on Nature. Musk oxen were hunted to extinction in Alaska by 1860 but were reintroduced in the 1930s. There are now a few thousand in the state.

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Earthava

APRIL 15, 2024

The post Endangered Species Alert: What Animals Are About To Go Extinct? Among […] The post Endangered Species Alert: What Animals Are About To Go Extinct? appeared first on Earthava. The balance of ecosystems is under threat as numerous animal species face the risk of extinction. appeared first on Earthava.

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PBS Nature

JANUARY 4, 2024

The post About appeared first on Nature. Working with scientists and conservationists around the world and using the latest camera technology, this series captures insights into the lives of the small but mighty. Each episode explores the journeys of two distinctive little animals.

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Scientific American

APRIL 3, 2024

An earthquake scientist discusses what we know about Taiwan’s magnitude 7. quake so far and what may happen next

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PBS Nature

MARCH 14, 2023

The post About appeared first on Nature. Venture across Costa Rica’s wild and rugged landscapes, from volcanic peaks to coastal jungle to misty cloud forests, and discover the nation’s dazzling diversity of hummingbirds.

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New Scientist

JANUARY 16, 2024

From The Matrix to Sliding Doors via Everything Everywhere All at Once, physicist Paul Halpern reveals his favourite films about the multiverse

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PBS Nature

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The post About appeared first on Nature. The sophisticated Spy Cuttlefish replicates the changing patterns of real cuttlefish to disentangle itself from the complexities of courtship. In a rarely captured moment, watch as a group of sperm whale families join together in a close and intimate gathering to socialize.

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