Climate Plans That Rely Too Much on Carbon Removal Could Breach International Law
Yale E360
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Countries that rely too heavily on carbon removal in their climate plans could violate international law, warns a new paper.
Yale E360
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Countries that rely too heavily on carbon removal in their climate plans could violate international law, warns a new paper.
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Stress hormone measurements highlight the poor welfare of monkeys trained to perform for the public in street shows, but social conditions make it challenging to end the practice
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Inside Climate News
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Without immediate emissions cuts, global temperatures will breach the Paris Agreement’s goals sooner than expected, scientists say. ‘Despite decades of warnings, we are still heading in the wrong direction’ By Bob Berwyn Research released this week raises new questions about how much more Earth may warm, or cool, if and when human carbon dioxide emissions zero out.
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Some preschool children in Canada scored higher on cognitive skills tests during the pandemic than those tested before covid-19 emerged, possibly because their parents were at home more
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.
NRDC
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
An expansion of offshore drilling would lock the region into decades of fossil fuel extraction at the expense of the climate, coastal communities, and marine life.
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
People who tested positive for the virus behind genital herpes tended to have reduced thickness of their outermost brain layer, which has been linked to Alzheimer's disease
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New Scientist
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
A smart pill can accurately monitor your breathing and heart rate from inside your gut, which may be useful for detecting sleep apnoea
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
15 nuclear missiles deployed in underground concrete silos across the Fort Berthold reservation in North Dakota. It took displacement and flood to get them there.
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Megaliths, or huge stones, were used for thousands of years to build monuments, and they were far more colourful than you might think – the most common pigments used to decorate them came from reddish cinnabar and ochre
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Early research presented at the leading brain conference suggests that the pandemic changed the brains of teenagers
Speaker: Antoine M. Thompson, Executive Director of the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition
Diversity, Equity, Justice, and Inclusion (DEJI) policies, programs, and initiatives are critically important as we move forward with public and private sector climate and sustainability goals and plans. Underserved and socially, economically, and racially disadvantaged communities bear the burden of pollution, higher energy costs, limited resources, and limited investments in the clean energy and transportation sectors.
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Cannabis does strange things to our sense of time passing, possibly by over-exciting neurons in a brain region that helps regulate our body clock
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
The active ingredient in Wegovy and Ozempic reduced the risk of heart attacks and strokes in a large trial of people with cardiovascular disease who were considered overweight or had obesity, but the cost and side effects remain barriers
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Ultra-short laser pulses may allow us to measure entanglement in a way that answers questions about the quantum nature of the vacuum
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
The following DEP notices were published in the November 18 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Chesapeake Appalachia LLC - Ward Shale Gas Well Pad: DEP approved Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated by production wastewater at the facility located in West Burlington Twp., Bradford County. ( PA Bulletin, page 7230 ) -- Chesapeake Appalachia LLC - Wissler Shale Gas W
Speaker: Laurie Schoeman Director, Climate & Sustainability, Capital
As households and communities across the nation face challenges such as hurricanes, wildfires, drought, extreme heat and cold, and thawing permafrost and flooding, we are increasingly searching for ways to mitigate and prevent climate impacts. During this event, national climate and housing expert Laurie Schoeman will discuss topics including: The two paths for climate action: decarbonization and adaptation.
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
To make a cake delightful even when eggs aren’t in attendance, it is important to account for all the roles that they play in cake batters
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
The Department of Environmental Protection is inviting comments on the renewal of a residual waste processing permit for the Danco Industries, Inc. facility in Barkeyville Boro, Venango County. ( PA Bulletin, page 7202 ) The residual waste processing permit is for a processing, recycling and disposal facility for various used and contaminated wastewaters, including petroleum contaminated wastewaters from various commercial and industrial sources determined to be not hazardous waste.
Washington Nature
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Every tree counts. This is what we learned recently on a walking tour of the Greening Research in Tacoma (GRIT) project with state and local leaders on a sunny day in South Tacoma. TNC staff were joined by state legislators, county and city council members, and local partners to visit a tree-planting project at a local school and a construction project to install permeable pavement, planting strips, and new trees selected by the community.
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the November 18 PA Bulletin -- -- The Department of Environmental Protection published these one year General Permit extension notices in November 18 PA Bulletin-- -- PAG-08: Beneficial Use Of Biosolids By Land Application -- PAG-07: Beneficial Use of Exceptional Quality Biosolids By Land Application -- PAG-09: Beneficial Use Of Residential Septage By Land Application [Note: These GPs have been extended without change since April 2, 2019 to i
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The Energy Law Blog
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
On October 18, 2023, the EPA published a Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“SNPR”) regarding incidental discharges from vessels, proposing national performance standards under the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (“VIDA”). The VIDA, enacted in December 2018, will standardize incidental discharge permits and regulations, replacing the 2013 Vessel General Permit (“VGP”) that commercial vessels are currently required to follow.
NRDC
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Tejada will lead the organization’s Environmental Health division, serving as the chief visionary and strategist for NRDC’s advocacy to protect human health.
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
The Leonids are known for their bright, fast-moving meteors.
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Migraine, stroke and epilepsy disproportionately affect members of the transgender community—but neurologists are often unprepared to respond
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
The Department of Environmental Protection invites comments on a Chapter 105 permit application for the proposed Mineral Basin Solar Power, LLC solar energy and battery storage project on reclaimed abandoned mine land in Goshen Township, Clearfield County. ( PA Bulletin, page 7212 ) The applicant is proposing to construct a 400-megawatt photovoltaic solar generating project and associated infrastructure on approximately 2,676 acres of land.
NRDC
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Cheers! NRDC and our partners toasted a good cause on Capitol Hill: growing organic!
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
The Department of Environmental Protection published these one year General Permit extension notices in November 18 PA Bulletin-- -- PAG-08: Beneficial Use Of Biosolids By Land Application -- PAG-07: Beneficial Use of Exceptional Quality Biosolids By Land Application -- PAG-09: Beneficial Use Of Residential Septage By Land Application Background Significant opposition in the General Assembly has delayed consideration of updates to these general permits to deal with, among other issues, PFAS ‘for
Environmental Law Centre
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
(Photo: Horia Varlan from Bucharest, Romania, CC BY 2.0) Attempts by the federal government to tackle plastic pollution suffered a setback yesterday as the Federal Court of Canada. The post Maybe not the last (plastic) straw: Federal Court quashes federal order aimed at regulating “Plastic Manufactured Items” appeared first on Environmental Law Centre.
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
The Department of Environmental Protection invites comments on and has scheduled a December 18 hearing on an Air Quality Plan Approval for the Panther Creek Power Plant in Nesquehoning Borough, Carbon County. ( PA Bulletin, page 7205 ) ( PA Bulletin, page 7245 ) The purpose of the Air Quality permit is to allow for the combustion of waste tire derived fuel to supplement the fuel already used at the facility.
Earth 911
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
The rise of fast fashion resulted in a tidal wave of clothing in the world’s. The post Earth911 Podcast: Wearwell Cofounder Erin Houston Builds Circular Clothing Lifestyles appeared first on Earth911.
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
The Department of Environmental Protection is now accepting comments on two proposed Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act Consent Order and Agreements for the Easton Road PFC and Cross Keys sites in Bucks County involving PFOA/PFOS and other contaminants. ( PA Bulletin, page 7227 ) ( PA Bulletin, page 7228 ) Valjon Industries, Inc. Valjon Industries, Inc., a tenant at 3826 Old Easton Rd. in Doylestown Township, intends to purchase the Property and desires to resolve any potential liability it may incur f
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
The surprisingly subtle math behind the Powerball and Mega Millions
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
The Penn State Extension will host another in a series of Water Cooler Talks December 13 on Implementing Green Stormwater Infrastructure from Noon to 1:00 p.m. Green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) is a popular way to mitigate stormwater and provide other ecosystem services. Implementing GSI at the required scale is challenging due to its decentralized nature.
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Two unusual annual meteor showers come at the end of the year, and each can spark astonishing celestial fireworks
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
On November 17, the Shapiro Administration issued an invitation for nominations for the 2024 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence , the state’s top environmental honor. The deadline for nominations is January 3. Any Pennsylvania business, farm, government agency, educational institution, or nonprofit organization that has developed or participated in a project that promotes environmental protection and stewardship in the Commonwealth may apply.
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