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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PBS Nature

MARCH 29, 2024

The post About appeared first on Nature. Now the stakes are higher than ever as Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana seek to remove grizzlies from the endangered species list—which would make it legal to hunt them.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 26, 2024

Medium-duty vehicle climate emissions would drop about 44 percent (to 274 grams/mile). There’s been a lot of attention (and misinformation) about EVs and what these rules will and won’t do. What’s the impact on the auto industry?

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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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Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

How they answer that question will influence US government decisions about the future size and readiness of US nuclear forces. Analysts must consider the author’s qualifications, the intended audience and the context in which language about nuclear weapons-related terminology is communicated.

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PBS Nature

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The post About appeared first on Nature. Patrick and the Whale explores the psychology of a man who has sacrificed everything in his single-minded quest to connect with and understand one of the biggest creatures in the ocean.

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Legal Planet

MARCH 8, 2024

Here we explore why, and what that means for any global conversation about SRM. But rules and norms about such technologies are patchy, and recent unauthorized experiments have set alarm bells ringing. Climate vulnerable states including Vanuatu and Pakistan, and others concerned about unauthorized experimentation, also got involved.

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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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Legal Planet

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Unfortunately, there are a host of major questions about the doctrine’s legal scope that the conservative Court has never resolved. Sometimes, the Court has said that if a statute is ambiguous about a major question, the Court will decide the question for itself rather than deferring to the agency. Which is it? Download as PDF.

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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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Legal Planet

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Instead we have to get serious about social, cultural and political transformation. We have to get serious about adaptation finance and ‘loss and damage’ reparations. Much the same message holds in terms of adaptation and resilience. Download as PDF

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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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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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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

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

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Q: What is the case about? A: Part of the dispute is about the phrasing of a specific statute, section 111 of the Clean Air Act. So some things to look for are: Do any of them ask about the non-delegation doctrine, which is a constitutional rule that could undermine a lot of regulation? Here’s what to look for today.

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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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Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 31, 2022

The US House Oversight and Reform Committee kicked off its investigation of the fossil fuel industry’s decades-long climate change disinformation campaign last fall by inviting top executives from BP, Chevron, ExxonMobil and Shell to testify about their role and subpoenaing their companies for internal documents. Put Koch Under Oath.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Law and Environment

MAY 5, 2022

As Greenwire (subscription required) noted , environmental activists were quick to assert that Schaaf’s complaints about NEPA were no different than those of the Trump administration. I mention Schaaf’s letter because it underscores the points I made in my most recent post about NEPA reform.

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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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