Real Climate

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Klaus Hasselmann and Suki Manabe. Last week, the Nobel physics prize was (half) awarded to Suki Manabe and Klaus Hasselmann for their work on climate prediction and the detection and attribution of climate change. This came as quite a surprise to the climate community – though it was welcomed warmly. We’ve discussed the early climate model predictions a lot (including some from Manabe and his colleagues), and we’ve discussed detection and attribution of climate change as well,

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Yale E360

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Negotiators at the Glasgow climate conference will face a stark choice: Focus on setting firm emissions targets for 2030, or settle for goals of achieving “net zero” by 2050? The course they set could determine if we have a shot at avoiding the worst impacts of climate change. Read more on E360 ?.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Over the past few weeks, the issue of COVID-19 vaccine booster shots has caused a perfect storm of politics, science, and confusion. We’ve seen wide scientific agreement, vigorous debate, and political overstep. As I think about the Biden administration’s actions, I’m both empathetic and enraged by them. On the one hand, it is not easy […].

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Yale E360

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The U.S. has seen 18 weather and climate disasters costing at least $1 billion so far this year, according to a new report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Read more on E360 ?.

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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.

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Energy & the Law

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Co-author Brittany Blakey. Let’s begin with a question: Master service agreements (“MSA’s” in the trade), once agreed upon, often remain in force for years. As time passes and circumstances change, the parties amend, sometimes losing sight of the original details. Was Stingray Pressure Pumping, LLC v. In re Gulfport Energy Corporation the result of forgetfulness or merely a Hail-Mary to avoid liability?

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Physics World

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Tricky problem Nuclear energy is often not viewed as a low-carbon energy source. (Courtesy: Shutterstock/andrea dantee). According to a poll carried out in 2020 by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), only a quarter of people aged between 18 and 24 in the UK are aware that nuclear is a low-carbon source of energy. Three-quarters of young people, in contrast, believe that wind and solar are low carbon, with only 61% of the eldest-age category polled – 65–74 year olds – knowing that n

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Physics World

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Cleaning up cancer cells: Richard Wirz and colleagues are developing a portable cold atmospheric plasma device for postsurgical cancer treatment. (Courtesy: Richard Wirz). Chemotherapy and radiotherapy are standard treatments used after cancer surgery to destroy any residual tumour cells within the surgical cavity or circulating in the body. Such therapies, however, can be associated with adverse effects.

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Environmental Leader

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Las Vegas will begin using digital twin technology to help the city reduce its carbon footprint. The post Las Vegas to use Digital Twin Technology to Fight Emissions appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Physics World

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Laser beams are normally invisible when they pass through a vacuum, but physicists at the University of Bonn, Germany, have found a way to make them reveal themselves. This feat, which they accomplished using a technique called Ramsey imaging, should make it easier to align lasers with the precision needed to trap and manipulate individual atoms – a crucial step for atom-based quantum computing and other quantum technologies.

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New Scientist

OCTOBER 12, 2021

A source of radio waves, nicknamed "Andy's object", coming from the direction of the centre of the galaxy has left astronomers puzzled

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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.

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National Law Center

OCTOBER 12, 2021

A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. REGULATORY: EPA, The post Ag & Food Law Daily Update: October 12, 2021 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Environmental News Bits

OCTOBER 12, 2021

by David Bray (Florida International University) The United Nations is preparing to host pivotal conferences in the coming months on two global crises: climate change and biodiversity loss. As experts have pointed out, these issues are fundamentally, inescapably intertwined. In both cases, human activities are harming nature and the support it provides to people.

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Physics World

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Micro mixing: focussed ion beam–scanning electron microscope image and 3D reconstruction showing the secretion process of the protein vesicles (green) from the cellular tissue (yellow) into the lumen of the microchannels where the proteins vesicles merge (purple) and mix with metal ions. (Courtesy: T Priemel). Mussels are famous for their ability to stick to a multitude of surfaces and now researchers in Canada and Germany have identified the molecular mechanisms used by mussels to produce robus

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Environmental News Bits

OCTOBER 12, 2021

by Raz Godelnik (The New School) In his 2021 letter to CEOs, Larry Fink, the CEO and chairman of BlackRock, the world’s largest investment manager, wrote: “No issue ranks higher than climate change on our clients’ lists of priorities.” His comment reflected a growing unease with how the climate crisis is already disrupting businesses.

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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.

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Scientific American

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The self-administered tests are sold over the counter, holding out the promise of safer gatherings. But interpreting results requires savvy. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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New Scientist

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Quantum computers may one day break encryption, and security researchers say intelligence agencies may already be storing encrypted data with a plan to crack it in future

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Scientific American

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Dozens of nations, representing 30 percent of the world’s emissions, have indicated support ahead of crucial climate talks. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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New Scientist

OCTOBER 12, 2021

South African penguins identify each other using unique features of their physical appearance and vocal calls – making them the second group of birds after crows known to do so

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Scientific American

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The self-administered tests are sold over the counter, holding out the promise of safer gatherings. But interpreting results requires savvy. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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New Scientist

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Breadfruit – which is a bit like a potato that grows on trees – is projected to grow well throughout this century, even as staples like rice are hit by rising temperatures

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A Greener Life

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Boris Johnson delivers climate change remarks at the UN General Assembly. Photo credit: UN Photo / Cia Pak. By Anders Lorenzen. With just weeks to go before COP26 kicks off, all eyes are on the British hosts and the Conservative government and its leader Boris Johnson. A party and government which for years have not shown any interest in tackling the climate crisis with appropriate urgency are suddenly keen, but the party still has several MP’s airing climate-denying views.

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New Scientist

OCTOBER 12, 2021

African penguins identify each other using unique features of their physical appearance and vocal calls – making them the second group of birds after crows known to do so

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The PA Organization for Watersheds and Rivers will start accepting applications for the new Ohio River Basin Access Mini Grant Program for canoes and Kayaks on November 1. The deadline for applications is December 15. The Ohio Basin Access for Canoes and Kayaks Mini-Grant Program (OBACK) was launched by POWR, in partnership with the Fish and Boat Commission and the Richard King Mellon Foundation, to help meet growing demand for non-motorized boating opportunities.

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New Scientist

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The International Energy Agency, a Paris-based energy watchdog, finds that a strong switch to renewables, energy efficiency and electric cars would cushion households against fossil fuel price shocks

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 12, 2021

On October 12, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation , U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the federal-state Chesapeake Bay Program partnership announced more than $10 million in grants for projects that will protect and restore the Chesapeake Bay and its surrounding watershed. The 49 grants announced today will generate $12 million in matching contributions for a total conservation impact of more than $22 million.

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New Scientist

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The latest coronavirus news updated every day including coronavirus cases, the latest news, features and interviews from New Scientist and essential information about the covid-19 pandemic

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Scientific American

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Research in the field is more collaborative than the Nobel awards can acknowledge. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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New Scientist

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The oak processionary moth, a native of southern Europe that damages oak trees, is invasive in the UK and is now spreading more rapidly there – despite efforts to control it

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Inhabitant

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Natural material selection for products can provide a low environmental impact and carbon emission concern. Architect and designer David Thulstrup incorporated this idea into his recent exhibit called the MOMENTUM collection.

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Environmental Leader

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Even in 2019 and 2020, the as-a-service market grew despite the coronavirus pandemic. Key drivers of EaaS’s increased adoption include. The post Energy as a Service Industry Expected to Boom in the Coming Decade, Says Guidehouse appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Inhabitant

OCTOBER 12, 2021

It’s no surprise that growing your own food is the healthiest option for you and the planet. Garden fresh greens cut promptly before eating have the highest nutritional value.

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New Scientist

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Gut bacteria engineered to produce a signal when they eat chunks of DNA from cancer cells could form an early warning test for the disease, tests in mice suggest

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Scientific American

OCTOBER 12, 2021

A recent experiment has placed the best-yet limits on the strength of a long-sought fifth fundamental force. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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