Yale E360
DECEMBER 29, 2021
The renewable energy firm, Savion, is building a 200-megawatt solar installation on a former coal mine on the border of Kentucky and West Virginia. When completed, it will be the largest solar project in Kentucky. Read more on E360 ?.
Circle of Blue
DECEMBER 29, 2021
YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN. Tourism is stressing water supplies along South Africa’s. Two burst dams in Brazil’s Bahia state cause intense flooding. Indigenous tribes in the United States await compensation from water rights settlements. Arizona farmers struggle to grow crops amid ongoing drought. Indigenous communities in India are disproportionately affected by flooding and other climate disasters.
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Scientific American
DECEMBER 29, 2021
Researchers are unlocking not just the “what” and “where” of a recollection but also the “when” -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 29, 2021
The car company’s expertise in AI could help it design a working prototype, but delivering a reliable product on schedule will be challenging
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.
Physics World
DECEMBER 29, 2021
(Courtesy: Shutterstock/Olga Korneeva). Geometry – Greek for “measuring the world” – is one of the oldest branches of mathematics and concerns shapes and their properties. In Shape: the Hidden Geometry of Information, Biology, Strategy, Democracy, and Everything Else , Jordan Ellenberg, a mathematician at the University of Wisconsin , argues that what is often considered a head-spinning and irrelevant topic is anything but dull and can in fact shed light on many aspects of modern life.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 29, 2021
Surprising new insights about the strange physics underlying how clocks work could transform our understanding of time's arrow – and hint at how time works at the quantum scale
Environmental Professionals Connection brings together the best content for environmental professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 29, 2021
The coronavirus will continue to evolve and could trigger further waves of infections, requiring more vaccinations and boosters
Scientific American
DECEMBER 29, 2021
mRNA vaccines are now in the limelight as a key tool for tackling COVID-19, but the technology was originally developed for other diseases, such as cancer, that researchers are now hoping to treat. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 29, 2021
The This by Adam Roberts, Mickey7 by Edward Ashton and Dreams Bigger Than Heartbreak by Charlie Jane Anders are just some of the treats we are looking forward to this year
Washington Nature
DECEMBER 29, 2021
Volunteers are mission critical to The Nature Conservancy, and we are so fortunate to have such a great group of incredible, dedicated folks. In 2021, one volunteer’s contributions toward our mission rose above the rest. We are proud to announce that the 2021 Volunteer of the Year award goes to Jenna Rovegno for her work as a Lands Team Volunteer! Jenna was nominated by Isaac Hansen, TNC Conservation Transaction Specialist.
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
DECEMBER 29, 2021
The Large Hadron Collider has been in a coincidental lockdown during the pan-demic for planned up-grades, but it will soon be back online and hunting for new physics
HumanNature
DECEMBER 29, 2021
Post by Shantanu Kumar , 2021-2022 Sustainability Leadership Fellow, and Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Civil Engineering and Construction Management at Colorado State University Sustainability and resilience of cities are different, but intertwined concepts, and should be used in conjunction with each other when planning and designing cities (and their components).
New Scientist
DECEMBER 29, 2021
In 2021, the US approved the first drug designed to treat the cause of Alzheimer's, but the European Union rejected it.
The Applied Ecologist
DECEMBER 29, 2021
In their latest research, Tobias Fremout and colleagues present a scalable and freely available online tool, Diversity for Restoration (D4R), to identify suitable tree species and seed sources for climate-resilient tropical forest landscape restoration. Governments, NGOs and companies around the world have made ambitious pledges to restore the Earth’s degraded ecosystems.
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
DECEMBER 29, 2021
The go-to advice for effective dieting is to choose food that is marketed as healthy and is low in calories, carbs and fat – but the way we think about such meals might actually cause us to gain weight
Endangered Species Law
DECEMBER 29, 2021
On December 22, 2021, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) proposed to list the cactus ferruginous pygmy owl ( Glaucidium brasilianum cactorum ) (Owl) as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) primarily due to threats from climate change and habitat loss and fragmentation. The Service has also proposed to issue an ESA section 4(d) rule which would prohibit “take” of the Owl in most cases, while exempting from the prohibition certain land management activities compa
New Scientist
DECEMBER 29, 2021
To inspire other countries at the 2022 UN Biodiversity Conference, China will need to be seen as part of the solution rather than part of the problem, but has a surprising good news story to tell, says Graham Lawton
A Greener Life
DECEMBER 29, 2021
Dried out rice fields as a result of the drought. Photo credit: Seed Madagascar. By Anders Lorenzen. In our first two articles in our Madagascar famine appeal , we have focused on outlining the issue. In our last article, we described the work that Seed Madagascar are doing which is, of course, the charity we are supporting in our appeal series. To dig deeper into their work and why it is so crucial, I spoke to Lisa Bass – their Director of Programmes and Operations.
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New Scientist
DECEMBER 29, 2021
Once seen as experimental, the mRNA tech that has enabled us to quickly develop covid-19 vaccines could also be used to tackle other stubborn diseases
Scientific American
DECEMBER 29, 2021
We must reckon with his and other scientists’ racist ideas if we want an equitable future. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 29, 2021
From a crucial biodiversity meeting to dozens of missions aiming for the moon, coronavirus evolution to progress on quantum computers, these are the stories we think will shape 2022
Inhabitant
DECEMBER 29, 2021
All too often, headlines are built strictly from terrible and shocking stories. It’s easy to lose track of the kindness and generosity of humanity, as well as efforts to do good for the planet.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 29, 2021
"Google and other research teams have proved that quantum computers can operate faster than a regu-lar machine, but in 2022 we might actually see them tackle useful problems
Inhabitant
DECEMBER 29, 2021
Local campaigners have blocked Shell from exploring oil on South Africa’s eastern coastline. In a battle pitting the oil company against the community, the court ruled that Shell halt its seismic tests. Activists and locals argue that the seismic tests are detrimental to the environment. The tests involved blasting sound waves on a coast full of whales, dolphins and seals.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 29, 2021
Models suggest the arrangement of American shad in a shoal amplifies the ultrasonic clicks that dolphins use to hunt, helping the fish detect and evade these predators
Scientific American
DECEMBER 29, 2021
Our climate problem is big, but a person’s diet change can make an impact. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 29, 2021
The mystery of the museum-dwelling mammals that fluoresce like platypus, plus sending letters to the sun and some very shouty songbirds, in Feedback’s weekly round-up
Scientific American
DECEMBER 29, 2021
Bedrock water could be a hidden source of moisture as climate change threatens forests. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 29, 2021
Around a dozen missions to the moon are scheduled in 2022, along with a rover landing on Mars and a spacecraft headed to in-vestigate the metal asteroid Psyche
Inhabitant
DECEMBER 29, 2021
The resurgence in popularity for instant cameras shows just how much people love playing with retro style. The latest cool throwback camera comes with a thoughtful, eco-friendly twist. Paper Shoot is an innovative digital camera that lets you capture film-like photos.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 29, 2021
Countries and even entire continents will start joining up their electrical grids in an effort to share renewable power and tackle climate change
Inhabitant
DECEMBER 29, 2021
As the holidays wind down and the cleanup begins, you may be wondering what to do with your Christmas tree. Whether your tree is live, recently cut, or fake, think about the greenest way to reuse or recycle your tree with consideration for the environment.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 29, 2021
New year, new moon, dark skies – the perfect chance to see Triangulum, the furthest celestial object you could ever see unaided, says Abigail Beall
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