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Protecting Earth: If ‘Nature Needs Half,’ What Do People Need?

Yale E360

The campaign to preserve half the Earth’s surface is being criticized for failing to take account of global inequality and human needs. But such protection is essential not just for nature, but also for creating a world that can improve the lives of the poor and disadvantaged. Read more on E360 ?.

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This Central Valley Town Has a Carcinogen in its Water. Why Are Solutions So Slow?

Circle of Blue

This article was produced by SJV Water, the Center for Collaborative Investigative Journalism (CCIJ). This piece is part of a collaboration that includes the Institute for Nonprofit News (INN), California Health Report, Center for Collaborative Investigative Journalism, Circle of Blue, Colorado Public Radio, Columbia Insight, The Counter, High Country News, New Mexico In Depth and SJV Water.

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We Need to Act Fast to Electrify our Transportation Sector

Union of Concerned Scientists

I’m heart sore over the sudden and devastating losses from the recent tornadoes that tore through Kentucky and five other states. Scientists are seeing changes in the location and frequency of tornado outbreaks, including the potential for clusters of, or stronger tornadoes. The frightening truth is that extreme weather events are only going to get […].

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The Stream, December 14, 2021: Iqaluit Residents Receive Clean Water After Petroleum Leak Contaminates Supplies

Circle of Blue

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN. Scientists find evidence that the Omicron variant was present in California before it was named a “variant of concern” by WHO. Unwanted water is costing taxpayers in London, Ontario more than $1 million per year. Residents in a rural Canadian community have clean water for the first time in two months. Indigenous communities in coastal Louisiana struggle to rebuild after bearing the brunt of Hurricane Ida.

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Implementing D.E.J.I. Strategies in Energy, Environment, and Transportation

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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California Energy: A 2021 Review and a Look Ahead

Union of Concerned Scientists

Utilities initiated new programs to help the grid cope with high demand. Will they be enough?

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We’ve seen our galaxy’s huge black hole more clearly than ever before

New Scientist

Astronomers have observed Sagittarius A* – the supermassive black hole at the centre of our galaxy – closer than ever before, and Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity still holds up

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An Ancient Greek Astronomical Calculation Machine Reveals New Secrets

Scientific American

Scientists have a new understanding of the mysterious Antikythera mechanism that challenges assumptions about ancient technology. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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Evidence grows for tetraneutrons as hypothetical clusters are glimpsed in Germany

Physics World

The tetraneutron, a hypothetical cluster of four bound neutrons, has been glimpsed by physicists in Germany. Although the measurement is well below the statistical significance required for a discovery, the observation is the latest possible sighting of the tetraneutron in the past two decades. Confirming the existence of the tetraneutron would shake-up our understanding of the forces that bind nuclei together and could also provide insights into neutron stars.

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Why You’re Seeing Hummingbirds in Winter

Cool Green Science

You’re not seeing things. Hummingbirds are showing up at more feeders in winter. The post Why You’re Seeing Hummingbirds in Winter appeared first on Cool Green Science.

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Honeywell Quantum Solutions and Cambridge Quantum Computing join forces to form Quantinuum

Physics World

Two leading quantum companies – Honeywell Quantum Solutions and Cambridge Quantum Computing (CQC) – have merged to form a new business called Quantinuum. The new company, which combines Honeywell’s expertise in quantum hardware with CQC’s software capabilities, has almost 400 employees. Quantinuum claims it is the world’s largest integrated quantum computing company, and has headquarters in both Cambridge, UK, and Colorado, US.

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Shaping a Resilient Future: Climate Impact on Vulnerable Populations

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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Global Warming Can Set The Stage for Deadly Tornadoes

Inside Climate News

The latest IPCC science report affirmed an increase in U.S. tornado clusters. By Bob Berwyn Adding a grim exclamation point to a year of deadly climate extremes, the early December tornadoes that killed at least 90 people in the Southeast were some of the most intense storms on record so late in the year.

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Focus on Food: FDA Publishes Proposed Agricultural Water Rule

National Law Center

On December 6, 2021, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a proposed rule to amend the agricultural water regulations found. The post Focus on Food: FDA Publishes Proposed Agricultural Water Rule appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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An Oregon artist brings a community together with flowers

Inhabitant

Voluptuous floral arrangements covered several walls of the Chehalem Cultural Center in Newberg, Oregon for most of 2021. But these weren’t your ordinary florists’ bouquets. Artist Amanda Bayha mobilized the citizens of her adopted town to forego their yard debris bins.

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Frontiers’ volunteers: a time for giving and reflecting

Frontiers

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, volunteers have been at the forefront of community and societal responses. This month, we talk to fellow Frontons Rachael Benson , Salla Lyyra , Simona Pesce , Francesca Tettamanzi and Hugo Tornero about their volunteering work at Partage Warehouse, an organization that ‘fights against hunger and food waste on a daily basis’.

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Sustainability at Retail

Sustainability impacts every nation, company, and person around the world. So much so that, in 2015, the United Nations (UN) issued a call for action by all countries to work toward sustainable development. In response to this and as part of a global Sustainability at Retail initiative, Shop! worked collaboratively with its global affiliates to address these critical issues in this white paper.

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PA Environmental Defense Foundation Files Lawsuit To Stop Northcentral Regional ATV Trail Connector Project As Violation Of Public Trust Responsibilities

PA Environment Daily

On December 10, the PA Environmental Defense Foundation filed a lawsuit in Commonwealth Court to stop the ATV Regional Trail Connector Pilot Project in Northcentral Pennsylvania saying the legislation mandating the project violates the public trust responsibilities under the state’s Environmental Rights Amendment, upheld in several PA Supreme Court decisions.

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Solar parks could help bees make a comeback

Inhabitant

Recent research done by Lancaster University has found that solar parks could provide vital habitats for wildlife. Specifically, the researchers say that wildflowers grown beside solar panels could provide the perfect habitat for bumblebees. The study, which will be presented on Monday at a conference held by Ecology Across Borders, shows that if the parks are managed well, they could be vital in helping the ecosystem flourish.

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When Is Allergy Season? How Meteorologists Do the Math

Breezometer

Allergy season might seem far off but now is actually the time to start thinking about the next year, especially if you’re a provider of services to allergy sufferers. But how do we know when allergy season is likely to hit? Let's explore some of the ways meteorologists work this out. 1) Understanding Longer Growing Seasons & Changing Plant Zones.

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Covid-19 news: Two vaccine doses not enough to stop omicron infection

New Scientist

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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Ag and Food Law Daily Update: December 14, 2021

National Law Center

A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. REGULATORY: EPA, The post Ag and Food Law Daily Update: December 14, 2021 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Clean Energy and Software Partnership to Ease Fleet Electrification Implementation

Environmental Leader

A new partnership will combine clean energy use and software to simplify electric fleets for businesses and communities in the US. The post Clean Energy and Software Partnership to Ease Fleet Electrification Implementation appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Being LGBT in Geoscience Is like Being Invisible

Scientific American

For a field of science long recognizing the need for diversity, geoscience has moved at a glacial pace to achieve it. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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Robotic hand can crush beer cans and hold eggs without breaking them

New Scientist

A robot hand that has the lightness of touch to hold delicate objects and the strength to crush cans could one day be used as a prosthetic

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As Forests Burn, A Climate Puzzle Materializes in the Far North

Scientific American

A 15-year study of where carbon lies in boreal forests has unearthed a surprising finding. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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See pictures of baby Komodo dragons being born at Bronx Zoo

Inhabitant

A pair of Komodo dragons at the Bronx Zoo welcomed adorably scaly babies last month. This is a first in the zoo’s 122-year history and a boon to the dwindling population of the world’s largest lizard.

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Top Ten Emerging Tech of 2021

Scientific American

The World Economic Forum and Scientific American team up to highlight technological advances that could change the world--from self-fertilizing crops, on-demand drug manufacturing, -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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Surf without wind or waves with this electric hydrofoil board

Inhabitant

The Fliteboard Ultra Hydrofoil has received the 2021 Australian Good Design Award Best in Class in Product Design, Sport and Lifestyle Category for its innovative body design, electric vehicle technology and emissions-free watercraft. It's basically a surfboard designed to make you feel like you're flying over the water.

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Policy Tools to Support Geothermal Resource Development

Environmental Law Centre

Policy Tools to Support Geothermal Resource Development Geothermal energy – that is, the heat energy generated and stored in the earth – has great potential as a relatively clean. The post Policy Tools to Support Geothermal Resource Development appeared first on Environmental Law Centre.

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Apollo 17 rock sample hints the moon cooled faster than we thought

New Scientist

A rock sample collected from the moon during the Apollo 17 mission in 1972 has been re-examined, and the results suggest the lunar surface might have cooled in just 20 million years

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Quad-State Tornado May Be Longest-Lasting Ever

Scientific American

Why some tornadoes are able to travel so far and persist so long. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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The usual way to spray medicine up your nose may not be the best

New Scientist

Nasal sprays come with instructions to insert vertically into your nose, but a computer simulation suggests there may be a better way

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Troubling Signs of Key Antarctic Glacier Retreat Emerge

Scientific American

Some of the forces keeping Thwaites Glacier stable are starting to unravel. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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Pet dogs respond to an average of 89 distinct words or phrases

New Scientist

A survey of dog owners has concluded that the average pet can respond to 89 words or phrases, with some dogs responding to 215

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Clean Energy and Software Partnership to Ease Fleet Electrification Implementation

Environmental Leader

A new partnership will combine clean energy use and software to simplify electric fleets for businesses and communities in the US. The post Clean Energy and Software Partnership to Ease Fleet Electrification Implementation appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Ultimate eco-friendly gifts to buy for your parents

Inhabitant

Deciding what to get your parents as a gift can be complicated. As their lifestyle changes, so do the types of gifts they enjoy. Perhaps they’ve retired, or simplified their lifestyle as part of the minimalist movement. Maybe they’ve made dietary changes or environmental ones. Whatever the situation, we’ve got some options to consider for every parent on your list.

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