Yale E360
DECEMBER 12, 2023
In its latest accounting, the International Union for Conservation of Nature finds that more than 44,000 species worldwide are threatened with extinction. Of these, nearly 7,000 face an immediate threat from climate change.
Legal Planet
DECEMBER 12, 2023
A case decided by the Third Circuit last week is important for two reasons. It clarifies an important procedural issue applying to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). And it upholds an important policy shift regarding renewable energy by the country’s largest grid operator. Since you’re probably more interested in the second point than the first one —unless you’re a real administrative law geek— let’s start with that one.
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Clean Energy Law
DECEMBER 12, 2023
The Taxonomy aims to define green and transition economic activities to identify and allocate capital to sustainable projects and initiatives. By Paul A. Davies , Farhana Sharmeen , Michael D. Green , James Bee , and Kevin Mak On 3 December 2023, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) unveiled the Singapore-Asia Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance (Taxonomy) at the United Nations COP28 climate conference in Dubai.
Legal Planet
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Graphic by Danielle Anz At the United Nations climate conference known as COP28, it was easy to come to the realization that we must confront every aspect of the climate crisis, and we must do it right now. That includes transforming our food systems. Agriculture has historically been left out of the conversation at COP. That changed this year with the Declaration on Sustainable Agriculture, Resilient Food Systems, and Climate Action , which was signed by 134 world leaders.
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.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 12, 2023
A neuromorphic supercomputer called DeepSouth will be capable of 228 trillion synaptic operations per second, which is on par with the estimated number of operations in the human brain
Scientific American
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Domestic cats are cherished human companions, but a new study shows the enormous breadth of species the felines prey on when they are left to roam freely
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Scientific American
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Researchers say the primary “wet-bulb temperature” method for measuring dangerous heat underestimates deaths, particularly among elderly and health-compromised individuals
New Scientist
DECEMBER 12, 2023
The first attempt to draw up a comprehensive list of what domestic cats eat has identified more than 2000 species so far, including many endangered ones
NRDC
DECEMBER 12, 2023
The fight against environmental harm, economic dependence, and negative health impacts from fossil fuel development on Indigenous land is a centuries-long tale.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 12, 2023
A vast survey of more than 25 million galaxies confirms we still can’t be sure how much matter clusters together, suggesting something is awry with the standard model of cosmology
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.
NRDC
DECEMBER 12, 2023
This past year saw continued climate action, with important policies that will reduce carbon emissions and air pollution while improving quality of life.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Mathematicians have long been fascinated by the most efficient way of packing spheres in a space, and now physicists have confirmed that the best place to put them is into a sausage shape, at least for small numbers of balls
Scientific American
DECEMBER 12, 2023
A theory holds that dreams are a way for the visual cortex of the brain to “defend its turf” against being “taken over” to process inputs from other senses
New Scientist
DECEMBER 12, 2023
For 100 years, we have puzzled over the purpose of biophotons, low-level radiation emitted by all plants.
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.
Enviromental Defense
DECEMBER 12, 2023
If you’re concerned about climate change and inspired to take action, and are looking for where to begin – you’re in the right place! Here you’ll find our list of six easy and affordable, yet meaningful, actions to get you started. A piece of wisdom before we dive in – we know that facing climate change is daunting alone. No one person can do it all or save the day.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 12, 2023
By studying the dream-like states of octopuses, pigeons and spiders, biologists hope to find out why dreaming evolved in the first place
Inside Climate News
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Critics applaud food-related ambitions at COP28, but say they don’t address livestock emissions and rely too much on bioenergy. By Georgina Gustin As the United Nations’ annual climate summit wraps up in Dubai this week, farm and food groups are applauding the conference leadership for its intensified focus on agriculture, a major source of planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions that has been overlooked in previous years.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 12, 2023
It is now technically possible to capture icebergs, tow them to the equator and harvest them for drinking water. But what are the ecological risks?
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Environmental News Bits
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Read the full story from the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released a new version of its Plant Hardiness Zone Map (PHZM), updating this valuable tool for gardeners and researchers for the first time since 2012.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Countries at the COP28 climate summit are still struggling to reach a deal on phasing out fossil fuels, but even having discussions on an end to the main cause of global warming is huge progress, say campaigners and researchers
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania House next voting day Dec. 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule Senate next voting day Dec. 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule -- Click Here for Senate Agency Budget Hearing Schedule. TODAY’s Calendar Of Events TODAY 10:00: House Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities Committee hearing on Act 12 - private acquisition of public water & wastewater systems-- House Bill 1862 (Matzie-D-Beaver), House Bill 1863 (Matzie-D-Beaver), H
New Scientist
DECEMBER 12, 2023
A careful look at the few bats that can walk on the ground – including the common vampire bat – is helping us understand why evolution has yet to produce a flightless bat
NRDC
DECEMBER 12, 2023
This blog tracks the progress of six states striving to equitably wind down investment into the fossil gas system (updated Dec. 2023).
New Scientist
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Some 550 years ago, a Venetian monk named Fra Mauro set out to create a world map.
NRDC
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Clean energy innovation remains an essential pillar of the clean energy transition. In 2023, we witnessed numerous exciting developments out of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)—all while partisan fighting in Congress threatened to derail the ability of DOE to.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 12, 2023
A didgeridoo may look like a simple, hollowed-out branch, but a study of the acoustic interplay between the instrument and our vocal cords has revealed the complexity involved
Scientific American
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Staggering amounts of toxic “forever chemicals” have been found in freshwater fish, but there is no federal guidance on what is a safe amount to eat
New Scientist
DECEMBER 12, 2023
How will the rise of artificial intelligence ultimately pan out for society?
National Law Center
DECEMBER 12, 2023
The Louisiana Constitution permits “[e]very person…the right to acquire, own, control, use,…private property.” La. Const. Ann. art. I, § 4. However, The post Spotlighting State Restrictions on Foreign Land Investments: Louisiana – Part Two appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
NRDC
DECEMBER 12, 2023
For the nation's buildings, successful implementation of the IRA is more critical than ever.
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 12, 2023
By Annie Maloney, Foundation for Sustainable Forests Many individuals play important roles in forest management, yet they are mostly unseen by the nature of their work. With a career as a horse-logger and then log truck driver, Ray Blystone of Cambridge Springs is one of them. Here, Ray and his life partner, Chris Peters, discuss his life and career in the woods.
Scientific American
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Birds might sing in the morning because they need a vocal workout
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 12, 2023
On December 12, the Department of Environmental Protection and the Public Utility Commission announced the Commonwealth’s Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards (AEPS) program has surpassed one gigawatt (GW) or 1,000 megawatts (MW) of solar energy. This is an important milestone to help cement Pennsylvania’s position as an energy leader and accelerate innovation across a diverse set of energy technologies.
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