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Weight of Microplastics Raining on Auckland Equal to 3 Million Plastic Bottles, Study Finds

Yale E360

Some 74 million metric tons of microplastics, the equivalent of more than 3 million plastic bottles, are falling on Auckland yearly, new research finds. Read more on E360 →.

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Philadelphia C-PACE Hits $100 Million in Clean Energy Financing

Environment + Energy Leader

Nuveen Green Capital and the Philadelphia Energy Authority announced the closing of $30.08 million in Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing for a Freezpak cold storage facility in the Port Richmond neighborhood of Philadelphia. The post Philadelphia C-PACE Hits $100 Million in Clean Energy Financing appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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The Stream, December 14, 2022: Scrutinizing Mexico’s Tourist Train, UN Raises Concerns about Cultural and Environmental Damage

Circle of Blue

Mayan ruins in the Yucatan peninsula. Photo courtesy Robert Linder via Unsplash. YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN. Proposed changes to Montana’s state constitution are placing environmental protections at risk. Lawmakers in Argentina voted to permanently protect the Mitre peninsula, an essential carbon sink at the country’s southern tip. In Mexico , the rushed development of a tourist train across the Yucatan peninsula threatens biodiverse rainforests and Indigenous communities, drawing UN attention.

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New Report Shows Global HVAC Market Could Reach $74B by 2027

Environment + Energy Leader

The Global HVAC Market is expected to grow by $74.02B during 2023-2027, accelerating at a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period. The post New Report Shows Global HVAC Market Could Reach $74B by 2027 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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HERBS & BOTANICALS – THE MAKING OF ESSENTIAL OILS

Cleannovate

Scents and aromas improve our outlook of life. Imagine how life would be if we didn’t have the smell of … More.

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A family tree of humanity released in 2022 shows how we're all related

New Scientist

Researchers unveiled a picture of humanity’s genealogy based on 3601 modern genomes and eight ancient genomes going back 2 million years

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The W boson gave particle physicists a major shock in 2022

New Scientist

Physicists are still puzzled by a new measurement of a fundamental particle called the W boson, which doesn't agree with our existing understanding of the universe

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Alaska's Protective Sea Ice Wall Is Crumbling because of the Climate Crisis

Scientific American

A massive storm slammed into Alaska’s western coast, and there was no ice to stop it.

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Melting sounds of an entire glacier recorded for the first time

New Scientist

A 9-kilometre fibre-optic cable that captured the sounds of melting ice across an entire glacier could improve how researchers measure ice loss

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DEP Awards $12.2 Million In Grants To Support 34 County Clean Water Action Plans In Chesapeake Bay Watershed

PA Environment Daily

On December 14, the Department of Environmental Protection awarded $12.2 million in 2023 Countywide Action Plan (CAP) Implementation Grants to benefit 34 county teams across Pennsylvania’s share of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed to support their progress in reducing nutrient and sediment pollution to restore the health of local streams, rivers, and lakes.

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

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. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Unlimited energy from fusion became a more feasible prospect in 2022

New Scientist

Landmark confirmations of physics theory, including an energy production breakthrough at the end of the year, have turned fusion power stations into an engineering challenge rather than a physics one

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DCNR Finalizes E-bike Policy For State Parks And Forests

PA Environment Daily

On December 14, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced an internal policy on the use of electric bicycles (e-bikes) on DCNR lands is now final and effective immediately in state parks and forests. An e-bike is a bicycle equipped with an electric motor that assists the rider when they are pedaling. “DCNR received more than 640 comments from the public on the draft policy,” Dunn said.

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Wintry scenes top Weather Photographer of the Year competition

New Scientist

Christopher Ison's photo of Storm Eunice and Zhenhuan Zhou’s shot of Niagara Falls covered in ice have taken the top prizes in the Royal Meteorological Society’s annual competition

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Scientists successfully generate nuclear fusion energy

Inhabitant

On Tuesday Morning, the Department of Energy announced that America has successfully generated energy through nuclear fusion. The feat was achieved by the Livermore National Laboratory. For the first time in human history, a nuclear fusion process produced more energy than was used in the process.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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How reindeer eyes change colour in winter to help them see in the dark

New Scientist

It turns out reindeers' amazing night vision is thanks to a strange 'mirror' in their eyes called the tapetum lucidum that is extra sensitive to UV light

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14 impressive passive project designs from PhiusCon 2022

Inhabitant

At the 8th Annual Passive Projects Design Competition at PhiusCon 2022, these 14 designs won awards for the innovation and use of passive elements.

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JWST captured the most thrilling and inspiring space images of 2022

New Scientist

The launch of the much-delayed James Webb Space Telescope finally paid off in 2022, as the orbiting observatory delivered jaw-dropping pictures throughout the year

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Black Tea Motorbikes creates off-road electric motorcycle

Inhabitant

Black Tea Motorbikes has just started production of its first model, the Bonfire.

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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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Some individual animals are really lazy. How do they get away with it?

New Scientist

Biologists who track animals often find there is one individual that sits around doing nothing for days at a time. How do these slackers survive?

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Researchers tested 72 ways to get groceries to your doorstep. So which is most climate-friendly?

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Anthropocene Magazine. Grocery delivery is associated with lower carbon emissions than in-store shopping, according to a new analysis. The findings suggest that some of the changes to grocery stores and shopping habits spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic also have the potential to be good for the climate. But strategies borne … Continue reading Researchers tested 72 ways to get groceries to your doorstep.

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NASA's asteroid redirection spacecraft was a smashing success in 2022

New Scientist

The Double Asteroid Redirection Test aimed to change the orbit of the space rock Dimorphos, and it did so perfectly

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Ag and Food Law Daily Update: December 14, 2022

National Law Center

A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. . The post Ag and Food Law Daily Update: December 14, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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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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The strange physics of absolute zero and what it takes to get there

New Scientist

Weird things happen down at -273°C, the coldest possible temperature.

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Experience wildlife and adventure at a Costa Rican ecolodge

Inhabitant

Hacienda Guachipelín Volcano Ranch Hotel and Hot Springs is part of a 3,400-acre working ranch surrounded by jungle and borders Rincon de la Vieja Volcano, one of Costa Rica’s national parks.

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We have finally found the land of Punt, where pharaohs got their gifts

New Scientist

The land of Punt, a mysterious place where ancient Egyptians bought gold, incense and other luxury items, has been located using DNA from mummified baboons

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Hudson Square Streetscape is underway for a greener tomorrow

Inhabitant

Landscape architectural firm MNLA, in conjunction with the Hudson Square BID, the NYC Department of Transportation and the NYC Economic Development Corporation have completed four projects on the Hudson Street renovation “to-do” list.

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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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Is our evolving relationship with tech shifting our view of reality?

New Scientist

This year saw the launch of ChatGPT, an AI that anyone can converse with, and the news that a quantum computer simulated a wormhole.

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DEP Issues Notice Of Violation To Shell Petrochemical Plant In Beaver County For Air Quality Violations In Sept. - Oct.

PA Environment Daily

On December 14, the Department of Environmental Protection announced it issued a notice of violation (NOV) to Shell Chemicals Appalachia, LLC (Shell) for exceeding its rolling 12-month total emission limitations of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) during commissioning of its petrochemical facility in Potter Township, Beaver County. Shell’s air quality plan approval states that the facility’s emissions of VOCs shall not equal or exceed 516.2 tons of VOCs in a 12-month period.

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Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine started a new kind of nuclear war

New Scientist

Ukraine's nuclear power plants were turned into a battleground in 2022, as Russian invaders sought to occupy a key resource

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The UK to build its first coal mine in thirty years

A Greener Life

Photo credit: West Cumbria Mining. By Anders Lorenzen. Less than a month after the UK handed over the presidency of COP26 to the Egyptian hosts of COP27 , the country had not only proudly claimed how quickly they had reduced their reliance on coal but also actively pushed other countries to move away from the most polluting fossil fuel, announced they granted permission to build a new coal mine. .

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Why self-compassion is the first step to being kinder to others

New Scientist

Looking after yourself can feel like an indulgence.

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