Yale E360
JUNE 29, 2022
The Dutch government is capping the number of flights from Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport at 440,000, a 12 percent cut from pre-pandemic levels. The new policy, set to take effect at the end of 2023, is the world's first to limit flights for environmental reasons. Read more on E360 ?.
Circle of Blue
JUNE 29, 2022
Milan, Italy. Photo © Marivaldo Vovan / Unsplash. YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN. A dry riverbed in Mexico is coming back to life due to an agreement between Mexican and U.S. governments. . Millions of children in Bangladesh are at risk as the country battles its worst flooding in a century. . Cholera outbreaks are a top concern for aid organizations in Afghanistan where a devastating earthquake struck last week.
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Union of Concerned Scientists
JUNE 29, 2022
The Sunday after Thanksgiving is usually quiet, but for those who live along Route 9 in New Castle, Delaware, it’s hard to forget the harrowing events that unfolded in November 2018. A local chemical manufacturer had an ethylene oxide leak , with nearly 3,000 pounds of the chemical released into the community. The risk of explosion ultimately shut down the Delaware Memorial Bridge to traffic, and residents were told to shelter in place as the flammable chemical leaked from the plant.
Real Climate
JUNE 29, 2022
Guest commentary from Paul Bates, Peter Bauer, Tim Palmer, Julia Slingo , Graeme Stephens, Bjorn Stevens, Thomas Stocker and Georg Teutsch. Gavin Schmidt claims that the benefits of k-scale climate models (i.e. global climate models with grid spacing on the order of 1 km) have been “potentially somewhat oversold” in two recent Nature Climate Change papers.
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.
Eco Justice
JUNE 29, 2022
Heading into the long weekend, we here at Ecojustice hope you’ll be able to enjoy some downtime and connect with nature however you can. Maybe you even fancy bringing an. Read more. The post 10 environmental books to read this summer appeared first on Ecojustice.
Inside Climate News
JUNE 29, 2022
Rockets launched by billionaires Elon Musk and Richard Branson emit black carbon in the stratosphere, where it is 500 times worse for the climate than it is on Earth. Billionaire Jeff Bezos’ rockets burn liquid hydrogen and oxygen and pose a lesser climate threat. By Phil McKenna The burgeoning space tourism industry could soon fuel significant global warming while also depleting the protective ozone layer that is crucial for sustaining life on Earth, a new study concludes.
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New Scientist
JUNE 29, 2022
Sound waves have been used to build complex structures in mid-air out of floating components and droplets of glue, showing the approach may have engineering and medical applications
Physics World
JUNE 29, 2022
I have a soft spot for accidental discoveries that inadvertently have a profound impact on our lives. Think of the glue that didn’t stick , which was developed by researchers at 3M and led to the ubiquitous Post-it Note. There was Wilhelm Röntgen’s discovery of X-rays, which revolutionized diagnostic medicine. And there was Percy Lebaron Spencer, a physicist at Raytheon in the US, who invented a new type of oven after noticing that microwaves from his radar set melted a chocolate bar in his pock
New Scientist
JUNE 29, 2022
This photo of a young green turtle is shortlisted for the Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2022 competition, one of several stunning images showing off the region's wildlife and landscape
A Greener Life
JUNE 29, 2022
The Honda E electric vehicle. By Anders Lorenzen. The war in Ukraine has triggered an energy crisis. Although, before Russia invaded Ukraine, the energy crisis was already underway then driven by a shortage of gas storage facilities. But since the war in Ukraine began the thirst to move away from Russian fossil fuels has strengthened, and the oil price has surged upwards. .
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.
National Law Center
JUNE 29, 2022
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: June 29, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 29, 2022
The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee is scheduled to meet June 30 on House Bill 2644 (Causer-R-Cameron) blocking any increase in conventional oil and gas well plugging bonds, exempting pre-1985 wells (which is most of them) from any bonding leaving taxpayers liable for $5.1 billion in cleanup costs. This or a version of this legislation is rumored to be part of the final state budget settlement.
New Scientist
JUNE 29, 2022
A hidden reservoir of red wolf DNA has been found in coyotes in southwestern Louisiana – and it could be used to help the endangered wolves grow their wild population
Physics World
JUNE 29, 2022
A new bendable organic light-emitting diode (OLED) that produces warm, candle-like light with hardly any emissions at blue wavelengths might find a place in flexible lighting and smart displays that can be used at night without disrupting the body’s biological clock. The device, which is an improved version of one developed recently by a team of researchers from National Tsing Hua University in Taiwan, is made from a light-emitting layer on a mica substrate that is completely free of plastic.
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
JUNE 29, 2022
Add a 'splatometer' to your car to help researchers at the Bugs Matter project investigate the worrying global decline in insect populations, says Layal Liverpool
Environmental Leader
JUNE 29, 2022
The University of Hartford has completed an energy efficiency project that will help the school meet its sustainability goals while decreasing costs by nearly $1 million annually. The post Univ. of Hartford Saves $1 Million Annually with Energy Upgrade appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
New Scientist
JUNE 29, 2022
Chemically altering the seas through iron fertilisation or alkalinity enhancement could be our best hope to suck vast amounts of carbon out of the atmosphere – but questions remain on whether it is worth the risk
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 29, 2022
In July, the Pennsylvania Resources Council will host two hard-to-recycle collection events in Allegheny County to enable area residents to conveniently dispose of numerous items not suitable for curbside recycling-- -- July 23: Quaker Valley High School, Leetsdale, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. -- July 30: Next Tier Connect @ Pittsburgh East, Monroeville, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
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New Scientist
JUNE 29, 2022
New guidelines from the World Health Organization recommending abstinence from alcohol in pregnancy could have wide ramifications, warns Jules Montague
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 29, 2022
Read the full story in pv magazine. Thanks to a traceability tool, individuals, companies and local authorities who have signed an electricity supply contract with French energy provider Volterres can monitor in real time the source of their electricity supply, and in particular the share of electricity coming directly from renewable energy plants located nearby.
New Scientist
JUNE 29, 2022
Scientists in China are considering how best to look after three children who were gene-edited as embryos in He Jiankui’s controversial experiment
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 29, 2022
Read the full story from the University of Texas. More than a third of the world’s population lives in drylands, areas that experience significant water shortages. Scientists and engineers at The University of Texas at Austin have developed a solution that could help people in these areas access clean drinking water. The team developed a low-cost … Continue reading Low-cost gel film can pluck drinking water from desert air.
New Scientist
JUNE 29, 2022
Norovirus lives in the gut – but mouse studies suggest it may also survive in salivary glands, and the discovery implies there are additional measures we could take to limit infections
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 29, 2022
Read the full story from Dairy Reporter. ‘Use-by’ dates printed on milk cartons could become a thing of the past as consumers reach to embrace QR codes for more accurate information, a US study suggests.
New Scientist
JUNE 29, 2022
It's best known as a deadly poison, but in low doses, carbon monoxide can have therapeutic benefits for conditions like inflammatory bowel disease and cancer.
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 29, 2022
Read the full story in the New York Times. The overall threat to the animals from climate change remains, but a new finding suggests that small numbers might survive for longer as the Arctic warms.
New Scientist
JUNE 29, 2022
Modern dogs have ancestry from wolves in Asia and Europe, according to a study analysing DNA from 72 ancient wolves going back 100,000 years
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 29, 2022
Read the full story from the Land Conservation Assistance Network. Private landowners throughout the state of Georgia are invited to use a new, free resource that will help them “invest in their piece of the planet,” in keeping with the theme of Earth Day 2022. Organized with the landowner in mind, Georgia LandCAN provides a unique, interactive … Continue reading Georgia LandCAN, a new resource to conserve farms, forests, ranches.
New Scientist
JUNE 29, 2022
Farmers' markets sell more diverse fruit and veg than big stores. They are also a repository of knowledge, and serve as plant conservation hubs, says Beronda L.
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 29, 2022
Read the full story from Aalto University. The discrete nature of the cells protects them – and makes the clothes more attractive, the physics and design researchers say. Promising applications include work and outdoor clothing, and curtains which react to changes in the amount of light.
New Scientist
JUNE 29, 2022
Unusual punctuation in headlines makes people more likely to share news stories on Facebook, but phrases like “this will blow your mind” are a turn-off, finds a study
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 29, 2022
Read the full story at ESG Today. The LEGO Group announced today plans to invest over $1 billion to build a carbon-neutral factory in the U.S. Based in Chesterfield County, Virginia, the new 1.7 million square foot facility will have 100% of its energy needs matched by renewable energy, and will also be designed to … Continue reading LEGO to build a $1 billion carbon neutral factory in U.S.
New Scientist
JUNE 29, 2022
The promise of a new diet that can add as much as a decade to your life is certainly tempting – and might well be proven to work – but for now should be swallowed with a pinch of salt
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