Circle of Blue

MAY 28, 2021

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN. Australia’s government should have conducted a more thorough analysis of the impacts of water withdrawals for the controversial Carmichael coal mine, a court rules. Study shows fish farms in British Columbia can transmit a virus to wild salmon. An outburst of mucus-like marine algae is blanketing Turkey’s Sea of Marmara. The African Development Bank approves a new water policy that will shape the bank’s lending.

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MAY 28, 2021

What’s the difference between food security and nutrition security—and how might this difference affect food policy decisions for years to come?

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Physics World

MAY 28, 2021

Scientists in the US have produced a detonation that is fixed in space for the first time. This standing wave detonation was created in a prototype engine and the researchers say that such a system could one day power aircraft at up to 17 times the speed of sound. Most fires are deflagrations. This form of combustion creates a subsonic reaction wave and powers much of our transport technology.

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New Scientist

MAY 28, 2021

In the first of a new series of pandemic profiles, New Scientist talks to Hannah Ritchie, who reveals what it's like to provide presidents and the public with vital covid-19 data and what the trends suggest the virus has in store for us next

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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.

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Physics World

MAY 28, 2021

Want to take part in this webinar? Join the audience. Recent advances in materials, mechanics, and manufacturing establish the foundations for high-performance classes of microfluidic lab-on-a-chip technologies that have physical properties matched to those of human skin. The resulting devices can integrate with the surface of the skin in a water-tight yet physically imperceptible fashion, to provide continuous, clinical-quality biochemical information on physiological status via capture, storag

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New Scientist

MAY 28, 2021

A landmark Dutch court ruling ordering oil company Shell to drastically cut carbon emissions, and investor votes at other oil firms to take environmental concerns more seriously, could be a turning point for the industry

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New Scientist

MAY 28, 2021

Two decades after the first drafts of the human genome were published, new sequencing technologies mean it is finally complete – and could show us more than ever

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Scientific American

MAY 28, 2021

These sentinels of marine ecosystems point to the damage climate change, overfishing and other human pressures are causing. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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New Scientist

MAY 28, 2021

Analysis of a 1700-year-old jawbone found in a catacomb in Rome suggests it belonged to someone who grew up beyond southern margins of the Roman Empire, perhaps in what is now Sudan

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Physics World

MAY 28, 2021

A bowling ball might look round on the outside, but inside there is a distinct departure from spherical symmetry. That is what I learned from reading a wonderful article on the physics of bowling balls – written by Brendan Koerner and published on the Wired website. Called “ One man’s amazing journey to the center of the bowling ball ”, the article looks at the career of Mo Pinel, who revolutionized the design of bowling balls.

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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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New Scientist

MAY 28, 2021

Researchers have created the largest ever map of dark matter, the invisible material thought to account for 80 per cent of the total matter in the universe

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Eco Coach

MAY 28, 2021

You may not have heard of AQ before but it is something that you may be familiar with nonetheless. You've likely heard of IQ - Intelligence Quotient - and EQ - Emotional Quotient, but what is AQ? AQ stands for Adaptability Quotient. It is the ability to change quickly in response to changing circumstances. Adaptability has a direct impact on our personal and professional success, as well as many other aspects of life.

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New Scientist

MAY 28, 2021

The debate over covid-19's origins rumbles on. What is the evidence for and against a lab leak? And what evidence will finally prove it one way or another?

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Inhabitant

MAY 28, 2021

Located inside the Isla Bastimentos jungle and only accessible by boat, the 55-acre property is certainly a once-in-a-lifetime accommodation.

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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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Environmental Leader

MAY 28, 2021

BAE Systems has joined the United Nations’ Race to Zero campaign, by signing up to the Business Ambition for 1.5°C. The post How BAE Systems Will Reach Net Zero by 2030 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Scientific American

MAY 28, 2021

Climate change is bringing tourism and tension to Longyearbyen on the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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Law Columbia

MAY 28, 2021

by Iva Lea Aurer*. The historic judgment rendered by the District Court of the Hague on May 26, 2021 represents a new understanding of corporate liability in regards to the risk of harm caused by their contribution to climate change. The court ordered Royal Dutch Shell (“RDS”) to reduce its emission by net 45% by 2030 in comparison to levels in 2019 – although without assertion of any unlawful conduct by the defendant (link to the judgement in English here ).

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Scientific American

MAY 28, 2021

Surprisingly, there’s some evidence that it can. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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New Scientist

MAY 28, 2021

Hannah Ritchie from Our World In Data picks her top five charts that show how the coronavirus pandemic has played out across the world

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Earthava

MAY 28, 2021

Every time we camp outdoors, we’re inevitably destroying a bit of nature; we chop up firewood, pollute the air with our cars and RVs, and most campers leave litter behind. Fortunately, the woke movement has raised awareness in terms of eco-friendly camping, emphasizing the importance of leaving the beautiful outdoors intact after the day is through.

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Eco Justice

MAY 28, 2021

As the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic ravaged Ontario, cases ballooned and ICU beds filled up. Even in the midst of this crisis, the Ontario government ignored the advice. Read more. The post Science is taking a backseat in the Ontario Legislature appeared first on Ecojustice.

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Physics World

MAY 28, 2021

Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are designed to replicate human capabilities, and in some cases improve upon them. Lifelike robots are physical examples of AI technology, but it is the digital AI systems that already have a ubiquitous influence on our daily lives – from facial recognition software to decision-making tools used by banks, recruiters and the police.

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Environmental Professionals Radio

MAY 28, 2021

Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Tim Kendzia, Technician at U.S. Environmental Rental Corporation about College, the Student Chapter of NAEP, and Permaculture. Read his full bio below.

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Inhabitant

MAY 28, 2021

A growing coating of “sea snot” is threatening Turkey’s coral and fisheries.

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Law Columbia

MAY 28, 2021

By Amy Turner . This week marked significant growth for the building electrification movement, as the legal pathways in use by local governments to catalyze electrification doubled in number. Previously, local governments had pursued building electrification through building code provisions requiring or incentivizing electrification expressly, or through affirmative “bans” on natural gas hookups to new and renovated buildings.

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Inhabitant

MAY 28, 2021

Tiny Topanga makes cozy tiny homes with unique design elements.

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National Law Center

MAY 28, 2021

A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. There are. The post Ag & Food Law Daily Update: May 28, 2021 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Inhabitant

MAY 28, 2021

One brand wants to change the trend of waste in the fashion industry.

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Environmental Law Reporter

MAY 28, 2021

Sentient Media (by Z. Zane McNeill). April 2021. [link]. During the pandemic, sustainable food products like organic milk and cage-free eggs have continued to drive economic growth. The problem is, they’re not as sustainable as they claim to be. They are also marketed 39 percent higher than conventionally marketed products. But this shift has shown to be more than a marketing ploy.

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Acoel

MAY 28, 2021

Posted May 28, 2021 by Lloyd Landreth. Being the Husband and Father of 3 medical professionals who have been on the front-lines of COVID-19, I am the last person to make a joke of the pandemic. At the same time, like many of you, I am worn-slick with the 24-7 coverage. So much so, that I have over the past year gone in and out of banning myself from news media and social media.

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Environmental Law Reporter

MAY 28, 2021

South Jersey Local News / The Central Record (by Michele S. Byers). May 2021. [link]. Wetlands are one of the most valuable, and least understood, of our natural resources. Wetlands clean and replenish water supplies, reduce flood risk by soaking up stormwater, provide rich wildlife habitat, and offer incredible beauty and recreational opportunities.

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New Scientist

MAY 28, 2021

The coronavirus vaccine developed by Johnson & Johnson’s pharmaceutical arm Janssen, which is a single-dose vaccine, has now been approved by the UK medicines regulator

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Environmental Law Reporter

MAY 28, 2021

BingUNews (by Jennifer Micale). March 2021. [link]. Internships build the road to future careers, giving students the opportunity to try out a field and develop professional skills and relationships. But many are unpaid, which can put them out of the reach of low-income or first-generation students. Amy Liang, a senior majoring in both environmental studies and philosophy, politics and law, received the support she needed through Harpur Edge, which provided a Harpur Edge Funding Award that allow

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