Mythbusting “Wind Oversupply”
Union of Concerned Scientists
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
Wind "curtailment" is not due to too much wind.
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Armadillos Advance Northward As Temperatures Rise
Yale E360
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
In the United States, armadillos were historically confined to Texas and the Deep South, but in recent years the hard-shelled mammals have been pushing north. Scientists believe that climate change has expanded their range by producing milder winters, allowing them to comfortably inhabit new areas, including parts of the Blue Ridge Mountains, The Guardian reported.
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Lower-Income Households Shouldn’t Pay More for Solar. Congress Can Fix It.
Union of Concerned Scientists
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
Someone who makes less than I do shouldn't have to pay more for solar than I do.
Infrastructure Package Makes New Investments in the Electric Transportation Future
Law and Environment
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act signed into law today not only makes critical investments in our core infrastructure, it creates several new programs to support the increasing electrification of the transportation sector. Especially notable in the $1.2 trillion package are the investments in electric vehicle charging stations, clean-powered buses, and electric-powered ferries.
Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization
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.
Nord Stream 2 Decision by German Energy Regulator Postponed
Energy and Climate Law
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
The German National Regulatory Authority for Energy (Bundesnetzagentur) has today suspended its long awaited decision on the procedure to certify Nord Stream 2 AG as an independent transmission operator. Following a thorough examination of the documentation, the Bundesnetzagentur concluded that it would only be possible to certify an operator of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline if that operator was organised in a legal form under German law.
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Part 2: Investing in Transmission
Law and Environment
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
This is the second post in our series on the recently enacted Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act , covering how the Act invests in strengthening our electric grid, which could better prepare us for the shift from fossil fuel generated electricity to renewable power. To decarbonize our energy system, electrify transportation and buildings, and drastically reduce our contribution to climate change, we’ll need to develop and deploy significant wind, solar, and other renewable energy generating
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In the thick of it: Living on the frontlines of Alberta’s toxic tailings lakes
Enviromental Defense
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
It was a Wednesday in October 2021 when I first spoke with Jean L’Hommecourt, a Dene woman living in Fort McKay, a community downstream of the Alberta oil sands, to talk about a topic that had taken over my week; the tailings ponds that store over a trillion liters of toxic water. . Jean and I dove right into our discussion, “Have you seen the recent government report that shows that the tailings ponds in the oil sands grew?
Galaxy Collisions Preview Milky Way's Fate
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
New revelations about how galaxies collide show what might happen when our galaxy meets Andromeda. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.
Green Hydrogen Produced by Combining Solar Energy and Electrolyzers
Environmental Leader
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
Green Hydrogen has been generated by Heliogen and Bloom Energy by using solar power and electrolyzers together. The post Green Hydrogen Produced by Combining Solar Energy and Electrolyzers appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
From whole-organ to cellular resolution: synchrotron X-ray images reveal COVID-19 lung damage
Physics World
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
The ability to image human tissue at scales from an entire intact organ down to individual cells is key to advancing our understanding of health and disease. To meet this challenge, a European research collaboration has developed a new imaging technology known as hierarchical phase-contrast tomography ( HiP-CT ), using X-rays from the Extremely Brilliant Source ( EBS ) at the European Synchrotron Research Facility ( ESRF ).
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.
A quick guide to climate change jargon – what experts mean by mitigation, carbon neutral and 6 other key terms
Environmental News Bits
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
by Wändi Bruine de Bruin, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences As a major U.N. climate conference gets underway on Oct. 31, 2021, you’ll be hearing a lot of technical terms tossed around: mitigation, carbon neutral, sustainable development. The language can feel overwhelming.
Help me if you can: founding a business doesn’t have to be lonely
Physics World
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
In 1978 the Silicon Valley entrepreneur Nolan Bushnell was fizzing with ideas for new businesses. He had just left Atari, where he had masterminded the creation of Pong – one of the earliest and most successful video games – and many other pioneering tech products. But one of the biggest problems with start-up companies, Bushnell realized, was the sheer amount of “b t housekeeping stuff” involved.
Climate change is muting fall colors, but it’s just the latest way that humans have altered US forests
Environmental News Bits
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
by Marc Abrams, Penn State Fall foliage season is a calendar highlight in states from Maine south to Georgia and west to the Rocky Mountains. It’s especially important in the Northeast, where fall colors attract an estimated US$8 billion in tourism revenues to New England every year.
First Nation residents exposed to dangerous levels of carcinogens
Inhabitant
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
Aamjiwnaang First Nation residents in Ontario have learned that cancer-causing chemicals in their air are 44 times higher than recommended levels. The revelation came after years of fighting with officials to obtain data on water and air pollution levels. Aamjiwnaang First Nation is a small region in Ontario surrounded by petrochemical facilities.
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.
Graduate Women In Science (GWIS) National Fellowship Program
Environmental News Bits
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
The Graduate Women In Science (GWIS) National Fellowship Program promotes knowledge in the natural and social sciences and encourages women’s academic and professional careers in the sciences. Endowment funds, mostly generated from bequests, provide the annual income that supports scientific research conducted by GWIS fellowship winners. Application guidelines for the 2022-2023 Fellowship competition are now available.
Warning Scale Unveiled for Dangerous Rivers in the Sky
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
Strings of ocean storms called atmospheric rivers flood California and other western coastlines, although sometimes they can be beneficial. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.
A database of Indian alien vascular flora
The Applied Ecologist
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
Author Achyut Kumar Banerjee introduces his team’s latest Data Article describing ILORA: a database for alien vascular flora in India. India is a land of cultural, geological and biological diversity. Throughout its history, India has been invaded and occupied multiple times, and numerous plant species were introduced during this time.
Weather & the Cost of Your Thanksgiving Dinner
Breezometer
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
According to the Farm Bureau, this year’s Thanksgiving dinner could cost you around 5% higher than last year's. While that may not sound like a significant increase, if you start to break things down by region and product, you can start to see the impact. The Impact of the Weather on Thanksgiving Costs. The weather could mean US citizens pay more for their Thanksgiving’s traditional family dinner this year.
Sustainability at Retail
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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.
Covid-19 news: England and Wales record highest deaths since March
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
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
Help Us Restore the Drama of the Diorama on #GivingTuesday
Academy of Natural Sciences
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
Each of the 37 incredible dioramas on display at the Academy of Natural Sciences is a valuable tool to engage our visitors and spark a lasting connection to the natural world. Maybe you remember excitedly exploring our galleries as part of a school field trip or watching as your toddler approached the grizzly bears with an astonished expression. Have you experienced awe standing before the towering moose or locking eyes with the menacing tiger?
U.S. Officials Condemn Russian Anti-Satellite Test That Threatened Astronauts
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
“The test has so far generated over 1,500 pieces of trackable orbital debris,” a State Department spokesperson said. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.
AI predicts which mammals are most likely to spread covid-19
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
Water buffalo, Sunda pangolins and mink are among the 540 mammals predicted to be likely to spread the coronavirus based on their biology and where they live
Cariuma teams up with Mike Vallely for 100% vegan shoes
Inhabitant
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
In a partnership between lovers of nature, shoe brand Cariuma has coordinated with Mike Vallely, a legend in the skateboarding world, to develop a 100% vegan shoe that pairs well with a skateboard, a night on the town and at a PETA gathering.
Ag and Food Law Daily Update: November 16, 2021
National Law Center
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. Judicial: Includes. The post Ag and Food Law Daily Update: November 16, 2021 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
EQB Accepts Petitions For Study To Increase Oil & Gas Well Bonding; Majority Of 100,508 Conventional Wells In PA Are Not Covered By Any Bonding Requirement
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
On November 16, the Environmental Quality Board approved a proposed regulation setting a drinking water MCL for PFOA and PFOS “forever” chemicals for comments and accepted for study two rulemaking petitions to increase bonding on both conventional and unconventional oil and gas wells. Oil & Gas Well Bonding The EQB voted 16 to 3 to accept the rulemaking petitions on bonding for conventional and unconventional oil and gas wells.
The Adulterating Foodborne Pathogens: The Other 78% of the Food Supply
National Law Center
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
In recent weeks, foodborne pathogens have continued to be a major news topic. Particularly, on October 20, 2021 multiple news sources. The post The Adulterating Foodborne Pathogens: The Other 78% of the Food Supply appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
Some genes in the brain may make 100 different proteins
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
Researchers have sequenced the full "transcriptome" of part of the human brain, revealing all the ways its cells use genes to make proteins
Why India Defended Coal at the Close of the COP26 Climate Summit
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
The third-largest carbon emitter argues it is balancing phasing out fossil fuels with meeting growing energy needs. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.
The biggest moons of Uranus may have oceans beneath their icy shells
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
Uranus’s two biggest moons, Titania and Oberon, may have enough radioactive heat to maintain deep liquid oceans that could be detected by future spacecraft
Our planet is heating up. Why are climate politics still frozen?
Environmental News Bits
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
Read the full story in the New Yorker. Centuries after colonial and corporate powers set the stage for our environmental crisis, governments remain convinced that the market will solve it.
Chinese hospital's biophilic design values patient wellness
Inhabitant
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
B+H Architects has just unveiled their design for the new Jiaxing Kaiyi hospital in Zhejiang province in China. It is designed with sustainability and patient wellness in mind.
As US cities build green infrastructure, here’s one way they’re paying for it
Environmental News Bits
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
Read the full story at Quartz. Over the next decade, regional and municipal governments will need to spend hundreds of billions of dollars to retrofit buildings, improve energy efficiency, install EV chargers, and adapt to climate change. CDP, an environmental non-profit, estimates there are $26 billion in resiliency infrastructure projects underway in nearly 100 US cities.
Manatees and Baseball: A Match Made in Heaven
Ocean Conservancy
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
When I was a kid growing up in Merritt Island, Florida, I absolutely loved baseball—but what’s a Florida kid to do when there’s no local team to support? Most folks might forget that there was no major league baseball team in Florida until the 1990s. So when the Florida Marlins first came to play spring training games at Cocoa Expo Stadium just across the Indian River Lagoon from Merritt Island, I was ecstatic.
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