Union of Concerned Scientists
OCTOBER 13, 2021
A new report demonstrates that utilities can do a much better job cleaning up coal ash sites to protect public health, the environment, and local economies.
Yale E360
OCTOBER 13, 2021
China has broken ground on a massive 100-gigawatt renewable energy project, larger than all solar and wind installations in India combined, President Xi Jinping announced Tuesday, by video link, at the United Nations Biodiversity Conference in Kunming, China. Read more on E360 ?.
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Physics World
OCTOBER 13, 2021
The future of bioelectronics – including wearables, implantable devices and smart technologies – hinges on the ability to sustainably power devices. A number of approaches for converting biomechanical energy into electricity have been introduced, including piezoelectrics and triboelectrics, which function by deriving charge from compressing or contacting materials.
Academy of Natural Sciences
OCTOBER 13, 2021
Inspired by the book All We Can Save , a celebration of the feminist climate renaissance , we asked 15 local women who are thinking about and working on climate change to respond to the question: “If we are at a crossroads of peril and promise, where do you see possibility alive and growing?” The responses below come from women who participated in recent All We Can Save Book Circles at the Academy and Drexel, as well as local women who are doing work around climate change.
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.
Physics World
OCTOBER 13, 2021
Signatures of ionized calcium in the upper atmosphere of an ultra-hot, Jupiter-like exoplanet have been found by international team of astronomers led by Emily Deibert at the University of Toronto. The researchers say that the ions could have only formed if the upper atmosphere of the exoplanet WASP-76b is either far hotter or far windier than previously thought.
Scientific American
OCTOBER 13, 2021
A new study demonstrates “I ka wā mamua, ka wā ma hope,” or “the future is in the past” -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.
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Scientific American
OCTOBER 13, 2021
Here’s what we can learn about climate change and infrastructure from Denali National Park’s only road. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.
Environmental News Bits
OCTOBER 13, 2021
Hypercompetition. Overwork. Career instability. Lack of diversity. Discrimination. Misconduct. These are just some of the characteristic problems of current academic research culture.
New Scientist
OCTOBER 13, 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
Scientific American
OCTOBER 13, 2021
A new approach could mitigate the most damaging effects of an imminent asteroid or comet strike—or ensure many threatening objects never get close to striking Earth in the first place. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.
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.
New Scientist
OCTOBER 13, 2021
The success of coronavirus vaccines has been a rare bright spot in the devastation of the pandemic, and the mRNA technology behind some of them offers a way to revolutionise how we treat many illnesses
Environmental Leader
OCTOBER 13, 2021
The IEA's World Energy Outlook shows the work needed to be done and the the investment needed to reach net zero. The post World Energy Outlook says Net Zero Goals Face Big Investment Gap, Opportunities appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
New Scientist
OCTOBER 13, 2021
UK start-up Opteran Technologies has demonstrated a system that can guide a robot through a maze using far less energy and weight than conventional approaches
Inhabitant
OCTOBER 13, 2021
Joanne Lee Molinaro is a trial lawyer, marathon runner and TikTok sensation as @thekoreanvegan. The Chicagoan took time out of her busy schedule to talk about her debut cookbook/memoir The Korean Vegan released on Tuesday, October 12.
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
OCTOBER 13, 2021
The first analysis of species that have evolved in isolation for millions of years has found that many – including Australia’s western swamp turtle – are under threat
Inhabitant
OCTOBER 13, 2021
Hosting the Olympics is a huge honor for cities. At the same time, it's an expensive burden. As Los Angeles plans for its summer 2028 games, many people say the event will be neither as sustainable or equitable as city leaders have promised.
New Scientist
OCTOBER 13, 2021
The US now has a 35 per cent global market share in bitcoin mining, the largest in the world – the electricity to produce the cryptocurrency may come mostly from coal
Scientific American
OCTOBER 13, 2021
You see it mentioned in countless phone commercials, and your phone might use it. But do you know how it works? -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.
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New Scientist
OCTOBER 13, 2021
The blood-brain barrier prevents drugs from entering the brain, but now doctors have bypassed it to treat four women with cancer for the first time
Inhabitant
OCTOBER 13, 2021
The Biden administration has announced a new ambitious target of powering 5 million American homes with community solar power by 2025. This would require the current capacity to grow by 700% in the next four years. Although the target may seem unrealistic, experts say it is achievable.
New Scientist
OCTOBER 13, 2021
The surface of Venus may have remained extremely hot since its formation, meaning that water in the atmosphere never had a chance to fall to the surface
Scientific American
OCTOBER 13, 2021
Relatively little research into the consequences of climate change has been done for large parts of Earth’s population. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.
New Scientist
OCTOBER 13, 2021
A one-sided documentary claims that zoos are essential to reversing the sixth mass extinction, skipping over many of the nuances of captive breeding
Environmental Leader
OCTOBER 13, 2021
Renewable energy is thriving as market conditions, policy decisions, investment and technology improvements push clean energy to new heights. The post EY: Rapid Growth in Renewables Ahead but Challenges Remain appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
New Scientist
OCTOBER 13, 2021
Pat Shipman’s book, Our Oldest Companions: the story of the first dogs, explores the surprising story of how humans and dogs came to join forces
Scientific American
OCTOBER 13, 2021
The consumer devices track pollutants as well as CO2—a proxy for potentially virus-laden human breath. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.
New Scientist
OCTOBER 13, 2021
Netflix's adaptation of the bestselling picture book series Ada Twist, Scientist will be loved by children and provoke a smile from even the most jaded parents
National Law Center
OCTOBER 13, 2021
A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. REGULATORY: AMS. The post Ag & Food Law Daily Update: October 13, 2021 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
New Scientist
OCTOBER 13, 2021
For decades, clinical trials to test stroke treatments haven't included enough women – a disparity that could be hampering efforts to develop better care
Scientific American
OCTOBER 13, 2021
The consumer devices track pollutants as well as CO2—a proxy for potentially virus-laden human breath. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.
New Scientist
OCTOBER 13, 2021
Faeces samples from an Iron Age salt mine have been genetically sequenced, revealing traces of fungi found in blue cheese and beer
Scientific American
OCTOBER 13, 2021
The 90-year-old “Star Trek” actor is now the oldest person to fly in space. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.
New Scientist
OCTOBER 13, 2021
Laurent Ballesta has won Wildlife Photographer of the Year for an image that captures groupers during their annual reproductive season
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