Yale E360
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
At the forthcoming UN climate talks, diplomats will push for a tripling of renewable power by 2030. A new analysis finds the world is likely already on track to hit this goal.
Union of Concerned Scientists
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
A human rights-based approach to cultural heritage protection is an essential cornerstone for climate justice and just resilience, but it often seems completely missing from the climate policy equation. In contrast to civil, political, and economic rights, cultural rights have been side-lined and neglected in dialogues about climate policy and human rights.
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Enviromental Defense
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
A disastrous toxic spill in the tar sands In February 2023, 5.3 million litres of toxic industrial wastewater known as tailings spilled from Imperial Oil’s Kearl mine in the tar sands into the surrounding environment. Local Indigenous communities rely on the land and water for sustenance and cultural practices. Tar sands tailings “ponds,” store over 1.4 trillion litres of toxic wastewater from oil production.
Union of Concerned Scientists
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Recent stories in the New York Times ’ groundwater investigation series have highlighted growing concern for the global loss of groundwater, which has finally begun to raise awareness of the need for critical changes in how we are using our groundwater. This need is particularly evident in the Cuyama Valley of northeastern Santa Barbara County in California, where my family’s small vineyard and olive grove is located.
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.
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Almost four years after the first cases emerged, we are accumulating evidence about the physiology behind this complex condition – from microclots to viral persistence
Union of Concerned Scientists
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Michigan legislators recently passed a series of energy-related bills that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is expected to sign into law tomorrow. The package represents progress on a number of fronts. It adds Michigan to the growing list of states, including Illinois and Minnesota , that have adopted standards to increase renewable energy on the grid and move toward 100-percent decarbonization of the power sector.
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Scientific American
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
The sand drawings of Vanuatu follow principles from a branch of mathematics known as graph theory
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
UK dietitians say people over 65 need more fat reserves, but why are they going against most other healthy weight guidelines?
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
On November 27, the PA Resources Council announced the winners of the 2023 Gene Capaldi Lens On Litter Photo Contest from the enthusiastic submissions from all across Pennsylvania. Student Category In the student category, the winner of the $500 first place prize is Jason Joniec of Millersville , a 17-yr. old 12th grade student at Penn Manor High School.
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Infected person has made full recovery but officials are investigating where they caught the virus and whether they may have passed it to other people
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.
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
A relatively new procedure, ECPR, improves on traditional CPR, but it may be difficult to implement nationwide
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
By mimicking how some insects use polarised light to navigate, a light-detecting compass can tell where magnetic north is even if clouds are covering the sun
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
The choices we make in how we adapt to climate change can sometimes come back to bite us
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
An iceberg more than four times the size of New York City began drifting again after being stuck on the seafloor for nearly 40 years
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.
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Click Here To View Or Print The Entire November 27 PA Environment Digest 83 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA Weekly List Of PA Environment & Energy Articles & NewsClips By Topic The Derrick: DEP: Little Headway In Reno Oil Well Wastewater Cleanup In Venango County The Daily Item Guest Essay: State Senator Calls Natural Gas infrastructure Public Health And Safety Bill 'Stupid' PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Nov. 18 to 24 - 5 More Abandon
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Despite criticism, a slate of new scientific studies show that forensic firearms analysis is a reliable scientific discipline that the criminal justice system should trust
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
On November 27, the National Association of Conservation Districts and the Soil Health Institute published a new report that shows the environmental and economic benefits of soil health management systems in the Delaware River Watershed. The study was supported by a grant from the William Penn Foundation. “It is important for farmers to have access to real-world examples of soil health practices at work so they can make informed decisions for their own unique operations,” said Jeremy Peters, NAC
Enviromental Defense
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Statement from Nate Wallace, Clean Transportation Program Manager, Environmental Defence Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat – Environmental Defence applauds Mayor Olivia Chow for securing three years funding for public transit and emergency shelter operations and maintenance.
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New Scientist
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
AI and a raft of revolutionary technologies are poised to transform how we communicate, says a new book by Philip Seargeant.
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
States that adopt updated building codes also could see big savings in energy bills
Brag
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
On November 24, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a proposed rule that will amend the regulations for decabromodiphenyl ether (decaBDE) and phenol, isopropylated phosphate (3:1) (PIP (3:1)), two of the five persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic (PBT) chemicals addressed in final rules issued under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) in January 2021. 88 Fed.
Corp Watch
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Bayer ordered to pay $1.56 billion in latest US trial loss over Roundup weedkiller Reuters PaulaR Mon, 11/27/2023 - 13:42 Monday, November 20, 2023 Read more Tom Hals Nov 19 (Reuters) - A Missouri jury ordered Bayer (BAYGn.DE) to pay $1.56 billion to four plaintiffs who claimed the company's Roundup weedkiller caused injuries including cancer, a verdict that could intensify invest Corporation Bayer Image Image Products pharmaceuticals, v eterinary drugs, diagnostic imaging, general and special
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Your questions about eye drop contamination answered by infectious disease experts
Environmental News Bits
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Industrial decarbonization requires a comprehensive and multifaceted approach that supports an efficient and equitable clean energy transition in the industrial sector.
Enviromental Defense
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
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Environmental News Bits
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Read the full story at Packaging Dive. A white paper from the West Coast Climate & Materials Management Forum offers suggestions for policymakers to “go beyond recycling” to consider how to make EPR policies more climate friendly.
Corp Watch
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Enel São Paulo foi multada em R$ 157,2 milhões desde 2018 por agência reguladora Brasil de Fato PaulaR Mon, 11/27/2023 - 13:36 Thursday, November 16, 2023 Read more Mateus Coutinho Dados mostram que companhia teve mais de uma autuação por ano antes de apagões deste mês Mateus Coutinho Brasil de Fato | Brasília (DF) | 16 de Novembro de 2023 às 19:10
Environmental News Bits
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Read the full story at ESG Dive. The Global Reporting Initiative proposed two standards Tuesday for how companies should report the effects of climate change and energy use on operations and the broader public.
Corp Watch
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
EU, Germany and Denmark sued by oil firm over windfall tax The Guardian PaulaR Mon, 11/27/2023 - 13:39 Monday, November 20, 2023 Read more Arthur Neslen A Jersey-based oil-refining company is suing the EU, Germany and Denmark for at least €95m over a windfall tax introduced during the Ukraine war that it sees as a “pretext” for undermining fossil fuel firms, leaked documents show.
Environmental News Bits
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Read the full story at ESG Today. Fashion and design brands company H&M Group announced the launch of a new green loan program aimed at facilitating decarbonization in the fashion sector in partnership with Singapore-based financial services group DBS.
Corp Watch
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Mozambique: Authorities seize 22 guns from Gigante Panda security company in Beira – AIM Club of Mozambique PaulaR Mon, 11/27/2023 - 13:40 Wednesday, November 8, 2023 Read more The Mozambican Attorney General’s Office (PGR) has ordered the seizure of 22 firearms belonging to the Chinese-owned private security company, Gigante Panda Segurança, based in the central city of Beira.
Environmental News Bits
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
William J Ripple, Christopher Wolf, Jillian W Gregg, Johan Rockström, Thomas M Newsome, Beverly E Law, Luiz Marques, Timothy M Lenton, Chi Xu, Saleemul Huq, Leon Simons, Sir David Anthony King, “The 2023 state of the climate report: Entering uncharted territory.” BioScience, biad080. [link] [open access] Abstract Life on planet Earth is under siege.
Corp Watch
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Family still wait for return of migrant worker’s body after unexplained death on UK-US military base The Guardian PaulaR Mon, 11/27/2023 - 13:41 Sunday, November 19, 2023 Read more Katie McQue & Mark Townsend A major US defence contractor has failed to repatriate the body of a migrant worker who died under unexplained circumstances on the British-owned island of Diego Garcia more than a month ago, the Observer has learned.
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