Real Climate

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Guest post by Mark Richardson who is a Research Scientist in the Aerosol and Clouds Group at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology. All opinions expressed are his own and do not in any way represent those of NASA, JPL or Caltech. Should scientists choose to believe provably false things? Even though that would mean more inclusive debates with a wider range of opinions, our recent paper Richardson & Benestad (2022) argues no: “instead of repeating errors, they s

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Environment + Energy Leader

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Each year, Sims Limited diverts millions of tons of secondary materials from landfills. These discarded materials are sorted and then refurbished or recycled to make new products. The post Australia’s Sims Limited Zeroes-In on Metal Recycling And Circular Solutions appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Over the last four decades, the area covered by lakes globally has grown by close to 18,000 square miles, an expanse nearly twice the size of Lake Erie. Read more on E360 ?.

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Environment + Energy Leader

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

European countries scored the highest in the Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index, while the US has work to do in resource efficiency. The post Europe Leads Global Sustainability Ratings appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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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Legal Planet

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Veronika Bagi (UCLA LLM ’23) attended COP27 as a member of the UCLA Emmett Institute delegation and as an Expert Member of the Hungarian delegation. She writes here in her personal capacity. . The 27 th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, ended last Sunday, November 20, 1.5 days behind schedule.

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Environment + Energy Leader

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

A new study has found cost savings from smart grid deployments will exceed $125 billion globally by 2027. The post Report: Smart Grid Cost Savings to Exceed $125 Billion by 2027 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Environment + Energy Leader

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The group plans five projects that include improving supply chain operations and addressing raw materials. The post Collaboration Targets Advanced Sustainability in Paint Industry appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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New Scientist

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The population of Union Island geckos plummeted due to growing demand from the illegal international pet trade, but conservationists working with locals in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines have helped boost its numbers

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Environment + Energy Leader

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The group plans five projects that include improving supply chain operations and addressing raw materials. The post Collaboration Targets Advanced Sustainability in Paint Industry appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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New Scientist

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Postbiotics are the newest gut health trend promising to improve our skin, boost our strength and even reverse signs of ageing. But what are they and do they live up to the hype?

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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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Environment + Energy Leader

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

A new study has found cost savings from smart grid deployments will exceed $125 billion globally by 2027. The post Report: Smart Grid Cost Savings to Exceed $125 Billion by 2027 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Scientific American

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Hawaii’s Mauna Loa, the largest active volcano on Earth, erupted for the first time in nearly 40 years. Its eruptions tend to be shorter-lived than those of the other Big Island volcanoes, and its lava is more liquid and flows faster.

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New Scientist

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

In a small trial, an experimental medicine was 100 per cent effective at ridding the parasite that causes sleeping sickness from the bodies of people with an early to intermediate infection

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

On November 29, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful announced it is accepting applications for the Litter Hawk Youth Award Program , a recognition program for students in Kindergarten through 6th Grade, who complete a designated project specific to their grade level. The deadline to participate is January 31. Winners will be announced in April in time for Earth Day celebrations.

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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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New Scientist

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The covid-19 lockdowns undoubtedly saved many lives, but the prolonged restrictions also reduced our exposure and immunity to other infections, which could be set to spike in the UK this winter

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National Law Center

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Over the past few years, federal and state lawmakers have become increasingly concerned about foreign investments in U.S. agricultural land. While. The post Congressional Considerations on Amending AFIDA appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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A Greener Life

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Wildfires spread in Zamora, northwest Spain during a severe heatwave in July. As the impacts of climate change are felt more acutely with each passing year, new research suggests that the future costs of emitting CO2 today may be much higher than previously calculated. Photo credit: Isabel Infantes / Alamy. By James Norris. The US puts a dollar figure on the damage caused by carbon emissions, but new research finds it’s too low, meaning the benefits of reducing emissions are being underestimated

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New Scientist

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Daubenton’s bats use false vocal folds in their throat to produce a lower frequency grunt for communication – the same structure that lets death metal singers growl

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Scientific American

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

For the sixth year in a row, nations failed to agree on any new marine protected areas in the fragile Southern Ocean around Antarctica.

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New Scientist

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

At one high school, students who boarded had a consistent lights-out time and no phone access in bed, with these students getting almost 5 hours of extra sleep a week compared with the students who only attended school during the day

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Scientific American

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The parasite Toxoplasma gondii can change the behavior of infected wolves in ways that make them more likely to be pack leaders.

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New Scientist

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Researchers have identified different pathways that lower a mouse's desire to eat when it's in pain - and a similar brain circuit could also occur in humans

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Inhabitant

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The U.S. retail giant Whole Foods has decided to stop selling Maine lobsters across its stores. The store said that the decision came following a move by several sustainability organizations to halt endorsement of the U.S. lobster fishing industry.

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New Scientist

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

A simple breeding experiment can identify genetic variants that make plants grow well without impeding their neighbours, improving overall yields

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Inhabitant

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

As traveling vegans know, it’s often hard to find plant-based food outside of big cities. But in the small town of Kettle Falls, Washington, a vegan encountering Gardenview Estate B&B might think that they’re dreaming, or experiencing a mirage. Not only is Gardenview a vegan establishment, but it sits on a huge, gorgeous and historic property full of wildlife.

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New Scientist

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The Mauna Loa Observatory has kept a nearly uninterrupted record of atmospheric carbon dioxide for more than 60 years, but a volcanic eruption has cut off power

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Scientific American

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

A new study quantifies how dolphins vary their “signature whistles”

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New Scientist

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

A biodegradable glider based on the seeds of the Javan cucumber, which float for long distances, could be used to monitor the environment without leaving polluting e-waste

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Nanotech

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The National Nanotechnology Coordination Office (NNCO) announced on November 28, 2022, that the kickoff workshop for Nano4EARTH will be held January 24-25, 2023. Nano4EARTH will leverage recent investments in understanding and controlling matter at the nanoscale to develop technologies, industries, and training opportunities that address climate change.

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National Law Center

NOVEMBER 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: November 29, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Inhabitant

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Art is an ever-evolving means of evoking emotion and conversations. The collaboration on display at the Solana Embassy in the Wynwood District at 215 NW 24th St. in Miami from Nov. 29 through Dec. 13 is a perfect example of this point.

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HumanNature

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Guest Post by Michelan Wilson , 2022-2023 Sustainability Leadership Fellow, and Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Economics at Colorado State University As we head into the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), issues surrounding the impact of climate change in the Caribbean are high on the agenda. The conference has been held annually since 1992 and governments use it to agree on actions to limit global temperature increases associated with climate change.

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Inhabitant

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

If you’ve been to a big city in the last few years, chances are you went to an immersive Van Gogh experience, or at least saw massive ads for one. Now the BBC and David Attenborough plan to do the same thing for our planet. BBC Earth Experience will introduce viewers to parts of their home planet they’ve probably never seen.

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