Yale E360
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
For millennia, lakes in Greenland’s dry tundra have locked up huge loads of carbon in their sediment. But as the region becomes warmer and wetter, scientists believe these lakes are becoming sources of carbon, which could have major consequences for the world’s climate.
Union of Concerned Scientists
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
In the wake of the BRICS Summit in South Africa, China’s recently-promulgated Foreign Affairs Law is worth a closer look. What can it tell us about China’s foreign policy goals and what its ideal global community looks like? China’s new Foreign Affairs Law, which went into force on July 1 st , formalizes its foreign policy practice, codifying the goals, priorities and guiding principles of its engagement with the world.
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Legal Planet
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
For several years, headlines about Amazon deforestation have all been bad. But in 2023 the script has been flipped and the good news keeps on coming. Good news in Brazil where deforestation in the Amazon declined 66.1 percent compared to last August. It’s the lowest level for the month of August since 2018 and it continues a downward trend. For the first eight months of the year, the rate of deforestation is 48 percent lower than the same period in 2022.
Scientific American
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
New Scientist
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
The development of cosmic structure – the huge strands of galaxies and caverns of emptiness that make up our universe – seems to be slowing down more than expected.
Scientific American
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
The new field of digital bioacoustics is machine learning& to try decipher animal speak, including& honeybee& toots and quacks and woops.
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Scientific American
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.
Law Columbia
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
On June 20, 2023, the Spanish Supreme Court handed down its final ruling in the case of Greenpeace v. Spain II , widely known as the trial for climate (“ el juicio por el clima ”). The decision, formally communicated to the parties on July 27, marks a pivotal moment in climate litigation. In this case, environmental and human rights organizations, including Greenpeace and Oxfam (“the plaintiffs”), had taken legal action against the Government of Spain, alleging inadequate action on climate chang
Scientific American
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.
The Applied Ecologist
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
James Bullock and Nathalie Pettorelli summarise their Perspective piece that highlight the potential for integrating restoration and rewilding agendas into whole landscape approaches. As biodiversity continues to decline at an alarming pace, it is becoming more urgent to not only halt these losses but to reverse them.
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. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene
New Scientist
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Already a serious invasive species in the US and Australia, red imported fire ant nests have now been found in Sicily, Italy, and they could spread to other parts of Europe
PA Environment Daily
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
The September 11 PA Environment Digest is now available. Click Here To View Or Print The Entire September 11 PA Environment Digest 90 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA Weekly List Of PA Environment & Energy Articles & NewsClips By Topic We Remember Sept. 11, 2001 - DEP Responds To A National Tragedy - By David Hess, Former Secretary, Department of Environmental Protection KDKA: Natural Gas Gathering Pipeline Crashes Into, Thru Westmoreland County Home A
New Scientist
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Devices in which heat is a necessary part of the computation process rather than a nuisance could lead to more energy-efficient machines
NRDC
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
By contrast, falling rates of medical use suggest more effective stewardship.
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.
New Scientist
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Sleep-tracker data from 35 countries shows that people in Western countries tend to have longer lie-ins at the weekend than people in Asia, and they go to bed earlier
PA Environment Daily
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
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Earthava
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
The post How to Stand Out and Increase Sales at Farmers Markets: Proven Sustainable Strategies appeared first on Earthava. Small businesses are often the cornerstones of local communities, especially the very small mom-and-pop type shops. Not only do these businesses help support the livelihood of those in the community, but they also tend to be more sustainable than larger businesses and corporations.
New Scientist
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Sleep-tracker data from 35 countries shows that people in Western countries tend to have longer lie-ins at the weekend than people in Asia, and they go to bed earlier
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.
Environmental News Bits
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Download the report. State and local recycling program leaders have expressed interest in having more guidance around creating tailored public engagement that includes all members of their communities. This Introduction to Creating More Equitable Recycling Outreach offers practical tips, data, and insights to improve effectiveness and strengthen community engagement.
CEQA Developments
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
On September 7, 2023, Governor Newsom signed into law AB 1307, urgency legislation which took effect immediately and added to the Public Resources Code a new Section 21085, which reads: “For purposes of this division, for residential projects, the effects of noise generated by project occupants and their guests on human beings is not a significant effect on the environment.
Environmental News Bits
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Read the full story from Florida Atlantic University. The entire contiguous U.S. has experienced massive urban expansions and the Atlantic Coast shows outstandingly high rates. Urban expansion has substantially squeezed the space of tidal flats and affected surrounding environments. In new urban areas, tidal flats have undergone considerable degeneration with more significant patterns as they … Continue reading ‘Coastal squeeze:’ Massive loss of U.S.
Washington Nature
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
by Leah Palmer, TNC Writer/Editor The Nature Conservancy in Washington, established in 1959 , has perpetuated its fair share of harm as a conservation organization historically rooted in colonial practices. In 2020, women and femmes of color on staff raised these concerns, and their legacy lives within the chapter’s current equity statement, which is divided into two areas of focus: First, the statement commits to Indigenous-led and equitable conservation practices going forward.
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.
Environmental News Bits
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Read the full story at MLive. It was a record year for Great Lakes piping plovers, in more ways than one.
Edouard Stenger
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Years ago floatovoltaics, or floating solar photovoltaic plants, got under my radar as a great solution to generate more electricity from dams (and lakes, and any other type of water bodies). Now, the amazing Youtube channel Fully Charged has published a great video that features such a plant in Portugal. Without further ado, I’ll let you enjoy the 10-minute video : Now if only floatvoltaics could become mainstream… Located on dam reservoirs, this is really a two birds fed with one s
Environmental News Bits
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Read the full story from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The world needs greener ways to make chemicals. In a new study, researchers demonstrate one potential path toward this goal by adapting hydrogen fuel cell technologies.
Brag
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
By Lynn L. Bergeson and Carla N. Hutton The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS) will hold their annual Stakeholder Meeting on November 15, 2023. BRS will offer in-person -- at the USDA Center at Riverside, 4700 River Road, Riverdale, Maryland 20737 -- and virtual options for attendance.
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Environmental News Bits
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Read the full story at Manufacturing Dive. The state of Minnesota — home to 3M, a longtime manufacturer of substances in the PFAS category — is stepping up efforts to address harmful environmental effects from these “forever chemicals” in the wake of a legal settlement and a recently enacted ban on using them in products.
Nanotech
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on September 7, 2023, that the upcoming 2023 Safer Choice Partner of the Year Awards Ceremony will be held October 2, 2023, and the Partner and Stakeholder Summit will be held October 3-4, 2023. EPA states that during the Partner of the Year Awards Ceremony, it will recognize the 2023 Safer Choice Partners of the Year “for their outstanding achievement in the design, manufacture, selection and use of products that meet the The post EPA Ope
Environmental News Bits
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Read the full story at Great Lakes Now. Nearly 90 percent of water samples taken from the Great Lakes over the last ten years exceed safe levels for wildlife. Researchers from the University of Toronto and the Winnipeg-based International Institute for Sustainable Development came to this conclusion after conducting a comprehensive review of microplastics studies.
Nanotech
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on September 7, 2023, that the upcoming 2023 Safer Choice Partner of the Year Awards Ceremony will be held October 2, 2023, and the Partner and Stakeholder Summit will be held October 3-4, 2023. EPA states that during the Partner of the Year Awards Ceremony, it will recognize the 2023 Safer Choice Partners of the Year “for their outstanding achievement in the design, manufacture, selection and use of The post EPA Opens Registration for 202
Environmental News Bits
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
From inventing healable composites to reduce waste, to bioinspired pollination techniques that increase crop yields, to the creation of sustainable and safe pigments that color our world, the 2023 Ray of Hope Prize® finalists offer inspiring solutions through their use of biomimicry (also referred to as nature-inspired or bioinspired design).
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