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HotSpots H2O: Polluted Rivers, Scarce Water, Sinking Capital: Report Warns of Dire Water Threats Facing Indonesia

Circle of Blue

Depending on how effectively they are addressed, water issues could slice 7 percent from Indonesia’s GDP in 2045—or boost it by 3 percent. Jakarta, Indonesia in 2019. Photo © J. Carl Ganter / Circle of Blue. A new report from the World Bank found that the majority of Indonesia’s population is exposed to water pollution, while only 12 percent of people have access to safe water.

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With Record Heat Bearing Down on the Great Barrier Reef, Morrison Promises $1 Billion for Protection

Yale E360

Australia's Great Barrier Reef experienced record heat in December, threatening yet another mass bleaching event. With the iconic reef imperiled, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is pledging $1 billion (Autralian dollars) for reef conservation if he is reelected. Read more on E360 ?.

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What’s Up With Water – January 31, 2022

Circle of Blue

Transcript. Welcome to “What’s Up With Water,” your need-to-know news of the world’s water from Circle of Blue. I’m Eileen Wray-McCann. In the United States, once again, winter weather crippled the drinking water system in Mississippi’s largest city. For the second year in a row, freezing temperatures left parts of Jackson with little to no running water.

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How T-Mobile Became the First Wireless Company to Achieve 100% Renewable Energy

Environmental Leader

The company met its RE100 goal through a combination of renewable energy investments that support the company’s efforts to mobilize for a thriving planet. The post How T-Mobile Became the First Wireless Company to Achieve 100% Renewable Energy appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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.

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Magnetic crystals found in the noses of salmon could aid navigation

Physics World

Tiny crystals of iron-based magnetite have been found in specialized receptor cells in the noses of salmon, suggesting that the crystals are used by the fish to navigate using Earth’s magnetic field. The research was done by an international team of scientists who have also discovered a possible evolutionary link between the magnetic sensory mechanisms of animals and magnetotactic bacteria, which contain tiny “compass needles”.

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Smart HVAC System to Improve Energy Efficiency in Commercial Buildings, Says Turntide

Environmental Leader

A new smart HVAC and fan system by Turntide Technologies will help industrial buildings improve on the energy demand required by heating and cooling systems. The post Smart HVAC System to Improve Energy Efficiency in Commercial Buildings, Says Turntide appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Lightning flash measuring 768 kilometres is the longest ever recorded

New Scientist

Two record-breaking lightning flashes occurred in 2020: one with a length of 768 kilometres is the longest ever recorded, while another with a duration of 17 seconds is the longest-lasting flash ever detected

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Most of Us Combine Personality Traits from Different Genders

Scientific American

New research underscores that almost everyone’s personality blends “more often seen in men” and “more-often-seen in women” characteristics. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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Analysis: Vietnam targets net-zero but struggles to break coal dependence

A Greener Life

Transporting coal across Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh province. To achieve its newly announced target of net-zero emissions by 2050, Vietnam faces the challenge of ending its dependence on coal. Photo credit:: Pearl Bucknall / Alamy. By Linh Pham. As foreign investors turn away from coal, an internal struggle is taking place over Vietnam’s energy path. At the COP26 climate conference last year, Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chính unexpectedly announced a target of reaching net-zero by 2050.

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Restoring Sea Turtle Numbers Also Restored Their Ecosystem

Scientific American

Turtle eggs feed the dunes in which they are laid, and serve as a reminder of how humans conservation efforts reap positive effects. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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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.

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Building machines that work for everyone – how diversity of test subjects is a technology blind spot, and what to do about it

Environmental News Bits

by Tahira Reid, Purdue University and James Gibert, Purdue University People interact with machines in countless ways every day. In some cases, they actively control a device, like driving a car or using an app on a smartphone. Sometimes people passively interact with a device, like being imaged by an MRI machine.

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Restoring Sea Turtles' Numbers Also Restored Their Ecosystem

Scientific American

Turtle eggs feed the dunes in which they are laid and serve as a reminder of how humans conservation efforts reap positive effects. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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Beavers Are Flooding the Warming Alaskan Arctic, Threatening Fish, Water and Indigenous Traditions

Inside Climate News

A thawing of permafrost in beaver-built wetlands can release vast stores of greenhouse gases to warm the climate, but Native peoples are already feeling the rodent’s impacts. By David Hasemyer When the beavers came to streams near the Alaskan village of Venetie, the fish disappeared.

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1 in 3 birds tested at an Australian animal hospital have chlamydia

New Scientist

The discovery of three previously-unknown strains of chlamydia in Australian birds warrants close monitoring in case they can jump to other animals and people

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Sustainability at Retail

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.

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Oyster Hatcheries Help the Industry Adapt to Climate Change

Cool Green Science

How can the shellfish industry adapt to the challenges posed by climate change? The post Oyster Hatcheries Help the Industry Adapt to Climate Change appeared first on Cool Green Science.

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Thousands of Tree Species Remain Unknown to Science

Scientific American

New research suggests there are 14 percent more tree species out there than previously believed. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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Covid-19 news: 119 people test positive at Beijing Winter Olympics

New Scientist

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

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Biophilic Treehouse imagines a greener office experience

Inhabitant

Ronald Lu & Partners have revealed a new workplace concept. Titled "Treehouse," the biophilic high-rise design intends to make business places healthier and more eco-friendly with green plantings, net-zero operations and other integrated sustainable technology.

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Gene variant found in centenarians appears to slow the ageing process

New Scientist

A rare variant of the SIRT6 gene increases DNA repair in human cells, and learning its effects could help to develop anti-ageing drugs

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Ag and Food Law Daily Update: January 31, 2021

National Law Center

A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. REGULATORY: APHIS, The post Ag and Food Law Daily Update: January 31, 2021 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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There may be 9200 more tree species in the world than we thought

New Scientist

New global estimate of tree diversity suggests there are 9200 undiscovered species, but many will be rare and vulnerable

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How Many COVID Vaccine Boosters Will We Need?

Scientific American

Endless boosting might not be a practical or sustainable strategy, scientists say. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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Repeated exposure to major disasters has long-term mental health impacts

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from Texas A&M University. Repeated exposure to major disasters does not make people mentally stronger, a recent study found: individuals who have been repeatedly exposed to major disasters show a reduction in mental health scores.

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Los Angeles Bans New Oil Wells and Will Phase Out Existing Ones

Scientific American

The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously to end drilling in the city for public health reasons. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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WEF Framework Attempts to Remove Obstacles in Achieving Net Zero Buildings

Environmental Leader

The World Economic Forum has released a framework to encourage investing in reducing and eliminating emissions from buildings. The post WEF Framework Attempts to Remove Obstacles in Achieving Net Zero Buildings appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Chic tiny house connects to outdoors with unique features

Inhabitant

Australian tiny home builder Tailored Tiny Co.'s Blue Mountain tiny house packs some serious luxury and modern style into a miniature footprint. This tiny home has plenty of headroom and an updated look that connects to the outdoors via several skylights, outdoor awnings and a deck for expanded living space.

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Smart HVAC System to Improve Energy Efficiency in Commercial Buildings, Says Turntide

Environmental Leader

A new smart HVAC and fan system by Turntide Technologies will help industrial buildings improve on the energy demand required by heating and cooling systems. The post Smart HVAC System to Improve Energy Efficiency in Commercial Buildings, Says Turntide appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Guest Essay: Environmentalists Say 'No' To Nacero Natural Gas To Gasoline Refinery

PA Environment Daily

By Karen Elias, Lock Haven This letter first appeared in the Lock Haven Express on January 29, 2022 -- A coalition of environmental groups from across Pennsylvania is raising warning flags about a huge industrial refinery being planned for Luzerne County. [ Read more here ] The company behind the $6 billion refinery, Nacero, which is based in Texas, has not yet succeeded in constructing any of the nine plants it has set out to build.

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Recycled shipping containers make up this off-grid retreat

Inhabitant

When homeowner Rosie dreams, she dreams big. Yet her home is anything but. Totaling only 60 square meters, her off-grid home is made from shipping containers, creating an environment that transports her into nature.

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Birthday wishes inadvertently give away private information online

New Scientist

Thousands of tweets every day expose other users’ date of birth, which could help criminals access their private accounts

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Food scraps could change the game – but not without help

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at ReFed. In the old days, chickens were fed scraps: vegetable peelings, stale bread, and maybe even a few bits of meat. (Chickens are, after all, omnivores.

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Los Angeles Bans New Oil Wells, Will Phase Out Existing Ones

Scientific American

The city council voted unanimously to end drilling in the city for public health reasons. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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Illinois Sustainable Technology Center project to cultivate spirulina for animal feed market using captured carbon

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Bio-Market Insights. The Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC) will begin cultivating spirulina for the animal feed market in a $2.5 million, three-year project. It aims to demonstrate that large-scale algae production can be both cost-effective and environmentally friendly.

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Modern apartment opens to lush vegetation and natural space

Inhabitant

In Mexico City, architects Ana Nuno de Buen and Luis Young created Casa Cascada to perch atop an existing 1950s concrete apartment building. The effect is stunning but integrated. Surrounded by lush vegetation, this airy steel and glass apartment has its own courtyard created by the building's rooftop.

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