Yale E360
MAY 10, 2022
As rising seas increase saltwater intrusion and soaring temperatures cause greater evaporation, scientists say that the mounting levels of salt in waters and in soils pose a major climate-related danger and could become a leading cause of climate migration globally. Read more on E360 ?.
Circle of Blue
MAY 10, 2022
High Cost of Water Hits Home Rising rates hurt the state’s poorest residents. Throughout the Great Lakes region and across the U.S., water systems are aging. In some communities, this means water bills that residents can’t afford or water that’s unsafe to drink. It means that vulnerable systems are even more at risk in a changing climate. From shrinking cities and small towns to the comparatively thriving suburbs, the true cost of water has been deferred for decades.
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Environment + Energy Leader
MAY 10, 2022
At Chemours, we’re committed to making chemistry as responsible as it is essential. We like to say we’re a different kind of titanium dioxide (TiO2) producer, one that creates a brighter, more durable, and efficient world by tackling some of society’s greatest challenges. The post Aspiring to Be the Most Sustainable TiO<sub>2</sub> Enterprise in the World appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Circle of Blue
MAY 10, 2022
This week’s episode of What’s Up With Water covers recent heatwaves in India and Pakistan and the reason some homes in Australia may become “uninsurable.” Plus, Circle of Blue reports on how rising water costs in Michigan are impacting low-income households. Transcript. Welcome to “What’s Up With Water” – your need-to-know news of the world’s water from Circle of Blue.
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.
Union of Concerned Scientists
MAY 10, 2022
En inglés. Vivimos en una época de gran volatilidad en el precio del gas que ha afectado a casi todos los sectores de nuestra economía. También vivimos una época plagada de costosos fenómenos meteorológicos “que no son normales” De hecho, el Grupo Intergubernamental de Expertos sobre el Cambio Climático (IPCC, por sus siglas en inglés) recién advirtió del destino decisivo que representa esta década para la toma de acciones para enfrentar la crisis climática en beneficio nuestro y de
Law and Environment
MAY 10, 2022
I used to think that noise was something that grumpy old men complained about. Then I became a grumpy old man. And now I realize that noise really is a pollutant. And so I was pleased to see The Effects of Noise on Health. Spoiler alert; the effects are not positive. Noise has been linked to adverse health effects ranging from cardiovascular disease to impaired cognition.
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Inside Climate News
MAY 10, 2022
The World Meteorological Organization projects global temperatures will briefly break the 1.5 degrees Celsius warming mark soon, but that won’t mean it’s broken the Paris Agreement limit. By Bob Berwyn As likely as not, the Earth’s average annual temperature will soon have its first spike above the 1.5 degree Celsius cap set for post-Industrial Revolution warming by the 2015 Paris Agreement, according to a new five-year climate outlook from the World Meteorological Organization.
Cool Green Science
MAY 10, 2022
Some fear Sitka black-tailed deer populations are facing a crash. Can big data help? The post Seeing the Forest for the Deer: Alaskan Scientists Harness Big Data for Conservation appeared first on Cool Green Science.
Frontiers
MAY 10, 2022
By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer. Image credit: MIA Studio / Shutterstock.com. Children grow faster during the school year than during the summer period, show scientists. In contrast to the strong seasonality of vertical growth, there is little seasonality in increase in body weight over time. Slower vertical growth affects the BMI and contributes to the “obesogenicity” of the summer period.
New Scientist
MAY 10, 2022
A thought experiment called Maxwell’s demon, long hypothesised to break the laws of physics, could be made using simple electronic devices at macroscopic scales – without upsetting the laws of thermodynamics
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
MAY 10, 2022
Hoffman, M., Schenck, C. J., & Herbst, F. (2022). “Exploring the Intersection Where Business Models, a Circular Economy and Sustainability Meet in the Waste Economy: A Scoping Review.” Sustainability 14(6), 3687. [link] Abstract: The authors endeavor to investigate the intersection and relationship between sustainability, business models and a circular economy.
New Scientist
MAY 10, 2022
Pre-pubescent children who become infertile because of cancer treatment may be able to make sperm after reimplanting frozen testicular tissue, if animal research translates to humans
Enviromental Defense
MAY 10, 2022
It’s that time of year again: it’s “Blame You for Plastic Pollution Day”, aka the “Ontario Day of Action on Litter”. For the third year straight, the Ontario government is encouraging you to go out and pick up the mess it refuses to clean up. They’re pretending that collecting litter from public spaces in your neighbourhood is the solution to plastic pollution, once again reminding us that they’ve completely lost the plot on waste and the environment. .
Frontiers
MAY 10, 2022
Download the top ebook releases from this month, including special issues on the behavioral consequences of confinement due to Covid-19, the potential of various microbes to enhance plant productivity , innovative applications of heart rate variability , the use of zebrafish to explore human clinical problems , sustainable nitrogen management in crop plants and many more!
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
MAY 10, 2022
Abas, A., Aziz, A., & Awang, A. (2022). “A Systematic Review on the Local Wisdom of Indigenous People in Nature Conservation.” Sustainability 14(6), 3415. [link] Abstract: The local wisdom of indigenous people in nature conservation plays a critical part in protecting the planet’s biodiversity and the overall health of the ecosystems.
Frontiers
MAY 10, 2022
Image: Shutterstock. Frontiers in Built Environment is delighted to reveal the winners of the fourth Joseph M Sussman Prize celebrating the best articles published in the Transportation and Transit Systems section of the journal: Aleksandar Bauranov, Steven Parks, Xuan Jiang, Jasenka Rakas, Marta C González: “ Quantifying the Resilience of the US Domestic Aviation Network During the Covid-19 Pandemic” The award-winning study selected this year provides valuable insights into the i
Physics World
MAY 10, 2022
Researchers in the US, UK and South Korea have designed a wireless, implantable optoelectronic device that can effectively deliver photodynamic therapy (PDT) to cancer cells. Led by Sung Il Park at Texas A&M University, the team showed how their device could be used to reliably treat tumours in any part of the body, using precisely targeted illumination.
New Scientist
MAY 10, 2022
Neutrinos from the early universe have never been detected directly but a device that uses the atom-thick material graphene might be able to change that
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National Law Center
MAY 10, 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: May 10, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
New Scientist
MAY 10, 2022
Camera traps in Slovenia have recorded golden jackals eating deer recently killed by Eurasian lynx in the first sign of conflict between these carnivores
National Law Center
MAY 10, 2022
On Wednesday, May 4, 2022, the White House announced that it will host a conference on hunger, nutrition, and health in. The post The Second White House Conference on Food, Hunger, Nutrition, and Health appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
New Scientist
MAY 10, 2022
The area cleared in April almost doubled, from 579 square kilometres in April last year to 1012 square kilometres, despite a pledge to halt deforestation
Environmental News Bits
MAY 10, 2022
Read the full story at Environmental Factor. Inclusivity requires greater effort to create multilingual spaces, according to speakers at a March 2 webinar titled “Promoting Environmental and Occupational Public Health Through Language Justice.” NIEHS Partnerships for Environmental Public Health (PEPH) hosted the event. Language justice is the right of every person to speak, understand, and be … Continue reading Language justice boosts worker safety, empowers people, experts say.
New Scientist
MAY 10, 2022
India is no stranger to high temperatures but they don't normally occur in March and April, when many people aren't used to dealing with extreme heat
Environmental News Bits
MAY 10, 2022
Read the full story at Environment + Energy Leader. When United Airlines took off from Chicago for Washington, DC last December, it landed a significant development: the use of 100% sustainable aviation fuel. The goal is that biofuels will fully power the airline industry by 2050.
New Scientist
MAY 10, 2022
A controller called the AirRacket shoots out a burst of compressed air to produce strong forces similar to those produced when striking a ball
Environmental News Bits
MAY 10, 2022
Read the full story from Cornell University. Chemists have discovered a way to use light and oxygen to upcycle polystyrene — a type of plastic found in many common items — into benzoic acid, a product stocked in undergraduate and high school chemistry labs and also used in fragrances, food preservatives, and other ubiquitous products.
New Scientist
MAY 10, 2022
Viruses sequenced from century-old lung samples in German and Austrian museums have shed light on how flu can change over time
Environmental News Bits
MAY 10, 2022
Read the full story at Sustainable Brands. As we see more and more legislation aimed at improving both recyclability and safety of packaging, it is best to first understand your company’s baseline in sustainable packaging. Then, there are a growing number of tools designed to help companies keep track of and meet these evolving requirements.
Nanotech
MAY 10, 2022
According to a May 9, 2022, news item published by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), “ Advancing EPA’s Understanding of the Next Generation of Pesticides ,” over the past decade, EPA “has received an increasing number of pesticide product applications that potentially contain nanomaterials.” The article notes that EPA’s current pesticide review method was not designed for nanomaterials, so each product is reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Environmental News Bits
MAY 10, 2022
Read the full story in the Washington Post. As climate change intensifies, septic failures are emerging as a vexing issue for local governments. For decades, flushing a toilet and making wastewater disappear was a convenience that didn’t warrant a second thought. No longer. From Miami to Minnesota, septic systems are failing, posing threats to clean … Continue reading Backed-up pipes, stinky yards: Climate change is wrecking septic tanks.
Law Columbia
MAY 10, 2022
By Romany M. Webb. In a report published last month, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warned that, to keep global average temperatures within 1.5 o C above pre-industrial levels, greenhouse gas emissions must reach net zero by mid-century. According to the IPCC, to achieve net zero emissions, carbon dioxide removal (CDR) will be needed to “counter-balance hard to abate residual emissions” from sectors like agriculture, shipping, and aviation.
Environmental News Bits
MAY 10, 2022
Read the full story in the New Yorker. Lake Mary Jane, in central Florida, could be harmed by development. A first-of-its-kind lawsuit asks whether nature should have legal rights.
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