Yale E360
APRIL 28, 2022
Britt Wray is a leading researcher on the mental health impact of climate change. In an e360 interview, she talks about the rise of climate anxiety in young people, how social media exacerbates this trend, and why distress about the climate crisis can spur positive change. Read more on E360 ?.
Union of Concerned Scientists
APRIL 28, 2022
Last week was a big one for clean energy in Michigan. First, Union of Concerned Scientists and the Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition released a new report on how Michigan and other states can achieve 100-percent renewable energy standards that benefit all communities. Then, Gov. Whitmer announced the MI Healthy Climate Plan , a roadmap for meeting the state’s carbon pollution reduction goals.
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Real Climate
APRIL 28, 2022
A couple of weeks ago the EU announced that they were funding a project called DestinE (Destination Earth) to build ‘digital twins’ of the Earth System to support policy making and rapid reaction to weather and climate events. While the term ‘digitial twin’ has a long history in the engineering world, it’s only recently been applied to Earth System Modeling, and is intended (I surmise, as does Bryan Lawrence ) to denote something more than the modeling of either wea
Energy & the Law
APRIL 28, 2022
Co-author Justin Cowan. Does a former working-interest owner of a well bear continuing responsibility for a defective gas line despite having conveyed its ownership interest? The line was constructed by the former owner as operator of record, and it received a fee as operator. (One could assume there was a RRC Form P-4 on file and a Model Form JOA, but the court doesn’t say.)This was the question before the Texas Supreme Court in In re Eagleridge Operating, LLC.
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.
Physics World
APRIL 28, 2022
Physics opens doors to extraordinary careers in research, engineering and industry. It teaches people to think critically, to solve complex problems and to design solutions to the world’s biggest challenges. But not all young people are welcomed to physics equally. Some are discouraged by out-of-date opinions and widespread misconceptions about what physics is, and some are put off by lazy stereotypes and bias.
Inside Climate News
APRIL 28, 2022
A new study suggests that warming, oxygen-starved seas could lead marine species to vanish at a rate matching the planet’s biggest extinction event on record. By Bob Berwyn If greenhouse gas pollution remains unchecked, global warming could trigger the most catastrophic extinction of ocean species since the end of the Permian age, about 250 million years ago, scientists warned in a new study today.
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Environmental News Bits
APRIL 28, 2022
Battelle launched a weeklong pilot demonstration in early March of its first-to-market total solution for PFAS removal and destruction at a wastewater treatment facility operated by Heritage-Crystal Clean in western Michigan. The Battelle PFAS Annihilator™ Mobile Unit, a closed-loop, on-site destruction solution powered by supercritical water oxidation (SCWO), was used to safely and completely destroy per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) … Continue reading Battelle demonstrates unit that destro
HumanNature
APRIL 28, 2022
Guest Post by Katie Nigro , 2021-2022 Sustainability Leadership Fellow, and Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Forest and Rangeland Stewardship and the Graduate Degree Program in Ecology at Colorado State University As a nature-loving hiker who loves to explore wild places far from housing developments, I entered my graduate program in ecology bristling at the thought of human intervention in “nature” and excited for the opportunity to learn the intricacies of the natural world, without leavin
National Law Center
APRIL 28, 2022
Many plaintiffs in pesticide injury lawsuits raise the state law claim of design defect. Plaintiffs typically raise design defect claims in. The post Plaintiffs & Plaintiffs: Design Defect Claims in Pesticide Injury Lawsuits appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
Physics World
APRIL 28, 2022
A machine learning algorithm that filters seismic data to remove noise from human activity has been developed by researchers in the US and China. Called the UrbanDenoiser, the algorithm is trained using noise signals found an urban environment as well as earthquake signals detected in a more rural location. Owing to their high population densities and heavily built-up environments, cities are especially vulnerable to damage from earthquakes.
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.
Enviromental Defense
APRIL 28, 2022
Last Friday, Saturday and Sunday people all across Ontario attended rallies, clean-up events, earth day celebrations, a glow ride, a creek restoration, the grand opening of a repair café, nature hikes and more! The Yours to Protect Weekend was absolutely epic and we want to thank all the local groups that made it happen! The Yours To Protect Weekend included events in all the following places: Amherstberg.
New Scientist
APRIL 28, 2022
It is still unclear what is behind a worrying surge in cases of liver disease among young children in several countries, but a lack of social mixing during lockdowns could be a factor
Environmental News Bits
APRIL 28, 2022
Shin, S., & Cho, M. (2022). “Green Supply Chain Management Implemented by Suppliers as Drivers for SMEs Environmental Growth with a Focus on the Restaurant Industry.” Sustainability 14(6), 3515. [link] Abstract: This study was designed to better understand how restaurants can achieve effective environmental performance by focusing on their business relationships with suppliers that implement green supply … Continue reading Green Supply Chain Management Implemented by Suppli
Physics World
APRIL 28, 2022
In this episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast, Victoria Robinson and Stuart Black at the University of Reading explain how gamma-ray spectrometers have been used for the first time to locate ancient underground structures. The technique is normally used to identify radioactive contamination on nuclear sites and the duo describe how was adapted for use by archaeologists at Roman Silchester in southern England.
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.
New Scientist
APRIL 28, 2022
Findings from people running in the lab and in the real world show that men and women tend to run at a speed that minimises energetic costs, though men run faster
National Law Center
APRIL 28, 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: April 28, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
New Scientist
APRIL 28, 2022
The vocal gymnastics of harbour seals, including the ability to significantly raise or lower their pitch, seem not to be down to anatomy but learning from one another
Physics World
APRIL 28, 2022
The virus-replicating machinery of the SARS-Cov-2 virus and the ribonucleic acid (RNA) molecules it produces as it replicates are located in physically distinct areas of an infected cell. This observation, made by researchers at Stanford University in the US using a new multicolour super-resolution microscopy imaging technique, provides fresh insights into the life cycle of coronaviruses and could aid the development of new therapeutics to fight them.
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New Scientist
APRIL 28, 2022
Models of mammal migration in response to 2°C of global warming show that there could be more than 4500 new types of viral transmission between species by the end of the century
Environmental News Bits
APRIL 28, 2022
Read the full story at TechCrunch. The European Union has announced a new bundle of sustainability-focused policy proposals that will expand existing ecodesign rules on energy efficiency by encouraging longer product lifespans, supporting the growth of circular economy business models and helping consumers combat greenwashing and make more environmentally friendly purchasing choices, as regional lawmakers … Continue reading Europe lays out expanded ecodesign rules with plan for digital pro
New Scientist
APRIL 28, 2022
Researchers have identified a signal in the brain that may suppress unwanted memories, which could lead to treatments for OCD, anxiety and depression
Environmental News Bits
APRIL 28, 2022
Read the full story from the University of Oxford. A new study investigates whether protecting and restoring large animal wildlife can help to support climate change goals.
New Scientist
APRIL 28, 2022
After examining data from more than 18,000 dogs, researchers have reached a clear conclusion: breed doesn’t explain why dogs behave the way they do
Environmental Leader
APRIL 28, 2022
A California law would expand community renewable energy to help add reliability to the grid. The post California Officials Support Community Renewable Energy Law appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
New Scientist
APRIL 28, 2022
An ultra-long neck would seem to put aquatic plesiosaurs at a disadvantage, but it turns out their big bodies helped avoid drag while swimming
Environmental News Bits
APRIL 28, 2022
Read the full story at The Narwhal. Fined $100,000 for destroying piping plover habitat, the Town of South Bruce Peninsula is in court arguing over just what an Ontario beach should be.
New Scientist
APRIL 28, 2022
A technique that uses quantum computers to verify a device's location can only be hacked with a quantum machine thousands of times larger than those currently in existence
Environmental News Bits
APRIL 28, 2022
Read the full story at STAT. If, in the fall of 1987, you found yourself at the University of California, Berkeley, and you made your way through the sloping, verdant campus to Moffitt Library, you could walk through the doors and take two flights of stairs down to the basement. Turn right and you would … Continue reading ‘Where the bats hung out’: How a basement hideaway at UC Berkeley nurtured a generation of blind innovators.
New Scientist
APRIL 28, 2022
A glow of gamma rays from within our galaxy has long puzzled astronomers, but now it seems they could be produced by a specific type of millisecond pulsar
Environmental News Bits
APRIL 28, 2022
Read the full story at The Intercept. In ongoing litigation over the greenwashing of plastic recycling, the bottled water company BlueTriton made a revealing argument: its claims of being environmentally friendly aren’t violations of the law, because they are “aspirational.
New Scientist
APRIL 28, 2022
Life expectancy tables for 18 breeds show that Jack Russells are the top dogs for longevity, while French bulldogs come in last
Environmental News Bits
APRIL 28, 2022
Read the full story from the USGS. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) were detected at low levels in treated drinking water samples from residential taps in the Greater Chicago Area. This study is part of a larger approach to provide an understanding of contaminant mixtures in residential tap water across the Nation including underserved communities in rural, urban, and tribal areas.
New Scientist
APRIL 28, 2022
A computer model based on past mass extinctions predicts the percentages of marine organisms that may be lost in best and worst-case scenarios
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