Union of Concerned Scientists
APRIL 19, 2022
We’re living in a time of high volatility in the price of gas that has hit close to all sectors of our economy. We’re also living in a time plagued with costly ”this is not normal” weather events. Indeed, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has just warned us of the decisive fate that this decade represents to act on climate for us and all the species that we depend on.
Yale E360
APRIL 19, 2022
In the U.S., electricity generation using natural gas likely hit its peak in 2020, according to a new report from the Institute for Energy Economics and Finance (IEEFA), which finds that cheaper wind and solar are edging gas off the power grid. Read more on E360 ?.
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Environment + Energy Leader
APRIL 19, 2022
Nine global brands have been added to the Supplier Leadership on Climate Transition (Supplier LoCT), a consortium created to accelerate action throughout the supply chain in the march toward net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The post Coca-Cola, General Mills Join Supplier Leadership on Climate Transition appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Circle of Blue
APRIL 19, 2022
This week’s episode of What’s Up With Water covers water outages in Ukraine, water rationing in Chile’s largest city and the western United States, and the biggest environmental concerns among Americans. 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.
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.
Environment + Energy Leader
APRIL 19, 2022
Germany-based Henkel wants to reduce its CO2 emissions from its 185 production sites by 75% by 2030 from a 2010 baseline. It is focused on efficiency rates and using more renewable energy. The post Henkel Lauded for Vastly Improving Its Water and Energy Efficiency Rates appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Frontiers
APRIL 19, 2022
By Suzanna Burgelman, Frontiers science writer. Image: Rolf Peterson. Predators may keep prey populations healthy by acting as a selective force against genetic diseases. A new study found that wolves select adult moose based on age and osteoarthritis, a chronic disease that can be influenced by genetics. Wolves also showed a strong preference for elderly moose over prime-aged adults.
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Physics World
APRIL 19, 2022
NASA should send a probe to Uranus within the coming decade as well as develop a craft to see if Saturn’s icy moon Enceladus harbours life in its interior ocean. Those are just some of the conclusions contained in the latest decadal survey of planetary sciences and astrobiology. The 780-page report, released today, prioritises the scientific themes and concepts for US planetary science for the coming decade.
New Scientist
APRIL 19, 2022
A major report on priorities for the next decade of US planetary science calls for the first dedicated Uranus probe and an orbiter-lander combo for Saturn’s ocean moon Enceladus
Environmental News Bits
APRIL 19, 2022
by Audrey Looby, University of Florida; Amalis Riera, University of Victoria; Kieran Cox, University of Victoria, and Sarah Vela, Dalhousie University While they may lack some of the melodic qualities of birds or whales, there are almost 1,000 species of fish that use sounds to communicate, and possibly many more. Yet, despite nearly 150 years … Continue reading Grunts, boops, chatters and squeals — fish are noisy creatures.
Environmental Leader
APRIL 19, 2022
A new report highlights how blockchains can be essitiental to clean energy transitions. The post Blockchains Can Help Drive Clean Energy Transitions, Says Report appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
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
APRIL 19, 2022
by Danielle Parsons, The Ohio State University and Bryan Carstens, The Ohio State University Taxonomy, the study of how living organisms relate to one another as species, has been around since the 1700s. Though scientists and philosophers have long debated what makes a species a species, taxonomists treat each species as a group of organisms … Continue reading Thousands of undiscovered mammal species may be hidden in plain sight, new research finds.
A Greener Life
APRIL 19, 2022
Celebration when Emmanuel Macron was elected President of France in 2017. Photo credit: By Lorie Shaull CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia. By Anders Lorenzen. France could be at a crossroads, and it could be a worrying one if you care about the climate crisis. On the 10th of April in the first round of the general election for the next president of France, the centrist leader of En Marche Emmanuel Macron won ahead of the far-right controversial leader of the National Rally, Marine Le Pen.
Breezometer
APRIL 19, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic and our growing understanding of the environmental impact on health ( think air pollution ) means more health providers than ever are considering how to combine digital patient engagement with environmental exposure insights. But what does engaging patients in their own healthcare this way actually look like? Here are 3 proven strategies. 1.
Physics World
APRIL 19, 2022
It all started in a garden shed in Northmoor Road, Oxford, in 1959. That was where Martin Wood and his wife Audrey set up a company to build superconducting magnets for use in scientific research. At the time, Wood was based in the Clarendon Laboratory at the University of Oxford, where the concept of a spin out was unheard of. But Oxford Instruments proved to be a staggering success and, in 1983, became the first Oxford spin out to be listed on the London Stock Exchange.
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.
Environment, Law, and History
APRIL 19, 2022
Here's a call for papers for a conference set to take place at the Universita’ di Verona this coming October, on a topic that I think relevant to the intersection of environmental and legal history : The research team, set up to further study the project Images, Law and Power in the Modern Age, within the framework of the Excellence Project of the Department of Legal Sciences of the University of Verona (2018-2022), is organising a conference on the theme of the artistic representation of law in
National Law Center
APRIL 19, 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 19, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
New Scientist
APRIL 19, 2022
Many clinics are reporting people diagnosed with diabetes during or soon after an infection with the coronavirus - but the picture is more complicated than it appears
National Law Center
APRIL 19, 2022
Recently, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) announced it is implementing a program to provide aid to certain livestock producers. This. The post FSA Announces Emergency Aid to Livestock Producers Adversely Impacted by Drought or Wildfire appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
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New Scientist
APRIL 19, 2022
Jupiter’s moon Europa is covered in weird pairs of ridges, and they may come from the refreezing of shallow pockets of liquid water hiding all over its icy shell
Environmental News Bits
APRIL 19, 2022
Read the full story from OECD. Air transport facilitates international trade and tourism and contributes to economic growth and job creation, but it also produces carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions that contribute to global warming. The OECD has developed a new database using a near real-time data source from the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) to produce estimates … Continue reading A new near-real-time global database on CO2 emissions from air transport.
New Scientist
APRIL 19, 2022
Researchers claim to have uncovered cyberattacks using Pegasus software against 10 Downing Street and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Environmental Leader
APRIL 19, 2022
Walmart will get liquid green hydrogen to fuel its lift trucks at its US distribution centers. The post Plug Supplies Walmart with Green Hydrogen to Power Lift Fleet appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
New Scientist
APRIL 19, 2022
A man born without sight has a rare form of synaesthesia in which he feels numbers, days of the week and months as different textures
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 19, 2022
The PA Environmental Council is now accepting applications for 2022 Water Trail Mini Grants. The deadline for applications is May 27. Proposed projects must advance program goals such as creating recreational opportunities for all Pennsylvanians on Water Trails ; developing trails that support sustainable use of natural resources; increasing and improving physical and psychological access to Water Trails; and connecting water trails to land trails or to other culturally significant community ass
Environmental Leader
APRIL 19, 2022
Walmart will get liquid green hydrogen to fuel its lift trucks at its US distribution centers. The post Plug Supplies Walmart with Green Hydrogen to Power Lift Fleet appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Environmental News Bits
APRIL 19, 2022
Read the full story at GreenBiz. Even toy cars are joining the electric vehicle revolution, with Mattel this week unveiling the first mass market toy line to be certified as “carbon neutral” featuring zero emission toy cars and EV charging stations. The line has been launched under Mattel’s construction toy brand Mega Bloks, with the new … Continue reading The end of ‘vroom, vroom’?
Environmental Leader
APRIL 19, 2022
MiQ is working with agencies and brands to execute carbon neutral digital advertising campaigns. The post MiQ Works with Agencies to Execute Carbon Neutral Digital Ad Campaigns appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Environmental News Bits
APRIL 19, 2022
Read the full story at Environmental Health News. You’ve probably been hearing a lot lately about the negative environmental and human health impacts of plastics. And for good reason – its global production is expected to more than triple between now and 2050. According to industry projections, we will create more plastics in the next … Continue reading Op-Ed: The pipe dream of sustainable plastics.
Environmental Leader
APRIL 19, 2022
MiQ is working with agencies and brands to execute carbon neutral digital advertising campaigns. The post MiQ Works with Agencies to Execute Carbon Neutral Digital Ad Campaigns appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Environmental News Bits
APRIL 19, 2022
Apr 27, 2022, 11 am CDTRegister here. Energy efficiency program administrators across the U.S. and Canada have been working together to improve the performance of their Strategic Energy Management (SEM) programs. While SEM can support decarbonization of operations at customer sites and often provides other non-energy benefits, these programs are challenging to administer and implement … Continue reading Webinar: Leveraging Behavioral Science for Continuous Improvement within SEM.
Cool Green Science
APRIL 19, 2022
Floodplain forests are among the most biologically rich habitats, but they’re critically imperiled. The post Protecting and Restoring the Floodplain Forest appeared first on Cool Green Science.
Environmental News Bits
APRIL 19, 2022
Read the full story from the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research – UFZ. Prolonged droughts and heat waves have negative consequences both for people and the environment. If both of these extreme events occur at the same time, the impacts, in the form of wild fires, tree mortality or crop losses — to name a … Continue reading Precipitation trends determine how often droughts and heat waves will occur together.
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 19, 2022
On April l9, the Department of Environmental Protection provided the following update on its response to the February 18 collapse of the roof on a storage tank causing a release of petroleum naphtha into the community near the United Refining Company facility in Warren, PA-- DEP’s Northwest Regional Office has been in contact with United Refining Company throughout the incident.
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