Circle of Blue

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Farms in Six Southeast Michigan Counties Are Major Sources of Lake Erie Toxic Blooms Water sampling finds no reduction in bloom-producing nutrients. By Keith Schneider, Circle of Blue. Photographs by J. Carl Ganter, Circle of Blue. September 13, 2022 . Second of a six-part series. ADRIAN, Mich. – Michigan’s portion of the western Lake Erie basin spans 1.3 million acres in six southeast counties between Detroit and Toledo.

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Yale E360

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

As carbon dioxide levels rise and the Earth’s poles warm, researchers are predicting a decline in the planet’s wind speeds. This ‘stilling’ could impact wind energy production and plant growth and might even affect the Gulf Stream, which drives much of the world’s climate. Read more on E360 ?.

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Environment + Energy Leader

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The company will use the funds to help expand its sustainability technology and operations. The post Patch Raises $55 Million to Enhance Carbon Credit Platform appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Circle of Blue

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Monsoon rains arrive as the country battles a financial crisis. Floodwaters reach waist-high in the Malook Khaskhali village in Sindh province. Photo © UNICEF/Asad Zaidi. Months after Pakistan baked under a record-setting heat wave, relentless monsoon rains are the latest threat to a climate-vulnerable country that is reeling from disaster after disaster. .

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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.

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Environment + Energy Leader

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

ClimateTrade, a blockchain-based climate solutions provider, has released its first US-focused white paper, "A Comprehensive Guide to Designing Efficient Net Zero Strategies." . The post ClimateTrade Releases a Guide to Designing Efficient Net Zero Strategies appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Circle of Blue

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

This week’s episode of What’s Up With Water covers what to expect at COP27, new research on the link between water and the fossil fuel industry in Texas, and an update on Jackson, Mississippi’s failing water system. Transcript. Welcome to “What’s Up With Water” – your need-to-know news of the world’s water from Circle of Blue.

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Circle of Blue

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

By Delaney Nelson, Circle of Blue – September 13, 2022. The American West is experiencing its most severe drought in 1,200 years. The consequences are far-reaching and long lasting. Forests become tinder boxes. Hydropower is weakened. Human health and wildlife are threatened. . Each week, Circle of Blue breaks down the biggest stories, the latest data, and the most promising solutions to the United States’ most urgent water crisis.

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Environment + Energy Leader

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The plant will produce 7% of the university's electricity. The post Notre Dame Dedicates Hydro Facility as Renewable Energy Efforts Grow appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Cleannovate

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Within the first two weeks of sowing my tomato seedlings, I realised there was a problem. They had become stunted, had weak stems and had their leaves turning purple on the underside. Though I had made a commitment not to use any pesticides or mineral fertilizers, I felt like changing my mind. I had tried my best to convince my wife that this urban gardening project would be a success.

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Environment + Energy Leader

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) submitted a proposal with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Sept. 8 for a demonstration project on the University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) campus to study how blending hydrogen with natural gas in the existing gas system could help achieve a successful energy transition for all Californians.

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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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Frontiers

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

By Tayyibah Aziz, science writer. Image: Shutterstock. Many existing marine protected areas fail to adequately consider the needs of sharks, rays, and chimaeras, as data about many species is limited. In a new publication, scientists have developed a new framework to consider the species’ biological and ecological needs and inform planning to secure the protection they desperately need in the face of extinction.

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Environment + Energy Leader

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The plant will produce 7% of the university's electricity. The post Notre Dame Dedicates Hydro Facility as Renewable Energy Efforts Grow appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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New Scientist

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Cognitive scientist Gillian Forrester is challenging chimps and gorillas to solve puzzles in an attempt to address the long-standing mystery of how humans evolved the ability to speak

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Environment + Energy Leader

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Amgen's “Road to Net Zero” not only includes carbon neutrality by 2027 but also involves reducing water use by 40% and waste disposal by 75%. The post Amgen’s Sustainability Track Record Includes Reducing Carbon, Water, and Waste appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The Department of Environmental Protection Oil & Gas Program and Fish and Boat Commission are investigating the failure of erosion controls to protect water quality at the Pennsylvania General Energy (PGE) Loyalsock/Shawnee natural gas pipeline and consumptive water withdrawal construction site on the Loyalsock Creek in Lycoming County, according to Friends of the ‘Sock.

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Environment + Energy Leader

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) submitted a proposal with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Sept. 8 for a demonstration project on the University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) campus to study how blending hydrogen with natural gas in the existing gas system could help achieve a successful energy transition for all Californians.

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New Scientist

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The electricity consumption of the Ethereum cryptocurrency rivals that of some countries, but a controversial update to how it works will slash this by 99 per cent – here's the low-down on what's going on

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Environment + Energy Leader

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Ron Rubin Winery in Sonoma's Russian River Valley becomes the latest winery to join the growing B Corp Certified movement. The post Ron Rubin Winery Earns B Corp Certification appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Environmental News Bits

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Download the document. Strategies for Adapting Great Lakes Coastal Ecosystems to Climate Change presents a menu of adaptation actions to help practitioners move from general concepts to tangible, targeted adaptation tactics for their system. This menu draws on a wide range of literature and contemporary reports, in addition to the expertise of regional managers and scientists convened … Continue reading Strategies for Adapting Great Lakes Coastal Ecosystems to Climate Change.

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New Scientist

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

A brown dwarf – partway between a planet and a star – has been spotted engulfed in a cloud of gas, which it probably produced after a huge pulse of heat blasted through it

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

On September 12, former DEP Secretary Patrick McDonnell was appointed President & CEO of PennFuture , a statewide advocacy organization dedicated to protecting public health, restoring and protecting natural resources, and moving Pennsylvania toward a clean energy future. McDonnell, who has over 20 years of experience in a number of positions at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, has devoted his career to climate, energy and environmental issues.

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New Scientist

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Image-generating AIs seem to produce mythical characters that look consistently recognisable – but their appearance has a rational explanation

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National Law Center

SEPTEMBER 13, 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: September 13, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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New Scientist

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The US Space Force is already taking steps to protect future bases on the moon. Could this lead to other powers like China escalating their own military activities up there too?

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Environmental News Bits

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Read the full story at Politico. State and local governments across the country are suing manufacturers of toxic chemicals that are contaminating much of the nation’s drinking water, aiming to shield water customers and taxpayers from the massive cost of cleaning them up. These pervasive “forever chemicals,” known as PFAS, are linked to a variety … Continue reading ‘Forever chemicals’ are everywhere.

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New Scientist

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Babies fall asleep faster when you hold them while walking, compared with when you hold them in a chair or lay them down

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Environmental News Bits

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Read the full story from the American Chemical Society. Summer is in full swing in the U.S., and people are turning up their air conditioners to beat the heat. But the hydrofluorocarbon refrigerants in these and other cooling devices are potent greenhouse gases and major drivers of climate change. Today, scientists report a prototype device … Continue reading A more environmentally friendly air conditioner.

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New Scientist

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Exceptionally heavy monsoon rains have been exacerbated by poor urban planning in the Indian tech hub, showing the need for improved water systems

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Environmental News Bits

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Read the full story at Food Dive. The startup, which received backing from Chobani’s Incubator, uses ahi tuna to create a snack product that it said offers more sustainable nutrition.

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New Scientist

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

NASA and SpaceX are among the key players leading a surge of missions to the moon, including crewed ones.

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Environmental News Bits

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Read the full story at Fast Company. By using ‘Passive House’ standards, the apartment building uses less energy and saves on operating costs—helping to make units affordable for the city’s most vulnerable residents.

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New Scientist

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Several companies are making plans to mine and sell lunar resources, like rock and water ice.

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Environmental News Bits

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Download the document. This report identifies twelve areas where high lake levels and strong storms could impact industrial facilities, contaminated sites, and communities along Lake Michigan.

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