Legal Planet
AUGUST 26, 2021
Every field has its texts that form part of its intellectual canon, and others that form a kind of anti-canon of rejected ideas. The same is true in environmental law. The issue goes beyond which side wins. From the pro-environmental side of things, some Supreme Court rulings form guideposts to rely on, whereas others represent dangerous pitfalls to avoid.
Circle of Blue
AUGUST 26, 2021
YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN. Heavy rain floods part of Chicago and surrounding suburbs. A new report from a Michigan advocacy report calls for more plans for removing PFAS chemicals from the state at a former Air Force base. Less than 10 districts in the Indian state of Odisha receive adequate rainfall this monsoon season. Researchers in Australia are working with water utilities to explore using wastewater in hydrogen production.
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New Scientist
AUGUST 26, 2021
An analysis of footage of octopuses off Australia throwing silt and shells suggests that they deliberately target others, and that females do most of throwing, often at males
Cool Green Science
AUGUST 26, 2021
When the water is not too hot, not too cold, expect fishy weirdness. Exhibit A: Matt Miller catches giraffe cichilds, native to Africa, in the desert. In Utah. The post 50 Fish, 50 States: Freaks in the Hot Springs appeared first on Cool Green Science.
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.
New Scientist
AUGUST 26, 2021
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Scientific American
AUGUST 26, 2021
Overlapping diseases and social conditions in the U.S. continue to dictate who is hurt most badly by the novel coronavirus. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.
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National Law Center
AUGUST 26, 2021
State laws limiting photography or recordings on agricultural operations without the consent of the owner are commonly called “ag-gag” or “farm. The post “Ag-gag” Laws: An Update of Recent Legal Developments appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
Physics World
AUGUST 26, 2021
Giving fish-like robots adjustable tails makes them much more efficient swimmers, scientists in the US have discovered. As well as providing insight into how real fish swim, the researchers say their findings could enable the development of swimming robots that can carry out more complex missions than is possible with current technologies. Real fish swim efficiently over a wide range of speeds.
National Law Center
AUGUST 26, 2021
A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. REGULATORY: AMS, The post Ag & Food Law Daily Update: August 26, 2021 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
Scientific American
AUGUST 26, 2021
African Americans die at a higher rate than other groups yet have a harder time quitting—but new evidence-based approaches can change that. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.
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
AUGUST 26, 2021
Read the full story at Fast Company. According to a new study, a neighborhood of skyscrapers results in about 140% more total emissions than a lower-rise area with the same population, like most Parisian neighborhoods.
Inhabitant
AUGUST 26, 2021
Countries around the world are in a race to find solutions for these types of greenhouse gases, which are a result of human activities like driving cars and manufacturing goods. While the push for electric vehicles and renewable energy through solar panels, wind power and hydroelectricity takes the spotlight, another part of the solution equation is growing all around us in the form of trees.
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 26, 2021
by Jory Brinkerhoff (University of Richmond) It’s summer, a time to hike, garden, vacation – and to be on the lookout for ticks. From Lyme disease to lesser-known illnesses like Heartland virus disease, ehrlichiosis and Colorado tick fever, tick-borne disease cases are increasing rapidly in the United States.
Physics World
AUGUST 26, 2021
Modern consumer electronics can produce magnetic fields strong enough to interfere with implanted medical devices, but the effect only poses a low risk to patients. That is the conclusion of Seth Seidman and colleagues at the US Food and Drug Administration’s Centre for Devices and Radiological Health , who measured variations in magnetic field strength at varying distances from the latest models of a smartphone and a smart watch.
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.
Inhabitant
AUGUST 26, 2021
Many individuals have personally experienced that when folks are uncomfortable warm, they are correspondingly cranky. And many studies have found a correlation between rising temperatures and violence. But as we experience more extreme heat episodes around the world, scientists are finding that heat may not only increase our aggression but also reduce our coping mechanism and lower our cognitive ability.
Environmental Leader
AUGUST 26, 2021
As part of its recently launched Utility Transformation Challenge initiative, the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) recommends utilities undergo a series of cultural and business model changes, such as linking executive compensation to carbon reduction goals, to support the transition to a carbon-free, clean energy future. Many utilities across the.
Scientific American
AUGUST 26, 2021
Pandemic ceasefires offer an opportunity to expand vaccination efforts, experts say. But negotiation is tricky. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.
New Scientist
AUGUST 26, 2021
The surface of Mars is bombarded with far more dangerous radiation than Earth, but the area just inside caves may shield from UV rays while providing just enough light for life
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Breezometer
AUGUST 26, 2021
We’re incredibly excited to announce the official release of our Wildfire Tracker: New revolutionary environmental monitoring technology which provides complete visibility into active fire perimeters, alongside visualizations of toxic smoke pollution. Why Tracking Wildfires in Real-Time Has Become Essential. The earth’s rapidly changing climate has made wildfire seasons longer and far more catastrophic across North America, Australia, and many parts of Europe.
New Scientist
AUGUST 26, 2021
In the early months of the covid-19 pandemic, wastewater samples from Kentucky and Tennessee had a 72 per cent increase in hydrocodone, plus spikes in antidepressants and anti-anxiety drugs
Scientific American
AUGUST 26, 2021
Overlapping diseases and social conditions in the U.S. continue to dictate who is hurt most badly by the novel coronavirus. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.
New Scientist
AUGUST 26, 2021
Stop and listen awhile in any green space, and it probably won’t be too long before you hear birdsong. But how good are you at knowing what you’re listening to?
Inhabitant
AUGUST 26, 2021
From Tennessee to Germany, flash floods have been hitting the world hard. As the climate crisis worsens, these extreme weather events may become more common.
New Scientist
AUGUST 26, 2021
High energy cosmic rays usually come from powerful supernova explosions, but a new discovery suggests they can be released by smaller nova explosions too
Scientific American
AUGUST 26, 2021
Their immune system is more primed to fight off the novel coronavirus. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.
New Scientist
AUGUST 26, 2021
Henry David Thoreau was an American author and philosopher famous for his observations of the natural world and his transcendentalist beliefs
Scientific American
AUGUST 26, 2021
Economic inequality, an indulgent trip to space and an ongoing legal battle with NASA are putting the space company in the hot seat. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.
Inhabitant
AUGUST 26, 2021
Jade is a multi-level residential building located in a high-density area of Salmiya, Kuwait, where architects on the project say existing multi-unit housing suffers from “lack of identity, insufficient natural lighting, lack of accessible green and communal spaces, ineffectively planned apartments, inadequate parking, etc.” The team from Studio Toggle set out to change that dialogue with Jade.
Scientific American
AUGUST 26, 2021
Racist ideas of categories for human identity continue to warp research and medicine. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 26, 2021
Read the full story at GreenBiz. Lloyd’s of London has announced it will expand its insurance coverage to better support the “greener energy sector” and create new insurance products for electric vehicles (EVs), as part of an effort to drive progress towards a more sustainable economy.
Inhabitant
AUGUST 26, 2021
The architects at Rama Estudio were tasked with a modular home expansion for a largely nomadic family that decided to stay put in their home during the COVID-19 lockdowns.
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 26, 2021
Read the full story from The Verge. Google is adding air quality data to its Nest Hub smart displays. While the new feature is still only available in “select” US markets, it’ll give some users an idea of how much risk they might face from smoke and pollution in the area.
Physics World
AUGUST 26, 2021
The organizers of ESTRO 2021 will once again welcome delegates to join its live conference in Madrid, Spain, while also offering full digital access to anyone unable to attend in person. Running from 27 to 31 August, the event will enable both onsite and online delegates to share knowledge, interact with speakers and other attendees, and learn about the latest technical innovations.
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