Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 24, 2021

Africa Day celebrates independence, freedom from colonialism, and looking forwards to a peacful and thriving future in the 55 African Union nations. This year’s theme is “Arts, Culture and Heritage” and UCS is helping to raise up climate change in that context. Climate change is probably the fastest-growing threat to African cultural heritage, much of which was left in a parlous position because of the legacies and structural inequalities of past colonial rule.

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Yale E360

MAY 24, 2021

With much of the western United States experiencing drought conditions not seen in 125 years, scientists and wildfire managers are concerned that the region is entering the fire season in worse shape than last year, when 15,800 square miles burned in the U.S., mainly in the West. Read more on E360 ?.

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MAY 24, 2021

I choose to remain loyal to the climate science we have performed at LLNL for over three decades.

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Physics World

MAY 24, 2021

MR images show that anhedonia, a distinct clinical feature of frontotemporal dementia, is correlated with decreased grey matter intensity in different brain regions (the orbitofrontal cortex (OFC), anterior cingulate cortex (ACC), insula and striatum) to those seen in apathy or depression. (Courtesy: S R Shaw et al Brain 10.1093/brain/awab032). Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a brain disorder that most commonly affects those under the age of 60.

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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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Earth 911

MAY 24, 2021

Solar energy and electric vehicles (EVs) are a winning combination. If you drive an EV, The post Solar Panels and Electric Vehicles: a Match Made in Heaven appeared first on Earth911.

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Inside Climate News

MAY 24, 2021

The atrazine wars offer a cautionary tale for scientists whose work triggers blowback by regulated industries, and lessons for protecting scientific integrity. By Liza Gross Any scientist whose research might conceivably threaten the bottom line of powerful corporate interests risks facing an orchestrated campaign to destroy their reputation.

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Physics World

MAY 24, 2021

Subradiance, whereby excited atoms decay more slowly than usual, has been spotted in a dense atomic cloud for the first time. Giovanni Ferioli and colleagues at the University of Paris-Saclay prepared longer-lived “subradiant” atomic states using optical tweezers and laser pulses. With further improvements their technique could have applications in optics and quantum computing.

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New Scientist

MAY 24, 2021

Neutron stars, the remnant cores of stars that have gone supernova, are some of the densest objects in the universe, and their intense gravity means their surface differs in height by less than 0.

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Inhabitant

MAY 24, 2021

Milan's new eco-friendly hotel boasts green practices, gorgeous spaces and a convenient location right by the train station. Starhotels Group's E.C.HO — which stands for Ecological Contemporary Hotel — is designed to be a calm, nature-inspired oasis within a big, energetic city.

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New Scientist

MAY 24, 2021

Optogenetics involves modifying cells to make them sensitive to light – and now the first results of a treatment using the technique to restore sight have been published

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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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Inhabitant

MAY 24, 2021

Known as the "vegan Amazon", PlantX is taking its company to the next level with a new partnership with vegan chef Matthew Kenney.

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Ocean Conservancy

MAY 24, 2021

It may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about cruise ships, but those giant vessels generate a lot of wastewater. Much of that is greywater : liquid waste from things like showers, laundry facilities, dishwashers, bath and washbasin drains. Greywater may not sound as concerning as sewage (the drainage from toilets and urinals), but a report from the U.S.

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Inhabitant

MAY 24, 2021

RAFFAUF's newest sustainable fashion collection is made from something that is typically thrown away.

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National Law Center

MAY 24, 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: May 24, 2021 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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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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Inhabitant

MAY 24, 2021

Circontrol's newest electric vehicle chargers, labeled the Wallbox eNext series, offer ease of use, a sleek look and an advanced interface.

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E2 Law Blog

MAY 24, 2021

On Monday, the Supreme Court decided Territory of Guam v. United States , No. 20-382 (U.S. May 24, 2021) , attempting to clarify which settlements with the United States or a state trigger a right to settling-party contribution under section 113(f)(3)(B) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA”), 42 U.S.C. § 9613(f)(3)(B).

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Inhabitant

MAY 24, 2021

Leave the technology-ridden world behind for a little while to sink down into the Alaskan landscape at the visitor center at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge.

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Earth 911

MAY 24, 2021

Earth911 talks with Professor Daniel Lin, associate professor of operations management at the University of. The post Earth911 Podcast: Calling on the FTC To Stop Chevron’s Persistent Greenwashing, With Prof. Daniel Lin appeared first on Earth911.

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MGKF Law

MAY 24, 2021

Less than a month after hearing oral arguments, the United States Supreme Court issued its unanimous decision in Guam v. United States , Docket No. 20-382 (May 24, 2021), the eagerly anticipated opinion on whether consent decrees and administrative orders that do not expressly resolve liability for claims under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) nevertheless give rise to a claim for contribution under Section 113(f)(3) of CERCLA.

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Brag

MAY 24, 2021

By Lynn L. Bergeson and Ligia Duarte Botelho, M.A. On May 18, 2021, the European Parliament (EP) issued a press release announcing the Just Transition Fund (JTF) to assist European Union (EU) countries to address climate neutrality goals. The Just Transition Fund is composed of €7.5 billion from the European Commission’s (EC) long-term EU budget under the 2021- 2027 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) and €10 billion from the EU recovery plan, NextGenerationEU.

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Circle of Blue

MAY 24, 2021

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. In Taiwan, officials are battling an unusually severe drought while at the same time trying to cope with rising Covid-19 cases. Reuters reports that because of low water levels, hydropower stations are generating less electricity.

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Frontiers

MAY 24, 2021

By Suzanna Burgelman, Frontiers science writer. Skulls in storage. Image: Kerri Smith. A new study published by the open access publisher Frontiers shows the usefulness of opportunistically collected specimens, such as stranded carcasses, to study elusive species. The researchers used stable isotope analysis of skin, muscle, and bone tissue of Sowerby’s beaked whales to study their spatial ecology.

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Breezometer

MAY 24, 2021

Isn’t the air we breathe the same, regardless of the air quality API you choose to integrate? How much can providers truly differ? Here we clear up any confusion and outline the basic questions you should ask before deciding to integrate any air quality API for your business. 1. Where Does the Air Quality Data Come From? The business of air quality reporting is complicated.

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New Scientist

MAY 24, 2021

Non-kosher fish was on the menu in what is now Israel and Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula while Judaism was developing in the region and the Hebrew Bible was being written there

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Legal Planet

MAY 24, 2021

Lead can cause neurological damage to young children and developing fetuses. The only really safe level is zero. Because poor children are the most likely to be exposed to this hazard, this is also a major environmental justice issue. The Trump EPA took the position that it could set a hazard level higher than zero because of the cost of reaching a lower threshold.

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Circle of Blue

MAY 24, 2021

The Rundown. Lawmakers introduce proposals on water debt relief , western water infrastructure , water bill assistance , and national drinking water standards for an algal toxin. The White House, in negotiations with Republican leaders, reduces the size of its infrastructure proposal to $1.7 trillion. President Biden orders federal agencies to assess financial risks of climate change.

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Legal Planet

MAY 24, 2021

On Thursday the White House issued an Executive Order on Climate-Related Financial Risk that outlines a key plank in the Biden Administration’s whole-of-government approach to addressing climate change. Whereas the Trump Administration sought to actively block consideration of environmental factors in investment decision-making, the Biden Administration is directing financial and climate regulators to develop strategies to address the physical and transition risks that climate change poses throu

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