Legal Planet

JULY 12, 2021

Ironically, those who most trumpet their allegiance to the Founders often have least in common with their values. The Founding Fathers were men of the Enlightenment. They shared a belief that reason, free inquiry, and science would better the human condition. They looked to reason as a guide. They sought, in Jefferson’s words, to expunge “every form of tyranny over the mind of man.” Medicine was one area where the Enlightenment saw the potential for reason and science to impro

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Circle of Blue

JULY 12, 2021

Photo © NASA Johnson. Christian Thorsberg, Circle of Blue. Viewed from space, the Balkhash drainage basin resembles a shape of life: many thin blue veins, flowing towards their heart. The likeness is fitting, as survival in southeastern Kazakhstan, an area exposed to dusty winds and extreme heat, depends on Lake Balkhash and the seven rivers that empty into it.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 12, 2021

Across the United States, COVID-19 has made multiple social and economic crises more visible than ever before: the dire precarity of most workers, the chronic underfunding of public health infrastructure, the inhumane conditions of incarceration and detention systems, and the unequal impacts of environmental racism. Prior to COVID-19, these problems were widely discussed by scholars […].

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Circle of Blue

JULY 12, 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 China, the vice premier has called for greater environmental protections along the Yellow River, the country’s second-longest waterway. Reuters reports that the call came after state media and the environmental ministry made unannounced visits to cities and prefectures in the watershed and secretly shot footage.

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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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Yale E360

JULY 12, 2021

India has received no bids for 70 percent of the coal mines it recently auctioned off to private companies, reflecting investor concerns about coal’s long-term profitability, Reuters reported. Read more on E360 ?.

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Law and Environment

JULY 12, 2021

Last week, Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruled that the Berkeley ordinance essentially banning use of natural gas in new construction was not preempted by the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. I’m not here to opine on the legal merits of the decision. I will note note that the Judge’s reliance on textual analysis and the asserted federalist bent of SCOTUS’s conservative wing might give this opinion more life than one would otherwise expect – though I’ll also note that the conservative wing’s

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New Scientist

JULY 12, 2021

Nearly a third of the world’s oceans and land should be protected by 2030 to stem extinctions and ensure humanity lives in harmony with nature, 195 countries say in a proposed UN plan

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Breezometer

JULY 12, 2021

A significant body of research suggests that the likelihood and impact of wildfires today may be greater as a result of climate change. Let’s examine some of the specific trends regarding the size and frequency of wildfires in more detail. 1. Wildfires are Definitely Getting Larger. While a variety of factors — including human behaviors, wind levels, vegetation, humidity levels, and more — contribute to the likelihood of wildfires, the impact of climate change is becoming increasingly apparent.

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Frontiers

JULY 12, 2021

Author: Emma Phipps, Journal Specialist. This week, we speak to Dr. Krithi K. Karanth, the Chief Conservation Scientist and Chief Executive at the Centre for Wildlife Studies in Bangalore, India. We discuss the inspiring programmes she has built in India to manage human-wildlife conflict, motherhood, and how her team is contributing to Covid-relief in rural India.

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Physics World

JULY 12, 2021

Quantum computers can now simulate much larger quantum systems than was previously thought possible thanks to algorithms developed by researchers in the UK and Germany. The new algorithms divide up quantum computational resources according to which parts of the simulation require them most, making it possible to extract information about a large quantum system from many smaller, more manageable calculations – in effect, running the simulation in parallel.

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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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National Law Center

JULY 12, 2021

A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. REGULATORY: NOAA, The post Ag & Food Law Daily Update: July 12, 2021 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Scientific American

JULY 12, 2021

Genetic testing with IVF is being marketed as a means to choose a healthy embryo, despite questions about the soundness of the technology. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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Environmental Leader

JULY 12, 2021

Asda, one of the UK’s largest grocery store chains, has slashed energy costs at its refrigeration plants by reducing energy use by five GWh over the past five years; the chain has also reduced CO2 emissions by 1,100 metric tons over the same period, by optimizing energy efficiency across nine. Read more ». The post UK Grocery Chain Slashes Energy Consumption by 35% with Data Monitoring, Optimization appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Physics World

JULY 12, 2021

The smallest laser capable of delivering high-intensity pulses of extreme-ultraviolet (XUV) light has been claimed by researchers at ELI-ALPS in Hungary, INCDTIM in Romania, and the Max Born Institute in Germany. The new optical technique could make high-intensity XUV pulses far more accessible to labs worldwide, opening up new possibilities for high-speed nanoscale imaging.

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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

JULY 12, 2021

The PA Forestry Association is now accepting nominations for three annual excellence awards. The deadline for nominations is September 1. The Awards include-- -- Sandy Cochran Award for Excellence in Natural Resource Education This award honors individuals or programs designing, developing, and implementing educational programs focused on the conservation and management of Pennsylvania’s natural resources.

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New Scientist

JULY 12, 2021

More than 100 people a day are expected to die and more than 1000 a day be admitted to hospital at the peak of the UK’s current wave of covid-19 cases, the government’s scientific advisers are anticipating.

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Cool Green Science

JULY 12, 2021

Researcher Lauren Pharr enters the intense realm of woodpecker research – and climbing trees. The post True Grit: Adventures in Red-Cockaded Woodpecker Research appeared first on Cool Green Science.

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New Scientist

JULY 12, 2021

The latest coronavirus news updated every day including coronavirus cases, the latest news, features and interviews from New Scientist and essential information about the covid-19 pandemic

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A Greener Life

JULY 12, 2021

The unveiling of EV36 Zero: (left to right) Nissan Chief Operating Officer Ashwani Gupta, Patrick Melia, Chief Executive Sunderland City Council and Lei Zhang CEO of Envision. Photo credit: Nissan / Richard Rayner. By Anders Lorenzen. Nissan, the Japanese carmaker, has delivered a big boost to the UK green economy which will also create over 1,000 green jobs.

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New Scientist

JULY 12, 2021

Phosphine gas in the atmosphere of Venus was considered a possible sign of life, but it could come from volcanic eruptions sending enormous plumes of lava into the air

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Academy of Natural Sciences

JULY 12, 2021

James Abram Garfield Rehn (1881-1965) is considered one of the Academy’s most productive and influential scientists. He chaired the Entomology Department in the mid-20th century and became one of the world’s leading orthopterists (a person that studies grasshoppers, crickets and katydids.). He and his colleague, Morgan Hebard (1887-1946), added more than 500,000 Orthoptera to the Academy’s insect collection.

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Scientific American

JULY 12, 2021

They’ll most likely be robotic, guided by AI—so we’ll need our own AI to figure it out. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

JULY 12, 2021

Drexel University and the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University have partnered with the City of Philadelphia, the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission and other local organizations to create a new and unique collaboration to develop ways to make the Philadelphia region more climate resilient. The Climate Resilience Research Agenda is convened by academic researchers from Drexel and the Academy of Natural Sciences as well as those with relevant community-based, sectoral or po

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Scientific American

JULY 12, 2021

Dog puppies are 30 times more interested in unknown humans than young wolves, confirming an evolutionary hypothesis. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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Inhabitant

JULY 12, 2021

If you want to beautify your yard while simultaneously doing your little part to save the world, consider planting a pollinator garden.

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Scientific American

JULY 12, 2021

SpaceShipTwo make a successful, crewed suborbital test flight to 282,000 feet (86 kilometers) above Earth’s surface. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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New Scientist

JULY 12, 2021

Asking people to name 10 words that are as different as possible, as measured by a machine learning algorithm, is a good test of creativity

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Scientific American

JULY 12, 2021

Residents were asked to limit energy use as another heat dome baked the region. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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New Scientist

JULY 12, 2021

Richard Branson has finally launched to the edge of space aboard his Virgin Galactic space plane, a flight over 15 years in the making

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Inhabitant

JULY 12, 2021

Governor Gavin Newsom has placed 50 of California's 58 counties under a drought emergency order, and the number may grow.

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 12, 2021

Read the full story at Gizmodo. A team of Korean researchers have made a membrane that can turn saltwater into freshwater in minutes. The membrane rejected 99.99% of salt over the course of one month of use, providing a promising glimpse of a new tool for mitigating the drinking water crisis.

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Earth 911

JULY 12, 2021

Earth911’s Mitch Ratcliffe speaks with Yaron Ben-Nun, chief technology officer at Nostromo, which has introduced. The post Earth911 Podcast: Nostromo Wants To Cool the World With Thermal-Energy Storage appeared first on Earth911.

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 12, 2021

Read the full story in The Hill. Just 25 cities comprise more than half of greenhouse gas emissions from a sample of 167 urban centers, according to research published Monday in the journal Frontiers in Sustainable Cities.

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