Environment + Energy Leader
MARCH 9, 2022
Doubling down on food sustainability, Google plans to leverage innovation and technology to further reduce waste. One of its ideas is to utilize. The post Google Outlines Strategies to Reduce Food Waste at Its Facilities appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Yale E360
MARCH 9, 2022
About half of U.S. adults alive today were exposed to harmful levels of lead as children from the burning of leaded gasoline, according to a new study , which estimates that lead contamination has lowered Americans' IQ scores by more than two points on average. Read more on E360 ?.
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Environment + Energy Leader
MARCH 9, 2022
The Environment+Energy Leader 100 is an annual list that recognizes environment and energy management “doers.” Here, Naeem Farooqi discusses trends and challenges as organizations transition to zero-emissions vehicles. The post Meet the 100: Naeem Farooqi, Global Tech Director for Zero Emission Mobility, Wood appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Circle of Blue
MARCH 9, 2022
Hurricane Matthew in early October, 2016. Photo © Ryan Johnson/North Charleston on Flickr. YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN. Pakistan and India meet for annual water sharing discussions. Communities of color in North Carolina faced higher risk of gastrointestinal illness after two major hurricanes, a study found. Nearly all schools in one New Jersey county tested positive for lead in drinking water supplies, data reveals.
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.
Physics World
MARCH 9, 2022
Scientists in Western Australia have carried out the first recovery of an observed meteorite fall with the help of drones and machine-learning techniques. The finding could pave the way for more falls to be located and studied, helping scientists explore the make-up of the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. ( arXiv:2203.01466 ). The discovery was made after a bright meteor fireball was spotted in April last year by cameras belonging to the Australian Desert Fireball Network.
Environmental News Bits
MARCH 9, 2022
by Aaron Simmons, University of New England and Annette Cowie, University of New England Are you one of the increasingly large number of people seeking to minimise the environmental damage wrought when producing the food you eat? If so, you might use the common “environmental footprint” method to decide what to buy.
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New Scientist
MARCH 9, 2022
DNA becomes disordered inside cancer cells, and playing GENIGMA on your smartphone will help researchers discover the dangerous forms DNA can fold into, says Layal Liverpool
Physics World
MARCH 9, 2022
“Look up…get your head out of your ass. Listen to the goddamn qualified scientists”. Those aren’t lyrics you’d expect to hear from the normally saccharine pop star Ariana Grande, who sings them in the recent hit movie Don’t Look Up ( which we reviewed in January ). A comet roughly 9 km in size is heading straight towards Earth and the words come in response to the strangely uninterested reaction of politicians, media and many members of the public to the imminent planet-ending event.
New Scientist
MARCH 9, 2022
Astronomer Royal Martin Rees discusses the most extraordinary aspects of his distinguished career, from black holes to billionaires in space and the prospects of life beyond Earth
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 9, 2022
On March 9, Rodale Institute announced its intention to create a portfolio of five comprehensive economic farm case studies, in partnership with Kitchen Table Consultants (KTC) and with support from The GIANT Company. Focused on five common agricultural systems, these case studies will document the agronomic and financial impacts of transitioning from conventional to certified organic management.
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.
New Scientist
MARCH 9, 2022
Using a laser to strike rocks and a built-in microphone, NASA’s Perseverance rover has measured changes in the speed of sound on Mars due to temperature affecting the atmosphere
Frontiers
MARCH 9, 2022
In March 2021, Frontiers in Psychology launched a new section dedicated to the scientific advancement of Positive Psychology. This new section aimed to provide an interdisciplinary platform for disseminating cutting-edge scientific research on the science and practice of positive psychology. Over the last year, the section established itself as the 12 th most popular within the entire Psychology collection, with more than 273 submissions and 17 special issues submitted from 6 continents and 55 c
New Scientist
MARCH 9, 2022
Vital cooling systems for controlling nuclear waste at the decommissioned Chernobyl nuclear power plant are offline, leading to concerns that radioactive waste might escape
National Law Center
MARCH 9, 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: March 9, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
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.
New Scientist
MARCH 9, 2022
An AI tool developed by DeepMind can help historians restore ancient Greek texts with 72 per cent accuracy, and date inscriptions to within 30 years of their true age
Environmental Leader
MARCH 9, 2022
Amazon is investing in and researching sustainable plastic materials as part of its efforts to reduce packaging waste. The post Amazon Researching Net Zero, Biodegradable Plastics to Reduce Packaging Waste appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
New Scientist
MARCH 9, 2022
These delicately detailed representations of plants by a founding figure of modern botany are given a new lease of life in the book Leonhart Fuchs: The New Herbal
Environmental News Bits
MARCH 9, 2022
Read the full story from Tel-Aviv University. A new study found that in a marine environment, microplastics absorb and concentrate toxic organic substances and thus increase their toxicity by a factor of 10, which may lead to a severe impact on human health.
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New Scientist
MARCH 9, 2022
"Deliberate erring" offers a surprising but effective way to enhance your memory and improve how you perform in many unexpected areas of life, says David Robson
Environmental News Bits
MARCH 9, 2022
Read the full story at ESG Today. Advanced upcycling company Novoloop announced today it has raised $11 million in a Series A financing, aimed at funding the completion of pilot scale-ups and the commercialization of Novoloop’s process technology, which turns plastics that are often not recycled into high-performance chemicals and materials.
New Scientist
MARCH 9, 2022
From mosquitoes and rats to foxes and birds, the urban environment is transforming animals that live among us – but which new species should we expect next?
Environmental News Bits
MARCH 9, 2022
Read the full story in the Detroit Free Press. The Free Press is making air permit data available for the first time to improve access and to help build on our work examining air pollution in communities with long-standing racial and socioeconomic disparities.
New Scientist
MARCH 9, 2022
Progress in understanding nearly everything that lies beyond Earth has been immense, but it is timely to raise questions about stewardship of our own world
Environmental News Bits
MARCH 9, 2022
Read the full story in the Washington Post. Decades of federal housing discrimination did not only depress home values, lower job opportunities and spur poverty in communities deemed undesirable because of race. It’s why 45 million Americans are breathing dirtier air today, according to a landmark study released Wednesday.
New Scientist
MARCH 9, 2022
It's a myth that extra belly fat in middle age is due to a slowing metabolism – and now we know what really causes the dreaded spread we can also fix it
Environmental News Bits
MARCH 9, 2022
Read the full story at The Energy Mix. Corn-based ethanol may have worse environmental impacts than fossil fuels, according to a new study that concludes the United States biofuel program has failed to meet emissions targets while delivering negatives impacts on water quality, land used for conservation, and other ecosystem processes.
New Scientist
MARCH 9, 2022
A study of the extinct Christmas Island rat suggests we cannot bring back the woolly mammoth and other lost species without important differences
Environmental News Bits
MARCH 9, 2022
Read the full story in The Guardian. Scientists have modelled thousands of possible futures, and found that different social attitudes could make the difference between a temperature increase of just 1.8C or 3.6C by the end of the 21st century.
New Scientist
MARCH 9, 2022
Trends in cigarette and e-cigarette use among 16 to 24-year-olds in England suggest that vaping doesn’t encourage more young people to start smoking
Environmental News Bits
MARCH 9, 2022
Mar 10, 2022, 1 pm CSTRegister here. Sustainability and the notion to be “greener” are drivers for formulation changes within the industry. A formulator must balance performance, cost, and production viability, while keeping up with many environmental standards from various governances, both globally and nationally.
New Scientist
MARCH 9, 2022
In The Cartographers, Peng Shepherd’s latest work of magical realist speculative fiction, the characters have a habit of asking “what makes a map?”.
Environmental News Bits
MARCH 9, 2022
Read the full story at Environmental Health News. From manufacturing to packaging, PFAS are getting into cosmetics, clothes, and food even when companies are not intentionally adding the chemicals.
New Scientist
MARCH 9, 2022
Two teams of engineers have taken separate approaches to enable drones to carry out research or rescue operations with a reduced risk of crashing
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