Yale E360
DECEMBER 13, 2023
As the developing world witnesses a boom in road building, a movement to retrofit existing roads is gathering steam. Using embankments, channels, and dikes, so-called “green roads” harvest excess water for use in irrigation and flood prevention, while slashing maintenance costs.
Union of Concerned Scientists
DECEMBER 13, 2023
During the week of November 27 th , under a cloud of international conflict and unease, delegates, politicians, activists and academics convened for the Second Meeting of States Parties (2MSP) to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) at the UN Headquarters in New York. Attendees came together to examine the global state of disarmament and harm-reduction work and call for more states to sign the nuclear ban treaty and join the stand against nuclear weapons.
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Yale E360
DECEMBER 13, 2023
The 2023 UN climate conference has concluded with an agreement, approved by nearly 200 countries, to shift away from fossil fuels.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Photographer Morup Namgail set out to capture an image no-one had ever taken before, in the hope of drawing attention to the plight of the landscape and wildlife in his remote home region in Ladakh, India
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.
Enviromental Defense
DECEMBER 13, 2023
On this final day of COP28, just a few hours after countries of the world agreed on the need to move away from fossil fuels, I’m overcome with a mix of emotions. Gratitude to the people in the climate and Indigenous rights movement, who have been pushing for this outcome for years. Inspired by the unstoppable momentum to secure a fast, fair, full and financed fossil fuel phaseout.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 13, 2023
In 2023, archaeologists found evidence of architecture and art beginning earlier than we thought, and uncovered data that rewrites our ideas of how much power women had in ancient societies
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New Scientist
DECEMBER 13, 2023
In mice, neurons activated by stress cause the animals to wake up far more often during sleep – if the process is similar in humans, it could lead to new ways of improving sleep quality
Scientific American
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Ten years after cannabis was first legalized for recreational use in adults, scientists are struggling to provide evidence-based recommendations about the risks to young people
NRDC
DECEMBER 13, 2023
The protection of climate-critical forests around the world has put down roots at the center of climate ambition.
Scientific American
DECEMBER 13, 2023
These froglets disguise themselves as feces to gross out potential predators until they’re old enough to glide through jungle canopies
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.
NRDC
DECEMBER 13, 2023
The project could sabotage U.S. climate goals, send oil-filled trains along the Colorado River, and pollute the air from Utah to the Gulf Coast.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Extra limbs could provide a productivity boost to people working in a range of jobs, and experiments show that people are capable of controlling them intuitively
A Greener Life
DECEMBER 13, 2023
The COP28 President Sultan Al Jaber applauds the deal reached after two weeks of climate negotiations. Photo credit: COP28. By Anders Lorenzen Whether or not to include the language stating ‘fossil fuels must be phased out’ rather than ‘phased down’ became the key contentious issue at this year’s UN climate talks. A draft text released Friday, with just under a week for the summit to conclude included the key fossil fuel language as an option.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 13, 2023
From ChatGPT to Gemini, this year was dominated by large language models and other AIs becoming everyday tools used by millions of people
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.
Enviromental Defense
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Ever since Premier Ford reversed his government’s plans to open up Greenbelt land for development, he has been doubling down on the construction of the controversial Highway 413 project. What is Highway 413? Despite government claims that Highway 413 will reduce congestion and help people living in the GHTA, it is nothing more than an expensive perpetuation of 1950s transportation thinking to benefit well-connected developer friends of the Premier.
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 13, 2023
On December 13, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful announced the Delaware County Office of Sustainability has completed the process of becoming the newest affiliate of Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful (KPB)—Keep Delco Beautiful! The Delaware County affiliate is the fourth new local organization to join the KPB Affiliate Network this year. Keep Reading Beautiful, Keep Dauphin County Beautiful and Scranton Tomorrow joined earlier in 2023.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 13, 2023
The Geminid meteor shower will peak very early on the morning of 14 December, shortly after a new moon, making for perfect viewing conditions
Washington Nature
DECEMBER 13, 2023
When it comes to finding the perfect Christmas tree, the choices are endless. Tall and lean, or short and full? Spacious room for ornaments or tight, lush branches? Do you like the emerald, green of a fresh-cut tree or a light dusting of ‘snow’ for the winter wonderland vibe? Perhaps the most important decision is real vs. artificial, but what are the most environmentally friendly options?
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New Scientist
DECEMBER 13, 2023
On 5 May, the World Health Organization declared that the coronavirus was no longer classified as a "public health emergency of international concern", its highest alert level, but the virus is still evolving
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 13, 2023
The Wildlife Leadership Academy is now accepting nominations for the Student Conservation Ambassadors Program for students ages 14 to 17. The deadline for nominations is February 28, 2024. The application period will open January 1st, and the deadline for students to apply is March 31, 2024. Informational packets will be mailed beginning in January to nominated students with an invitation to apply to the 2024 program.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Most people with cancer are over 50, but the past few decades have seen a rise in diagnoses for younger people.
Scientific American
DECEMBER 13, 2023
The Arctic Permafrost Atlas, which took years to create, is both beautiful and sobering, given the pace of climate change.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 13, 2023
An agreement reached at the COP28 climate summit mentions transitioning away from fossil fuels, but contains weak points that could limit our ability to keep the world from warming beyond 1.
Cresforum
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Greentown Labs, the largest climatetech incubator in North America, has a newfound friend in GE Vernova. The incubator recently announced GE Vernova as its newest “Terawatt Partner,” the highest level of engagement for Greentown. This partnership will provide GE Verona with a community of climatetech startups, participation in Greentown’s Industry Leadership Council, and the opportunity to accelerate American energy innovation.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 13, 2023
For the first time in the history of the COP process the phrase "fossil fuels" has appeared in a climate summit agreement, as part of promise for the world to begin "transitioning away" from the leading cause of global warming
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 13, 2023
On December 13, the Public Utility Commission announced it will hold a two-day stakeholders meeting February 7-8 on the Act 129 2023 Statewide Evaluator Energy Efficiency Baseline Studies and 2026 draft Technical Reference Manual Update. The meeting will be held Feb. 7, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Thursday, Feb. 8, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Hearing Room 1 of the Commonwealth Keystone Building, 400 North Street, Harrisburg.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 13, 2023
A material inspired by spider silk contracts to less than half of its length when exposed to water, and could be used for soft medical devices that adjust their shape around tissues and organs inside the body
Scientific American
DECEMBER 13, 2023
A major report plotting the future of U.S.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 13, 2023
This year saw an extraordinary number of awe-inspiring images of objects in space, thanks in part to the James Webb Space Telescope.
NRDC
DECEMBER 13, 2023
2023 - another banner year for federal energy efficiency standards!
New Scientist
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Before colonisation, Australia was made up of at least 200 distinct nations.
Enviromental Defense
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Dubai, UAE – The final outcome from COP28, dubbed the UAE Consensus, was adopted this morning. The final text calls on countries to “transition away from fossil fuels in energy systems, in a just, orderly and equitable manner, accelerating action in this critical decade” and to “tripling renewable energy capacity globally and double the global average of annual rate of energy efficiency improvements by 2030.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 13, 2023
The promise of a material that could revolutionise the way we use electricity captured imaginations on social media, which also helped researchers quickly determine that LK-99 wasn't what it seemed
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