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Meeting information needs for water markets: Understanding water diversion and use

Legal Planet

by Nell Green Nylen and Molly Bruce Water scarcity is a growing problem for agriculture and ecosystems across the U.S. Southwest. In many areas, unsustainable water use has overstretched local water supplies, and climate change is making these supplies more volatile. Water markets have the potential to enhance climate resilience by helping water users adapt to short-term variations in water supply and by easing long-term transitions to more sustainable levels of water use.

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Fossil fuel lobbyists are once again swarming Canada’s COP29 delegation  

Enviromental Defense

Statement from Julia Levin, Associate Director, National Climate Fossil fuel lobbyists are once again swarming the international climate negotiations, including within Canada’s official delegation. According to Environmental Defence’s analysis of the UN’s Provisional List of Registered Participants at COP29, 28 people with ties to the fossil fuel sector were given Party badges by Canada.

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As Ocean Waters Warm, a Race to Breed Heat-Resistant Coral

Yale E360

Around the world, researchers are working on a range of projects that aim to enhance corals’ resistance to marine heat waves. In a promising sign, a U.K. team recently became the first to quantify an uptick in heat tolerance among adult corals selectively bred for the trait.

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US Diplomats Notch a Win on Climate Super Pollutants With Help From the Private Sector

Inside Climate News

Industrial nitrous oxide emissions from chemical plants in China, a “huge prize” for climate negotiators, will be reduced but not eliminated. By Phil McKenna Their leverage rapidly vanishing under the shadow of an incoming administration hostile to action on climate change, U.S. negotiators nonetheless notched a significant win this week at the United Nations’ climate summit with help from the private sector.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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DEP Awards $288,000 In Grants To Support Local Projects In Lake Erie Coastal Zone

PA Environment Daily

On November 13, the Department of Environmental Protection awarded Coastal Zone Grants totaling more than $288,000 to seven projects in the state’s Northwest region. The grants, which are aimed at protecting and restoring the Lake Erie Coastal Zone, will be used toward projects that will benefit this critical habitat and ecosystem. “The Coastal Zone Grants are aimed at supporting programs that measure the impact of various pollution sources, improve public access, preserve habitats, and educate

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To Protect the Ozone Layer and Slow Global Warming, Fertilizers Must Be Deployed More Efficiently, UN Says

Inside Climate News

By Georgina Gustin At its annual conference on climate change this week, the United Nations released a major report saying the world has little hope of reaching global climate targets without quickly lowering emissions of nitrous oxide, a greenhouse gas that’s nearly 300 times more powerful at warming the atmosphere than carbon dioxide.

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New Report Exposes Canadian Retailers Are Still Lagging Behind U.S. Retailers on Chemical Safety

Enviromental Defense

Couche-Tard and Sobeys receive failing grades; Loblaws, Metro, Canadian Tire, and Tim Hortons’ parent company get ‘D’s Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat – A new report released today of U.S. and Canadian retailers, written by Toxic-Free Future in collaboration with Environmental Defence, finds Canadian-based retailers are failing to protect consumers from toxic chemicals and plastics.

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EPA Names PUC Commissioner Kathryn Zerfuss, David Graybill, Juniata County, To Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Advisory Committee

PA Environment Daily

On November 13, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan announced the appointment of 18 new members and reappointment of 6 members to the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee. Katheryn Zerfuss , PA Public Utility Commission, was added as a new member of the Committee and David Graybill. Of Red Sunset Farm in Juniata County is a returning member.

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Polluters must pay: how COP29 can make this a reality

Environmental News Bits

by Llewellyn Leonard, University of South Africa The 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) takes place in Azerbaijan in November 2024. The annual climate change conference must focus on holding corporations and countries accountable for greenhouse gas emissions. The “polluter pays” principle has been a key part of climate discussions for years.

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Melting Glaciers Are Causing Billions of Dollars of Damage

Scientific American

Thawing ice, from the high peaks to the poles, is producing extraordinarily expensive floods, infrastructure damage and losses to tourism and fishing

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

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. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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People prefer AI-generated poems to Shakespeare and Dickinson

New Scientist

Readers give higher ratings to AI-generated poetry than the works of poets such as William Shakespeare, Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson – perhaps because they often have more straightforward themes and simpler structure

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What Bird Flu in Wastewater Means for California and Beyond

Scientific American

Wastewater in several Californian cities, including San Francisco and Los Angeles, recently tested positive for bird flu.

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Big Oil pockets billions while the world negotiates who pays for the climate crisis

Enviromental Defense

The day after nations from around the globe gathered to begin this year’s United Nations climate negotiations , Suncor posted over $2 billion in profits for just three months. Suncor was the last of the four largest Canadian oil companies to report its profits for the third quarter, known as Q3, which is the period from July through September. These four companies are responsible for nearly all tar sands production in Canada.

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China issues energy law

A Greener Life

By Liu Lican On November 8, China issued its first Energy Law , which aims to support the development and utilisation of renewable energy and increase the proportion of non-fossil energy consumption. The law, which will come into effect in January 2025, stipulates that the state will formulate long-term development goals, monitor the yearly development and utilisation of non-fossil energy, and institute a minimum proportion of renewables in energy consumption.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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How language barriers influence global climate literacy

Environmental News Bits

by Mario Saraceni, University of Portsmouth Our planet is getting hotter at an alarming rate. Climate change is one of the most serious global issues today. Its consequences affect every single human being on Earth. So it seems perfectly logical that scientific publications about global warming are written in the global language: English.

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Weight-loss medications may also ease chronic pain

New Scientist

Popular semaglutide-based drugs used for weight loss may reduce chronic and acute pain, which could make them a promising alternative to opioids

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AI Analysis of Police Body Camera Videos Reveals What Typically Happens during Traffic Stops

Scientific American

Examining body camera videos at scale reveals racial differences in how police treat drivers during traffic stops—and what corrective programs really work

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Bizarre test shows light can actually cast its own shadow

New Scientist

With the help of a ruby cube and two laser beams, researchers made one ray of light cast a shadow when illuminated by the other

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Implementing D.E.J.I. Strategies in Energy, Environment, and Transportation

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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Not So Golden

NRDC

Golden State Natural Resources’ draft environmental impact report spells danger for forests, climate, and communities

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Starship launch flight 6: When is Elon Musk’s SpaceX flight test?

New Scientist

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is preparing for the sixth test flight of Starship, the world's most powerful rocket. It aims to conduct the launch as early as 18 November.

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Tracking Down the American Woodcock

Cool Green Science

A Q&A with scientist Colby Slezak on how following the migrating shorebirds revealed a rare nesting pattern. The post Tracking Down the American Woodcock appeared first on Cool Green Science.

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Generative AI Could Generate Millions More Tons of E-Waste by 2030

Scientific American

Generative AI could saddle the planet with heaps more hazardous waste

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Shaping a Resilient Future: Climate Impact on Vulnerable Populations

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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Twin spacecraft will launch to create an artificial solar eclipse

New Scientist

The Proba-3 mission consists of two spacecraft that will fly in close formation to study the sun, with the shadow of one creating an artificial solar eclipse from the perspective of the other

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Photographing Water for the One of the World’s Driest Cities

Cool Green Science

A photographer captions the merging of modern science and ancient wisdom in the Peruvian Andes The post Photographing Water for the One of the World’s Driest Cities appeared first on Cool Green Science.

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Plumes of pollution from big factories can make it snow

New Scientist

Satellite images reveal that when conditions are right, the pollution from industrial hotspots can cause snow to fall downwind and punch holes in clouds

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This ‘Human Computer’ Created a System for Measuring Vast Distances in Our Universe

Scientific American

Visual artist Anna Von Mertens looks to astronomer Henrietta Swan Leavitt and her vision of the universe for inspiration

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Sustainability at Retail

Sustainability impacts every nation, company, and person around the world. So much so that, in 2015, the United Nations (UN) issued a call for action by all countries to work toward sustainable development. In response to this and as part of a global Sustainability at Retail initiative, Shop! worked collaboratively with its global affiliates to address these critical issues in this white paper.

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Watch autonomous cars do doughnuts and drift sideways round corners

New Scientist

Driverless cars can now do doughnuts and drift like stunt drivers, skidding sideways around corners while maintaining control, which might help the cars recover from dangerous situations

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Stroud Water Research Center: Trusted Partner For Community Scientists; Conserving National Park Streams; Support Clean Water

PA Environment Daily

The latest UpStream newsletter from the Stroud Water Research Center features articles on-- -- Stroud Is A Trusted Partner For Community Scientists -- Scientists Discover Threats To National Park Streams -- Stroud Center Goes Live With Fox29 TV Weather Team -- Enhancing Ecosystems Through Community Efforts -- Support Clean Water This Giving Season Click Here to read the entire UpStream newsletter.

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Progress on forests at COP29 and beyond depends on equity

NRDC

Meeting the world's 2030 forest targets requires addressing one of forest governance's most insidious flaws: a lack of accountability for the Global North

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WeConservePA: PA Voters Approved All 5 Local Referendums On The November Ballot Making $96 Million Available For Open Space Conservation

PA Environment Daily

On November 13, WeConservePA reported all five local referendums on the ballot November 5 were passed by voters contributing over $96 million for open space, farmland, forests and recreation. Voters in three Pennsylvania townships in the fall 2024 election voted to enact open space taxes and borrow money to conserve open space. Voters approved open space taxes in another two municipalities in spring 2024.

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County-level associations between drinking water PFAS contamination and COVID-19 mortality in the United States

Environmental News Bits

Liddie, J. M., Bind, M.-A., Karra, M., & Sunderland, E. M. (2024). County-level associations between drinking water PFAS contamination and COVID-19 mortality in the United States. Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology.

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