Yale E360
OCTOBER 19, 2022
David Quammen was one of the first science writers to report on the spillover of viruses from wildlife to humans. In an interview with Yale Environment 360 , he talks about what scientists now know – and don’t know – about what caused the Covid-19 pandemic and why it matters. Read more on E360 ?.
Union of Concerned Scientists
OCTOBER 19, 2022
A new solar project was just installed in the US. Set a timer for 60 seconds and wait. Maybe take a step outside and soak up some sunlight. Zing!—another solar project was just installed. The sun is shining on the solar industry; the numbers are impressive. Today, there is enough solar capacity in the US to power the equivalent of 23 million homes , according to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA).
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Circle of Blue
OCTOBER 19, 2022
California’s Central Valley is the heart of the state’s farming and oil industries. Photo © J. Carl Ganter / Circle of Blue. YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN. Cholera outbreak in Syria spreads across the country. Mississippi River reopens to barge traffic after low-water closure. Lack of water scuttles a proposed hydrogen facility in Australia. California town risks running out of water in two months as dry conditions persist.
Union of Concerned Scientists
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Picture this: Light energy from the sun zooms through the solar system to reach your sunny rooftop, gets absorbed into your solar panel, and charges the device or computer on which you are reading this post. It is a perfectly closed, sustainable system. Can the life cycle of a solar panel itself be just as circular? Today, unfortunately, the life cycle of a solar panel is not yet a “cycle.”.
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
Circle of Blue
OCTOBER 19, 2022
South Africa’s wastewater crisis is making life unbearable for its residents. The yard at Johan Lotter’s home is now a permanent swamp of raw sewage following a complete breakdown of the municipal sewerage system. The sewage extends about 1,000 square meters into the open field beyond his house. Photo by Steve Kretzmann. This investigation was produced in collaboration with the Center for Collaborative Investigative Journalism and OpenUp , with the support of OSF-SA.
Environment + Energy Leader
OCTOBER 19, 2022
An artificial intelligence-based management system from Capgemini and Cervest can help with sustainable transitions. The post Collaboration Offers Tools for Businesses to Address Climate Risks appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Environmental Professionals Connection brings together the best content for environmental professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Environment + Energy Leader
OCTOBER 19, 2022
The group is helping finance millions in solar projects for communities of color and low-income areas in the US. The post Kresge Investments Accelerate Community Solar Projects in Underserved Areas appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Law and Environment
OCTOBER 19, 2022
As frequent readers know, I am a big fan of cost-benefit analysis. The basic idea is that, when we make a decision to regulate at a certain level, we are by definition deciding that regulating to that level is “worth” the costs that the regulation will impose. We might as well make such calculations explicitly. . However, that doesn’t mean that CBA cannot consider the distributional impacts of federal regulations.
New Scientist
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Large fish prefer to scrape against sharks over members of their own species, possibly to pry off parasites
National Law Center
OCTOBER 19, 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: October 19, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
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
New Scientist
OCTOBER 19, 2022
The megadrought in south-western North America is the worst in more than 1000 years.
National Law Center
OCTOBER 19, 2022
As we begin August and reflect on last month, staff at the National Agricultural Law Center continue to bring trusted research. The post July Monthly Round Up appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
New Scientist
OCTOBER 19, 2022
From a close-up of a 1-millimetre-wide coral polyp to a shot of a tiger beetle clasping a fly, these photos are some of the top entries in the Nikon Small World 2022 Photomicrography competition
A Greener Life
OCTOBER 19, 2022
The Oskarshamn nuclear power plant. Photo credit: Daniel Kihlgren – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia. By Anders Lorenzen. The new centre-right government in Sweden is making a big break from previous governments’ energy policies – announcing that for the first time in decades Sweden will build new nuclear reactors. The new government is a coalition of three parties; Moderates, Christian Democrats and Liberals.
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.
New Scientist
OCTOBER 19, 2022
The particles inside a proton move around when exposed to electric and magnetic fields, causing it to deform, but this behaviour isn't well understood
PBS Nature
OCTOBER 19, 2022
The post Polar Bears Hunt Beluga Whales appeared first on Nature.
New Scientist
OCTOBER 19, 2022
What is consciousness, and why do we simultaneously seek it out and dread it in other entities?
PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 19, 2022
This editorial was first published in the Republican Herald on October 19, 2022 -- Shell Pipeline Co. and a pipeline contractor, Minnesota Limited, have agreed to pay a $670,000 fine for pollution they generated during the construction of the Falcon Pipeline in Western Pennsylvania. The state Department of Environmental Protection conducted 67 inspections of the pipeline when it was under construction and found that sediment and drilling fluids had leaked into the Ambridge Reservoir, Raccoon Cre
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
OCTOBER 19, 2022
We have been trying to harness the reaction that powers the stars for decades, and now private firms are promising commercial fusion within a decade. Is there any reason to believe them this time?
The Applied Ecologist
OCTOBER 19, 2022
For Black History Month, the British Ecological Society (BES) journals are celebrating the work of Black ecologists from around the world and sharing their stories. The theme for UK Black History Month this year is Time for Change: Action Not Words. Mthokozisi Moyo – at the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa – shares his story below. How did you get into ecology?
New Scientist
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Shops are stocking up on pumpkins for Halloween.
Environmental Law Centre
OCTOBER 19, 2022
CESD finds insufficient Monitoring, Listing and Enforcement is undermining protection of Species at Risk and Biodiversity in Canada Since 1995, the Office of the Auditor General of Canada has. The post CESD finds insufficient Monitoring, Listing and Enforcement is undermining protection of Species at Risk and Biodiversity in Canada appeared first on Environmental Law Centre.
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
OCTOBER 19, 2022
From the jewel scarab beetle to the golden mole, the natural world brims with treasure.
Environmental News Bits
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Read the full story at Waste Dive. In its “Zero Waste to Zero Emissions” report released Tuesday, the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives described source reduction and waste diversion efforts as critical to climate mitigation and adaptation. Ultimately, a zero waste model can transform the waste sector — which contributes to global methane emissions — into a net-negative source … Continue reading Zero waste should be an important part of climate plans, GAIA urges.
New Scientist
OCTOBER 19, 2022
It may have a history of over-optimistic predictions, but research into generating power using a fusion reactor is finally making notable advances
Environmental News Bits
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Read the full story at Centered. As Midwest manufacturers work to electrify heavy-duty vehicles, a big challenge remains: how to charge them. The trucking industry makes up about one-quarter of the country’s transportation emissions, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Equipment manufacturers including Illinois-based Navistar have developed, or are in the process of developing, commercial electric vehicles … Continue reading Calculating the cost of electric heavy-duty tr
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New Scientist
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Join a growing number of volunteers who are helping to monitor the health of the environment by sampling diverse aquatic ecosystems through the Algal Bloom Monitoring project, says Layal Liverpool
Environmental News Bits
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Read the full story at Stateline. Foresters, nursery managers and urban planners have long sought funding to grow more trees, replant burned areas and help marginalized communities prepare for the effects of climate change. Suddenly, the money isn’t the problem — it’s figuring out how to spend it.
PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 19, 2022
City & State PA this week recognized their list of leaders on the 2022 Pennsylvania Nonprofit Power 100. The organizations featured on the list have triumphed in their efforts to provide everything from cash assistance to legal representation, food deliveries to waterways protection despite the constraint on fundraisers, reduced government funding and declining philanthropic support.
Environmental News Bits
OCTOBER 19, 2022
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced a new effort under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to implement a streamlined and efficient process under the New Chemicals Program to assess risk and apply mitigation measures, as appropriate, for new chemicals with applications in batteries, electric vehicles, semiconductors and renewable energy generation.
PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 19, 2022
WeConservePA’s Advocacy Manager Brad Barkdoll attended a site visit to tour an award winning headwaters restoration project by Wissahickon Trails along the Wissahickon Creek. In addition to WeConservePA and staff and affiliates from Wissahickon Trails, the site visit included Montgomery County-based Rep. Mary Jo Daley, Rep. Liz Hanbidge, and staff from Rep.
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