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Dust from Wind Storms Masking Full Effect of Warming, Study Finds

Yale E360

The amount of dust generated by desert windstorms has grown markedly since the mid-19th century, helping to curb the global rise in temperature, new research shows. Read more on E360 →.

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Ørsted Acquires PSEG’S Ocean Wind 1 Equity Shares

Environment + Energy Leader

This acquisition will give them 100% ownership of the wind energy project located 15 miles off the coast of New Jersey and will help Ørsted to deliver New Jersey’s 1st offshore wind energy project. The post Ørsted Acquires PSEG’S Ocean Wind 1 Equity Shares appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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One of the World’s Coldest Places Is Now the Warmest it’s Been in 1,000 Years, Scientists Say

Inside Climate News

Ice in Greenland, one of the planet's refrigerators, is defrosting, leading to melting events that could raise sea levels 20 inches by the end of the century. By Bob Berwyn Global warming is spiking in one of the world’s coldest places, atop the 2-mile thick ice sheet in central Greenland, where new research shows that the first decade of the 2000s was clearly the warmest 10 years on record in at least 1,000 years.

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DCNR Opens Application Period For New Round Of Conservation & Recreation Grants

PA Environment Daily

On January 17, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources opened a new application period for the Community Conservation Partnerships Grant Program. The deadline for applications is April 5. The grant programs opening include-- Community Recreation & Conservation Planning; Community & Watershed Forestry; Land Acquisition & Conservation; Motorized Trails; Non-Motorized Trails; Park Rehabilitation & Development; and State & Regional Partnerships.

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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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Texas NPRI Not Diminished by Pooling Ratification

Energy & the Law

Co-author Brittany Blakey. The takeaway from Hahn v. ConocoPhillips Company is that in Texas a NPRI holder may not diminish his rights by ratifying pooling of an oil and gas lease unless there are provisions explicitly purporting to do so. Kenneth and brother George each owned ½ of the surface estate of a tract and ¼ of the mineral estate. Siblings and Charles owned the rest.

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Climate Action or Greenwashing: How to look past the fluff in “Net-zero strategies”

Enviromental Defense

With the growing urgency to address climate change, governments and companies are developing “net-zero” strategies to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. However, according to the UN’s High Level Expert Group , many of these strategies are not based on credible science and are actually used to greenwash polluters and delay climate action. To mitigate the worst of the climate damages that we face, we need to limit global heating to 1.5°C, which according to the Intergovernmental Panel of Clima

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Microalgae could be the future of sustainable superfood in a rapidly changing world, study finds

Frontiers

By Peter Rejcek, science writer The global population recently hit eight billion people. Yet climate change and human environmental impacts threaten our long-term food security. Researchers at the University of California, San Diego, recently published a scientific review demonstrating that microalgae and other microscopic, plant-like organisms could help feed the world’s growing population more sustainably than current agricultural systems.

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Majestic photographs of the world's major telescopes

New Scientist

Photographer Julian Abrams' new project, Everything Beautiful Is Far Away, celebrates some key telescopes from around the world – and the impressive structures that house them

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Port Susan Bay Preserve: Where have all the Chinook Gone? (Part 1)

Washington Nature

by Grace Lee Kang While out in the waters of the Stillaguamish Estuary, the marsh where the Stillaguamish River meets Port Susan Bay, Nature Conservancy Aquatic Ecologist Dr. Emily Howe and Skagit River System Cooperative Lead Field Biologist Brian Henrichs witnessed something they had never seen before. And one urgent question was running through their minds— where have all the Chinook gone?

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Huge AI models can be halved in size without degrading performance

New Scientist

A way to cut the scale of artificial intelligence models by 60 per cent could save huge amounts of energy and make them more accessible

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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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Port Susan Bay Preserve: Where have all the Chinook gone? (Part 2)

Washington Nature

by Grace Lee Kang This is part two of a two-part series on important work happening at the Port Susan Bay Preserve; you can read part one here. Rebuilding an estuary, one of the most productive ecosystems on earth, takes dedication. Estuaries, the marshy areas that exist between where the land meets the sea, provide productive feeding grounds, refuge from predators, and are an important transition zone for young salmon as they physiologically acclimate from fresh to salt water.

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Fresh ideas about the causes of depression are bringing new treatments

New Scientist

By upending the idea that a chemical imbalance in the brain is behind depression, we are starting to understand some of its mysteries and develop better treatments

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New York Adopts New Environmental Justice Law That Requires Consideration of ‘Disproportionate Impacts’ on Disadvantaged Communities for Permit Issuance and Renewal

E2 Law Blog

Continuing the trend toward protecting environmental justice communities, New York Gov. Hochul is expected to sign a chapter amendment to a recently passed bill that would have established new standards under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) – New York’s “Little NEPA” environmental review statute. The bill would also have changed the procedures employed by New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) for issuing permits under the Environmental Conservation Law. .

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Oyster mushroom fungus uses nerve gas to paralyse and eat tiny worms

New Scientist

The fungus that produces oyster mushrooms preys on tiny animals by releasing a paralysing nerve gas called 3-octanone before growing into their bodies

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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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Better Path Coalition Hosts Jan. 26 Virtual Brown Bag Briefing On Environmental Impacts From Development Of Unconventional Shale Gas & Oil Reserves

PA Environment Daily

The Better Path Coalition will host webinars at Noon and 7:00 p.m. on January 26 to brief legislators and staff as well as the public and press on the Environmental Impacts From The Development of Unconventional Oil and Gas Reserves. The featured presenter will be Dr. John Stolz from the Department of Biological Sciences and Director of the Center for Environmental Research and Education at Duquesne University.

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Odd parasitic plant with fleshy flowers identified as new species

New Scientist

A review of hydnora plants has identified one new species based on preserved specimens and reinstated two others, bringing the total number to 10

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This cheddar is the first carbon-neutral cheese in the world

Inhabitant

Wyke Farms has been in the cheddar cheesemaking business since 1861. The Clothier family company kept their award-winning, 160-year-old recipe and spent nearly 15 years on bioengineering to become the UK’s first 100% self-sufficient in green energy. As their next step in sustainability, they launched their Ivy’s Reserve Vintage Somerset Cheddar, the first carbon-neutral cheese in the world.

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Help in the hunt for neutrinos while exploring deep-sea ecosystems

New Scientist

The Deep Sea Explorers project is calling for volunteers to help remove noise from data collected by a neutrino telescope at the bottom of the sea, finds Layal Liverpool

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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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Try these special vegan ice cream flavors before it's too late!

Inhabitant

In my Portland, Oregon household, we spend way more time thinking about and eating vegan ice cream than we probably should. And come January, we get very interested in what our local ice cream shop gone national is doing. Because since 2018, Salt & Straw has celebrated Veganuary by featuring five carefully crafted vegan flavors. Readers, act now.

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Flame-resistant variety of cotton could cut need for toxic retardants

New Scientist

White cotton can normally only be made fire resistant by adding toxic flame retardants, but a new form could enable us to make inherently non-flammable cotton fabrics

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What Can We Expect From Gov. Shapiro, Lt. Gov. Davis On Environmental, Energy Issues?

PA Environment Daily

There were stark differences between the positions taken by now Governor Josh Shapiro and his opponent during the gubernatorial campaign. During the campaign Shapiro outlined his general positions on environmental, and particularly energy issues, on his campaign website , since taken down. Holding people and companies accountable for their environmental actions was a big part of his campaign and actions he took as Attorney General.

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The Last of Us review: An excellent example of fungal horror

New Scientist

From Hannibal to Whitechapel and now this fine adaptation of a bestselling video game, why do fungi so often steal the show in TV thrillers, wonders Bethan Ackerley

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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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A huge rare earth discovery in Sweden labelled a victory for the energy transition 

A Greener Life

The President and CEO of Swedish mining company LKAB Jan Mostrom and Sweden’s Energy Minister Ebba Busch host a joint news conference at LKAB in Kiruna, Sweden upon the discovery of Europe’s largest deposit of rare earth metals. Photo credit: TT News Agency / Jonas Ekstromer. By Anders Lorenzen The Swedish state-owned mining company, LKAB, (Luossavaara-Kiirunavaara Aktiebolag) has announced a huge rare earth minerals discovery in Kiruna, in the northern part of the country.

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Avoiding liquids before surgery may be an unnecessary precaution

New Scientist

Most hospitals ban all drinks for two hours before surgery, but there is growing evidence that these guidelines are out of date, says Clare Wilson

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Global Anti-Corruption Insights: Winter 2023

Arnold Porter

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) closed out 2022 by announcing two major corporate settlements under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA): one for a total of $160 million (coordinated with Brazil) and another for a total of $460 million (coordinated with South Africa). The December announcements capped off a year in which DOJ and SEC disclosed a total of eight FCPA corporate enforcement actions.

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Why We Meditate review: A convincing argument for regular meditation

New Scientist

Meditation seems to divide people into hardline converts or sceptical questioners.

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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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Catherine Hagerty Joins Arnold & Porter’s Corporate & Finance Practice

Arnold Porter

Arnold & Porter announced today that Catherine Hagerty has joined the firm’s Corporate & Finance practice as counsel, resident in San Francisco. Ms. Hagerty advises financial institutions and other lenders, borrowers and equipment leasing companies on the structuring, documentation and administration of various forms of complex debt financings.

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Watch rare livestream of bald eagles nesting on eggs in California

New Scientist

Two eggs laid by a pair of nesting bald eagles in California are the latest symbol of success for the once-imperiled species

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Virtual and Digital Health Digest

Arnold Porter

Welcome to the third installment of Arnold & Porter’s Virtual and Digital Health Digest. This edition primarily covers December 2022 highlights across the virtual and digital health space. This digest focuses on key virtual and digital health and telehealth-related developments in the United States, United Kingdom, and European Union in the healthcare, regulatory, privacy, and corporate transactions space.

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We may be entering a bold new era in the treatment of depression

New Scientist

Depression is much more complicated than we thought, but new ideas about its biological causes have already led to promising treatments

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Environmental Life Cycle Assessment of a Novel Cultivated Meat Burger Patty in the United States

Environmental News Bits

Kim S, Beier A, Schreyer HB, Bakshi BR (2022). “Environmental Life Cycle Assessment of a Novel Cultivated Meat Burger Patty in the United States.” Sustainability. 14(23):16133. [link] Abstract: The meat industry has a substantial negative impact on the environment. As a result, this industry is in a period of change to alternative meat to mitigate … Continue reading Environmental Life Cycle Assessment of a Novel Cultivated Meat Burger Patty in the United States.

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