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JULY 20, 2021

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN. Deadly protests in Iran break out amid a worsening water crisis. Argentina will allocate millions of dollars to mitigate drought along the Parana River. More than 700 people in one German city are safe after disastrous flooding over the weekend kills nearly 200 across western Europe. Marine harmful algal blooms in Florida and lack of action from the state’s governor prompts protests in St.

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JULY 20, 2021

In Big Sur, scientists are rescuing the abalone from landslides caused by the Dolan Fire, and moving them to safety in new neighborhoods where “resident abalone” already thrive. By Anne Marshall-Chalmers BIG SUR, Calif.— It’s four in the morning, damp and dark along the central California coast. Huddled around the back of a minivan, five scientists in waders and boots tenderly move 41 black abalone from large white coolers into reusable Trader Joe’s grocery totes lined with wet, cold washcloths

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Frontiers

JULY 20, 2021

By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer. Image credit: Lukasz Pawel Szczepanski / Shutterstock.com. Scientists show for the first time that ‘stealth’ coronal mass ejections, a type of solar storm, can be detected early on the Sun’s surface. This could help put measures in place that limit damage to technology and energy grids on Earth from the electromagnetic radiation.

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Cool Green Science

JULY 20, 2021

Why are burrowing owls declining? Research and hope for the underground owl of the Americas. The post Burrowing Owls Face an Uncertain Future appeared first on Cool Green Science.

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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.

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New Scientist

JULY 20, 2021

Dogs tend to ignore suggestions from people who are lying, hinting that – unlike human infants and some other primates– they might recognise when a person is being deceptive

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Physics World

JULY 20, 2021

A transparent, viscous coating that can be brushed or painted onto any type of surface could reduce disease transmission by capturing airborne droplets. The coating, which is based on a polymer commonly employed in cosmetics, could be applied to plexiglass barriers and face shields as well as windows, walls, ceilings or even curtains. Used in this way, it could remove virus-laden particles from the air and so slow down the spread of infectious respiratory diseases like COVID-19, according to the

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Environmental Leader

JULY 20, 2021

Kao Data, a developer and operator of carrier neutral data centers for high performance colocation, has announced it has become the UK's first data center to transition all backup generators at its Harlow campus to HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) fuel. The post European Data Center Becomes First to Use Vegetable Oil Fuel for its Generators appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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National Law Center

JULY 20, 2021

A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. JUDICIAL: Includes. The post Ag & Food Law Daily Update: July 20, 2021 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Scientific American

JULY 20, 2021

New unpublished studies show that dogs and cats with COVID-positive owners frequently have SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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National Law Center

JULY 20, 2021

A bill was recently introduced in Congress, known as the Enhancing Credit Opportunities in Rural America Act (“ECORA”) of 2021. ECORA. The post Proposed Tax Exemption for Community Ag Lenders appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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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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Scientific American

JULY 20, 2021

Young dogs, apes and other animals develop skills needed to survive and reproduce. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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New Scientist

JULY 20, 2021

Spyware sold for use in anti-terror investigations is reportedly being misused by governments to watch journalists and politicians – Silicon Valley firms are battling to end it

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Inhabitant

JULY 20, 2021

Over the years, pollution caused by rocket launches has often been brushed away due to the few launches taking place. However, due to the recent billionaire space race, conservationists are raising concerns over the pollution these launches create.

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New Scientist

JULY 20, 2021

Adult mammals have the capacity to kill other members of their own species, but males generally seem to kill to reduce competition while females kill to protect their young

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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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Inhabitant

JULY 20, 2021

With 3D printing, a small blob of material can turn into something amazing. Fibonacci House realizes this potential, as the world’s first fully 3D-printed concrete tiny home to be listed on Airbnb, now available to rent.

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New Scientist

JULY 20, 2021

The latest coronavirus news updated every day including coronavirus cases, the latest news, features and interviews from New Scientist and essential information about the covid-19 pandemic

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Scientific American

JULY 20, 2021

Four U.S. municipalities—Austin, Los Angeles, New Orleans and Seattle—were among those that signed on. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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New Scientist

JULY 20, 2021

Jeff Bezos, world’s wealthiest man and founder of the space company Blue Origin, has ridden his own firm’s New Shepard rocket into space on its first crewed flight

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Scientific American

JULY 20, 2021

Researchers say they have discovered unique and exciting DNA strands in the mud; others are not sure of their novelty. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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JULY 20, 2021

Not only do hikers have to contend with wildfires and out-of-control ticks this year, but now even poison ivy is getting worse. This botanical bother's increasing severity is yet another effect of climate change.

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New Scientist

JULY 20, 2021

The first woman to become a doctor in Mexico, Matilde Montoya inspired changes to 19th-century attitudes towards women working in the field of medicine

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Scientific American

JULY 20, 2021

A lingering hockey injury forces a science writer to reconsider his criticism of American medicine. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 20, 2021

Read the full story in The Guardian. Anthropogenic warming of climate has been a factor in extreme precipitation events globally, researchers say.

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Inhabitant

JULY 20, 2021

As worldwide anxiety about the climate crisis soars, conscious consumers are embracing the idea of carbon tech, or ways to turn excess CO2 into marketable products. Which is probably why the new Potted Carbon planters attained full Kickstarter funding in less than 36 hours.

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Scientific American

JULY 20, 2021

The billionaire and three others take a suborbital trip onboard the craft New Shepard. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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New Scientist

JULY 20, 2021

Galapagos giant tortoises are long-lived in part because their cells are surprisingly sensitive to certain forms of stress

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 20, 2021

Read the full story at The Hill. The International Energy Agency said in a report Tuesday that even as carbon dioxide emissions are set to hit a record high in 2023, international governments are set to only put 2 percent of their COVID-19 recovery spending toward renewable energy.

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New Scientist

JULY 20, 2021

Tollund Man ate a simple meal of cooked cereals and fish before being hanged and dumped in a bog in Iron Age Europe

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 20, 2021

Read the full story in ESG Today. Moody’s ESG Solutions announced today the launch of ESG Score Predictor, a new tool aimed at enabling real time ESG assessments for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and monitoring risk across global supply chains.

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New Scientist

JULY 20, 2021

Sharks have spiral-shaped intestines that work in a similar way to an unusual valve designed by Nikola Tesla.

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 20, 2021

Read the full story from NPR. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, landfills such as this one on the edge of Orlando are among the nation’s largest sources of methane, a greenhouse gas far more potent than carbon dioxide and a major contributor to global warming. A seminal U.N.

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BCM Environmental Land Law

JULY 20, 2021

We are looking for a full-time, experienced Paralegal to join our team of legal professionals at BCM Environmental & Land Law to work primarily in our Keene office. See attached for more details and how to apply! 2021-07-20 BCM Paralegal Ad Posting. The post BCM is Hiring! appeared first on BCM Environmental Land Law.

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 20, 2021

Read the full story at Small Caps. Australian inorganic carbon material manufacturer CFoam (ASX: CFO) has entered into key partnerships with two US tertiary institutions based on enhancing the development of carbon products from coal.

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