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In Tanzania, Carbon Offsets Preserve Forests and a Way of Life

Yale E360

Carbon offsets have been criticized for failing to provide carbon savings and ignoring the needs of local communities. But in Tanzania, hunter-gatherer tribes are earning a good return for their carbon credits and protecting their forests from poachers and encroaching agriculture. Read more on E360 ?.

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Meet the 100: Jim Boyle, CEO & Founder, Sustainability Roundtable Inc.

Environment + Energy Leader

The Environment+Energy Leader 100 is an annual list that recognizes environment and energy management “doers.” Here, Jim Boyle talks about how the industry can move toward more "buyer favorable" long-term renewable energy commitments, as well as what he sees as the biggest opportunity for business leaders in 2022. The post Meet the 100: Jim Boyle, CEO & Founder, Sustainability Roundtable Inc. appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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The Drumbeat of PFAS Litigation Is Getting Louder

Law and Environment

On May 25 th , Massachusetts filed suit against a number of companies alleged to have manufactured PFAS and/or aqueous film-forming foam. Massachusetts joins a number of other states which have already brought similar claims. Indeed, Massachusetts filed the case in South Carolina, where an existing multi-district litigation concerning PFAS is already in progress.

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Clause to Protect Against Drainage in a Mineral Lease Deemed Ambiguous

Energy & the Law

Co-author Carolina Cuppetilli*. Today we will skip our usual routine of explaining how court rulings on the question of the day might affect your interests. Instead we will discuss the fallout from abysmal document drafting. In Rosetta Resources Operating v. Martin , the Supreme Court of Texas cautioned that an express covenant to protect against drainage suffered from both lack of clarity and lack of accuracy.

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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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Plague never went away – now it could re-emerge in drug-resistant form

New Scientist

Plague may seem like an ancient disease, but the bacterium that causes it persists in rodents and fleas around the world.

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Northcentral PA Conservancy Purchases Blossburg Property To Allow Abandoned Mine Drainage Treatment Project Along Tioga River

PA Environment Daily

On May 25, the Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy announced the acquisition of a 216-acre property in the Borough of Blossburg, Tioga County is allowing a project to treat Abandoned Mine Drainage (AMD) to move ahead. The Conservancy purchased the property from KLJ Enterprises, Inc. with funding provided by the Susquehanna River Basin Commission. The property will be needed to provide access to two abandoned mine discharges for treatment of the water as part of a larger project to clean up the

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Linking protected areas from Yellowstone to the Yukon shows the value of conserving large landscapes, not just isolated parks and preserves

Environmental News Bits

by Charles C. Chester, Brandeis University and Mark Hebblewhite, The University of Montana As human development spreads ever farther around the world, very few large ecosystems remain relatively intact and uninterrupted by highways, cities or other human-constructed obstacles. One of the largest exceptions is the Yellowstone to Yukon region, or Y2Y, which stretches more than … Continue reading Linking protected areas from Yellowstone to the Yukon shows the value of conserving large landsca

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A rethink of cause and effect could help when things get complicated

New Scientist

Some scientists insist that the cause of all things exists at the most fundamental level, even in systems as complex as brains and people. What if it isn't so?

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Ag and Food Law Daily Update: May 25, 2022

National Law Center

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: May 25, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Twitter and the dangers of the US myth of free speech

New Scientist

Elon Musk claims he wants to buy Twitter to save free speech, but it is a fallacy that we should be able to say whatever we want to whomever we want, warns Annalee Newitz

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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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Earth911 Podcast: PFAS Everywhere — Consumer Reports’ Kevin Loria on Forever Chemicals in Food Packaging

Earth 911

Kevin Loria joins the conversation to talk about his recent Consumer Reports article about PFAS. The post Earth911 Podcast: PFAS Everywhere — Consumer Reports’ Kevin Loria on Forever Chemicals in Food Packaging appeared first on Earth911.

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A quantum computer could catch its own errors on any calculation

New Scientist

A set of 16 qubits has been arranged so that they may be able to run any calculation error-free – a crucial step toward building quantum computers that can outpace traditional ones

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Water law and policy: Gaps, opportunities and law reforms (report and webinar)

Environmental Law Centre

Water law and policy: Gaps, opportunities and law reforms (report and webinar) The Water Act was proclaimed into force on October 7th, 1998 and it represented a significant. The post Water law and policy: Gaps, opportunities and law reforms (report and webinar) appeared first on Environmental Law Centre.

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How many people died due to the Black Death in Europe?

New Scientist

The history books say the infamous plague pandemic of the 14th century killed at least half of the population of Europe.

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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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Forecasters Tap High-Tech Tools as US Warns of Another Unusually Active Hurricane Season

Inside Climate News

Predictions of hurricane paths have improved markedly, but their intensity remains difficult to forecast. Air and water drones could change that. By James Bruggers In and around Panama City, Florida, Judy Dickey is the “weather lady,” a credential she earned working for three decades as a meteorologist at local television stations.

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Teleportation trick shows promise for a future quantum internet

New Scientist

Quantum information has been sent from one side of a simple quantum network to the other, passing through an intermediate network node without affecting it

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Travel Company Grupo Piñero Pushes Sustainability with Energy, Waste Plans

Environmental Leader

The Spanish travel company makes strides in sustainable and energy transitions. The post Travel Company Grupo Piñero Pushes Sustainability with Energy, Waste Plans appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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7 things to do to avoid dementia even if you have high genetic risk

New Scientist

A study of people in the US suggests those at high genetic risk of dementia are less likely to develop the condition if they improve their lives in seven ways

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More Companies Join WorldGBC’s Net Zero Buildings Pledge

Environmental Leader

The WorldGBC's net-zero buildings commitment gets new members that will strive for maximized emissions reductions in new construction and renovations. The post More Companies Join WorldGBC’s Net Zero Buildings Pledge appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Bricks made of dust from the Moon and Mars could make space buildings

New Scientist

Baking a mixture of saltwater and materials that mimic dust from the moon or Mars at a high temperature produced sturdy bricks that could be used to build human habitats in space

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McDonald’s plastic cups use advanced recycling, bioplastics

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Plastics Today. McDonald’s is testing a new type of clear drinking cup that’s a move away from fossil fuel petrochemical sources to a circular economy model. The cups will comprise an equivalent of 50% post-consumer recycle (PCR) content and 50% biopolymer resins. The latter includes collecting and reusing the restaurant … Continue reading McDonald’s plastic cups use advanced recycling, bioplastics.

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Do we need nuclear power in the energy mix to stop climate change?

New Scientist

Some say it is indispensable if we are serious about hitting net-zero emissions targets. Others insist it is unnecessary and unconscionable.

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Payments for Pollution: How federal conservation programs can better benefit farmers and the environment

Environmental News Bits

Download the document. In IATP’s 2021 report Closed out: How U.S. farmers are denied access to conservation programs, we showed that for years, farmers have been turned away from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) two flagship conservation payment programs, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP).

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How to analyse your garden soil and choose the plants to suit it

New Scientist

Finding out how acidic or alkaline your soil is means you can select the right plants for it, and maximise their chance of thriving, says Clare Wilson

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Smart Circular Bridge for a circular built environment

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Civil + Structural Engineer. An old material is being rediscovered: flax has been with us for thousands of years in the form of clothing, sacks, and robust ship’s ropes. Now the plant fibres are experiencing a renaissance and could become the building material of the future. Combined with a special … Continue reading Smart Circular Bridge for a circular built environment.

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Benjamin Franklin's quest to make farts less malodorous

New Scientist

This week's Feedback explores the 18th-century polymath's essay on the gaseous emissions of humanity, delves into Elon Musk's robotic qualities and raises an eyebrow at Matt Hancock's interest in cryptocurrencies

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Using excess heat to improve electrolyzers and fuel cells

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from MIT. Reducing the use of fossil fuels will have unintended consequences for the power-generation industry and beyond. For example, many industrial chemical processes use fossil-fuel byproducts as precursors to things like asphalt, glycerine, and other important chemicals. One solution to reduce the impact of the loss of fossil fuels on … Continue reading Using excess heat to improve electrolyzers and fuel cells.

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Don't Miss: Star Trek parody The Orville is back for a third season

New Scientist

New Scientist's weekly round-up of the best books, films, TV series, games and more that you shouldn't miss

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Updating the Balanced Scorecard for Triple Bottom Line Strategies

Environmental News Bits

Download the document. Society increasingly expects businesses to help solve problems of environmental degradation, inequality, and poverty. This paper explains how the Balanced Scorecard and Strategy Map should be modified to reflect businesses’ expanded role for society.

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Nuclear power can help us reach net zero, but what is its true cost?

New Scientist

Society must balance the pros and cons of nuclear energy and work out the massive issue of who foots the bills when power stations go over budget

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Mango industry stresses sustainability

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at The Packer. Most mango importers say few buyers make specific demands for sustainability, but many suggest or encourage sustainable practices. Even if not called for by buyers, most suppliers say they have implemented or encouraged sustainable practices at field level, as well as in packinghouses.

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Science shows that dogs feel things like us. Legislation must catch up

New Scientist

Research supports what Darwin said in 1872 – dogs express emotions in a way recognisable to humans.

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A primer on composting cannabis residuals

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Biocycle. [Part 1][Part 2] The rapid legalization of cannabis in the U.S. has created a new urgency to compost cannabis residuals versus disposing of them in landfills and incinerators.

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Firearm suicides are rising in the US despite declining globally

New Scientist

In the past three decades, suicides involving guns have steadily dropped around the world.

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