Circle of Blue

AUGUST 11, 2021

The climate crisis will jeopardize key sources of fresh water and make extreme weather events more severe. But experts say there’s still time to prevent the worst outcomes. A farmer in the Mekong Delta uses plastic, mud, and sticks to hold back the rising sea. According to the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report published Monday, Southeast Asia coastal zones are among the world’s most climate vulnerable regions.

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Energy & the Law

AUGUST 11, 2021

In Plaquemines Parish et al. v. Chevron et al. , the U. S. Fifth Circuit has ruled on whether 42 suits brought by six parishes and the Louisiana Attorney General against a number of oil companies belongs in federal court or state ourt. The allegations are that the companies’ operations over the years essentially destroyed the Louisiana coastal marshes.

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Circle of Blue

AUGUST 11, 2021

In this hot, dry summer, household wells are failing and wait lists for replacements stretch up to a year. A dry field north of Maralee and Noal Child’s house in Glenn County, California, used to be an olive orchard. Now it is slated to be planted with almond trees, Maralee said. Photo courtesy of Maralee Childs. By Brett Walton, Circle of Blue – August 11, 2021.

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Environmental and Urban Economics

AUGUST 11, 2021

In a series of pieces, I have explored how the for profit insurance industry can accelerate climate change adaptation progress. Here is my recent RMS interview. Here is my 2017 co -authored Harvard Business Review piece. Imagine a free market economy where there is no government regulation of insurance markets and those who seek insurance can contract with for profit insurers.

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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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Circle of Blue

AUGUST 11, 2021

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN. Rare summer floods submerge the famed Piazza San Marco in Venice in up to a meter of water. Water from 20 cities in Pakistan is unsafe to drink. The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District discharges untreated stormwater into Lake Michigan amid heavy rains. India will require refineries and fertilizer plants to begin using green hydrogen.

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Physics World

AUGUST 11, 2021

Thinking of taking your e-reader on holiday this summer? Sitting around in the sunshine catching up on all the books you haven’t had time to read may soon be even more enjoyable thanks to a new reflective screen technology that works without a backlight. Developed by Andreas Dahlin and colleagues at Sweden’s Chalmers University , the technology is based on colour-changing nanostructures, and it could be a promising alternative to the energy-intensive digital screens currently employed in smartph

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Academy of Natural Sciences

AUGUST 11, 2021

Fall bird migration is underway, and millions of birds are beginning to reach Philadelphia as they head south for the winter, newly hatched young embarking on their first migration. Bird Safe Philly is asking Lights Out Philly participants — and everyone — to turn off or block non-essential lights from midnight to 6:00 a.m. from August 15 to November 15 to protect migratory birds traveling along the Atlantic Flyway.

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National Law Center

AUGUST 11, 2021

A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. There are. The post Ag & Food Law Daily Update: August 11, 2021 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Environmental Leader

AUGUST 11, 2021

Edenshaw Developments, a Canadian real estate developer, is working with Diverso Energy to design a geothermal energy system for Alba, a 32-story, 48-unit condo building in the suburbs of Toronto, that will emit 80% less carbon than a similar building heated by natural gas, as reported by Toronto Star. Occupancy. Read more ». The post Edenshaw Developments Partners With Diverso Energy on Geothermal Building in Canada appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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New Scientist

AUGUST 11, 2021

Milk, egg and other animal products can now be brewed in the lab using familiar fermentation processes, requiring regulators to reconsider what truly makes something "milk" or "cheese"

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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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Environmental Leader

AUGUST 11, 2021

Worley, an Australian engineering firm, in collaboration with Princeton University, has issued a detailed report that outlines the need and pathways for a rapid and transformative approach to energy infrastructure in order to achieve decarbonization in line with the UN Paris Agreement. “If we develop energy infrastructure the way we. Read more ». The post Engineering Firm Worley And Princeton University Outline Feasible And Affordable Paths To Net Zero appeared first on Environment + Energy Lead

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Physics World

AUGUST 11, 2021

Before looking for an internship, Constantine Pelesis already knew that he wanted to go into nuclear medicine. “I was studying part-time for a Master’s degree in medical physics with the University of Surrey , while also working as a teaching assistant there.” In the first summer of his MSci course he was looking for something that would give him some experience, help him to broaden his network, and provide some extra income.

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Frontiers

AUGUST 11, 2021

(Eric Luse/San Francisco Chronicle/Polaris). Would you like a healthier, happier, better brain? Well … how about if a famous female brain scientist, who had been rated as the second most popular teacher on the entire internet; came to your screen and spent an hour with you letting you know how the brain works ? Meet Dr. Marian Diamond and prepare to be amazed.

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Physics World

AUGUST 11, 2021

The X-ray attenuation of the patient calculated from the DICOM header information of chest X-rays, and compared with CT gold-standard size measures. (Courtesy: Hilde Bosmans). More than 3.6 billion diagnostic imaging exams are performed each year across the globe, with medical radiation use accounting for 98% of the population’s dose from artificial sources.

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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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New Scientist

AUGUST 11, 2021

From time crystals to supersolids, we keep discovering extraordinary new kinds of matter – now the true challenge is being able to predict what we'll find next

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 11, 2021

Fall bird migration is underway and millions of birds are beginning to reach Philadelphia as they head south for the winter, newly hatched young embarking on their first migration. Bird Safe Philly is asking Lights Out Philly participants-- and everyone-- to turn off or block non-essential lights from midnight to 6:00 a.m. from August 15 to November 15 to protect migratory birds traveling along the Atlantic Flyway.

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A Greener Life

AUGUST 11, 2021

Dried-up rice is seen on a paddy field stricken by drought in Soc Trang province in the Mekong delta in Vietnam. Photo credit: Alamy. By Michael Tatarski. Decades of intensive agriculture and water mismanagement have left the country in need of a radical overhaul of its water policies. Citizens and government officials resorted to drastic measures this year to prepare for the annual dry season in Vietnam’s Mekong delta.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 11, 2021

August 10 marked the one-year anniversary of Sunoco’s [Energy Transfer Partners] spill of approximately 8,000 gallons of industrial waste, impacting the Lake in Marsh Creek State Park in Chester County, two tributaries, and a wetland. Approximately 20,000 gallons of drilling fluid remain unaccounted for at the site. One day after the spill, Sunoco experienced a significant subsidence (sinkhole) at this same location; one of many Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) sites with a history of drill

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Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 11, 2021

by Michael Grose (CSIRO), Malte Meinshausen (The University of Melbourne), Pep Canadell (CSIRO) and Zebedee Nicholls (The University of Melbourne) Of all the troubling news in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report out on Monday, one warning will surely generate the most headlines: under all scenarios examined, Earth is likely to reach the… Read more →

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 11, 2021

Penn State Extension is hosting a six-part Community Forestry Workshop Series On Effective Management of Public Trees. The workshops will be held October 6, 8, 13, 15, 20 and 22 from Noon to 3:00 p.m. Planning and managing the green infrastructure of street trees, parks, and open spaces will help any municipality safely take advantage of the many benefits these assets provide.

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Scientific American

AUGUST 11, 2021

The rare tetraquark is one of dozens of non-elementary particles discovered at the accelerator, and could help test theories about the strong nuclear force. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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Frontiers

AUGUST 11, 2021

Author: Freya Wilson, Publishing Partnerships Specialist. This week, Freya Wilson talks to Dr. Marlen Vasquez, an environmental toxicologist at the Cyprus University of Technology. She is also the leader of the Oikotoxicologia Research Group and vice-chair of Ocean4Biotech. We discuss her experience as a young immigrant from the Dominican Republic, the challenges of a woman in an interdisciplinary career, and the importance of representation.

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Inhabitant

AUGUST 11, 2021

The Northern California Dixie Fire that erupted last month continues to make history. The elusive fire officially became the largest active wildfire in the U.S. last weekend.

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Scientific American

AUGUST 11, 2021

The legislation provides billions of dollars for thinning forests in ways that some scientists think are wrongheaded. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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New Scientist

AUGUST 11, 2021

Here’s what the latest data says about the efficacy and side effects of the most-used covid-19 vaccines worldwide, including Oxford/AstraZeneca and Pfizer/BioNTech

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Scientific American

AUGUST 11, 2021

Seawalls and levees may simply shift rising water elsewhere—often into disadvantaged communities. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 11, 2021

This National Law Review article summarizes key trends in illegal fishing enforcement, ocean plastics, technology, marketing claims, conservation and carbon sequestration, and permitting that impact U.S. fisheries and the aquaculture industry.

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Scientific American

AUGUST 11, 2021

It will bring molecular modeling to a new level of accuracy, reducing researchers’ reliance on serendipity. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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New Scientist

AUGUST 11, 2021

Huge virtual events including Ariana Grande concerts held inside the video game Fortnite are the latest example of Silicon Valley's new favourite buzzword: a metaverse

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Scientific American

AUGUST 11, 2021

The Marathon Oil Megadrought has a nice ring to it, don’t you think? -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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New Scientist

AUGUST 11, 2021

A form of 3D-printed chain mail can alternate between being flexible and rigid as needed, meaning it could be used for more comfortable medical supports, strong but flexible military armour or even temporary bridges

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Inhabitant

AUGUST 11, 2021

Sustainable construction is on the mind of builders, architects, engineers, residential homeowners and businesses around the world. A project by SOA architekti in collaboration with Richter Design reflects this mindset with green design elements and privacy in an open and well-lit home.

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New Scientist

AUGUST 11, 2021

I'm often asked questions about which plants, flowers, fruit or vegetables are toxic, but giving concrete answers is more complicated than you might imagine, writes James Wong

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