Yale E360
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
In the wake of a series of destructive storms in late December and early January, California's long-ailing mountain reservoirs have risen, satellite images from NASA show.
Union of Concerned Scientists
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
There is a growing body of science to support the need to address the harms from exposures to multiple pollutants from multiple sources that accumulate over time, especially in environmental justice communities. Some of these scientific studies also can inform how cumulative impacts to pollution could be addressed. Here’s what you need to know: People are exposed to multiple chemicals Exposure science is the study of how, and to what extent, humans come into contact with environmental factors, i
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Circle of Blue
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Water is poised for prominence this year in state law and policy. Lawmakers in Phoenix and in other state capitals see water as a priority this year. Photo © J. Carl Ganter/Circle of Blue By Brett Walton, Circle of Blue – February 13, 2023 The fiscal scare that arose in the early days of the pandemic has ebbed. Instead of budgetary catastrophe, state balance sheets show evidence of a “strong fiscal position,” says Kathryn White of the National Association of State Budget Officers.
Legal Planet
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Rip Out The Sidewalk, Not The Tree Even the best and conscientious developers gnash their teeth at CEQA, California’s environmental review law, and one can see why: it can allow NIMBYs to block useful housing and supercharge exclusion. But there’s a reason why the law was passed and why it has persisted, and we saw it three days ago : Trees of Los Angeles can let out a deep breath of fresh oxygen after a recent court ruling halted the City of L.A.’s plan to chop down as many as 13,00
Speaker: Jason Chester, Director, Product Management
In today’s manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means moving beyond reactive quality checks and toward real-time, data-driven process control. But what does true manufacturing process optimization look like—and why is it more urgent now than ever? Join Jason Chester in this new, thought-provoking session on how modern manufacturers are rethinking quality operations from the ground up.
Environment + Energy Leader
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
TUI has set new standards for the tourism industry as the first ocean cruise company with approved science-based targets. The post TUI Sets New Standards for Tourism appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Union of Concerned Scientists
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
En inglés Este escrito fue publicado originalmente en el CommonWealth Magazine. El mes de enero del 2023 marcó el comienzo de un nuevo año. Para el estado de Massachusetts, también marcó el inicio de una nueva administración con la histórica posesión de la Gobernadora Maura Healey, así como una nueva sesión legislativa con nuevos legisladores (y algunos ya preexistentes).
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Scientific American
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Studies of prairie voles are providing surprising new insights into how social bonds form
Energy & the Law
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Delay in filing suit too often spells doom for the plaintiff, as we learn in Zadeck Succession et al v. Treme et al. Treme (as in the family collectively) claimed their father, Vandiver, was conveyed a 5% working interest in mineral leases in DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, as compensation for his work in re-completing the Harrison Brown #1 well in 1993. There was no written document, but accounting records of the various operators credited him with a working interest in the well and he received payme
Enviromental Defense
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
With a new federal budget in the works, Finance Canada is currently developing two new investment tax credits – one for clean technology and one for hydrogen. A tax credit is an amount of money that taxpayers can subtract, dollar for dollar, from the income taxes they owe. They are useful tools for incentivizing things that we want more of – like renewable energy.
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Are You Telling Your Story? Senate returns to voting session Feb. 27, 28, March 1, 6, 7, 8 -- Committee Schedule -- March 7-- Governor’s Budget Address House returns to voting session Feb. 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, March 1 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events TUESDAY 9:00: Agenda Posted. DEP Environmental Justice Advisory Board meeting. 16th Floor Delaware Room, Rachel Carson Building.
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
Scientific American
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
To improve workers’ health, research shows, companies need to support “transformational” leaders and weed out “destructive” actors, not just tout wellness programs
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
The February 13 PA Environment Digest is now available. Click Here To View Or Print The Entire February 13 PA Environment Digest 55 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA This Week’s Examples Of Going The WRONG WAY On Environmental, Energy Issues Weekly List Of PA Environment & Energy Articles & NewsClips By Topic WeConservePA To Recognize Karen Martynick & David Shields With Lifetime Conservation Leadership Awards Slippery Rock Watershed Coalition: Winn
Scientific American
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Trees communicate and cooperate through a fungal web, according to a widespread idea.
Frontiers
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Download the top ebook releases from this month, including the special issues on innovation in STEAM education , a showcase of neuroscientific perspectives in sports psychology , the effect of bioactive compounds on neurodegenerative disease phenotypes , the ability of robots to perform tasks that require interaction with their external environment, nature-based solutions for climate risk management and many more!
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
Scientific American
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
The way we teach quantum theory conveys a spookiness that isn’t actually there
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
DCNR Wildfire Danger Map Forecasts High Fire Danger For Feb. 13.
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Massive flows of snow down mountain slopes can clear out dense forest and make way for shrubs and smaller trees, allowing a more diverse range of bird species to live in the affected area
Scientific American
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Host Shayla Love dives into the true story behind the now infamous 36 questions that lead to love.
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
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Vaginal microbiome transplants are helping treat bacterial vaginosis and shedding light on the importance of this intimate ecosystem in women's health
PBS Nature
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
The post These Wolf Puppies Could Save Their Species appeared first on Nature.
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
A review of studies on mycorrhizal fungi finds there is insufficient evidence for the popular idea that trees communicate and share resources via these underground networks
Scientific American
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Individual atoms trapped by optical ‘tweezers’ are emerging as a promising computational platform
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.
Earth 911
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
How can we reduce the environmental impact of constructing and operating buildings? In 2021, construction. The post Earth911 Podcast: Lowering Construction Impacts With Green Badger’s Tommy Linstroth appeared first on Earth911.
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Four mysterious objects, including a suspected spy balloon and three that are unidentified beyond being described as cylindrical or octagonal, have been shot down by fighter jets over North America in just over a week.
Environment, Law, and History
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
In a series of publications, most importantly her 2009 book, Chasing the Wind , Noga Morag-Levine has argued forcefully for distinguishing between continental European-style "police" regulation and common-law-style environmental regulation based on a nuisance conception. The recent issue of Law and History Review has an interesting article by Morag-Levine, "The Case of Proclamations (1610), Aldred's Case (1610), and the Origins of the Sic Utere/Salus Populi Antithesis" , in which she finds the r
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
A spate of shootdowns involving balloons and other flying objects over North America comes as the US military is becoming more sensitive to unidentified aerial phenomena
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.
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
By John Zaktansky, Middle Susquehanna RiverKeeper The Sentinels of the Susquehanna: Volume 2 paperback book is now available in person or online, featuring a wide variety of important river topics via locally written articles, columns and investigative reports. All stories in this volume come specifically from 2022, including a wide range of issues from how excessive road salt is impacting salinity in our waterways, to the history of a Superfund site in Williamsport to emerging contaminants like
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
After being captured and released by researchers, seven species of Australian marsupial, including bandicoots and bettongs, learned to flee more quickly the second time
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
On February 13, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Acting Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced that $290,734 in Wild Resource Conservation Program grants have been awarded to eight projects aimed at protecting Pennsylvania’s native biodiversity. “These projects play an important role in ongoing conservation work to protect vulnerable wildlife species that are affected by climate change, human impacts and other threats,” Dunn said.
Arnold Porter
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Thomas Magnani, the head of the Technology Transactions practice and co-chair of the Technology, Media & Telecommunications industry group, was quoted extensively in the Legaltech News article, "Getty Sues Stability AI Again. Will This Clarify AI Art Copyright Law?" Magnani helped to explain the positions that each side is taking in the Getty-Stability AI lawsuit and explored possible compulsory license schemes or other legislative solutions.
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