Yale E360

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Severe winter storms and unusual cold snaps, like the one that hit Texas in February, are, paradoxically, becoming more frequent as temperatures rise, and are linked to rapid warming in the Arctic, according to a new study. For more than a decade, scientists have warned that a warming Arctic and the rapid loss of Arctic sea ice are weakening the polar vortex — a band of powerful, high-altitude winds encircling the North Pole — allowing frigid air to reach further south.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Co-author David Leonard. McFarland Land & Cattle, Inc. v. Caprock Solar I, LLC considered what is the required under New Mexico law to establish a public prescriptive easement, and brings to life the full meaning of “100 feet of bad road”. The facts. A state road runs along section lines that divides property owned by McFarland from his neighbor.

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Physics World

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The Paralympic Games in Tokyo will be wrapping up this weekend and to honour the hosts, this edition of the Red Folder is focussing on Japan. World-class swimmers must work hard for even the smallest advantage in their sport. One physical reality that they are up against is that the resistive force pushing them back in the water is proportional to the cube of their swimming speed – which means that speeding up costs a lot of energy.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Unions fill the gap left by government in heat safety protections.

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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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Physics World

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Astronomers in China have found that the Tibetan Plateau offers conditions that make it ideal for future gigantic optical-based telescopes. The researchers report that a mountain near the town of Lenghu (“cold lake”) in Qinghai Province has observing conditions similar to existing astronomy meccas in the Hawaiian mountains and Chilean deserts. For years, astronomers had hoped to find a good observing site on the Tibetan Plateau — known as “the roof of the world” — due to its high alt

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Scientific American

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Mice woken at odd hours may skew research results—and most studies don’t track the timing. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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Environmental Leader

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

On Tuesday, Google signed a 24/7 power supply agreement with Engie to bring online 140 megawatts of carbon-free energy to its operations in Germany. Engie, a French multinational energy company specializing in decarbonization, is tasked with making Google’s…. The post Google Recruits Engie to Power 80% of German Operations with Renewables by 2022 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Environmental News Bits

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

by Wendy Steele, RMIT University; Diana MacCallum, Curtin University; Donna Houston, Macquarie University; Jason Byrne, University of Tasmania, and Jean Hillier, RMIT University Across the world, people worried about the impacts of climate change are seeking creative and meaningful ways to transform their urban environments. One such approach is known as “quiet activism”.

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New Scientist

SEPTEMBER 3, 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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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Since 2010, the Growing Greener Coalition , hunting and fishing, farm and local government groups have been urging the General Assembly and the Governors to come together to provide significant funding to protect people from flooding, restore watersheds, support the installation of green infrastructure, improve our parks and trails and preserve open space.

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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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New Scientist

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Squids aren’t known for good parenting, mostly because they usually die after mating, but male bigfin reef squid check nests for potential predators and warn other males to stay away

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Inhabitant

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Tobias Trübenbacher, a design student from Berlin, has created a wind-powered lamp post that uses an integrated wind rotor to generate energy and a motion detection system to create an insect-friendly light spectrum.

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New Scientist

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

AI software can detect the accent of a person on one end of an online or telephone conversation and modify the accent a responding person to match it in real time, which could help with clarity in a range of interactions including customer support, education and telemedicine

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Scientific American

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Ordinary human dilemmas are tougher to solve than the most difficult problems of physics and mathematics. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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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

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Rolling on the ground seems to be essential to life – at least in Africa’s Namib desert, where zebras bathe in dust, creating pits in the landscape that promote biodiversity

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Endangered Species Law

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

On September 3, 2021, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) announced the agencies’ will abandon the definition of Waters of the United States (WOTUS) set forth in the April 21, 2020 Navigable Waters Protection Rule (NWPR) and will instead rely on the pre-2015 regulatory framework. The agencies’ announcement comes on the heels of a decision from the U.S.

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New Scientist

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Antibiotic resistance might be reduced if doctors instruct people to alternate between three different antibiotic medicines daily, tests with cells in the lab suggest

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Inhabitant

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

What provides habitat for half the world’s known plants and animals, is a vital component of biodiversity and an important economic crop? If you guessed trees, you have an inkling of their importance in the world — and will be horrified that a new study says many tree species are at risk of extinction.

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National Law Center

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. REGULATORY: FSIS, The post Ag & Food Law Daily Update: September 3, 2021 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Inhabitant

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Canadians are more concerned about climate change than they are concerned about COVID-19 shows a new poll. Data released by polling firm Angus Reid shows that the major concern for Canadians heading to the September snap election is climate change. Last Friday, a poll found that 18% of voters will prioritize climate and environment as their number one issue in the September 20 vote.These concerns have been fueled by a rough summer, which made most Canadians start thinking of climate change as a.

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Environmental News Bits

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Read the full story in the New York Times. Choices about building rules, insurance programs, flood maps and more put residents at higher risk, according to climate and disaster experts.

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Scientific American

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The greater sac-winged bat develops its own language in much the way we do. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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Environmental News Bits

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Read the full story from Pew. The $1 trillion-dollar infrastructure bill passed Aug. 10 by the Senate contains disaster and flood-resilience provisions of historic proportions.

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Inhabitant

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The Ice Box Challenge was a visual representation of the effectiveness of passive house design elements, presented as a collaborative effort from iPHA, Glasgow City Council, Passive House Institute, Edinburgh Napier University, Passivhaus Trust and Construction Scotland Innovation Centre.

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Environmental News Bits

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Read the full story at Inside Climate News. State officials say dairy digesters can reduce greenhouse gas and toxic air emissions from large dairies. Why community activists don’t believe them.

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Environmental Law Centre

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Geothermal Resource Development in Alberta: The ELC’s comments on the Alberta Energy Regulator’s proposed directive At the end of last year, the provincial government. The post Geothermal Resource Development in Alberta: The ELC’s comments on the Alberta Energy Regulator’s proposed directive appeared first on Environmental Law Centre.

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Environmental News Bits

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Read the full story in Forbes. As a professional futurist who has been advising farmers and agri-businesses for the past few years, I have seen that regenerative agriculture is a BIG trend and encourage grocers to begin paying closer attention to how it will affect their business.

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Scientific American

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

But it is unclear if oil and gas companies and their regulators will respond. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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Environmental News Bits

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Read the full story at The Hill. Flaws in the design of experiments studying the effects of nitrogen pollution have obscured its true impact, according to research published Wednesday by the University of Exeter.

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National Law Center

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

To further its mission and better serve stakeholders, the National Agricultural Law Center has hired two new staff attorneys, Jana Caracciolo. The post The National Agricultural Law Center Welcomes Two New Staff Attorneys and Additional Staff appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Environmental News Bits

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Read the full story in The Guardian. The quest to prevent batteries – rich in raw materials such as cobalt, lithium and nickel – ending up as a mountain of waste.

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Inhabitant

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The GFDA is working toward helping design professionals cut down on waste by 50% over five years. For many years now, the design and building industry has cultivated a culture of waste.

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Environmental News Bits

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Read the full story in The Guardian. The government is launching a consultation on more reintroductions to the wild after a successful trial in Devon.

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