Circle of Blue
JULY 28, 2022
How to tell your DCP from your ICS. Lake Powell at sunrise. Photo © J. Carl Ganter/Circle of Blue. By Brett Walton, Circle of Blue – July 28, 2022. These are perilous times in the troubled Colorado River basin, a make-or-break moment in which some of the nation’s fastest growing and most arid states begin to reckon with a drier future. The next month will be especially intense.
Yale E360
JULY 28, 2022
With the push for renewables leading to land-use conflicts, building highly efficient utility-scale solar farms on ever-smaller tracts of land has become a top priority. New approaches range from installing PV arrays that take up less space to growing crops between rows of panels. Read more on E360 ?.
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Environment + Energy Leader
JULY 28, 2022
The suit seeks to recover the costs associated with the chemical pollution. The post Wisconsin Files PFAS Contamination Lawsuit Against 18 Companies appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Frontiers
JULY 28, 2022
By Cat Bartman / Media Centre , University of East Anglia. Eelgrass beds are a form of Blue Carbon. Restoring coastal vegetation – so called ‘blue carbon’ habitats – may not be the nature-based climate solution it is claimed to be, according to a new study. In their analysis researchers from the University of East Anglia (UEA), the French Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) and the OACIS initiative of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, challenge the widely held view that
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.
Environment + Energy Leader
JULY 28, 2022
The City of Memphis, Tennessee will undergo a comprehensive LED streetlighting, controls, and networking project designed to reduce energy costs citywide and enhance operations and maintenance capabilities with the upgrade of over 77,000 fixtures to LED. The post Memphis to Undergo Comprehensive LED Streetlight Upgrade appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
The Applied Ecologist
JULY 28, 2022
Whilst preserving and protecting forests is crucial, tremendous efforts are on-going globally to restore degraded and lost forests, particularly in the tropics. In their latest research, Smith and colleagues review tree survival and growth in tropical peatland reforestation projects across Southeast Asia. Tropical peatlands cover a small area globally, but are dense stores of carbon.
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New Scientist
JULY 28, 2022
Artificial intelligence firm DeepMind has transformed biology by predicting the structure of nearly all proteins known to science in just 18 months, a breakthrough that will speed drug development and revolutionise basic science
Environmental News Bits
JULY 28, 2022
by Rebecca J. Davis, Stephen F. Austin State University The U.S. coal industry chalked up a rare win this summer when the Supreme Court issued a ruling limiting the government’s ability to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. But that doesn’t mean coal-fired power plants will make a comeback. As an economist, I analyze … Continue reading 3 reasons US coal power is disappearing – and a Supreme Court ruling won’t save it.
New Scientist
JULY 28, 2022
Unlike existing treatments that focus on rehabilitation or reducing the risk of an additional stroke, the experimental drug targets the "stickiness" that can prevent injured brain tissue from functioning as it should
Environment, Law, and History
JULY 28, 2022
I recently participated in the great Legal Histories of Empire conference that met in Maynooth, Ireland. There were a number of papers on environment-related topics (especially about the oceans), but one that really stood out for me was that of Erin Braatz on nuisance law in colonial Gold Coast (Ghana). Braatz showed that the largest category of criminal prosecutions in the Gold Coast was for nuisance, and especially sanitary offenses, and suggested a surprising (for me, at least) explanation: t
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
JULY 28, 2022
Small crustaceans carry sperm-like bodies from male to female members of the red seaweed Gracilaria gracilis, hinting that pollination could have evolved in the sea rather than on land
National Law Center
JULY 28, 2022
According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, agriculture is one of the most dangerous industries to work in. The post Workers’ Compensation for Agricultural Workers appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
New Scientist
JULY 28, 2022
The wavelengths of light emitted by large molecules called fullerene-metal complexes in the lab match up with unexplained infrared signals from space
The Applied Ecologist
JULY 28, 2022
Posting ini juga tersedia dalam bahasa Inggris di sini Sementara kelestarian dan perlindungan hutan adalah yang terpenting, upaya yang besar sekali sedang berlangsung secara global untuk memulihkan hutan yang rusak dan hilang, terutama di daerah tropis. Dalam penelitian terbaru mereka, Smith dan rekan meninjau kelangsungan hidup dan pertumbuhan jenis pohon dalam proyek- proyek reforestasi lahan gambut tropis di seluruh Asia Tenggara.
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.
Environmental News Bits
JULY 28, 2022
Read the full story from the European Union. To fight climate change and biodiversity loss globally, Environment MEPs want only deforestation-free products to be allowed on the EU market. The Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee today adopted its position with 60 votes to 2 and 13 abstentions on the Commission proposal for a regulation … Continue reading Climate change: new rules for companies to stop EU-driven deforestation globally.
New Scientist
JULY 28, 2022
First estimate of extreme heat's impact suggests more than half of the deaths are expected to have been for people aged 85 and older
National Law Center
JULY 28, 2022
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: July 28, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
Environmental Leader
JULY 28, 2022
Data centers use significant amounts of water and the European collaboration is seeking to make positive changes. The post European Data Center Operators Set Water Efficiency Metric appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
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Earth 911
JULY 28, 2022
If you spend any time camping in nature, chances are you’re going to be passionate. The post Don’t Leave Home Without This Green Camping Gear appeared first on Earth911.
Nanotech
JULY 28, 2022
The National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will co-host a webinar on August 25, 2022 , on Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) funding opportunities for water nanotechnologies. Small businesses and academic researchers will have an opportunity to hear from some of the federal agencies that fund water technologies, with a special focus on investments in nanotechnology-enabled solutions.
Environmental News Bits
JULY 28, 2022
Read the full story at TechXplore. Only a fraction of the material that could be turned into new plastic is currently recycled. Researchers at Chalmers have now demonstrated how the carbon atoms in mixed waste can replace all fossil raw materials in the production of new plastic. The recycling method is inspired by the natural … Continue reading Pioneering recycling turns mixed waste into premium plastics with no climate impact.
Environmental Leader
JULY 28, 2022
Such a supply gap would have broader consequences across the global economy, disrupting supply chains for both energy transition and non-energy transition industries, the study says. The post Copper Supply Gaps to Challenge Net-Zero Goals, Study Predicts appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Environmental News Bits
JULY 28, 2022
Read the full story at SatNews. Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) and the Swedish mining and metals company, Boliden, have entered into a partnership to track and reduce emissions from smelters.
Environmental Leader
JULY 28, 2022
Turner Construction will use the rental equipment for construction of a hyperscale data center in Kansas City, Missouri, for Meta. The post United Rentals Provides All-Electric Trucks for Meta Data Center appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Environmental News Bits
JULY 28, 2022
Read the full story from the University of Georgia. Flooding in urban areas cost Americans more than $106 billion between 1960 and 2016, damaging property, disrupting businesses and claiming lives in the process. Determining which areas are most likely to flood amid ever-changing land use and shifting rainfall and climate patterns can be expensive and complicated … Continue reading New flood maps clarify the risk homeowners face.
PA Environment Daily
JULY 28, 2022
On July 28, the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership announced the winners of the 11th Annual Photo Contest , Treasured Towns and Landscapes of the Susquehanna Greenway. The photo contest drew images from across the Susquehanna Greenway and saw its largest ever submissions count totaling 828 entries. Entries were presented to a select group of judges where they based their decisions on adherence to the category theme, composition, and quality.
Environmental News Bits
JULY 28, 2022
Read the full story in the Michigan Daily. A recent University of Michigan study found a correlation between the Flint water crisis and a decrease in academic performance for school-age children. In April 2014, the city of Flint switched its drinking water supply from Detroit’s system to the Flint River to save money. However, later studies revealed elevated levels of … Continue reading UMich study finds correlation between Flint water crisis and poor academic performance.
PA Environment Daily
JULY 28, 2022
The PA Resources Council invites submissions for its Lens On Litter Photo Contest to capture ugly and avoidable examples of littering across Pennsylvania. The deadline for submissions is October 31. “Littering and dumping impacts Pennsylvanians everywhere and is both an environmental and economic problem,” said Darren Spielman, Executive Director of PRC.
Environmental News Bits
JULY 28, 2022
Dump and Run keeps over 30 tons of used, quality goods out of Champaign-Urbana’s dumpsters and landfills each year. This project reduces litter and consumer waste, saves space in landfills, lowers dumping costs for certified housing and apartments and provides inexpensive items for folks to purchase in the fall. This year collections will begin on Monday, August … Continue reading University YMCA Dump & Run returns for 2022.
PA Environment Daily
JULY 28, 2022
On July 28, seeking to further harness the capacity for strategic land protection to counter climate change and its impacts, the Open Space Institute announced a major new effort of its Appalachian Landscapes Protection Fund to conserve key forested areas in western and central Pennsylvania. The new $4 million expansion, catalyzed with a $2 million commitment of grant and loan funds from the Richard King Mellon Foundation that is being matched by other private funders, seeks to protect forests w
Environmental News Bits
JULY 28, 2022
Read the full story at Nikkei Asia. Startups in Indonesia are offering points and other rewards in exchange for recyclables as they look to turn the country’s growing waste problem into business opportunities.
Endangered Species Law
JULY 28, 2022
On July 27, 2022, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) seeking comment on species conservation banking. Species conservation banking gives developers and other entities the opportunity to mitigate potential harm to wildlife by allowing them to purchase habitat or species credits from bank owners.
Environmental News Bits
JULY 28, 2022
Read the full story at Food Tank. Denmark will establish a state-controlled climate label in order to help residents purchase more environmentally-friendly foods. According to a report by the Danish Council on Climate change, the average Dane can reduce the environmental impact of their diet by 31-45 percent if they follow Denmark’s dietary guidelines.
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