Yale E360
DECEMBER 9, 2021
Renewable energy skeptics argue that because of their variability, wind and solar cannot be the foundation of a dependable electricity grid. But the expansion of renewables and new methods of energy management and storage can lead to a grid that is reliable and clean. Read more on E360 ?.
Union of Concerned Scientists
DECEMBER 9, 2021
The mayor’s decision to lift DC's indoor mask mandate is not based on the best available science and evidence.
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Law and Environment
DECEMBER 9, 2021
Last week, the Department of Energy released a proposed rule that would be the death knell for the incandescent light bulb. The proposed rule would implement the so-called “backstop” provisions of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, and impose an efficiency standard for general service lamps of 45 lumens per watt. In short, incandescent bulbs operate at efficiencies well below 45 lm/W and thus could not meet the new standard.
Physics World
DECEMBER 9, 2021
Researchers in Belgium have unveiled the design for a fabric that could keep a person warm when worn one way, while cooling them down if worn inside out. Through simulations, Muluneh Abebe and colleagues at the University of Mons showed how the infrared-emitting properties of their “Janus textile” could allow it to be comfortably worn across a temperature range of 13°C.
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.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 9, 2021
The discovery of over 300 mutilated cat carcasses in London led to media reports that a serial killer was roaming the streets, but now DNA analysis has confirmed that scavenging foxes were responsible
Physics World
DECEMBER 9, 2021
As space missions venture ever further afield, spacecraft will inevitably be exposed to greater amounts of cosmic radiation that can damage or even destroy their onboard electronics. Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the US Air Force Research Laboratories have now shown that adding carbon nanotubes to transistors and circuits could render these devices resistant to higher amounts of radiation than is possible with standard silicon-based electronics.
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Scientific American
DECEMBER 9, 2021
A collaborative center will help climate scientists build better models for prevention and mitigation. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.
Physics World
DECEMBER 9, 2021
NASA has launched a mission to measure the X-ray polarization from the most extreme and mysterious objects in the universe. The $188m Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) was launched today from the Kennedy Space Center at 01:00 local time aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. During the probe’s two-year mission, it will study several astrophysical phenomena including black holes, active galactic nuclei, quasars, pulsars and supernova remnants.
The Applied Ecologist
DECEMBER 9, 2021
Conservationists are launching bold programmes to actively restore coral reefs around the world, but efforts are hampered by a lack of effective monitoring. In their latest research, Lamont and colleagues explore the use of passive acoustic monitoring for measuring the success of coral reef restoration.
Physics World
DECEMBER 9, 2021
What skills do you use every day in your job? I am a community builder in quantum technologies, start-up founder, mentor and PhD student, so I wear many hats that fit together nicely. Bringing people together in a field like quantum requires simplifying concepts to cater to all levels of education, as our community targets everyone interested in participating.
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.
Enviromental Defense
DECEMBER 9, 2021
Ontario’s Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk has released a series of blistering reports on topics like hazardous spills , endangered species and climate change about the current government’s environmental performance in recent weeks. The Land-Use Planning audit is no different. While the official provincial policy is designed to rein in sprawl, the Ontario government’s actions show that in practice, it is doing exactly the opposite.
Scientific American
DECEMBER 9, 2021
The rapid spread of new variants such as Omicron offers clues to how SARS-CoV-2 is adapting and how the pandemic will play out over the next several months. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.
National Law Center
DECEMBER 9, 2021
A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. REGULATORY: EPA, The post Ag and Food Law Daily Update: December 9, 2021 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
Frontiers
DECEMBER 9, 2021
The holidays are often a time spent with family, but how exactly do family dynamics work? Explore collections spanning from the impact of contemporary family configurations on relational patterns to post-traumatic stress in the family and parenting burnout to understanding young individuals’ autonomy. Research Topics: Cooperation and Coordination in the Family.
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.
Physics World
DECEMBER 9, 2021
Doing more with less Ilana Wisby, chief executive of Oxford Quantum Circuits. (Courtesy: Oxford Quantum Circuits). It’s no surprise to anyone that quantum computing will have far-reaching impact in most areas of industry and communication. For physicist and “deep-tech” entrepreneur Ilana Wisby , the key to solving some of the 21st century’s most pressing challenges – from data security and drug discovery to climate science and artificial intelligence – lies in quantum computers.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 9, 2021
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Scientific American
DECEMBER 9, 2021
A major new report from the National Academies examines options to store carbon in the oceans. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.
Earth 911
DECEMBER 9, 2021
Electricity generated by the sun is more sustainable than fossil-fuel-generated power, such as that produced. The post Solar Installations Around the World: Where Will Solar Go Next? appeared first on Earth911.
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New Scientist
DECEMBER 9, 2021
A study of 300,000 people shows that HRT for menopause symptoms doesn't increase the risk of early death, helping to overturn outdated fears about its safety
Physics World
DECEMBER 9, 2021
This episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast features a lively discussion about some of the best physics done this year as we talk about our Top 10 Breakthroughs of 2021. Our choices run the gamut from particle physics to neural engineering, with a good helping of quantum mechanics, fusion and astrophysics as well. The Top 10 serves as the shortlist for the Physics World Breakthrough of the Year award, which will be announced on 14 December.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 9, 2021
In the tropics, trees are cleared to make way for farmland that is abandoned once the soil is no longer productive – but these sites can become forest again surprisingly quickly
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 9, 2021
On December 9, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the department is seeking applicants for its new Next Gen Council, which has a goal to increase public participation and diversity at state parks and forests by gathering input from a diverse group of engaged individuals. The development of the council is part of DCNR’s mission to conserve and sustain Pennsylvania’s natural resources for present and future generations’ use and enjoyment.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 9, 2021
Strange so-called fractional electrons are crucial to many chemical reactions, but traditional methods cannot model them – a problem that DeepMind has used machine learning to fix
National Law Center
DECEMBER 9, 2021
On December 6, 2021, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) published in the Federal Register its highly-anticipated proposed rule to redefine the. The post WOTUS Update: EPA Releases Proposed Rule to Redefine WOTUS appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
Inhabitant
DECEMBER 9, 2021
At Alabama Power’s Plant Barry, more than 21 million tons of coal ash fill an unlined pond. The Mobile River surrounds this toxic stash on three sides, with wetlands, Mobile Bay and the Mobile-Tensaw Delta close by.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 9, 2021
There is a lot more that countries could be doing to reduce the risk of new coronavirus variants arising, but it won't be easy
Inhabitant
DECEMBER 9, 2021
With books rising into the darkness above glossy floors, the Dujiangyan Zhongshuge bookstore by X+Living in Chengdu, China is an achievement of inspirational design. Panda themes blend with weather-themed natural elements throughout to create the impression of a forest of bamboo shoots that comprise rolling arches and spires of bookshelves many stories tall.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 9, 2021
Snow and ice block sunlight from reaching solar panels and stop energy generation, but a new material can cause them to slide off
Inhabitant
DECEMBER 9, 2021
aoe's new Sino-Italian Cultural Exchange Hall in Chengdu, China, has been built in a bamboo forest to the east of the existing Sino-Italian Cultural Exchange Center. It combined Daoist ideas of natural harmony and European design aesthetic.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 9, 2021
Long spells in microgravity can alter eyeball shape, but a sleeping bag that applies suction to the lower body could prevent such problems
Environmental Law Centre
DECEMBER 9, 2021
Managing oil and gas liability in Alberta: Changes are being made (kind of) In July 2020, the Government of Alberta announced a new Liability Management Framework (LMF) which briefly. The post Managing oil and gas liability in Alberta: Changes are being made (kind of) appeared first on Environmental Law Centre.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 9, 2021
A coronal mass ejection from the star EK Draconis was 10 times larger than any we have seen on our own sun
Scientific American
DECEMBER 9, 2021
External influences on volcanoes can make predicting unrest more difficult. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.
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