Inside Climate News
JULY 3, 2021
Scientists say meltwater flooding will increase as the ice continues to retreat, but will eventually stop—when all the ice is melted and the glaciers are no more. By Haley Dunleavy As residents of southeast Alaska welcomed the return of sunny, warm weather this week after two months of heavy rains, they probably did not expect floods to be in the forecast.
Breezometer
JULY 3, 2021
Should we be paying more attention to the impact of holiday traditions on the air we breathe? 1) Beautiful but Toxic: Firework Pollution During Popular Celebrations. Fireworks are used all around the world for festive occasions. They are our prettiest type of pollution, but not at all good for our breathing. What are Fireworks Made of? Fireworks are made up of a number of different metal compounds responsible for producing the bright colors we love to look at.
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Physics World
JULY 3, 2021
My seven-year-old son Aneurin is often given books as gifts, whether he wants them or not, and he’s amassed quite the mini library. He has high standards. As a critic, he’s fierce enough to throw a book in a corner and never look at it again. So, I’ve allowed him complete licence to give his own verdict on Nano , a new children’s book on the science of tiny materials.
Inside Climate News
JULY 3, 2021
A column highlighting climate-related studies, innovations, books, cultural events and other developments from the global warming frontier. By Katelyn Weisbrod Contrary to a body of research showing that many plants and animals will suffer in a warming world, rising temperatures may actually help cold-blooded rattlesnakes thrive. A new study led by Hayley Cro.
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.
PA Environment Daily
JULY 3, 2021
Wildlife health experts from the Wildlife Futures Program at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine and officials from the Game Commission are investigating more than 70 general public reports of songbirds that are sick or dying due to an emerging health condition that is presently unknown. As of July 1, 2021, reports from the public chronicle both adult and young birds exhibiting signs of the condition.
New Scientist
JULY 3, 2021
The Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine has saved 27,000 deaths in England since the beginning of the year.
Physics World
JULY 3, 2021
A compact atomic clock that has orbited the Earth since 2019 is far more stable than previous space-based clocks, raising hopes that future spacecraft will be able to keep track of time autonomously. Although technical problems have limited the new trapped-ion device’s performance, the US-based scientists who developed it report that it is reliable enough to substantially reduce the need for back-and-forth communication with controllers on the ground, thereby improving navigation.
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