Yale E360
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Inspired by the Dutch model of living with water, New York’s coastal defenses are on the rise. The city — like others around the country — is combining infrastructure like floodwalls with nature-based features, as it moves ahead with the largest resiliency project in the U.S.
Legal Planet
DECEMBER 19, 2023
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Clean Energy Law
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Goods imported into the UK from countries with a lower or no carbon price will face a levy by 2027. By Paul A. Davies , Michael D. Green , and James Bee On 18 December 2023, the UK government announced a proposal for a new carbon border adjustment mechanism (UK CBAM). The announcement follows extensive consultation earlier this year on possible measures to mitigate carbon leakage risks and aims to support the UK’s decarbonisation efforts.
Legal Planet
DECEMBER 19, 2023
The climate crisis is a public health crisis, and it finally seems global leaders have recognized that fact. With the backdrop of the first-ever Health Day at the annual UN climate conference, air quality in Dubai soared, as PM2.5 pollution reached 155 micrograms per cubic unit. The World Health Organization states the annual average concentrations of PM2.5 should not exceed five µg/m3.
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 19, 2023
Quantum computers could become more useful now researchers at Google have designed an algorithm that can translate complex physical problems into the language of quantum physics
Legal Planet
DECEMBER 19, 2023
By far, the most ubiquitous figure at COP28 was that of John Kerry. The U.S. climate envoy strolled through the labyrinthine and confusing alleys of Dubai’s Expo City wearing an impeccable suit despite the almost 100-degree Fahrenheit winter weather of the United Arab Emirates. When he wasn’t walking, he was talking about methane, earning him the nickname Mr.
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Law Columbia
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Today, the Sabin Center published an end-of-year report on the state of climate change litigation in 2023. The report, titled Climate Change in the Courts: A 2023 Thematic Retrospective, examines key cases and rulings that have shaped the legal discourse on climate change in 2023 or that are poised to have an impact in the coming months and years. Drawing from the Sabin Center’s United States (U.S.) and Global Climate Litigation databases, the report provides examples that offer insights into em
Scientific American
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Scientific American asked experts about the factors that shape how drunk someone gets during a night out and how bad a hangover they might have the next morning
New Scientist
DECEMBER 19, 2023
After taking control of Twitter in 2022, Elon Musk hired a new CEO to replace himself, all while continuing to transform the social media platform into X
Scientific American
DECEMBER 19, 2023
DNA sequencing, GPS tracking and tailored diets are slowly restoring New Zealand's endangered kākāpō
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.
HumanNature
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Guest Post by Sabari Kumar , 2023-2024 Sustainability Leadership Fellow, and Ph.D. Student in the Department of Chemistry at Colorado State University It seems like you can’t go more than a few minutes these days without hearing about machine learning (ML); recent technical advances in the field have made it more accessible than ever, allowing lay people to generate realistic text, create compelling artwork, and make lifelike videos.
Scientific American
DECEMBER 19, 2023
From new uses for weight-loss drugs to the first CRISPR gene editing therapy, these were some of the most impactful health stories of the year
NRDC
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Fossil fuel interests claim that the EPA’s proposed rules will endanger grid reliability. We untangle these arguments to show that we can improve grid reliability while also cleaning it up.
Scientific American
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Huge empty areas of the universe called voids could help solve the greatest mysteries in the cosmos
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.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 19, 2023
A fiery volcanic eruption, a flower preserved in amber and a ‘superbloom’ of wildflowers feature in New Scientist’s selection of stunning nature images from the past year
Scientific American
DECEMBER 19, 2023
After COVID devastated Kenya, oxygen prices began to skyrocket as patients lost their lives. Ruth Mambui, a nurse-entrepreneur, set out to bridge the oxygen gap in the country.
Enviromental Defense
DECEMBER 19, 2023
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE, ÉQUITERRE Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat – Environmental Defence and Équiterre applaud Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Steven Guilbeault, for finalizing Canada’s Electric Vehicle Availability Standard, which will require automakers to gradually shift to 100 per cent zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales by 2035.
Scientific American
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Lava spewed from volcanic fissures in Iceland as a long-awaited eruption finally began, potentially threatening a power plant and the nearby town of Grindavík
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New Scientist
DECEMBER 19, 2023
After analysing the way half a million snowflakes fell during mountain storms in Utah, researchers found surprising similarities
Scientific American
DECEMBER 19, 2023
If holiday music seems designed in a lab to get stuck on repeat inside your head for all of December, well, it kind of is
Cresforum
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Clean energy infrastructure in the United States is being met with significant roadblocks. During the recent United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, global and national leaders convened to discuss climate initiatives and efforts to reduce carbon emissions across the globe. A chief issue raised by many leaders was that of permitting reform in the United States.
Scientific American
DECEMBER 19, 2023
The colors of lines on COVID tests can show whether you’re getting healthy or staying sick—if they’re interpreted the right way
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 19, 2023
On December 14, the Susquehanna River Basin Commission approved water withdrawal requests-- including seven related to shale gas drilling in Bradford, Lycoming, Snyder and Tioga counties and the Loyalsock and Pine Creek Exceptional Value Watersheds. The shale gas drilling water withdrawal requests include-- -- EQT ARO, LLC (Pine Creek - Exceptional Value + High Quality) , Watson Township, Lycoming County , PA.
National Law Center
DECEMBER 19, 2023
As an interest in land conservation has grown among both the public and private sectors in the last decade, land trusts. The post Legal Issues with Land Trusts: What is a Land Trust? appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 19, 2023
On December 14, the Susquehanna River Basin Commission honored a couple whose devotion to the restoration of the Tioga River Watershed will soon turn its orange, polluted waters into clear, healthy flows. Charlie and Joyce Andrews of Blossburg, Tioga County received the William Jeanes Sr. Award from SRBC Commissioners at their quarterly business meeting held in Corning, New York on December 14.
Scientific American
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Hundreds of support staff keep Antarctic research stations running.
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 19, 2023
On December 19, the Susquehanna River Basin Commission invited comments on a proposed general permit covering cooperative fish nurseries (GP-03). The permit is designed to provide a pathway for cooperative fish nurseries, in conjunction with their member jurisdiction fishery authority, to withdraw water for flow-through use in nursery operations and to avoid duplication of those member jurisdiction regulations.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 19, 2023
An AI-powered test that claimed to be “clinical grade” listens for signs of stress in people’s voices.
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 19, 2023
On December 19, the PA Association of Conservation Districts announced the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) ended 2023 with more than 82,000 acres enrolled in the conservation program. CREP, a program administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), pays farmers and landowners to retire or restore land that erodes easily or floods often.
Cresforum
DECEMBER 19, 2023
As the world’s attention shifted to Dubai to discuss the future of energy across the globe, the Conservative Climate Foundation hosted a two-part panel at the Atlantic Council COP28 Green Zone hub. The first part, which was moderated by Jennifer Gordon of the Atlantic Council, featured Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.), Rep. Diana DeGette, (D-Col.) and Rep.
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 19, 2023
The Centre County-based ClearWater Conservancy is seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of Communications Director. The Communications Director develops and implements ClearWater’s marketing and communications strategies to inspire and engage a growing constituency for conservation. The ideal candidate is a skilled communicator who can create an inclusive and welcoming persona for the organization and who can develop materials and capture stories that foster community and donor suppo
Scientific American
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Separate outbreaks of pneumonia in children have cropped up in the U.S., China and Europe.
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Increased and sustained funding for farm practices, and more streambank fencing are among what the Chesapeake Bay Foundation sees as legislative priorities for Pennsylvania in 2024. According to Pennsylvania’s Draft 2024 Integrated Water Quality Monitoring Report (Integrated Report), 28,820 miles of waterways in the Commonwealth have been damaged by pollution. [ Read more here ] CBF continues to urge legislators and Gov.
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