Circle of Blue

AUGUST 16, 2021

Madagascar © Etienne / Flickr Creative Commons. Christian Thorsberg, Circle of Blue –– August 16, 2021. The east African nation of Madagascar is a large, biodiverse island that spans the equivalent length of Florida to the Canadian border. Though its northern and central regions are lush with tropical weather and rainforests, the south is historically dry, comprising vast desert stretches.

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Yale E360

AUGUST 16, 2021

Recent years have seen a spate of coral bleaching events , where reefs stressed by unusually warm waters turned white. Scientists have sought different ways of protecting corals from such bleaching, such as pumping cold water into threatened reefs or engineering the algae that live in corals to better tolerate heat. In the latest entry into this field, researchers determined that treating corals with friendly bacteria before an ocean heat wave may help them recover from the resulting bleaching e

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Circle of Blue

AUGUST 16, 2021

The Rundown. Trillion-dollar infrastructure package now heads to the House. Ten water and wastewater facilities notified the EPA that they are not receiving enough chlorine or other disinfectants. NOAA publishes an interactive map showing the risk of airborne toxins from algal blooms along Florida’s Gulf Coast. And lastly, FEMA announces funds to help disadvantaged communities prepare for natural hazards.

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Scientific American

AUGUST 16, 2021

The size of certain infinite sets has been a mystery. Now, it turns out, each one is different than the next, and they can all be ordered by size. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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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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Cool Green Science

AUGUST 16, 2021

Last week, I posted a blog on the growing popularity of trail cameras and included a number of photos and videos of cool wildlife. I have received a number of comments and questions about one video in particular. In it,… The post The Disturbingly Long Tapeworms of Alaskan Bears appeared first on Cool Green Science.

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Inside Climate News

AUGUST 16, 2021

The findings could help policy makers determine a price for carbon that better reflects future economic impacts like sea level rise. By Bob Berwyn Calculating the future cost of global warming is one of society’s most urgent challenges. And that math will depend on the speed of major shifts in Earth’s climate system, like the complete loss of summer Arctic sea ice or the disintegration of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet, which could raise sea level much faster and higher than expected.

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National Law Center

AUGUST 16, 2021

A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. REGULATORY: AMS, The post Ag & Food Law Daily Update: August 16, 2021 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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New Scientist

AUGUST 16, 2021

Production of hydrogen from fossil fuels with carbon capture and storage has been given the UK government’s backing, despite concerns that the technology does not capture all CO2 emissions, remains unproven commercially and perpetuates natural gas extraction

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Cool Green Science

AUGUST 16, 2021

Four fantastic works of fiction that take a long, hard look at the Anthropocene. . The post Novels for Nature Lovers: The Climate Edition appeared first on Cool Green Science.

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Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 16, 2021

by Matthew Paterson (University of Manchester) Every few years, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) – the United Nation’s climate science body – produces a major report on the state of the climate crisis.

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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

AUGUST 16, 2021

Researchers have found a colossal filament of gas called Cattail at the edge of the galaxy – it could be a new spiral arm of the Milky Way, but we have no clue how it formed

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 16, 2021

On August 16, the federal Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement announced the winners of its 2021 Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Awards. Among the award winners is the Stineman Refuse Pile - Path Of The Flood Trail reclamation project in Cambria County by DEP's Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation. Approximately 27 acres of coal refuse piles located along the " Path of the Flood Trail " in South Fork Borough posed multiple environmental threats to the area.

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A Greener Life

AUGUST 16, 2021

The Dixie wildfire in the US. Photo credit: Photo: Josh Edelson / AFP. By Anders Lorenzen. On the back of the dark and sombre Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) cli mate report released last week, the US government agency National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has confirmed that this July was the warmest month ever experienced on Earth.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 16, 2021

On August 16, the Department of Environmental Protection announced it has assessed an $85,666 penalty from Sunoco Pipeline LP (Sunoco) for violations related to the construction of the Mariner East 2 pipeline in four Pennsylvania counties: Blair, Cumberland, Juniata, and Lebanon. The violations took place between February and August 2020. The penalty was part of a Consent Assessment of Civil Penalty (CACP) signed earlier this month.

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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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Earth 911

AUGUST 16, 2021

The ChangeIt app for iPhone and Android devices promises to help “busy people that want. The post Earth911 Podcast: The ChangeIt App Promises Climate Improvements appeared first on Earth911.

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Scientific American

AUGUST 16, 2021

Racism and sexism are obstacles to making the scientific enterprise worthy of its public funding. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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New Scientist

AUGUST 16, 2021

The recent report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change outlined the significant carbon cuts needed to avoid the worst of global warming, but government action is lagging behind

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Scientific American

AUGUST 16, 2021

Stripping back nearly all public health restrictions comes as the virus still poses a threat. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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Environmental Leader

AUGUST 16, 2021

Climate Week NYC, now in its 13th year, is a platform for climate leaders from business, government and the public to convene to accelerate climate action, and showcases leading climate solutions to support commitments and actions. This year’s program will be held from September 20-26 in advance of COP26, the. Read more ». The post Climate Week NYC Selects Columbia Climate School As University Partner appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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New Scientist

AUGUST 16, 2021

The end of Colombia's civil war in 2016 unwittingly caused an increase in deforestation across the country as Marxist guerrillas no longer protect the land

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Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 16, 2021

Read the full story from the University of Illinois. Dozens of online videos document an unusual behavior among tufted titmice and their closest bird kin. A bird will land on an unsuspecting mammal and, cautiously and stealthily, pluck out some of its hair.

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Inhabitant

AUGUST 16, 2021

El Terreno is a community garden center that does more than grow food. It brings an urban population together and puts the ideas of community support, educational enrichment and purpose in serving the greater good all together in rows of plants and flowers.

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Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 16, 2021

Sep 2, 2021 noon-1pm CDTRegister here. When a company sets net-zero goals, how should it think about the footprint of employees, particularly in an increasingly “hybrid” working world? In this webinar, experts in employee engagement, behavior change, Scope 3 emissions and new emerging offset options will discuss the future of the “net-zero employee.

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Inhabitant

AUGUST 16, 2021

It’s the kind of thing movies are made of, but Hollywood isn’t the only one to get inspiration from this region of the vast and open Mojave Desert. Dubbed the Cowboy Modern Desert Eco-Retreat, this home pairs old west inspiration with modern eco-friendly features.

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New Scientist

AUGUST 16, 2021

Policy-makers can use satellite data to quickly identify areas of the world in need of humanitarian aid but it might contain bias against marginalised groups that compromises policy goals

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Scientific American

AUGUST 16, 2021

California firefighters are updating evacuation maps and keeping routes free. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 16, 2021

Read the full story at Environment + Energy Leader. In what may be the most ambitious corporate sustainability education initiative yet, Deloitte has announced it is rolling out a climate literacy program to all of its 330,000 employees. The new digital program is being developed in partnership with the World Wildlife Fund.

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Scientific American

AUGUST 16, 2021

Nikon’s Small World in Motion video competition is filled with moving delights. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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Inhabitant

AUGUST 16, 2021

Aisen Nikolayev, head of the Siberian region Yakutia, declared last Friday a non-working day following heavy smoke from raging forest fires. Nikolayev urged residents to stay at home due to the health risks associated with the smoke.

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Scientific American

AUGUST 16, 2021

They’re not quite stars and not quite planets but can help us understand both. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 16, 2021

Read the full story in the Washington Post. Environmental activists, researchers, lawmakers and others are haunting corporate social media feeds to push back against greenwashing.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 16, 2021

Senate returns to session September 20, 21, 22 -- Committee Schedule House returns to session September 27, 28, 29 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- New Penn State Study: Shows Road Dumping Oil & Gas Drilling Wastewater Has Little Dust Suppression Benefit, Contains Pollutants Harmful To Human Health, Agriculture, Aquatic Life [PaEN] -- The August 16 PA Environment Digest Now Available -- 30 New Stories Of Real Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA [PaEN] -- PA E

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Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 16, 2021

Read the full story from the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The instrument on the International Space Station is uniquely positioned to provide wildfire responders with a high-resolution look at fire progression.

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