Vegan Diets Have One-Fourth the Climate Impact of Meat-Heavy Diets, Study Finds
Yale E360
JULY 21, 2023
A plant-based diet yields one-fourth as much heat-trapping gas as a diet rich in meat, according to an exhaustive new analysis.
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Comparing the Risks of Climate Change and Geoengineering
Legal Planet
JULY 21, 2023
Last month’s report on solar geoengineering research from the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) consolidated a shift in the discourse on this controversial technology. Over recent years advocates for more research have increasingly adopted a ‘risk-risk’ framing. As Gernot Wagner puts it in ‘ Geoengineering: the Gamble ’: “The decision is all about risk-risk tradeoffs” He urges us to put the risks of potentially pursuing solar geoengineering against “the
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1,800-Year-Old Spices Are Earliest Evidence of Curry Making in Southeast Asia
Scientific American
JULY 21, 2023
Archaeologists found evidence of spices such as turmeric and cloves from ancient Vietnam, suggesting South Asians shared their culinary traditions via an ancient maritime trade route
Inside the black box of Amazon returns
Environmental News Bits
JULY 21, 2023
by Simone Peinkofer, Michigan State University E-commerce may make shopping more convenient, but it has a dark side that most consumers never see. Say you order an electric toothbrush and two shirts for yourself during a sale on Amazon.
Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization
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.
What Life in Barbie's Dazzlingly Pink World Would Do to Her Brain--And Yours
Scientific American
JULY 21, 2023
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Feds Propose New Critical Habitat Designation for Endangered Whale
NRDC
JULY 21, 2023
The National Marine Fisheries Service has submitted a proposed rule designating critical habitat for the highly endangered Rice’s whale. With only approximately 50 whales remaining, Rice’s whales are among the most endangered whales in the world, making this habitat designation essential.
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Nearby Supernova Gives Unique View of a Dying Star's Last Days
Scientific American
JULY 21, 2023
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The ground is deforming, and buildings aren’t ready
Environmental News Bits
JULY 21, 2023
Read the full story from Northwestern University. See also coverage of the study in the New York Times and the Chicago Sun-Times. A new Northwestern University study has, for the first time, linked underground climate change to the shifting ground beneath urban areas.
C-section Rates Are Way Too High. We Need to Hold Doctors and Hospitals Accountable
Scientific American
JULY 21, 2023
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PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - July 22
PA Environment Daily
JULY 21, 2023
The following DEP notices were published in the July 22 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. SRBC Water Withdrawal Requests The Susquehanna River Basin Commission is scheduled to hold an August 10 hearing on proposed water withdrawal requests, including eight related to shale gas drilling operations and 1 in the Exceptional Value Loyalsock Creek in Lycoming County. ( formal notice ) Read more here.
Implementing D.E.J.I. Strategies in Energy, Environment, and Transportation
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.
A Climate Adaptation Toolkit for the Insurance Industry
Law Columbia
JULY 21, 2023
On July 21, 2023, the Sabin Center launched its latest report, Modelling Climate Litigation Risk for (Re)Insurers. This report, which forms part of the Sabin Center’s broader Climate Law and Finance Initiative , provides a toolkit to help academics, attorneys, insurance practitioners, and industry regulators model (re)insurer climate litigation risk.
DEP Published 67 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In July 22 PA Bulletin
PA Environment Daily
JULY 21, 2023
Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the July 22 PA Bulletin -- -- The Governor’s Office published notice in the July 22 PA Bulletin an updated Regulatory Agenda listing regulations under development by each state agency is now available. -- The Environmental Quality Board canceled the August 8 meeting. The next scheduled meeting is September 12. ( PA Bulletin, page 3905 ) -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - July 22 [PaEN] -- The
How We Can Adapt to Live with Extreme Heat
Scientific American
JULY 21, 2023
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Steering Committee Releases Protocol To Allocate $5 Million Penalty Fund Related To The Shell Petrochemical Plant In Beaver County
PA Environment Daily
JULY 21, 2023
On July 21, the Department of Environmental Protection announced the Environmental Mitigation Community Fund steering committee has finalized the protocol to allocate $5 million in penalty funding for community projects in Beaver County as a result of Shell Petrochemical Plant air pollution violations. The protocol establishes the basic outline of how the Environmental Mitigation Community Fund will be distributed and what entities are eligible to apply for funding.
Shaping a Resilient Future: Climate Impact on Vulnerable Populations
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.
Earthshine Lights up the 'Dark Side' of the Moon
Scientific American
JULY 21, 2023
This week—and any time there’s a new crescent moon—the lunar night is a little less dark, thanks to the bright reflected light of Earth
New Federal Report on Research Into Sun-Dimming Technologies Delivers More Questions Than Answers
Inside Climate News
JULY 21, 2023
Some scientists worry that studying how to shade the Earth from some of the sun’s heat is a slippery slope toward deployment of ‘solar radiation management’ without fully understanding the risks. By Bob Berwyn While hundreds of scientists around the world are urgently advocating for a non-use agreement for atmospheric sun-dimming experiments , the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy may be looking in a different direction.
Here's What Physics Tells Us about Barbie's World
Scientific American
JULY 21, 2023
Using concepts from theoretical physics and explorations of the multiverse, here’s what we can understand about Barbie and the world she lives in
PA Assn. Of Conservation Districts Recognizes Conservationists Across Pennsylvania
PA Environment Daily
JULY 21, 2023
On July 19, the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts recognized conservationists from across the state at their annual conference in Harrisburg. “Pennsylvania’s 66 conservation districts and their partners work tirelessly to ensure we have enough clean water and healthy soil for future generations. Today, we took time to recognize some of these outstanding individuals,” said Brenda Shambaugh, PACD Executive Director.
Sustainability at Retail
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Here's What 'Oppenheimer' Gets Right--and Wrong--about Nuclear History
Scientific American
JULY 21, 2023
Here's what a historian who has studied J. Robert Oppenheimer for two decades has to say about the new Christopher Nolan film on the father of the hydrogen bomb.
Ancient utensils bear traces of 2000-year-old Vietnamese curry
New Scientist
JULY 21, 2023
Remnants of eight spices were found on a sandstone slab from an archaeological site in Vietnam, showing the early adoption of ingredients and techniques from south Asia
What Was the Manhattan Project?
Scientific American
JULY 21, 2023
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Susquehanna River Basin Commission Sets Aug. 10 Hearing On Proposed Water Withdrawals, Including 8 Related To Shale Gas Drilling Operations, 1 In Exceptional Value Loyalsock Creek
PA Environment Daily
JULY 21, 2023
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission is scheduled to hold an August 10 hearing on proposed water withdrawal requests, including eight related to shale gas drilling operations. ( formal notice ) The projects are intended to be scheduled for Commission action at its next business meeting, tentatively scheduled for September 14, 2023 The shale gas development-related projects include-- -- Project Sponsor and Facility: BKV Operating, LLC (East Branch Wyalusing Creek), Jessup Township, Susquehanna
Earth911 Podcast: Brevian Energy’s Rod Matthews on the Changing Economics of Microgrids
Earth 911
JULY 21, 2023
Renewable energy will reconfigure the nation’s electricity infrastructure, a relic from an era of centralized. The post Earth911 Podcast: Brevian Energy’s Rod Matthews on the Changing Economics of Microgrids appeared first on Earth911.
DCNR Opens Survey For Public Input On Plans For New Big Elk Creek State Park In Chester County
PA Environment Daily
JULY 21, 2023
On July 20, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the department has opened up a public survey for input on plans at Big Elk Creek State Park in Chester County. “We are eager to hear from the public about its needs and amenities desired at Big Elk Creek, as we develop plans for the park,” Dunn said. “We welcome feedback from locals who will be directly impacted by the park, as well as those who plan to visit the park as its operations expand.
Deepfake videos create false memories – but so do fake articles
New Scientist
JULY 21, 2023
After watching deepfake movie clips that inserted Will Smith into The Matrix or put Chris Pratt in the role of Indiana Jones, 70 per cent of people thought the movie remakes actually existed
The Sims: Can Gaming Teach Environmental Responsibility?
Earth 911
JULY 21, 2023
Games are an undeniable part of our lives today. Many of us grew up with. The post The Sims: Can Gaming Teach Environmental Responsibility? appeared first on Earth911.
The Other Pandemic review: Can smart reframing fight conspiracies?
New Scientist
JULY 21, 2023
James Ball’s clever take on conspiracy theories is to see them as public health emergencies. But will it really help us fight the likes of QAnon?
This ingenious packaging might convince you to finally recycle your batteries
Environmental News Bits
JULY 21, 2023
Read the full story at Fast Company. The startup Better Battery Co. wants to make it easier for us to recycle batteries. Through its website and Amazon, the company sells boxes of the most common batteries used by households, like AA and AAA.
Reaching net zero will cost billions more due to interest rate rises
New Scientist
JULY 21, 2023
It is vital that we clean up our energy sources and shift away from fossil fuels, but rising interest rates mean green energy projects are becoming more expensive and risk being cancelled
Food waste: Should brands focus on label dates or ‘use by’ phrases?
Environmental News Bits
JULY 21, 2023
Read the full story at Food Navigator Europe. Food makers and retailers have been reworking label phrases to discourage unnecessary food waste. But fresh research suggests their focus may be misplaced.
NASA probably discovered quakes on Mars in the 1970s
New Scientist
JULY 21, 2023
The Viking 1 and 2 Mars probes looked for evidence of quakes on Mars, but failed to find anything definitive.
New York City zero waste package, including mandatory residential organics program, becomes law
Environmental News Bits
JULY 21, 2023
Read the full story at Waste Dive. The city’s Department of Sanitation, which was already ramping up a voluntary curbside organics program, must now enforce participation in 2024 after Mayor Eric Adams allowed a bill to become law.
Oppenheimer Almost Discovered Black Holes Before He Became 'Destroyer of Worlds'
Scientific American
JULY 21, 2023
Before leading the Manhattan Project, J.
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