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Say Goodbye to Lawns in Drying U.S. West

Circle of Blue

Booming metro areas test the limits of water supply and growth. Homes abut the Central Arizona Project canal in Stetson Valley, a development about 20 miles north of downtown Phoenix. Photo © J. Carl Ganter/Circle of Blue By Brett Walton, Circle of Blue – June 7, 2023 Mark Marlowe, who directs the water supply for fast-growing Castle Rock, a Denver suburb, has a dim view of lawns.

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Intuitive AI Launches Oscar Pocket to Simplify Recycling

Environment + Energy Leader

Intuitive AI unveiled Oscar Pocket, a user-friendly tool designed to revolutionize the recycling process for popular brands worldwide.

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HOTSPOTS H2O: Day Zero Threatens Uruguay’s Capital

Circle of Blue

The Rio de la Plata | Photo: Nasa By Zara Gounden & Fraser Byers, Circle of Blue – June 7, 2023 In Uruguay, a mounting crisis is unfolding as ‘Day Zero’ – when the public water supply is depleted – draws closer in Montevideo. On May 31 the National Administration of State Sanitary Works (OSE) announced that, without significant rainfall, the city of Montevideo would run out of water by June 22.

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Ensuring the Production of Renewable Energy Isn’t Offsetting Its Benefits

Environment + Energy Leader

Identifying and designing for the unique operating conditions at an RNG facility is paramount to remaining in compliance with air and water pollution regulations as the resource recovery process can be challenging.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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How Warming Ruined a Crab Fishery and Hurt an Alaskan Town

Yale E360

As the world warms, extended spikes in ocean temperatures are triggering the collapse of key marine populations. In the Aleut community of St. Paul, Alaska, the loss of the snow crab fishery is having a profound economic impact and raising questions about the small city’s future.

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Atlas FM Implements FuturePlus System to Improve Building Sustainability

Environment + Energy Leader

Atlas FM, a U.K. facilities management company, has chosen reporting platform FuturePlus to help change its approach to sustainability.

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UN Global Compact Discuss SDG Policies and Strategies

Environment + Energy Leader

Additionally, the coalition continues to disseminate best practices for SDG-aligned investments and raise awareness of the critical role of CFOs in driving business transitions.

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Destruction of Ukraine's Kakhovka Dam Has Decimated Wildlife

Yale E360

The destruction of the Kakhovka dam in southern Ukraine has decimated riparian wildlife, according to a Ukrainian conservation group.

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OXCCU Secures $22.7 Million Funding to Advance Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Environment + Energy Leader

OXCCU has secured $22.7 million funding to advance the commercialization of cost-effective sustainable engine fuels (SAF).

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How Long Will Wildfire Smoke Last, and Where Will It Spread?

Scientific American

Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

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. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Japan Allocates $107 Billion to Develop, Improve Hydrogen Energy

Environment + Energy Leader

The revised plan prioritizes nine areas, including fuel storage batteries, the development of water electrolysis equipment, and large tankers for hydrogen transport.

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Want to save the planet? Save the bus

NRDC

California, with the fifth largest economy in the world, is at risk of steering public transit off a fiscal cliff. It's time for the State's leaders to take action to protect transit riders and transit jobs.

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Germany Offering $53 Billion Toward Decarbonizing Industry

Environment + Energy Leader

The program, reportedly sourced from the country's climate and transformations fund, is meant to boost a European economy that has been facing an ongoing energy crisis.

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The uncomfortable reality of life on Earth after we breach 1.5°C

New Scientist

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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Revealing the $28 Trillion Biodiversity Risk: Exploring an Innovative Dataset

Environment + Energy Leader

A biodiversity dataset by Impact Cubed equips financial institutions with information about the impact of business activities related to land and sea use change, climate change, natural resource exploitation, and pollution.

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Why diversity and inclusion needs to be at the forefront of future AI

Frontiers

by Inês Hipólito /Deborah Pirchner, Frontiers science writer Image: shutterstock.com Inês Hipólito is a highly accomplished researcher, recognized for her work in esteemed journals and contributions as a co-editor. She has received research awards including the prestigious Talent Grant from the University of Amsterdam in 2021. After her PhD, she held positions at the Berlin School of Mind and Brain and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.

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The Weirdest Particles in the Universe

Scientific American

Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.

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Senate Republicans Pass Bill Taking ‘Protection’ Out Of The Name Of Department Of Environmental Protection; But DEP Doesn’t Have To Change Its Signs Until They Wear Out

PA Environment Daily

On June 7, Senate Republicans passed Senate Bill 691 (Yaw-R-Lycoming) dropping ‘Protection’ from the name of the Department of Environmental Protection and changing it to the Department of Environmental Services. The bill was passed in a party-line vote of 28 to 22 , Republicans supporting Before passage, the bill was amended with provisions Sen. Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming), Majority Chair of the Senate Environmental Committee, said would provide for a “slow transition.

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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.

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How Indigenous Groups Are Leading the Way on Data Privacy

Scientific American

Indigenous groups are developing data storage technology that gives users privacy and control. Could their work influence those fighting back against invasive apps?

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1.6-billion-year-old steroids may be traces of earliest complex life

New Scientist

Primitive steroids found in ancient Australian rocks may have been made by the earliest complex cells before they evolved into animals, plants, fungi and algae

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An Ice-free Arctic Could Be Only a Decade Away

Scientific American

Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.

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Editor’s Choice 60:6 Whale shark abundance forecast

The Applied Ecologist

Author Oscar Sosa-Nishizaki introduces Journal of Applied Ecology’s June Editor’s Choice research article which was identified by Editors for proposing strong applied ecological guidance. Sosa-Nishizaki et al’s studied whale shark abundance through modelling and photo identification, suggesting that local authorities apply the model each spring.

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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.

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How to Protect Yourself from Smoky Wildfire Air

Scientific American

Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.

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DeepMind AI's new way to sort objects could speed up global computing

New Scientist

Sorting algorithms are basic functions used constantly by computers around the world, so an improved one created by an artificial intelligence could make millions of programs run faster

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How AI Could Take Over Elections--And Undermine Democracy

Scientific American

Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.

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Depp V Heard review: Scary documentary shows power of social media

New Scientist

An alarming documentary about the court case of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard shows how a powerful, untamed social media has the potential to undermine our justice systems

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Sustainability at Retail

Sustainability impacts every nation, company, and person around the world. So much so that, in 2015, the United Nations (UN) issued a call for action by all countries to work toward sustainable development. In response to this and as part of a global Sustainability at Retail initiative, Shop! worked collaboratively with its global affiliates to address these critical issues in this white paper.

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Pittsburgh 2030 District Announces Significant Progress In Reducing Carbon Emissions - 44.8% From Baseline; Savings Of $59.7 Million In Utility Costs

PA Environment Daily

The Pittsburgh 2030 District , a project of the Green Building Alliance , has released its 2022 Progress Report , revealing District property partners have reduced carbon emissions by 44.8% below baseline. This achievement moves the District within range of reaching its target goal of 50-65% reduction in carbon emissions before the 2030 deadline. The District will continue to pursue zero carbon emissions by 2040.

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Male masturbation in primates evolved to cut chance of catching STIs

New Scientist

Masturbation in male primates seems to have evolved to boost reproductive success and cut the chance of getting a sexually transmitted infection, but the picture isn’t so clear for females

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Wildfire Smoke Chokes the East Coast: Live Updates

Scientific American

Scientific American will be rounding up some of the most striking images and notable updates about the smoke blanketing the Northeast from wildfires raging across Canada

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Asteroid City review: Is Wes Anderson film all style over substance?

New Scientist

A junior astronomy competition is spectacularly derailed by world-changing events in this star-studded film by Wes Anderson, but what is really going on?

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America’s Iconic Beech Trees Are Under Attack

Inside Climate News

The number of states with trees battling beech leaf disease tripled from 2019 to 2022. It is especially common in trees around Lake Erie, where the disease turned up in half of the beeches studied. By Grant Segall Lovers often carve their initials in the smooth gray bark of beech trees. Now those beloved trees — which can reach nearly 40 meters tall, live up to 400 years and are among the most abundant forest trees in the Northeast and Midwestern U.S.

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