Yale E360
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
The UN climate agreement reached in Glasgow fell far short of what scientists say is needed, angering activists and many delegates. But the pact achieved progress, agreeing to toughen emissions targets by next year and to compensate developing nations for “loss and damage.” Read more on E360 ?.
Circle of Blue
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
Drought, a financial crisis, and political collapse are accelerating the country’s decline into all-out famine. Almost two-thirds of the country’s population is facing acute hunger. Photo © Mohammed Rahmani / Unsplash. Afghanistan has been facing a drought-induced hunger crisis since last year. This summer’s political upheaval has kneecapped response efforts, pushing the country into famine.
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Cool Green Science
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
Your bird feeder doesn’t stand a chance. New research shows squirrels combine incredible physical abilities with split-second decision making. The post Squirrel Parkour? The Science Behind Squirrel Acrobatics appeared first on Cool Green Science.
Circle of Blue
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
Transcript. Welcome to “What’s Up With Water,” your need-to-know news of the world’s water from Circle of Blue. This is Eileen Wray-McCann. In Afghanistan, a UN food agency says that humanitarian aid must increase in order to stem a severe hunger crisis. Nineteen million people in the country are not getting enough calories each day. Richard Trenchard of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization says that without outside assistance, that number could rise to nearly 23 million by the end of the ye
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.
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
Changes in the activity of immune system genes in the placenta could explain the association, researchers speculate. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.
Environmental Leader
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
A new report shows how looking beyond only being carbon free could provide addition benefets in renewable energy developments. The post Looking Beyond Decarbonization Could Add Value to Clean Energy Projects appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
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PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
On November 15, the Department of Environmental Protection released a simple guide to help residents and businesses understand recycling in Pennsylvania called “ Guidelines for Recycling in Your Community.” The booklet helps Pennsylvanians to recycle correctly by finding recycling programs in their local area, learning their local rules, and following them to maximize the social, environmental, and economic benefits of recycling.
Inhabitant
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
A recent study published in Nature Communications has found that renewables can meet most of the world's energy needs. According to the authors, even the most industrialized countries that need a heavy power supply can rely on renewable energy, specifically wind and solar.
National Law Center
NOVEMBER 15, 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 and Food Law Daily Update: November 15, 2021 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
Annual mortality rates are rising for all major tree species in Europe, which means forests will soak up less carbon and wildfire risks will increase
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.
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
By Kathy Cook, League of Women Voters of PA On May 25, 2021, a joint committee hearing on utility scale solar development was hosted by Pennsylvania’s Agriculture and Rural Affairs and Local Government Committees. [ Read more here ] Senator Elder Vogel, of Rochester Pa stated, “It appears Pennsylvania is potentially on the cusp of a boom for renewable energy.
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
The latest coronavirus news updated every day including coronavirus cases, the latest news, features and interviews from New Scientist and essential information about the covid-19 pandemic
A Greener Life
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
COP President Alok Sharma following the adoption of the Glasgow Climate pact. Photo credit: Un climate change / Kiara Worth via Flickr. By Anders Lorenzen. As is customary at COP meetings, negotiators were working overtime to reach an agreement in Glasgow last weekend. As we reached late afternoon on Saturday, it was becoming clear that the third draft of the agreement which was to become formally known as the Glasgow Climate Pact was going to be adopted.
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
In response to a proposal from the Maryland Air National Guard to conduct low-altitude military training over a significant portion of the Pennsylvania Wilds , the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship is asking the ANG to conduct public meetings in the affected counties-- Cameron, Clinton, Elk, McKean, Potter and Tioga. The Center is also inviting other organizations to sign on to the request.
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
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
There is an ongoing debate about whether a huge "super-Earth" lurks in the far reaches of our solar system – but we may actually have observed it almost 40 years ago
Eco Justice
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
Plastic production has skyrocketed in recent decades – globally, we now produce about 300 million tonnes annually, 20 times more than just 40 years ago. The low-cost and versatility of plastic has made it a staple. Read more. The post Why plastic is not so fantastic appeared first on Ecojustice.
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
An artificial intelligence can identify designer drugs that have similar effects to substances such as cocaine and heroin, but which can’t be detected by current tests
ESA
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
November is National Native American Heritage Month and the Ecological Society of America honors our Native American members and the broader Native American communities as stewards of the lands and waters they have inhabited for many generations, and for the deep knowledge they have of those places. We are grateful for their enduring spirit and generosity in sharing their insights with those who will listen respectfully.
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Inhabitant
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
Hyundai Development Company hired UNStudio in 2019 to design a green, mixed-used neighborhood in Seoul, Korea, a 10-minute city for the new digital economy. That means mixed-use spaces, green energy and digital packages for residents who are expected to live, work and play in the 504,000 square meter neighborhood.
Environmental Leader
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
A new forecast by BloombergNEF estimates worldwide energy storage to reach unprecedented heights over the next 10 years. The post Energy Storage Installations Expected to Surge Through 2030 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Inhabitant
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
Humans are barreling toward a catastrophic tipping point for the Amazon rainforest, according to a recent study by more than 200 scientists. If we don’t change our habits immediately, the damage will be irreversible.
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
Baby-brain-scanning experiments fuel the debate over whether humans are born with these abilities. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.
Inhabitant
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
Making the individual choice to invest in renewable power is a good decision for the sake of the environment. Some areas make it easy to tap into solar, wind, water and other renewable energy options by paying a few extra bucks on your monthly bill.
Environmental Leader
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
A new report shows how looking beyond only being carbon free could provide addition benefets in renewable energy developments. The post Looking Beyond Decarbonization Could Add Value to Clean Energy Projects appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
One study suggests the Curiosity rover’s landing site is not as it seems. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.
Law Columbia
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
By Matthias Petel and Antoine De Spiegeleir *. VZW Klimaatzaak v. Kingdom of Belgium & Others is a climate lawsuit brought in Belgium in 2015 modelled on the famous Dutch Urgenda case. In this groundbreaking judicial procedure, plaintiffs argued that Belgian public authorities have undertaken insufficient climate action and called for its enhancement.
Environmental News Bits
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
Read the full story at Utility. South East Water is involved in a new wastewater management project to transform leftover biosolids headed for landfill into reusable products for farmers.
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
The Glasgow Climate Pact is a step forward, researchers say, but efforts to decarbonize are not enough to limit global temperature rises to 2 °C. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.
Environmental News Bits
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
Read the full story from the NRDC. Today, VF corporation, owner of multiple well-known American brands including The North Face and Timberland, announced its plans to phase out toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from all of its product lines, a step forward for public health and the environment.
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
IBM claims it has produced a 127-qubit quantum computer.
Environmental News Bits
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
Read the full story in the New Yorker. Scientists who once documented new species of insects are now charting their perilous decline—and warning about what it will mean for the rest of us.
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
On November 14, Friends of Allegheny Wilderness (FAW) it is petitioning the Allegheny National Forest (ANF) in Warren County to formally amend their 2007 Land and Resource Management Plan (Forest Plan) to prohibit all bicycling on all non-motorized trails across the forest. The ban would not apply to the Jakes Rocks mountain biking trail, of which FAW was an early supporter.
Environmental News Bits
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
Download the document. The Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC), a unit of the Prairie Research Institute at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, was founded in 1984 to bring together pollution prevention research, outreach, and technical assistance to solve environmental problems and conserve natural resources.
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