Circle of Blue

AUGUST 24, 2021

World Bank report sheds light on the nuanced connections between “water shocks” and human migration. Indications of migration due to water scarcity and groundwater depletion came as early as 2006 in Mexico’s Tehuacán Valley where a combination of declining rainfall and factory farms caused community wells to go dry. Francisca Rosas Valencia dabs away tears while praying for her son, Florentine, who left home to work in Los Angeles. “It is not easy to be outside of one’s homelan

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Legal Planet

AUGUST 24, 2021

Note: This post is co-authored with Jesse L. Reynolds, who recently completed an Emmett Institute Geoengineering Governance Fellowship. As the climate crisis grows more urgent, unconventional technological responses are getting increased attention and controversy. We’ve written previously on Legal Planet about these technologies and their promise and risks.

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Yale E360

AUGUST 24, 2021

For a few minutes on Sunday, solar energy supplied more than half of Australia's power generation, marking the first time that solar has outstripped coal in a country long dependent on fossil fuels to produce electricity, The Guardian reported. Read more on E360 ?.

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Circle of Blue

AUGUST 24, 2021

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN. Four million people in Lebanon could face a water shortage as a fuel crisis causes rolling blackouts. Hurricanes Henri and Grace batter the S. East Coast and Mexico , respectively. New research out of Australia finds that water levels on the southern part of the Murray Darling Basin are rapidly declining. Egypt is considering major seawater desalination projects to offset the negative effects of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.

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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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Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 24, 2021

Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota outdoor workers need protections from killer heat.

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Circle of Blue

AUGUST 24, 2021

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN. Four million people in Lebanon could face a water shortage as a fuel crisis causes rolling blackouts. Hurricanes Henri and Grace batter the S. East Coast and Mexico , respectively. New research out of Australia finds that water levels on the southern part of the Murray Darling Basin are rapidly declining. Egypt is considering major seawater desalination projects to offset the negative effects of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.

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New Scientist

AUGUST 24, 2021

A non-lethal device developed by the US Navy aims to surreptitiously render people unable to speak by beaming their own voice back at them with a tiny delay

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Scientific American

AUGUST 24, 2021

The novel coronavirus, in contrast, can disrupt both things in unvaccinated men and women. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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National Law Center

AUGUST 24, 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 24, 2021 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Physics World

AUGUST 24, 2021

Whether dedicated to artists, scientists, sports stars or authors, I’ve seen plenty of blue plaques on houses, walls, shop fronts and labs. But until yesterday I’d never actually attended the unveiling of one of these objects – or even thought about what’s involved in creating a blue plaque and having it approved. The plaque in question was unveiled on the former family home of Andrew Keller (1925-1999), a remarkable Hungarian-born polymer scientist who was based for most of his career at the Un

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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.

Clean Energy

Frontiers

AUGUST 24, 2021

By Dr Kenneth A. Gould and Dr Tammy L. Lewis, Brooklyn College (City University of New York). Image: mdm7807/Shutterstock. Kenneth A. Gould is professor of sociology and Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Brooklyn College (CUNY), and professor of sociology, and earth and environmental sciences at CUNY Graduate Center. His work focuses on the political economy of environment, technology and development.

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Physics World

AUGUST 24, 2021

Why lie on a beach when you could go to Chernobyl? In the past few years there has been a steady growth in alternative tourism, which includes people going to sites of scientific interest. In this episode of the Physics World Stories podcast, Andrew Glester meets three people who are unashamedly drawn to geeky destinations. Ruth Nichol is a yoga instructor who travels the world with her husband seeking eclipses.

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Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 24, 2021

Read the full story at Plastics Today. Australia-based Twelve8 Technology has launched a plastics additive that enables polymers blended with it to decompose naturally, without industrial treatment, within two years. The PaktoEarth RAWS-Tech additive decomposes to water, carbon dioxide (CO2), and less than 1% biomass. The additive-blended plastic, which is suitable for food packaging, can be recycled.

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Scientific American

AUGUST 24, 2021

Researchers have developed a microprocessor built on high-performance plastic, rather than silicon--and they say it could enable smarter food labels and supply chain management. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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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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Inhabitant

AUGUST 24, 2021

With a community and business mindset that matches Oslo, Norway’s initiative to make the city carbon-neutral, the Akersbakken Housing Association set out to provide a very basic resource, bicycle parking, in an environmentally friendly and visually appealing way.

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National Law Center

AUGUST 24, 2021

On August 19, 2021, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) announced its intention to publish a final rule in the Federal Register. The post EPA Announces Decision to Revoke Chlorpyrifos Tolerances appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Arnold Porter

AUGUST 24, 2021

Arnold & Porter obtained a successful ruling from the North Carolina Superior Court that immediately restores voting rights to over 56,000 people who are living in communities across the State on felony probation, parole, or supervised release. These individuals were previously barred from voting under North Carolina’s felony disenfranchisement law tracing back to the 1860s and 1870s.

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New Scientist

AUGUST 24, 2021

Cubes of uranium salvaged from Nazi Germany's atomic bomb programme during the second world war are being analysed to confirm their origin, and the method could help law enforcement investigate illegal trafficking of nuclear material

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Physics World

AUGUST 24, 2021

Due to the success of the COVID-19 vaccination programme in some countries, there is a glimmer of hope that the end of the pandemic is getting nearer. The narrative by the UK government and media is now about the “terminus date” and the eventual “return to work” – despite a developing bump in the road caused by the so-called Delta variant. For most academics, however, the notion of returning to work is a misnomer – not only has work never actually stopped but it has even increased since the pand

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New Scientist

AUGUST 24, 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

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Environmental Leader

AUGUST 24, 2021

Integrated energy company Chevron and Brightmark LLC, a waste solutions company, are working to decarbonize the farming industry with a partnership to produce and sell dairy biomethane, a renewable natural gas. The post Chevron and Brightmark Work to Decarbonize Farming Industry with Expansion of Biomethane Partnership appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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New Scientist

AUGUST 24, 2021

Forty near-extinct brush-tailed bettongs have been reintroduced to mainland South Australia after predators like cats and foxes drove them out more than 100 years ago

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Eco Justice

AUGUST 24, 2021

This month the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released its sixth assessment on climate change — and the results are frightening. In a nutshell, the report confirms. Read more. The post Understanding the IPCC report and what you can do appeared first on Ecojustice.

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New Scientist

AUGUST 24, 2021

A controversial recommendation to adjust a person’s kidney test results based on their ethnicity has been removed from medical guidance in the UK

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Inhabitant

AUGUST 24, 2021

With a focus on the future of sustainability in automotive design, the MINI Strip is a one-off car that resulted from a collaboration between two British brands. MINI and Paul Smith custom-made the vehicle, which premiered to the world in London in August 2021.

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New Scientist

AUGUST 24, 2021

One year after giving birth, only 30 per cent of soldiers were able to obtain the same level of fitness as they had pre-pregnancy

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Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 24, 2021

Read the full story in Sourcing Journal. With sustainability rapidly evolving from an option to a requirement, the denim industry is not only looking to lessen its negative environmental impact, but also create a positive one in its place.

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Scientific American

AUGUST 24, 2021

…It’s already under development in research labs. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 24, 2021

Read the full story in Forbes. Cofounded by Ben Simon and Ben Chesler, Imperfect Foods is an online eCommerce retailer that delivers directly to subscribers in most states of the union affordable, high-quality food that might have otherwise been trashed.

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Scientific American

AUGUST 24, 2021

The debate could influence an impending courtroom battle. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 24, 2021

Read the full story at Food Ingredients First. Foodsteps, a food-tech start-up established by Cambridge University scientists and alumni, has formally launched in the UK. It’s the first British tech firm to provide carbon tracking and impact labeling to restaurants, caterers and food businesses.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 24, 2021

On August 24, the Independent Fiscal Office issued a report on second quarter natural gas production which increased 7.8 percent from the second quarter in 2020, the strongest year-over-year growth for a quarter in nearly two years. The second quarter growth was largely driven by June production, which grew by 10.0 percent from June 2020. Year-over-year growth in quarterly production has now accelerated notably through the first half of 2021.

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Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 24, 2021

Read the full story at ESG Today. Consumer electronics giant LG Electronics announced today a new climate goal targeting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated in the use phase of its products, a primary source of GHG emissions, with a commitment to set a science-based target to reduce emissions from major products by 2030.

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