Law and Environment

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Last week, EPA and the Army Corps proposed a new rule to define what constitutes “waters of the United States.” Déjà vu all over again. Under the proposal, the agencies: are exercising their discretionary authority to interpret “waters of the United States” to mean the waters defined by the longstanding 1986 regulations, with amendments to certain parts of those rules to reflect the agencies’ interpretation of the statutory limits on the scope of the “waters of the United States” and informed b

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Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Skyrocketing turkey prices are driven in part by consolidation in the industries that slaughter and process meat and poultry products.

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Circle of Blue

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN. The oil industry is threatening Indigenous communities in Alberta, Canada by destroying wetlands and rerouting waterways. Dam levels in Eastern Cape, South Africa , fall below 50 percent. Cloud seeding is becoming more popular throughout the American West as water scarcity worsens. Heavy rains cause devastating flooding across South India.

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Cleannovate

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

According to Narok Senator, Ledama ole Kina, it takes over 600 days for medical orders to reach Kwale County after requisition from the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA). It might seem a ‘normal’ thing to us who are used to slothful services from some government agencies. But it surely shows how much we devalue human life. How so?

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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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Scientific American

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

A new theory suggests that searches for molecular complexity could uncover convincing evidence of extraterrestrial life, and soon. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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Physics World

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

In the not too distant future, wearable biometric sensors may be able to detect the early stages of acute viral respiratory infections in people before they develop any symptoms. Such non-invasive devices could be used for infection screening to help limit community spread of airborne viruses. If a biometric sensor could also predict the severity of infection, a person could also receive faster and potentially better medical treatment.

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Physics World

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Exoplanets have been spotted orbiting at right angles to each other by an international team of astronomers led by Vincent Bourrier at the University of Geneva. The team believes that this unusual configuration is caused by the influence of a yet-to-be-discovered companion object orbiting the exoplanets’ star. A star and its planets are believed to form from the same rotating disc of gas and dust.

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National Law Center

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. Judicial: Mootness, The post Ag and Food Law Daily Update: November 23, 2021 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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New Scientist

NOVEMBER 23, 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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Academy of Natural Sciences

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The holiday season has arrived, and this year you might be looking for unique gifts that are guaranteed to be as “in stock” as they are awesome. The Academy of Natural Sciences has amazing membership deals, outdoor experiences, animal encounters, dinosaur-themed gifts and more that will be perfect for the budding scientist or enthusiastic naturalist in your life. .

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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

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Salmon found near the mouth of the Cowichan river on Vancouver Island are a hybrid species of coho and Chinook, which may have arisen as the timing and location of their spawning grounds overlapped

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Ocean Conservancy

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

We don’t talk a lot about animal teeth. If we do, it’s around big predators like wolves, lions and sharks (and even then, it’s in context of how miserable it would be to come face-to-face with those chompers!) But the animal kingdom is full of wild and unusual smiles, and studying teeth helps us better understand different animals’ roles in their habitats.

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New Scientist

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The discovery of new Australopithecus sediba fossils mean we can now reconstruct most of the spine of one individual, and strengthen the case that the species was bipedal at least some of the time

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Scientific American

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Cell-based fish taste the same as their wild and farmed counterparts. But will it ever make economic sense to produce this kind of protein? -- 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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New Scientist

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

A tooth from a Neanderthal child who lived 120,000 years ago suggests that our cousin species began cutting their baby teeth at 4 months – earlier than for the average modern human

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The Applied Ecologist

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent shutdowns in many regions around the world offered a new “human-less” environment for urban wildlife in 2020. In their latest research, Benson et al. share their findings from tracking mountain lion movements in greater Los Angeles, USA during spring 2020.

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Breezometer

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Air pollution impacts every aspect of our lives, especially health. Companies across all industries now seek to integrate environmental intelligence into their offerings and provide actionable insights to improve daily health choices. We created this list of the top 10 air quality influencers to follow to help keep you informed on a variety of environmental topics.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

This year, the youth conservation program, Wildlife Leadership Academy awarded five teens their Ralph Abele Excellence in Outreach Award which includes a $500 college scholarship. Wildlife Leadership Academy is a year-round program for high-school age youth that begins with rigorous summer field schools that focus on wildlife/fisheries biology and conservation as well as leadership skills development.

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New Scientist

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

A living ink made entirely from bacterial cells can be 3D-printed to make structures that release anti-cancer drugs or mop up toxins from the environment

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Physics World

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Magnetic moment: Tino Gottschall of the Dresden High Magnetic Field Laboratory in Germany was awarded the 2021 Nicholas Kurti Science Prize for his work on magnetic refrigeration. (Courtesy: R Weisflog/HZDR). This year’s Nobel prize for physics, announced in early October, was awarded to three scientists who laid the theoretical groundwork for understanding complexity in physical systems.

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New Scientist

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

An analysis of satellite data from 293 cities in Europe has found that trees have a big cooling effect while other green spaces don't

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Inhabitant

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Thanksgiving is a day that's all about eating and enjoying, so when there are vegans involved on the day that's all about turkey, it's pretty challenging. What can you serve as a vegan side dishes to turkey that will still be delicious, festive and not totally difficult to prepare and cook?

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New Scientist

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

A 21-year study of a patch of tropical forest shows that the trees produce less wood in years when temperatures are higher, suggesting these forests will mop up less carbon dioxide in future

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Scientific American

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Current national targets to cut emissions could result in nearly 3 degrees C of warming. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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New Scientist

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Bulb’s collapse may not directly affect the amount of investment flowing into new UK renewable projects, but is nonetheless a bad look for such a high profile green energy firm to fail.

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National Law Center

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Many agricultural producers borrow money to successfully run their operations. Typically, the lender requires the borrower to give a security interest. The post Lending for Livestock, Credit for Crops: Taking Possession of Collateral appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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New Scientist

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission is scheduled to launch on 24 November and will smash into the asteroid Dimorphos

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Penn State Extension is now accepting registrations for its 9-part webinar series Woods In Your Backyard education program starting January 19 and learn how landowners can positively influence the environment by implementing simple stewardship practices. The vast majority of landowners have small woodlots less than 10 acres in size. Woods in Your Backyard Series is designed specifically, but not exclusively, for smaller landscapes.

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Environmental Leader

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

New research shows using tools to combat carbon emissions can help improve economic growth at the same time. The post Increasing Renewable Energy Can Lead to Economic Growth and Lower Emissions appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Scientific American

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

When water and boiling oil mix, the result can be volatile. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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Environmental Leader

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The International Energy Agency says new emissions pledges are as good as they've been, but it still isn't enough to reach overall global climate goals. The post COP26 Emissions Promises Improve Global Climate Targets but Continued Action is Needed appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Inhabitant

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Americans are open to new climate change policies as long as they offer environmental, social and economic benefits. This is according to social scientists Janet K. Swim and Nathaniel Geiger. According to the two, many Americans are willing to embrace positive climate change policies regardless of political affiliation.

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Environmental News Bits

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Read the full story at Food Ingredients First. Fish populations are in a far worse state than previously estimated, according to Minderoo Foundation’s Global Fishing Index (GFI), the most extensive independent assessment of global fish stocks to date.

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