Yale E360
MARCH 31, 2022
From birdsong in the rainforest to whale calls in the oceans, the world is losing the variety of sounds that enriches life. Habitat loss, species extinctions, and industrial noise all contribute to this sonic loss, which cuts off a vital human connection to the Earth. Read more on E360 ?.
Environment + Energy Leader
MARCH 31, 2022
Starbucks has made a commitment to eliminate toxic PFAS (per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in its food packaging materials. As part of the company’s new sustainable packaging policy, the transition away from these chemicals in its food packaging materials will be complete in the US by the end of 2022. The post Starbucks Eliminates PFAS in Food Packaging appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
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Legal Planet
MARCH 31, 2022
There’s a lot of discussion of how the private sector is supporting renewable energy, but it’s almost all about power consumers like Apple and Walmart. But what about the companies who are selling the power? As a first step to getting a better sense of where the utility industry is going, we accumulated some basic data about the top ten utilities by market value.
Union of Concerned Scientists
MARCH 31, 2022
Chicago just released its Draft 2022 Climate Action Plan (CAP), an update of the city’s 2008 CAP to reduce citywide emissions 25 percent by 2020 from 1990 levels. Like many cities with CAPs , Chicago missed that target, largely because of insufficient funding, limited staffing, and lack of coordination among city agencies. Chicago’s new CAP aims to remedy those problems and chart an equitable path to cut the city’s carbon emissions by at least 60 percent by 2040.
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.
Environmental and Urban Economics
MARCH 31, 2022
While I don't write best selling books, I do like my books! Amazon se lls them here. In April 2022, my Going Remote book will be published. This book studies the urban and labor economic issues related to persistent Work from Home (or work from anywhere) going forward. Below, I post a growing set of podcasts where I discuss my book.
Circle of Blue
MARCH 31, 2022
Two countries, eight states, five lakes — and 84 percent of the continent’s surface fresh water. As water crises beset North America, all eyes are on the Great Lakes and the leaders, systems, and rules that govern them. Let Circle of Blue reporters guide you through the biggest international, state, and local policy news stories facing the Great Lakes region today.
Environmental Professionals Connection brings together the best content for environmental professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Enviromental Defense
MARCH 31, 2022
This is a guest blog by Rochelle Rubinstein. Have you ever walked past a sports field or playground in the middle of winter and noticed the grass is still green? I ’ m sure it will come as no surprise that it ’ s not really grass – it ’ s artificial turf, and it ’ s anything but green. What is artificial turf, and why is it problematic? Artificial turf consists of grass-like blades made of plastic with an infill that is usually made from ground-up tires.
Physics World
MARCH 31, 2022
The iconic hydrothermal attractions of Yellowstone National Park attract millions of visitors each year. Now, using geophysical imaging, a US–Danish research team has mapped the extensive natural plumbing system beneath the park for the first time. As Yellowstone’s waters host a menagerie of hardy micro-organisms, the findings could shed light on how life emerged on the volatile early Earth.
Academy of Natural Sciences
MARCH 31, 2022
“Mark, do we have any assfish?”. It was not the question I expected when the Academy’s president, Scott Cooper, called upon my department, Ichthyology, for help. Assfish ? There are 36,128 species of fishes. We know that because back in the 1980s, an ichthyologist named Bill Eschmeyer started a Catalog of Fishes at The California Academy of Sciences.
Physics World
MARCH 31, 2022
A new method for producing medical radioisotopes has passed its first milestone, by exposing a target to an electron beam at energy densities several orders of magnitude higher than found at the core of the Sun. This achievement paves the way for alternative radioisotope production methods using electron accelerators that do not require enriched uranium and produce little nuclear waste.
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.
Earth 911
MARCH 31, 2022
Headphones, earbuds, and chargers have become essential accessories for many of us. Because we go. The post Recycling Mystery: Headphones, Earbuds, and Chargers appeared first on Earth911.
Physics World
MARCH 31, 2022
A new system for classifying the sizes of small planetary objects using animals has been launched by the European Space Agency (ESA) in a bid to clear up misconceptions introduced after an asteroid was reported to be “half the size of a giraffe”. Senior officials at the Paris-based agency unveiled the plan in response to claims that the giraffe comparisons were undermining serious astronomical research.
Environmental News Bits
MARCH 31, 2022
Source: Green Seal, Inc. Healthy Schools Campaign (HSC) and Green Seal have announced a pilot Healthy Green Schools & Colleges certification standard to support facilities leaders in identifying and implementing low- or no-cost measures that make a significant difference in school indoor air quality. The pilot standard is publicly available for any school district or university to … Continue reading Green Seal and Healthy Schools Campaign launch national pilot standard for school facil
Physics World
MARCH 31, 2022
In this episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast Bruce Bauer, CEO of TAE Life Sciences , explains how boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) can destroy tumour cells without exposing surrounding healthy tissues to damaging levels of radiation. He also chats about how the company is developing technology that will make BNCT more accessible to cancer patients.
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.
Environmental News Bits
MARCH 31, 2022
Read the full story at GreenBiz. Guinness has unveiled plans for a three-year regenerative agriculture program aimed at slashing carbon emissions from its barley production in Ireland, which it has touted as one of the most ambitious projects of its kind. The farm-based scheme aims to highlight opportunities for reducing emissions through efforts such as … Continue reading Guinness brews up new regenerative barley farming pilot in Ireland.
Environmental Leader
MARCH 31, 2022
Comcast is purchasing renewable energy from a solar project to advance its goal of reaching carbon neutrality. The post Comcast Adds 250 MW of Solar Energy to Boost Carbon Neutral Plan appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Environmental News Bits
MARCH 31, 2022
Read the full story from ING. Global coffee demand is growing but the coffee sector is struggling to tackle sustainability issues at farms. Traders and roasters have been ramping up their initiatives to solve issues and safeguard future supply, but there’s a long way to go.
Environmental Leader
MARCH 31, 2022
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a top IT priority for global organizations for the next 12 months. But while the vast majority (92%) agree that they need to invest in IoT technologies in order to remain competitive, IT complexity and proven ROI are creating challenges. Delays and budget cuts due to the global pandemic have also had a more. The post Organizations Need to Invest in IoT Technologies to Remain Competitive, Study Shows appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
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Environmental News Bits
MARCH 31, 2022
Poškus, M. S. (2022). “Toward the Development and Validation of a Model of Environmental Citizenship of Young Adults.” Sustainability 14(6), 3338. Retrieved from [link] Abstract: Growing civic participation in environmental movements shows that societies are more engaging in behavior that can be described as environmental citizenship. This behavior, however, may not necessarily be driven by … Continue reading Toward the Development and Validation of a Model of Environmental Cit
Enviromental Defense
MARCH 31, 2022
A new report released today by Environmental Defence – Buyer Beware: Fossil Fuel Subsidies and Carbon Capture Fairy Tales in Canada – reveals that despite promises to phase out fossil fuel subsidies, the federal government provided the fossil fuel sector with at least $8.6 billion in 2021. . Giving away wealth to oil and gas companies at the expense of a climate safe future. 2021 was a horrific year for climate disasters in Canada and around the world.
The Energy Law Blog
MARCH 31, 2022
For nearly three years, unit operators in Louisiana have waited to see whether the Western District of Louisiana would change course or double down on its March 2019 decision in Johnson v. Chesapeake. In the original Johnson decision, the district court sent shockwaves across the oil and gas industry in Louisiana by finding that post-production costs were not properly deductible against proceeds owed to unleased mineral owners.
New Scientist
MARCH 31, 2022
A genetic test gives results in half an hour to show if a person may become deaf in response to certain antibiotics, so can be used for babies with suspected sepsis who need treatment fast
National Law Center
MARCH 31, 2022
A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. . The post Ag and Food Law Daily Update: March 31, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
New Scientist
MARCH 31, 2022
Slime that can be controlled by a magnetic field can navigate tight spaces and grasp objects, making it ideal for possible uses inside the body
Environmental News Bits
MARCH 31, 2022
Camilleri, M. A. (2022). “The rationale for ISO 14001 certification: A systematic review and a cost–benefit analysis.” Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, 1– 17. [link] Abstract: This contribution presents the findings from a two-stage systematic review. It relied on PRISMA’s methodical protocol to capture and analyze high-impact articles, that were focused on the International … Continue reading The Rationale for ISO 14001 Certification: A Syste
New Scientist
MARCH 31, 2022
Russia says its POM-3 landmines use artificial intelligence to distinguish between soldiers and civilians, though arms experts doubt if it really works
National Law Center
MARCH 31, 2022
Over the past few years, there has been a series of high-profile lawsuits filed against pesticide manufacturers by plaintiffs who claim. The post Plaintiffs & Pesticides: Intro to Pesticide Injury Litigation appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
New Scientist
MARCH 31, 2022
A corruption scandal is the latest fallout from the Brazilian president's efforts to stifle institutions meant to protect the rainforest, fuelling a sharp increase in deforestation
Environmental News Bits
MARCH 31, 2022
Read the full story from Minnesota Public Radio. Air quality in Minnesota has improved but air pollution continues to contribute to premature deaths and hospitalizations — and its impacts fall disproportionately on communities where health disparities already exist.
New Scientist
MARCH 31, 2022
Animals known to be highly intelligent, such as ravens and chimpanzees, have good long-term memory – and now it seems that some bats do too
Environmental News Bits
MARCH 31, 2022
Read the full story from Stanford University. Using airborne sensors that see methane in the air, Stanford researchers say leaks are more worrisome than thought, but hope lies in the sensing technology itself.
New Scientist
MARCH 31, 2022
Wildlife photographers spotted an unusually pale, red-eyed turtle hatchling in Telangana state, which was identified as a flapshell turtle with albinism
Environmental News Bits
MARCH 31, 2022
Read the full story from Northwestern University. Northwestern University synthetic biologists have developed a low-cost, easy-to-use, hand-held device that can let users know — within mere minutes — if their water is safe to drink.
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