Union of Concerned Scientists
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
There are so many paths for using your expertise, energy, and passion to make this world a better place -- my reflections on 17 years as executive director of UCS, and a lifetime of public service.
Yale E360
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
A tale of two continents: Europe's emissions rose by one fifth in the spring, as manufacturing and construction rebounded from the coronavirus pandemic. Meanwhile, in China, emissions scarcely grew in the spring and fell in the summer amid a shortage of coal and a slowdown in construction. Carbon emissions from European Union countries were 18 percent greater in the second quarter of 2021 compared with the same period last year, Reuters reported , though emissions remain lower than before the pa
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Union of Concerned Scientists
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
The 2021 hurricane season is what it looks like to get “lucky” in our warmed world.
Physics World
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Fabrication of a double-layered skin model using human dermal fibroblasts (HDFs) and an immortal human keratinocyte cell line (HaCaTs). (Courtesy: Biofabrication 10.1088/1758-5090/ac2ef8). Skin is the body’s first line of defence against toxins, radiation and harmful substances. It has at least six functions, regenerates itself approximately once each month, and consists of up to seven layers of tissue.
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.
Inside Climate News
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
The first-ever report on the world’s coral reefs presents a grim picture, as losses mount due to global warming. But there are signs of hope. By Nicola Jones, Yale Environment 360 This article was originally published by Yale Environment 360. Read the original story here.
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Bilingual people engage the same brain region that monolingual individuals use to put together words—even when combining different languages. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.
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Cool Green Science
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Scientists are studying the effects of sea-level rise on salt marshes, and two imperiled sparrow species. The post How Sea-level Rise Impacts Marsh Sparrows appeared first on Cool Green Science.
Environmental Leader
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
The world’s first hydrogen fueling of a commercial marine vessel was successfully completed on November 18. The post First-Ever Hydrogen Fueling of Maritime Vessel Successfully Completed appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 30, 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
The Applied Ecologist
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
When dealing with highly invasive plants in fragile ecosystems, managers need effective management tools to prioritize their time and efforts. In their recently published Data Article, Gerst and colleagues describe a new tool by the USA National Phenology Network to help invasive buffelgrass managers efficiently schedule herbicide treatment efforts.
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.
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
If the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade in a Mississippi abortion case, numerous state laws will interfere with key biological and social decisions during pregnancy. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.
Inhabitant
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
The Exploded View Beyond Building at Dutch Design Week was created out of 100 different bio-based materials. It also uses sustainable building methods to highlight the ways we as a global society can apply sustainable design and building in real-world house construction right now.
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
By accounting for the additive effect of multiple genetic variants, researchers can develop a system that improves their ability to identify the most vulnerable. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.
A Greener Life
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Photo credit: Seed Madagascar. By Anders Lorenzen. In October, the UN reported that Madagascar was on the brink of suffering the world’s first climate famine. Leading up to the UN climate summit COP26 we saw powerful climate reporting like this excellent report by Sky News’s Alex Crawford documenting the Madagascar climate famine including terrible footage showing how people and especially children and babies were fighting for their survival.
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.
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Lifestyle is a major contributor to heart disease in adults, but risk factors such as genetics and parental lifestyle can also have an effect. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.
Academy of Natural Sciences
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
The character and culture of Philadelphia have always been linked to water. The rivers that gird the city are our gateway to the world, a source of drinking water, and, paradoxically, a site for waste disposal. In the late 18th century, Philadelphia was beset with repeated yellow fever outbreaks, at the same time its drinking water was hopelessly contaminated with things like chalk and saltpeter.
Environmental News Bits
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Report for America places talented emerging journalists in local newsrooms to report on under-covered issues and communities. Report for America Corps Member Journalists are part of a movement to strengthen communities, and our democracy, through local journalism that is truthful, fair, fearless and smart.
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
On Remembrance Day for Lost Species, mourn what’s lost, but also be grateful for the species we still have. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.
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PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
On November 29, the PA Supreme Court issued a ruling saying UGI Storage Company could be held liable for taking oil and gas drilling rights in a proposed 2,980-acre protective buffer zone around the 1,216 acre Meeker natural gas storage field in Tioga County. The case started in 2009, when UGI Storage Company applied to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for a certificate of public convenience to acquire natural gas distribution facilities that included the underground 1,216 acre Meeker na
National Law Center
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. REGULATORY: FSA, The post Ag and Food Law Daily Update: November 30, 2021 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Vaccine makers are already adapting vaccines to fight the omicron coronavirus variant, but it will probably already have swept the world by the time these arrive
Inhabitant
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
There’s simply nothing more rewarding than growing your own food, except when an innovative product makes it ultra-easy to do so. Hamama is the newest option in the urban or indoor gardening trend, and it provides a breadth of options to keep your palate pleased.
National Law Center
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
There are many federal agencies that impact the agriculture and food industries. The United States Department of Agriculture is home to. The post Procedures: The Regulatory Process appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
Environmental Leader
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
A virtual power plant project in California will help with intelligent load controls and energy storage to help with efficient energy uses. The post Virtual Power Plant Project Combines Energy Load and Storage Controls appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
A rain-dominated Arctic is expected to arrive up to two decades earlier than expected, and in many parts of the region it will happen even at 1.
Inside Climate News
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
The Navy has confirmed that construction of the base damaged the corals. Jeju’s female divers, the Haenyeo, have noticed, as have marine scientists. By Hangyun Kim JEJU ISLAND, South Korea—Seventy-year-old Hwang Gyesook has been diving into the chilly waters of the Korea Strait off Jeju Island for more than 45 years. Generations of female divers called Haenyeo have learned to hold their breath for long periods underwater to catch the delicacies beneath the sea.
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
A unique experiment in a Canadian lake has found that the timing of when ice forms can have a big impact on the organisms that live in it the following year
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Global players need to get more vaccines to African nations, and convince more people to take them. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Two supermassive black holes have been discovered just 1600 light years apart, and they are likely to collide in about 250 million years
Inhabitant
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
In the fight against pollution and environmental waste, there are many levels of similarly-minded people in government, nonprofit, for-profit and community all working towards the same goals. So it makes sense that a name like Surfrider is a perfect match with #Tide Ocean and the fashion company MVMT.
Environmental Leader
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
The world’s first hydrogen fueling of a commercial marine vessel was successfully completed on November 18. The post First-Ever Hydrogen Fueling of Maritime Vessel Successfully Completed appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Inhabitant
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Architects VenhoevenCS have won a major riverside redevelopment in Shenzhen, China. They hope to protect large areas of land from flooding while also creating a vibrant new urban identity for the Bao'an district.
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
The second hottest planet ever found is being pulled into its star faster than any planet we have seen before
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