Yale E360
AUGUST 3, 2023
The destruction of the Kakhovka dam in Ukraine has drained a critical reservoir, cutting off flows of water to surrounding farmland in the Kherson region. In recent weeks, the vast irrigation network fed by the reservoir has begun to dry up, new satellite imagery shows.
Law and Environment
AUGUST 3, 2023
On July 31, 2023, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu signed an executive order ending the use of fossil fuels in new construction and major renovations of city-owned buildings. Although city buildings comprise a small percentage of overall carbon emissions in Boston, the new executive order aligns with larger efforts to decarbonize both publicly and privately owned buildings throughout Boston.
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New Scientist
AUGUST 3, 2023
A new image of the Ring Nebula from the James Webb Space Telescope is revealing its intricate internal structure, which could help us learn what the sun will look like when it dies
NRDC
AUGUST 3, 2023
Through a series of interviews, SPARCC explores how organizations are interacting with new federal funding and what approaches are helping them move the needle toward equity and justice.
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.
The Applied Ecologist
AUGUST 3, 2023
Joshua Wilson discusses recent research at Moreton Bay, Australia which saw Wilson and colleagues conduct over 200 drone approaches of shorebird flocks to measure how the birds respond to drones. Particular attention is paid to the critically endangered Eastern Curlew. Stress responses Imagine you’re resting in your bed when, out of the corner of your eye, you see something scuttling along the roof towards you.
Ocean Conservancy
AUGUST 3, 2023
Do jellyfish have brains? The short answer is no, jellyfish do not have brains. But this certainly does not mean they are simple creatures. In fact, not having a centralized nervous system is just one of sea jellies’ many incredible tools for defense against the brutal elements of the deep blue sea. Without a brain, a sea jelly is able to survive traumatic injuries to its bell and still function.
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A Greener Life
AUGUST 3, 2023
Photo credit: Sun Xiaocong. By Anders Lorenzen China continues to set renewable energy records and has once again reaffirmed its commitment to the sector. In a groundbreaking move, China installed the largest wind turbine ever erected, solidifying its position as a global leader in the renewable energy sector. The achievement marks another milestone in the country’s effort to be a clean energy leader.
Frontiers
AUGUST 3, 2023
Cities are where many of us spend the majority of their time: to work, play, and live. To explore how this might be done sustainably in the future, we are highlighting the top Research Topics on sustainable cities. Join us by reading up on the incredible findings and solutions made by researchers from across the globe. With more than 720,000 collective views, scientists explored topics and advanced fields, including work on trends in urban agriculture , sustainable urban development , urban play
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 3, 2023
By Bennett Gould, David & Margaret Yasenchack This article originally appeared in the Summer newsletter of the Foundation for Sustainable Forests -- David and Margaret Yasenchack live near Cambridge Springs, Crawford County. Margaret practices veterinary medicine at the Cochranton Veterinary Hospital. David practices the craft of timber framing, often using trees gathered from their own forested land as well as the land of his clients.
New Scientist
AUGUST 3, 2023
Anemones have special cells that shoot stinging barbs for protection or to hunt prey – decisions about when to release them and where to aim is based on the activity of calcium ion channels similar to those in human neurons
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
AUGUST 3, 2023
Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.
New Scientist
AUGUST 3, 2023
Trees in rainforests that grow far away from others of the same species may be more likely to survive than close neighbours if they're protected from insects and fungal pathogens that target those specific trees
Enviromental Defense
AUGUST 3, 2023
Statement by Keith Brooks, Programs Director, Environmental Defence Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Huron-Wendat – At a time when over 100 wildfires are burning through Alberta, the provincial government’s moratorium on renewable energy is another attack on climate action.
New Scientist
AUGUST 3, 2023
Insights into how Death Valley’s Tidestromia oblongifolia tolerates such high temperatures could help researchers to engineer crops that can survive global warming
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
AUGUST 3, 2023
An artist, a programmer and a scientist have created a simulation of extraterrestrial communication to test Earthlings’ ability to understand it
New Scientist
AUGUST 3, 2023
Extraordinarily high-energy gamma rays have been found emanating from the sun, and none of our theoretical models can explain why there are so many of them
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 3, 2023
The Energy Efficiency Alliance , Environmental Entrepreneurs , Sustainable Business Network of Philadelphia , and Sustainable Pittsburgh will host an August 16 webinar Shaping Pennsylvania's Clean Energy Workforce Future starting at 2:00 p.m. Feature presenters include DEP Secretary Richard Negrin and PUC Commissioner Kathryn Zerfuss and will offer participants the opportunities to ask questions.
National Law Center
AUGUST 3, 2023
The Council on Environmental Quality (“CEQ”), the federal agency responsible for administering the National Environmental Policy Act (“NEPA”), has released the. The post NEPA Set for Regulatory Revisions appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
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Inside Climate News
AUGUST 3, 2023
In the process to create a climate-resilient city, the shoreline restoration of one of the largest remaining wetlands in Manhattan has succeeded due to community engagement and consistent stewardship. By Juanita Gordon When the New York Restoration Project first started working in the late 1990s to clean the unnamed shoreline along the Harlem River in northern Manhattan, the intertidal mudflat and wetlands weren’t just a neglected area, but a former illegal dumping ground.
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 3, 2023
This article first appeared on TribLive.com August 2, 2023 -- Local nonprofits with a commitment to clean energy/utility efficiency can win $50,000 and media coverage through a new program from Citizens Financial Group and Trib Total Media. Applications are open for the Champions in Action program in the category of energy efficiency/renewable energy.
New Scientist
AUGUST 3, 2023
US schools could nearly halve the carbon emissions of the lunches they offer by only serving beef once a month and replacing the highest emitting meal a week with a vegan option.
Scientific American
AUGUST 3, 2023
Naomi Livesay worked on computations that formed the mathematical basis for implosion simulations.
New Scientist
AUGUST 3, 2023
Honeybees exposed to continuous artificial light get much less sleep, and this may affect their ability to pollinate plants
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 3, 2023
Read the full story in Food Business News. ADM is launching a significant expansion of its regenerative agriculture program, designed to help North American producers earn additional income while making a positive impact on the environment and their soil’s health.
New Scientist
AUGUST 3, 2023
A thin, multi-layered film inspired by the structure of vibrant blue butterfly wings could help vehicles reduce energy used for cooling
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 3, 2023
Read the full story at Construction Dive. OSHA is proposing a new rule in order to clarify its personal protective equipment requirements for construction. The revision, published Thursday, explicitly requires that PPE fit workers properly. The agency said it proposed the rule to increase clarity.
New Scientist
AUGUST 3, 2023
The unprecedented scale of wildfires in Canada since May has already produced double the carbon emissions of the previous record-holding year as well as displacing tens of thousands of people from their homes
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 3, 2023
On Tuesday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $523,796 in funding to 21 student teams for their research and innovative solutions to address environmental and public health challenges as part of the Agency’s People, Prosperity, and the Planet (P3) Program.
Earth 911
AUGUST 3, 2023
If you’re searching for new solar technology but not sure where to start, outdoor solar. The post Outdoor Solar Lighting Roundup appeared first on Earth911.
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 3, 2023
Read the full story at Manufacturing Dive. Aviation companies like Boeing boast of impressive minority-owned vendor programs. But suppliers say securing contracts remains a complex and often difficult process.
Scientific American
AUGUST 3, 2023
Breaking down “toxic masculinity” is complicated, especially amid fears of a masculinity crisis.
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 3, 2023
Read the full story at Food Manufacturing. When Al Schafbuch cut back on plowing his Iowa fields decades ago and later began growing cover crops, he was out to save money on fertilizer and reduce erosion. He got those benefits and saw his soil change for the better, too: dark, chunky, richly organic matter that … Continue reading How much carbon is stored in farm fields?
Scientific American
AUGUST 3, 2023
Construction has begun on the Vineyard Wind project off the coast of Massachusetts.
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