Yale E360

DECEMBER 10, 2021

In recent decades, cattle grazing has accounted for around two-thirds of deforestation in Brazil, with ranchers clearing forest to create pastures. Halting climate change demands not only stopping deforestation, but reversing it, for instance, by turning pastures back into woodlands. A new study of secondary forests in Central and South America and West Africa offers some hope, finding that forests are able to regrow quickly on abandoned lands.

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Energy & the Law

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Co-author Brittany Blakey. The Texas Supreme Court has granted petition for review of a 2019 decision in Dyer et al v. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. At issue is whether rescission of a Railroad Commission no-harm letter before the TCEQ granted an injection-well permit rendered the permit void. The Injection Well Act (Chapter 27 of the Texas Water Code) governs the permitting process for underground injection wells in Texas.

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Circle of Blue

DECEMBER 10, 2021

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN. Amid ongoing drought, residents in Somalia’s Galgaduud region also face intensifying armed conflict between the Somali National Army and a militant group. A pipeline project in New Mexico will bring nearly 2,000 residents in one tribal community running water. Proposed regulations in California could fine residents for wasting water.

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Inside Climate News

DECEMBER 10, 2021

A regional warming and drying trend continues to intensify concerns about water and energy security. By Bob Berwyn GOLDEN, Colorado—Even as one of Denver’s longest snow droughts on record—232 days—was forecast to end on Friday, nerves in the Mile High City were frayed after a summer of climate extremes, and a heat wave that has stretched into late autumn. .

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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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Frontiers

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Author: Thimedi Hetti. In the world of marine science, Dr. Asha de Vos rarely needs an introduction. The Sri Lankan marine biologist and ocean educator is best known for her pioneering work on blue whales and for founding the non-profit Oceanswell , Sri Lanka’s first marine conservation research and education organization. Its flagship project, the Sri Lankan Blue Whale Project , is the longest running blue whale project in the northern Indian ocean.

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New Scientist

DECEMBER 10, 2021

A robot arm controlled by an algorithm can play table tennis against human players after a short training session using both a virtual and real table tennis table

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Physics World

DECEMBER 10, 2021

When you get out of bed in the morning, gravity causes some fluid in your head to drain away. This is important because the pressure associated with this excess fluid can change the shape of the back of the eyeball. This is a problem for astronauts in low gravity environments and is a major health barrier to extended periods of space travel. Now, researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center have created a sleeping bag for the lower half of the body that seems to solve the p

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Scientific American

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Our fascination with brain-based explanations of psychology arises from intuitive ideas about the separation of mind and body—ideas unsupported by science. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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Physics World

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Researchers in China have made lead halide perovskite solar cells more stable by changing the chemical used to process the precursors from which they are made. The switch could make it easier to commercialize this type of solar cell as it makes it less likely for the material to form phases that reduce the cells’ ability to convert sunlight to electricity.

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Environmental News Bits

DECEMBER 10, 2021

On Dec. 9, U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm toured several U of I sustainable energy projects, including PRI’s carbon capture efforts at Abbott Power Plant. During the visit she also heard about PRI’s extensive work in carbon sequestration. Read more about PRI’s carbon management and sustainable energy research.

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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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Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 10, 2021

In early December CBC published an article about tailing lakes that included the Federal government’s intentions to allow oil sands companies to dump toxic tailings water into the Athabasca River– a plan that was previously forbidden. Tailings lakes are the large toxic industry-created reservoirs that keep growing, leaking and harming local ecosystems and First Nations communities.

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New Scientist

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Scepticism in Western countries around Russia’s vaccine reflects politics not science – the Sputnik V vaccine has the highest protection against symptomatic disease of any covid-19 vaccine

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A Greener Life

DECEMBER 10, 2021

A worker erects a Guyana exhibit booth at the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, Texas, in August. Photo credit: Gary McWilliams / Alamy. By Kiana Wilburg. Investment from Chinese and international oil majors could transform Guyana’s economy – with attendant climate and governance risks. Since establishing ties in the 1970s, China has become a major contributor to Guyana’s economic development, with a presence in infrastructure, forestry, fisheries, wholesale and retail service?

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New Scientist

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Maternal body odour signals to babies that they can safely build relationships with other adults, a trait that may have evolved so that mothers can share the load of child rearing

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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

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Tropical forests can grow back naturally and relatively fast, according to a new study. The study, published in the journal Science, shows that most tropical forests can bounce back in about 20 years if left untouched. This revelation provides the world with hope in efforts to restore troubled forests.

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New Scientist

DECEMBER 10, 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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Scientific American

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer will probe the physics behind black holes, neutron stars and other dynamic cosmic objects. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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New Scientist

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Outlawing the sale of cigarettes to anyone born after 2008 and mandating low-nicotine cigarettes for others will help New Zealand reach its smoke-free vision, but vaping will still be an issue

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Environmental Leader

DECEMBER 10, 2021

A solar power project for a school system in Virginia is expected to significantly cut energy costs. The post Virginia School District Solar Project to Offset Electricity Needs appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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National Law Center

DECEMBER 10, 2021

A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. Judicial: Sovereign. The post Ag and Food Law Daily Update: December 10, 2021 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Scientific American

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The virtual robots look weird, but they get the job done. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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New Scientist

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Attackers could gain access to printers and manipulate designs of parts such as aircraft propellers in ways that are difficult to detect

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Scientific American

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Higher temperatures and a dearth of snow is extending the fire season. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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Environmental Leader

DECEMBER 10, 2021

A solar power project for a school system in Virginia is expected to significantly cut energy costs. The post Virginia School District Solar Project to Offset Electricity Needs appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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New Scientist

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Under heat and water stress, plants sacrifice their leaves to keep their sexual organs cool – a strategy that we could harness to protect crops from climate change

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Inhabitant

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The appeal of mountains has long been obvious to people around the world. They’re impressive in their size and variety, dotted with fascinating trees, plants and wildlife, and if you climb one, you can see for a long way. So it’s not surprising that they have their own day — International Mountain Day.

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New Scientist

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Investors have pulled out of a project to drill the Cambo oil field in the North Sea. Does this mark the end of new oil and gas extraction in the region?

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Environmental News Bits

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Read the full story from the National Center for Atmospheric Research. Climate change is having an increasing impact on the structure of Earth’s atmosphere, a new international study shows.

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New Scientist

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Once eclipsed by wind and solar, £20 million worth of UK government subsidies mean tidal power may finally begin to make waves

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Environmental News Bits

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Read the full story in the New York Times. Peter McIndoe, the 23-year-old creator of the viral Birds Aren’t Real movement, is ready to reveal what the effort is really about.

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Inhabitant

DECEMBER 10, 2021

At home and at the office, it’s the time of year that sees you handing out everything from socks to chocolate to share the joy of the season and show your appreciation for those around you. It can be challenging to find appropriate gifts for people you may not know that well at the office, so we’ve come up with a list of goodies that’ll make them smile and leave you feeling good about choices that honor the environment.

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New Scientist

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Domesticated turkeys in Nigeria come in a variety of colours, and those with lavender-coloured feathers are more fearful than black-feathered birds

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Inhabitant

DECEMBER 10, 2021

UNStudio won its submission for 31 Krzhizhanovskogo Street that marries cultural relevance with modern amenities. The competition was by Citymakers for project developer Glavstroy for a residential complex in Moscow that incorporates the heritage of the region.

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