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The Town that Flood-Proofed Itself

Circle of Blue

Ottawa, Illinois learned how to keep its residents out of harm’s way. But on the river’s edge, safety has often required sacrifice. Flooding has long been part of life in Ottawa, Illinois. Photo © Laura Gersony / Circle of Blue. Climate change and upstream development made the riverfront town of Ottawa, Illinois even more prone to flooding.

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API Jams on the Brakes As Momentum For Methane Action Grows

Union of Concerned Scientists

The top oil and gas industry trade association will do all it can to delay meaningful government action.

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New Coal Plants Dwindle Amid Wave of Cancelled Projects

Yale E360

Some 1,175 gigawatts of new coal projects have been cancelled since 2015, an amount greater than the current coal capacity of China, according to a new report from climate think tank E3G. Read more on E360 ?.

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The Stream, September 17, 2021: Contaminated Drinking Water Kills Several Children in India

Circle of Blue

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN. The deaths of seven children in India have been linked to unhygienic conditions and illegal drinking water pipe connections. In the American West, hydroelectricity threats force federal officials to release water from surrounding reservoirs to fill Lake Powell , while climate change threatens celebrated California. The Shoal Lake First Nation in Canada has clean water for the first time in over two decades.

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Implementing D.E.J.I. Strategies in Energy, Environment, and Transportation

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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UN says global carbon emissions set to rise 16 per cent by 2030

New Scientist

A UN analysis of countries' latest plans to cut carbon emissions shows they will actually rise 16 per cent on 2010 levels by 2030, leaving only a small window to limit global warming to 1.

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PBS Nature

Taking refuge from the coronavirus pandemic, wildlife filmmaker Martin Dohrn set out to record all the bees he could find in his tiny urban garden in Bristol, England, filming them with one-of-a-kind lenses he forged on his kitchen table. See his surprising discoveries in My Garden of a Thousand Bees , premiering nationwide Wednesday, October 20 at 8 p.m.

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How You Can Help Stop Invasive Spotted Lanternflies

Scientific American

Scientists are collecting photographs of the insects’ eggs to train an algorithm and curtail their rapid spread. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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Neutron experiment tightens the net around possible fifth force

Physics World

An improved search for a potential fifth force of nature is one of a trio of new results gleaned from observations of neutron interactions in silicon made by an international team of physicists. The work, which relies on Pendellösung interferometry, also takes a precise look at silicon’s thermal properties and provides a new, independent value for the neutron’s charge radius.

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Big Reefs in Big Trouble: New Research Tracks a 50 Percent Decline in Living Coral Since the 1950s

Inside Climate News

Climate change, overfishing, ocean acidification and pollution are driving reefs’ demise, along with the fisheries communities depend upon for nutrition. By Bob Berwyn Gathered together, the world’s coral reef systems would cover an area somewhere between the size of Oregon and Texas. Scattered about the globe like species-rich ocean rainforests, they help nurture about half the world’s marine life, a bounty that sustains millions of reef fishers and their communities in the Global South, in a f

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Watch cuttlefish migrate together in a defensive line with a lookout

New Scientist

Cuttlefish are usually solitary creatures, but videos show them forming defensive groups to migrate together, suggesting they are more social than we thought

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Shaping a Resilient Future: Climate Impact on Vulnerable Populations

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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Environmental groups celebrate protection of Lower Duffins Creek Wetland

Enviromental Defense

ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE, ECOJUSTICE, ONTARIO NATURE. Developer withdraws permit application for Provincially Significant Wetland . Toronto, ON – In the wake of ongoing opposition including Indigenous and youth-led activism, Pickering Developments has withdrawn its previously-approved permit application to pave over the Provincially Significant Wetlands at Lower Duffins Creek.

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The BepiColombo spacecraft is about to make its first Mercury fly-by

New Scientist

The BepiColombo mission will pass within about 200 kilometres of the surface of Mercury in October, where it will measure the planet’s magnetic field and exosphere

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Third COVID Vaccine Shot Boosts Protection in Israeli Study

Scientific American

The risk of severe disease dropped by factor of almost 20 in people over 60—but some dispute the benefits of offering an additional dose. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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Covid-19 news: How common is long covid in people who get infected?

New Scientist

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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Sustainability at Retail

Sustainability impacts every nation, company, and person around the world. So much so that, in 2015, the United Nations (UN) issued a call for action by all countries to work toward sustainable development. In response to this and as part of a global Sustainability at Retail initiative, Shop! worked collaboratively with its global affiliates to address these critical issues in this white paper.

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Immigrants in U.S. Detention Exposed to Hazardous Disinfectants Every Day

Scientific American

The chemical concentrations exceed EPA limits, and new human studies suggest they could do long-term damage. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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Use. Repurpose. Repeat

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story in the Philadelphia Citizen. Circular Philadelphia is working to eliminate landfills by constantly repurposing our waste. Could it also be an avenue to economic growth in Philly?

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Woman who first gained sense of smell at age 24 finds it disturbing

New Scientist

A woman born without the brain regions needed to smell has puzzled doctors by gaining the ability to detect some smells in her twenties – an experience that has caused her anxiety

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Ag & Food Law Daily Update: September 17, 2021

National Law Center

A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. REGULATORY: FWS. The post Ag & Food Law Daily Update: September 17, 2021 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Los Angeles County to begin phasing out oil and gas drilling

Inhabitant

When people think of Los Angeles, celebrities and fast cars probably come to mind before oil and gas drilling. But the county has a surprising number of active and abandoned wells. On Wednesday, Los Angeles County supervisors said no more drilling.

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Mushballs inside Uranus and Neptune may solve an atmospheric mystery

New Scientist

Uranus and Neptune appear to have less ammonia than expected, but it might have been hidden by slushy balls of ammonia and water that hail down deep into the planets’ atmospheres

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Third COVID Vaccine Shot Boosts Protection in Israeli Study

Scientific American

The risk of severe disease dropped by factor of almost 20 in people over 60—but some dispute the benefits of offering an additional dose. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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The BepiColombo spacecraft is about to make its first Mercury flyby

New Scientist

The BepiColombo mission to Mercury will pass within about 200 kilometres of the surface of Mercury in October, where it will measure the planet’s magnetic field and exosphere

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UN SDG Effort Faces Huge Funding Gap, Could Offer Trillions in Business Opportunities

Environmental Leader

The United Nations’ sustainable development goals (SDG) face a financing gap of up to $100 trillion and that engaging businesses an industries not committed to the goals could bring in $12 trillion in business opportunities related to the effort, according to a new report by Force for Good. Closing the. Read more ». The post UN SDG Effort Faces Huge Funding Gap, Could Offer Trillions in Business Opportunities appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Vaccinate the World before Starting COVID Booster Shots

Scientific American

Fewer than 0.5 percent of vaccine doses have been distributed to people living in low-income countries. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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DCNR Begins Fall Foliage Reports Sept. 30; Experts Available For Fall Foliage Tips For Residents, Travelers

PA Environment Daily

To highlight some of the world’s most beautiful, diverse fall foliage, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is making its experts available to serve as regional advisers, offering tips and resources to help residents and visitors experience a colorful autumn in a variety of ways across the Commonwealth. Beginning September 30, weekly fall foliage reports can be found online on the DCNR website and will be updated every Thursday.

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During a Rodent Quadrathlon, Researchers Learn That Ground Squirrels Have Personalities

Scientific American

The rodents’ personalities may help them to secure territory and avoid prey. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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Johns Hopkins’ Agreement with Energix Shows PPAs ‘No Longer Limited to Big Tech Companies’

Environmental Leader

Johns Hopkins Health System has entered into a power purchase agreement (PPA) with renewable energy project developer Energix for 13 megawatts of solar energy. The deal was facilitated by LevelTen Energy. The post Johns Hopkins’ Agreement with Energix Shows PPAs ‘No Longer Limited to Big Tech Companies’ appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Scientists Flood Forests to Mimic Rising Seas

Scientific American

The experiments will help better understand how much inundation trees can stand before they succumb. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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City-wide quantum data network in China is the largest ever built

New Scientist

A quantum network linking 40 computers in Hefei, China, is the largest demonstration to date of how a future quantum internet might work

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Stem Inc’s Smart Energy Storage, Virtual Power Plants to Bring Performance Improvements to Customers

Environmental Leader

The technology behind these capabilities is Athena, Stem’s smart energy storage software. Using advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning, Athena “continuously collects electricity usage data, creating a virtuous cycle of learning and deep insights to better inform its AI-driven algorithm.”. The post Stem Inc’s Smart Energy Storage, Virtual Power Plants to Bring Performance Improvements to Customers appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Smart reporting tool could combat fake news on encrypted chat apps

New Scientist

Messaging apps that use end-to-end encryption, such as WhatsApp, make it hard to tackle disinformation, but a smart reporting tool could offer a solution while preserving privacy

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California’s ‘Cantaloupe Center’ struggles to reign supreme as drought pummels agriculture across the West

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story in the Washington Post. Climate change and a devastating heat wave have decimated towns like Mendota this summer, and the carnage stretches far beyond fruit. Farmworkers are struggling to find employment, working fewer hours or driving long distances for jobs. Fewer workers means less spending in the community.

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The Longer Short List Effect

Scientific American

How to increase the consideration of female candidates for male-gendered roles. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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EPA outlines multifaceted e-scrap threat from batteries

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at E-Scrap News. Federal officials recently examined battery-related fires in a variety of recycling settings, including electronics processing sites. In addition to noting safety concerns, the analysis determined that batteries “jeopardize the economics of the electronics recycling industry.