Yale E360
JULY 28, 2021
Just 5 percent of all power plants globally — all of them coal-fired — are responsible for 73 percent of electricity-sector carbon emissions, according to a new study that calls for cutting emissions from "hyper-polluting" power plants. Read more on E360 ?.
Circle of Blue
JULY 28, 2021
YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN. Argentina declares a state of emergency for the Parana River as it reaches historic lows. Leaky drainage lines pour sewage into India’s Pavana River , which is overflowing with monsoon rains. Saudi Arabia halts a multi-billion-dollar deal to sell stake in the world’s largest water desalination plant. Cases of Legionnaires’ disease rise in Rhode Island. .
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Physics World
JULY 28, 2021
Cosmic intruders : Energetic particles from space and natural background radiation can trigger hard-to-correct errors when they collide with chips containing superconducting qubits. (Courtesy: Chris Wilen). Quantum computers may need a redesign to protect them from background radiation, say physicists. After earlier experiments showed that cosmic rays can severely disrupt the operation of superconducting quantum bits (qubits), an international team led by Robert McDermott of the University of Wi
New Scientist
JULY 28, 2021
Newly discovered cave art gives fresh insight into the minds of our ancestors - and upends the idea that a Stone Age cultural explosion was unique to Europe
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.
National Law Center
JULY 28, 2021
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: July 28, 2021 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
New Scientist
JULY 28, 2021
The preserved remains of sponges found in Canada suggest that animals may have originated 350 million years earlier than we thought
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New Scientist
JULY 28, 2021
Countries which are partially vaccinated and have high rates of infection find themselves in a dangerous period in which immunity-escaping covid-19 variants are most likely to emerge
Physics World
JULY 28, 2021
Want to take part in this webinar? Join the audience. Understanding host–guest interactions of layered inorganic solids ushered in the modern era of portable electronics powered by lithium ion batteries. Future improvements in the power capability of these devices, and their potential use in emerging technologies such as water treatment, critical element recovery and ion-based electronics, depend on the development and understanding of new ion insertion hosts with fast insertion kinetics.
New Scientist
JULY 28, 2021
Bumblebees that get a boost of caffeine are better able to remember the odours of specific flowers, helping them to forage in future
Environmental Leader
JULY 28, 2021
LaGuardia Airport’s new Terminal B has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) v4 Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), making it the first airline terminal in the world to achieve recognition for the more stringent standards. Valued at $5.1 billion, the Terminal B redevelopment project. Read more ». The post LaGuardia Airport Terminal First In The World To Achieve LEED v4 Gold Status appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
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.
New Scientist
JULY 28, 2021
Driverless cars were supposed to be relieving us of the stresses of driving by now – but safety issues and technological shortcomings are keeping the brakes firmly on
Environmental News Bits
JULY 28, 2021
This story is part of Oceans 21The Conversation’s series on the global ocean opened with five in depth profiles. Look out for new articles on the state of oceans in the lead up to the UN’s next climate conference, COP26. The series is brought to you by The Conversation’s international network.
New Scientist
JULY 28, 2021
A single-celled organism with no brain that walks on surfaces using 14 "legs" seems to control these legs with a mechanical computer made of fibres called microtubules
Inhabitant
JULY 28, 2021
A video captured by nonprofit group Columbia Riverkeeper shows the horrifying effects of the Pacific Northwest heat wave on sockeye salmon. Just short of a salmon snuff film, the video shows listless fish dotted with white fungal patches and red lesions as they struggle to survive an epically hot river.
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.
New Scientist
JULY 28, 2021
By easing restrictions while many people are only partially protected from the coronavirus, the UK is giving the virus lots of opportunity to find new ways to evade our immune systems
Scientific American
JULY 28, 2021
The spaceborne studies will cover diverse topics, from dark matter and gravitational waves to the growth of cancer and pathogenic bacteria. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.
New Scientist
JULY 28, 2021
A discarded part of the Apollo 11 spacecraft that helped return astronauts from the first ever visit to the lunar surface may still be in orbit around the moon, rather than having crash landed as once thought
A Greener Life
JULY 28, 2021
By Jeremy Williams. With heatwaves in the news again, there’s been a bit of a wake-up call on the growing risk of heat. Cities will want to consider how resilient they are to the increasing threat of heatwaves as the climate warms – especially as exposure to heat is a matter of justice. Those most vulnerable to heatwaves include the elderly, those on lower incomes who can’t afford air conditioning, and residents in parts of town with less green space.
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New Scientist
JULY 28, 2021
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Physics World
JULY 28, 2021
Radio signals from the Sun could be used to monitor changes to ice sheets, researchers from the US have demonstrated. This new, passive radar system could offer a cheaper, lower power and more easily scalable method to gather long-term data on the melting of ice sheets and glaciers due to climate change, say the researchers. The melting of land ice is one of the principal drivers of sea level rise, threatening coastal and low-lying communities around the globe.
Inhabitant
JULY 28, 2021
On Sunday, the residents of London were caught up in flash floods following a heavy downpour, reigniting conversations about climate change preparedness.
Physics World
JULY 28, 2021
I wrote last month about the role that venture capitalists play in funding fledgling businesses. These are people who will invest cash in potentially risky but promising start-ups in return for a stake in the company. But there is a bewildering array of other options to get your new firm off the ground, including business angels, grants, loans and incubator programmes.
Environmental Leader
JULY 28, 2021
One of the best ways companies have found to set sustainability and energy management goals, and to understand their ESG impact and opportunities, is to talk to stakeholders. From customers and employees to shareholders and NGOs, stakeholders have opinions, ideas and expertise to share on how to manage a company’s environmental impact. The post How Home Depot Conducts a Materiality Assessment to Prioritize, Address Sustainability Issues appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
New Scientist
JULY 28, 2021
Flashes of X-rays have been spotted echoing from behind a supermassive black hole, confirming one of the predictions of Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity
Inhabitant
JULY 28, 2021
Sustainable shoe brand Ccilu has developed a line of waterproof boots, called XpreSole Panto, made with recycled coffee grounds and other eco-friendly materials.
New Scientist
JULY 28, 2021
An octopus with many arms, plus a strange sign in New South Wales and an ear tag that’s the lightest thing since sliced bread, in Feedback’s weird weekly round-up
Ocean Conservancy
JULY 28, 2021
Collaborative creation is a powerful experience. It’s a natural fit for learning through collective problem solving, building partnerships and trust and empowering positive impacts in all sorts of unforeseen ways. A recent example of this is a newly developed immersive-learning touchscreen developed by Ocean Conservancy’s Arctic program in collaboration with the Aleut Community of St.
New Scientist
JULY 28, 2021
Our organs and cells die without enough oxygen, but in some instances, hypoxia may actually hasten the healing process – and even help people to lose weight
Scientific American
JULY 28, 2021
The algorithm hides sensitive information in a sea of decoys. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.
New Scientist
JULY 28, 2021
The culture wars in the UK are heating up, but as most people haven't yet picked a side, there's still room to find common understanding, writes Graham Lawton
Environmental Leader
JULY 28, 2021
LaGuardia Airport’s new Terminal B has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) v4 Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), making it the first airline terminal in the world to achieve recognition for the more stringent standards. Valued at $5.1 billion, the Terminal B redevelopment project. Read more ». The post LaGuardia Airport Terminal First In The World To Achieve LEED v4 Gold Status appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
New Scientist
JULY 28, 2021
A new animal welfare law in the UK is a step in the right direction, but it should include invertebrates too, say Alexandra Schnell and Nicola Clayton
Scientific American
JULY 28, 2021
Take it from someone who almost gave up on her dream of being a scientist. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.
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