Circle of Blue

APRIL 7, 2022

Global water security is increasingly threatened. Accounting for water use and risk ought to have the same urgency with which we address carbon. Cargo ships on the Rhine River, in Germany. Photo © J. Carl Ganter/Circle of Blue. By Jay Famiglietti, Jose Ignacio Galindo, Palash Sanyal, and Li Xu – April 7, 2022. Provocative? Perhaps. But true. When it comes to acknowledging society’s impact on climate, environment, and human security, water is the next frontier for comprehensive accounting and ada

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Yale E360

APRIL 7, 2022

For millennia, North American ecosystems benefited from fire, mostly set by Indigenous people. Now, a movement is growing, particularly in the eastern U.S., to reintroduce controlled burns to forests and grasslands and restore the role of fire in creating biodiverse landscapes. Read more on E360 ?.

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Environment + Energy Leader

APRIL 7, 2022

Goodyear is producing a tire from natural rubber that comes from dandelions. The post Goodyear to Make Military Aircraft Tires with Rubber from Dandelions appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Energy & the Law

APRIL 7, 2022

Co-author Brittany Blakey. Zehentbauer Family Land, LP v. TotalEnergies E&P USA, Inc. is a story we’ve heard before: Royalty owners contend they are not getting a big enough slice of the hydrocarbon pie, which presents a question courts must answer: Where is the valuation point for royalty calculation? Under the oil and gas leases at issue, royalties are to be paid: “based upon the gross proceeds paid to Lessee for the gas marketed and used off the leased premises, including casinghead gas o

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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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Physics World

APRIL 7, 2022

This episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast features an interview with the physicist Maria Schuld, who is a senior researcher and software developer at Xanadu – a Toronto-based quantum technology company. She talks about the challenges and rewards of implementing machine-learning systems on quantum computers. Also on hand is the author Kit Chapman, who chats about his latest book Racing Green: How Motorsport Science Can Change the World.

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Frontiers

APRIL 7, 2022

Facilitated by FinELib consortium and commencing on 1 st April, this three-year agreement will allow academics from participating institutions to utilize all the benefits of open access while enjoying simplified processes and discounted fees for their institutions while publishing with Frontiers, the world’s third most-cited publisher. . Finland expands Frontiers’ Nordic cohort and joins ranks with Norway and Sweden in their commitment to Open Science (photo credit: Frontiers).

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Environmental News Bits

APRIL 7, 2022

by Donatella Zona, San Diego State University Satellite images show the Arctic has been getting greener as temperatures in the far northern region rise three times faster than the global average. Some theories suggest that this “Arctic greening” will help counteract climate change. The idea is that since plants take up carbon dioxide as they … Continue reading Arctic greening won’t save the climate – here’s why.

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Physics World

APRIL 7, 2022

“Foamy flows” of bubble-filled materials occur in a host of industrial processes, including food and cosmetics production as well as drug development and delivery. They are very difficult to model mathematically, however, since the bubbles in these foams can be as tiny as microfluidic crystals or as large as ocean waves. Computer models also need to take into account interactions between the bubbles, which are separated by stable, thin films of liquid.

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New Scientist

APRIL 7, 2022

Rat sperm cells derived from stem cells in the lab were used to fertilise eggs and produce healthy offspring for the first time in a procedure that could be used in conservation

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Environmental Leader

APRIL 7, 2022

Vicinity Energy is launching eSteam, a plan designed to rapidly decarbonize the highest source of emissions in major cities, commercial buildings. The company will offer renewable thermal energy by installing electric boilers, industrial-scale heat pumps, and thermal storage. The post Vicinity Energy Launches ESteam to Decarbonize Commercial Buildings appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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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New Scientist

APRIL 7, 2022

The standard model of particle physics has stood the test of time for decades, but now a new measurement of a particle called the W boson could indicate a chink in its armour

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 7, 2022

DEP’s Oil and Gas Compliance System reports conventional oil and gas drillers were issued 77 notices of violation for attempting to abandon wells without plugging them in the first three months of 2022. Unconventional shale gas drillers were issued 8 NOVs for attempting to abandon wells without plugging them during the same time period. Conventional Drillers The conventional companies issued NOVs for attempting to abandoned wells in the first quarter were-- Allegheny Enterprises, Arrington Natur

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New Scientist

APRIL 7, 2022

The UK government has released a plan to end the country's reliance on gas, but the decisions to ignore quick wins like insulation and favour expensive nuclear power over renewables have been widely questioned

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Inside Climate News

APRIL 7, 2022

The abrupt closure of the college's climate lab came the same month that Sen. Marco Rubio pressured universities to cut ties with a Chinese institution affiliated with A&M's research. By Kristoffer Tigue, Inside Climate News and Samantha Ketterer, Houston Chronicle HOUSTON—U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio in February mailed letters to 22 U.S. universities: Cut ties with Chinese institutions that have previously “ensnared” scholars in schemes to steal valuable information, he wrote.

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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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New Scientist

APRIL 7, 2022

It isn't clear how marine life contributes to the roil of the ocean, but researchers working off the coast of Spain have found turbulent mixing that can only be explained by anchovies gathering to breed

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National Law Center

APRIL 7, 2022

Most people have seen the Schoolhouse Rock! musical “I’m Just a Bill” which does a great, and entertaining, job of explaining. The post Procedures: How a Bill Becomes a Law appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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New Scientist

APRIL 7, 2022

The Antikythera mechanism, often called the world’s first computer could calculate the timing of cosmic events – and now we may know the date it was calibrated to

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National Law Center

APRIL 7, 2022

A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. . The post Ag and Food Law Daily Update: April 7, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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New Scientist

APRIL 7, 2022

The red feathers of male crossbills are brighter in birds that find it more physically challenging to fly, suggesting exercise influences plumage colour

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Environmental News Bits

APRIL 7, 2022

Read the full story at Ms. Magazine. Late last month, the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released their sixth assessment report, which examines the impacts and solutions to climate change. It showed that society is not doing enough to mitigate the effects of climate change. From extreme flooding in Florida from Tropical Storm Elsa in July, … Continue reading The confining nature of climate change on incarcerated people.

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Environmental Leader

APRIL 7, 2022

Vicinity Energy is launching eSteam, a plan designed to rapidly decarbonize the highest source of emissions in major cities, commercial buildings. The company will offer renewable thermal energy by installing electric boilers, industrial-scale heat pumps, and thermal storage. The post Vicinity Energy Launches ESteam to Decarbonize Commercial Buildings appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Environmental News Bits

APRIL 7, 2022

Read the full story from North Carolina State University. Researchers have developed a new membrane technology that allows for more efficient removal of carbon dioxide from mixed gases, such as emissions from power plants.

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Environmental Leader

APRIL 7, 2022

Del Monte Foods announced today its commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 in line with the Science Based Targets Initiative's (SBTi) Net-Zero Standard. The post How Del Monte Foods Will Reach Net-Zero Emissions by 2050 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Environmental News Bits

APRIL 7, 2022

Read the full story from North Carolina State University. Imagine never having to worry about washing your produce before you eat it. Both the package and the produce would already be sanitized, and you could feel confident it’s safe and clean to consume. That’s the goal of assistant professor Deepti Salvi within NC State’s Department of Food, Bioprocessing and … Continue reading Could plasma be a sustainable sanitation solution?

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Environmental Leader

APRIL 7, 2022

Del Monte Foods announced today its commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 in line with the Science Based Targets Initiative's (SBTi) Net-Zero Standard. The post How Del Monte Foods Will Reach Net-Zero Emissions by 2050 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Environmental News Bits

APRIL 7, 2022

Read the full story at The Manufacturer. The timing of COP26, at the tail-end of 2021, means many of us have started 2022 with a renewed urgency around sustainability. World leaders’ pledges around methane reduction and halting deforestation may have initially seemed a few steps removed from everyday activity for manufacturers, but they will have … Continue reading How can manufacturers prove sustainability credentials in the wake of COP26?

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 7, 2022

The PA Council of Trout Unlimited is now accepting applications for funding to support new and existing Trout In The Classroom Programs. The deadline for applications is May 1. Up to $15,000 will be awarded this year to schools and their program partners. Grants will support existing TIC programs by providing funding for equipment, supplies, and/or field trip support.

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Environmental News Bits

APRIL 7, 2022

Read the full story at Food Engineering. The company mixes CO2, hydrogen and a naturally occurring microbe, then ferments it to create high-grade protein with several potential uses.

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Environmental Leader

APRIL 7, 2022

E-Zinc has received funding for its long duration energy storage systems to help it produce a pilot program offering. The post E-Zinc Receives $25 Million Financing for Long Duration Energy Storage System appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Environmental News Bits

APRIL 7, 2022

Started in 2016 as a competition between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the City Nature Challenge (CNC) has grown into an international event, motivating people around the world to find and document wildlife in their cities. Run by the Community Science teams at the California Academy of Sciences and the Natural History Museum of Los … Continue reading City Nature Challenge 2022.

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New Scientist

APRIL 7, 2022

A famous triceratops skeleton that was auctioned recently for $7.

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Environmental News Bits

APRIL 7, 2022

Read the full story at Grocery Dive. New Seasons Market said in an emailed press release on Tuesday it is turning to a more environmentally-friendly packaging option for its private label line of fresh pasta that it said will help extend shelf life and reduce plastic waste. The grocery chain will transition to the recyclable … Continue reading Regional chains announce new sustainability initiatives.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 7, 2022

The Rodale Institute announced Pocono Organics in Blakeslee, Monroe County will become its fifth Regional Resource Center, joining other Centers in Georgia, Iowa, California, and Italy. Christened the Rodale Institute Pocono Organic Center at Pocono Organics , this evolution of the partnership between the nonprofit and Pocono Organics’ team marks a new era of regenerative organic research in the Pocono Mountains region.

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