Next Year Likely to Surpass 2023 as the Hottest Ever
Yale E360
DECEMBER 28, 2023
With climate change and an incipient El NiƱo driving up temperatures, 2024 is likely to eclipse 2023 as the hottest year ever, meteorologists project.
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Fossil Fuel Disinformation Threats Aim to Hinder Meaningful Action at COP28
Union of Concerned Scientists
DECEMBER 8, 2023
While there are thousands of people here in Dubai at COP28 fighting for genuine change, the climate summit is facing a barrage of disinformation. Combatting climate change has never been more urgent, and COP28 is poised to advance critical global action. Yet, driven by vested interests in the fossil fuel industry , misleading narratives aim to distort and hinder meaningful climate commitments.
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2023 appears to follow an upward trend in the North Atlantic/Caribbean named tropical cyclone count
Real Climate
DECEMBER 17, 2023
This yearās (2023) tropical cyclone season in the North Atlantic and Caribbean witnessed a relatively high number of named tropical cyclones : 20. In spite of the current El NiƱo, which tends to give lower numbers. But it appears to follow a historical trend for named tropical cyclones with an increasing number over time. The number of North Atlantic/Caribbean named tropical cyclones in and the estimates based on the area with sea surface temperature above 25.6Ā°C (Benestad, 2009).
Yes, Itās That Time of Year Again
Legal Planet
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Like everyone else, Iām sure you find fundraising appeals annoying. Thatās why we only do them two days a year on Legal Planet. But there couldnāt be a more important time for the work we do. This has been the hottest year on record. Itās really now or never to address climate change. That means that the environmental work we do at Berkeley and UCLA remains as urgent as ever.
Precision in Motion: Why Process Optimization Is the Future of Manufacturing
Speaker: Jason Chester, Director, Product Management
In todayās manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means moving beyond reactive quality checks and toward real-time, data-driven process control. But what does true manufacturing process optimization look likeāand why is it more urgent now than ever? Join Jason Chester in this new, thought-provoking session on how modern manufacturers are rethinking quality operations from the ground up.
Who is responsible for the negligence of the ācompany manā on the well?
Energy & the Law
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Parkman v. W&T Offshore, Inc., et al features two contractors playing hot potato over liability for a company manās alleged negligence. The takeaway: Write your Master Service Agreement to address your liability concerns, and then pay attention to what really happens on the location, regardless of what the MSA says. (And good luck monitoring that second factor!
Probiotics helped reduce fatigue and memory loss from long covid
New Scientist
DECEMBER 26, 2023
A study involving more than 450 people found that a mixture of prebiotics and probiotics alleviated some symptoms of long covid when taken daily for six months
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The UN Nuclear Ban Treaty is Leading Resistance to Nuclear Autocracy
Union of Concerned Scientists
DECEMBER 13, 2023
During the week of November 27 th , under a cloud of international conflict and unease, delegates, politicians, activists and academics convened for the Second Meeting of States Parties (2MSP) to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) at the UN Headquarters in New York. Attendees came together to examine the global state of disarmament and harm-reduction work and call for more states to sign the nuclear ban treaty and join the stand against nuclear weapons.
Zapping the Vagus Nerve Could Relieve Some Long COVID Symptoms
Scientific American
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Ongoing research shows electrical vagus nerve stimulators could relieve some long COVID symptoms. But are the expensive devices worth the price?
Pearl Harbor Today
Legal Planet
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Today is Pearl Harbor Day, the anniversary of the Japanese attack that launched the U.S. into World War II. Those of us who donāt live in Hawaii may not think much about the harbor, but I started to wonder how things were going environmentally there. The geography is more complex than I had expected. I think of a harbor as just an area where boats can park, maybe in a protected bay.
Master Service Agreement Dispute Turns on Definitions
Energy & the Law
DECEMBER 6, 2023
The outcome of a multimillion-dollar suit was in the hands of a jury of 12 good and honorable citizens. The question: Was a certain party an agent, consultant, contractor, or none of the above? One side wanted the jury to be instructed on the legal definitions of those terms. The other wanted the words to be interpreted in their āordinary and popular senseā.
The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing
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. ā»ļø 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. š Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene
Aloe vera plants turned into energy-storing supercapacitors
New Scientist
DECEMBER 29, 2023
A battery-like device known as a supercapacitor can be created from different parts of aloe vera plants ā and it can be used to make living plants power lights
Energy Sector Not Ready for Rapid Rise of Renewables, Analysts Say
Yale E360
DECEMBER 26, 2023
The rapid growth of wind, solar, and electric vehicles means that demand for fossil fuels is likely to peak this decade. Is the energy sector ready for the transition?
Diesel is the Reason for the Sneezinā: Cleaner Holiday Deliveries are on the Horizon
Union of Concerned Scientists
DECEMBER 21, 2023
With the holidays fast approaching, I sat down the other night to finish the list of gift ideas for the folks whoāve made my nice list. As I worked my way through family and friends, attempting to strategically formulate gift ideas within my budget, my mind drifted from the task at hand (as it often does) to ways I could reduce the environmental impacts of my holiday shopping and shipping decisions.
Statement from Environmental Defence on the Ontario Ministry of Energyās Move to Reverse the OEBās Decision on Gas Rates
Enviromental Defense
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Statement from Keith Brooks, Programs Director Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat ā It is shocking that the Ministry of Energy is moving to overrule the Ontario Energy Board, which made a very sound decision to save homeowners money by encouraging new homes to be built with heat pumps, rather than gas furnaces.
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.
How Much Vitamin D Do You Need to Stay Healthy?
Scientific American
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Most people naturally have good vitamin D levels.
Reducing Methane From Livestock Is Critical for Stabilizing the Climate, but Congress Continues to Block Farms From Reporting Emissions Anyway
Inside Climate News
DECEMBER 22, 2023
A long standing pattern of letting livestock producers off the hook continues, even as billions pour into the industry. By Georgina Gustin, Phil McKenna Anyone feeling compelled to look into a bill passed recently by the House of Representatives will see some familiar language.
Human cells have a resonant frequency ā and itās just barely audible
New Scientist
DECEMBER 27, 2023
Like a tuning fork, living human cells have frequencies at which they naturally vibrate ā and now we have estimates for what some of them are
U.S. Saw a Record Number of Billion-Dollar Weather Disasters in 2023
Yale E360
DECEMBER 20, 2023
In 2023, the U.S. experienced a record 25 billion-dollar weather and climate disasters ā three more than the previous record, set in 2020.
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.
For Black STEM PhDs, the āDā Also Means Debt
Union of Concerned Scientists
DECEMBER 4, 2023
As hard as it is for Black students to earn advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering and medicine (STEM) fields, a final insult accompanies the diploma. They leave school dragging a ball and chain of debt far heavier than that for most White graduates. The latest evidence of this comes in a report last week by the Research Triangle Institute and the Sloan Foundation.
Environmental and Farm Organizations Say Provincial Legislation Needs Major Changes to Keep Premier Fordās Greenbelt Promises
Enviromental Defense
DECEMBER 1, 2023
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE Ten year review process must be overhauled to repair damage caused by Greenbelt scandal Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat ā Nineteen of Ontarioās leading environmental and farm organizations are calling for significant changes to the Greenbelt Statute Law Amendment Act, 2023 ā legislation introduced by the Ontario government last month in hopes of beginning to extract itself from th
Masking Even Some of the Time This Winter Could Help Prevent Respiratory Infections
Scientific American
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Experts weigh in on how you can navigate social gatherings and travel as respiratory illnesses rise this winter
COP28 Climate Fund Pledge Tracker
NRDC
DECEMBER 1, 2023
At COP28, countries will pledge to UN climate funds that help developing countries reduce greenhouse emissions and address the impacts of climate change. Keep track here.
Sustainability at Retail
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Monkeys in Thailand took up stone tools when covid-19 stopped tourism
New Scientist
DECEMBER 26, 2023
Long-tailed macaques on the island of Koh Ped appear to have learned a new way to forage when the pandemic put a stop to feeding by tourists
After a Decade of Planning, New York City Is Raising Its Shoreline
Yale E360
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Inspired by the Dutch model of living with water, New Yorkās coastal defenses are on the rise. The city ā like others around the country ā is combining infrastructure like floodwalls with nature-based features, as it moves ahead with the largest resiliency project in the U.S.
Mobilizing the Student Vote: 4 Takeaways from the Students Learn, Students Vote Summit
Union of Concerned Scientists
DECEMBER 14, 2023
In 2024 students are determined to show up to vote, make their voices heard, and overcome any systemic, institutional, and individual challenges that stand in their way. Thatās my biggest takeaway from attending the inspiring Students Learn, Students Vote Summit at the University of Maryland last month. The two-day gathering brought together nearly 240 students, faculty, and nonprofit partners from dozens of groups, campuses, and 25 different states who collectively focus on one thing: Turning o
December 15th Deadline: Torontonians who Care About the Environment Must Support Six Storey Apartment Buildings in Existing Neighbourhoods
Enviromental Defense
DECEMBER 12, 2023
From now until December 15th, the City of Toronto is conducting public consultation on Environmental Defenceās proposed change to how housing can be built in existing neighborhoods. This change would allow apartments up to six storeys and 30 units on the major streets that fall within the āNeighborhoodsā designation of the Cityās Official Plan. If you live in Toronto, we urge you to support this proposal.
How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empowerānot replaceāyour workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
Tech Billionaires Need to Stop Trying to Make the Science Fiction They Grew Up on Real
Scientific American
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Todayās Silicon Valley billionaires grew up reading classic American science fiction.
Nature Got a More Prominent Place at the Table at COP28
Inside Climate News
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Animalsā roles in the carbon cycle have long been overlooked. At the climate conference in Dubai, scientists showed how rewilding ecosystems can have big climate benefits. By Bob Berwyn DUBAI, United Arab Emiratesā As COP28 ended with just a faint glimmer of hope that the world will take seriously the need to decarbonize by 2050, leading scientists at the conference said itās time to āput the protection and restoration of wild ecosystems at the heart of global climate policyā as a viable option
Dark stars may be waiting in a mirror universe for us to discover them
New Scientist
DECEMBER 25, 2023
Physicists have proposed that a mirror universe alongside our own might explain dark matter Āā and we might be able to see traces of its stars
āGreen Roadsā Are Plowing Ahead, Buffering Drought and Floods
Yale E360
DECEMBER 13, 2023
As the developing world witnesses a boom in road building, a movement to retrofit existing roads is gathering steam. Using embankments, channels, and dikes, so-called āgreen roadsā harvest excess water for use in irrigation and flood prevention, while slashing maintenance costs.
How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.
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