Yale E360
DECEMBER 12, 2024
The reintroduction of endangered wolves to Yellowstone National Park 30 years ago was a major conservation victory. But as wolves have spread across the West, anger and resentment at the apex predator has escalated, with hunters in some states increasingly targeting them.
Union of Concerned Scientists
DECEMBER 11, 2024
For the first time, the Arctic Report Card assessed that the Arctic is faltering as a reliable area for storing carbon away from the atmosphere ( Natalie et al., in Arc2024 ). It was its first failing grade after thousands of years holding onto more carbon than released to the atmosphere. As a scientist who has conducted research in the Arctic, this is truly alarming for me.
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Enviromental Defense
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Statement by Julia Levin, Associate Director, National Climate Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People We are disappointed with Minister Guilbeaults decision to not assess the impacts of a massive thermal coal mine expansion in Alberta. Coalspurs Vista thermal coal mine expansion has twice been designated for assessment by former Environment Minister Wilkinson.
Inside Climate News
DECEMBER 11, 2024
NOAA scientists and affiliated researchers have documented profound change in the frozen north as U.S. government science itself faces an uncertain future. By Marianne Lavelle WASHINGTONThe icy region at the top of the globe, lashed by wildfire and pelted with increasingly heavy precipitation, has tipped into uncharted territory, scientists reported Tuesday.
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your 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
Yale E360
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Ten major banks are financing Paraguayan beef producers implicated in the destruction of forest spanning an area the size of New York City, a new report finds.
Law Columbia
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Back in 2003, Michael Herz and I wrote an article calling for the creation of an online, word searchable database of environmental impact statements that had been prepared under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and its state equivalents. These EISs are written at great expense and contain massive amounts of observational data about air and water quality, species abundance, soil conditions, traffic levels, and much else.
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A Greener Life
DECEMBER 8, 2024
Image generated by AI. By Anders Lorenzen In this series, we look at individual crops and how they fare in a warming world. In this first article, we examine one of the worlds ancient grains: rye. It is one of the worlds oldest known cereal grains and is classified as an ancient grain. But of the worlds total grain output, less than 3% comes from rye.
Yale E360
DECEMBER 13, 2024
New research suggests that extreme heat may cause people to age faster at a molecular level.
Scientific American
DECEMBER 13, 2024
For two decades now, the iconic twin Voyager spacecraft have been quietly overturning everything we thought we knew about the boundary between our solar system and interstellar space
Enviromental Defense
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Statement by Julia Levin, Associate Director, National Climate, Environmental Defence Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People The Government of Canadas new greenhouse gas emissions reduction target for 2035 is deeply disappointing, and signals that the government is not committed to the clean energy future that Canadians are demanding.
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. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene
Nanotech
DECEMBER 12, 2024
On November 21, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a draft Interim Framework for Advancing Consideration of Cumulative Impacts (Interim Framework). 89 Fed. Reg. 92125. According to EPA, the Interim Framework provides a shared reference point for EPA programs and regions as they determine when and how to analyze and consider cumulative impacts.
Law Columbia
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Columbia Law School June 12-13, 2025(via Zoom) This13thAnnual Sabin Colloquium will allow junior environmental law scholars to present early-stage work and receive constructive feedback from a panel of senior scholars and from each other. Eligible applicants are pre-tenure professors, fellows, visiting assistant professors, and other junior scholars in similar academic positions.
Scientific American
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Systems that operate on behalf of people or corporations are the latest product from the AI boom, but these “agents” may present new and unpredictable risks
Enviromental Defense
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Federal Liberal incumbents would lose significant support if they fail to act to protect environmental values within federal jurisdiction Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat As January 2025 deadlines near for federal decisions to require impact assessment and protect a key endangered species along the 413 route, a large, fine-grained poll of GTA voters , commissioned by Environmental Defence, shows that they wo
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
DECEMBER 11, 2024
The unusual properties of gallium have helped scientists to create delicate moulds that can be used to grow cultures of human cells resembling tiny blood vessels
A Greener Life
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Photo credit: Forest Research. By Anders Lorenzen At the end of November, as part of National Tree Week, the University of Reading and Forest Research released Tree Species Guide for UK Agroforestry Systems to help UK farmers plant more trees and shrubs. It provides an accessible overview of tree and shrub species suitable for UK agroforestry systems.
Nanotech
DECEMBER 11, 2024
On December 5, 2024, the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Subcommittee on Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight held a hearing on Examining the Public Health Impacts of PFAS Exposures. The Subcommittee heard from the following witnesses (written testimony is not available at this time): A transcript of the hearing is available online.
Enviromental Defense
DECEMBER 12, 2024
CALGARY/TERRITORIES OF THE BLACKFOOT AND PEOPLES OF TREATIES 6 AND 7, HOME TO MTIS NATION OF ALBERTA, REGION III Environmental and health groups are calling on the federal government to investigate Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL) in light of data showing many of its oil and gas facilities in Alberta are failing to report dangerous emissions, including benzene, volatile organic compounds and fine particulate matter, to the National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI).
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
DECEMBER 11, 2024
More and more people under 50 have been diagnosed with bowel cancer in different parts of the world over the past few decades
Environmental News Bits
DECEMBER 9, 2024
by David Angus Ness, University of South Australia Humanitys rapacious consumption is more than Earth and its climate can handle, which is driving an ecological crisis. Australians are the worst offenders per person due to our excessive resource use.
Scientific American
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Unsolvable problems, many-dimensional wheels and new prime numbers are among new mathematical discoveries this year
Nanotech
DECEMBER 11, 2024
On December 2, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed rule to revoke all tolerances for chlorpyrifos except for those tolerances associated with the 11 food and feed crops that remain registered. 89 Fed. Reg. 99184. EPA is taking this action in response to a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.
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.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 11, 2024
2024 was another year of record-breaking heat and extreme weather, including devastating floods, storms and wildfires across the globe
Environmental News Bits
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Read the full story at Reinsurance News. Nearly one in seven (13.7%) US home hunters say a concern for natural disasters or climate risks within their area is a reason they are likely to move in the next year, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage.
Scientific American
DECEMBER 12, 2024
The way scientists recognize one another’s work overlooks the seminal contributions of Black scientists.
Endangered Species Law
DECEMBER 11, 2024
On December 10, 2024, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) released its long-anticipated listing proposal for the monarch butterfly ( Danaus plexippus ), along with a proposed critical habitat designation and species-specific 4(d) rule (Proposed Rule). The Proposed Rule indicates the public comment period closes on March 12, 2025. The Service has proposed listing the monarch as threatened primarily as a result of threats from past and ongoing loss and degradation of breeding, migratory,
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New Scientist
DECEMBER 11, 2024
La Nia conditions are expected to lead to a slightly cooler average global surface temperature in 2025, though it does not mean the planet as a whole has stopped warming
Environmental News Bits
DECEMBER 10, 2024
The Forest Fungi Project is a community science project that was launched in 2015 by the Lankau Lab at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The project’s aim is to engage the broader community in the process of scientific research while generating data to address important ecological questions. Participation is easy and fun!
Scientific American
DECEMBER 13, 2024
A new study suggests certain lipids, particularly omega-6 fatty acids, which are commonly found in seed oils used to make ultraprocessed junk food, may promote inflammation in colon cancer tumors
Cool Green Science
DECEMBER 7, 2024
Six books ranging from eels to owls to outdoor adventures that will make great gifts for your loved ones, or yourself. The post Cool Green Holiday Book Review 2024 appeared first on Cool Green Science.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Just a few months after the previous record was set, a start-up called Quantinuum has announced that it has entangled the largest number of logical qubits this will be key to quantum computers that can correct their own errors
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