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.
Legal Planet
DECEMBER 12, 2024
The Supreme Court heard oral argument recently in the Seven Counties case. The issue in the case is the scope of an agencys duty to consider the environmental effects of its actions. Several arguments popped up in the discussion that appealed to at least some of the Justices. We think that they would do well to rethink them. Each of the arguments distracts attention from what ought to be the key question: what impacts should the agency take into account in making its decision?
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Union of Concerned Scientists
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Today, the MISO Board of Directors took the landmark step of approving what is likely the largest single investment in the history of the US power grid. For its part, the transmission advocacy group Clean Grid Alliance calls MISOs action the biggest regional grid upgrade ever in the United States. In 2022, the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)the entity that runs the electric grid for much of the Midwestrolled out a portfolio of transmission upgrades known as Tranche 1 of its Long
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
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.
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.
Legal Planet
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Were posting a revised and expanded working paper on the NEPA issues before the Supreme Court in the Seven Counties case, which is being argued tomorrow. The expanded paper will soon be available on the CLEE website here. We provide a detailed examination of how federal courts of appeal have wrestled with causation issues in NEPA, building on the points we made in our earlier blog post.
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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
Yale E360
DECEMBER 13, 2024
New research suggests that extreme heat may cause people to age faster at a molecular level.
Union of Concerned Scientists
DECEMBER 11, 2024
This piece serves as the second blog of the series “Agricultural Workers, Essential but Excluded” in partnership with HEAL Food Alliance. Food and farm workers touch every part of our food system: they plant and harvest crops, process meat and poultry, conduct food safety inspections, stock shelves in warehouses and grocery stores, and cook and serve food in restaurants.
Legal Planet
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Eliminating fossil fuel-powered vehicles from the road is necessary to fight climate change and save thousands of lives at risk due to poor air quality. As governments and the auto industry advance the switch to electric vehicles, this rapid technology transition may disrupt traditional mobility patternsand, without equitable planning and policy, it has the potential for negative impacts to mobility and affordability in underserved and lower-income communities.
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
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
Scientific American
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Unsolvable problems, many-dimensional wheels and new prime numbers are among new mathematical discoveries this year
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.
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
2024 was another year of record-breaking heat and extreme weather, including devastating floods, storms and wildfires across the globe
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,
Cleannovate
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Nothing in the natural world gives us the picture of a full cycle of life like composting. Composting is simply breakdown of complex plant and animal remains into simpler substances that can be assimilated by plants. Composting usually mimics humus formation in nature – conversion of fallen leaves into compost. However, it may take over six months for the final product, which is quite some time.
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
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
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.
Ocean Conservancy
DECEMBER 13, 2024
This blog was written by Kassidy Troxell, Ph.D., a Research Assistant Professor at Florida international Universitys Institute of Environment, and collaborator with Ocean Conservancy on our work to promote healthy Florida aquatic ecosystems. Dr. Troxell is a lead scientist executing the nitrogen fingerprinting discussed in this blog. November was Manatee Awareness Month, a month dedicated to highlighting the popular aquatic mammal and the broader importance of clean, healthy waterways in Florida
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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
Scientific American
DECEMBER 12, 2024
The oldest human genomes ever sequenced reveal that our Neandertal ancestry came from one “pulse” of interbreeding and pins down the timing
Earth 911
DECEMBER 9, 2024
The Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law contributed much-needed progress but has not completed. The post Earth911 Podcast: Tim Montague Talks Clean Power Hour And U.S. Economic Competitiveness appeared first on Earth911.
Law Columbia
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Introduction On November 12, 2024, the Dutch Court of Appeal in The Hague issued its eagerly awaited appeals judgment in Milieudefensie (Friends of the Earth Netherlands) and others v. Royal Dutch Shell. The applicants sought an injunction declaring that Shell is legally bound to reduce its carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 45% below 2019 levels by 2030.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 11, 2024
On 24 December, the Parker Solar Probe will be the closest human-made object ever to a star, taking unprecedented measurements of the sun
Scientific American
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Rachel Feltman: For Scientific Americans Science Quickly, this is Rachel Feltman.
National Law Center
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Recently, Jones Eagle, LLC, a data center business operating to mine digital assets, such as cryptocurrency, filed a lawsuit (Jones Eagle. The post Federal Judge Halts Enforcement of Arkansas Foreign Ownership Restrictions appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
NRDC
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Water utility trade association seeks to block landmark rules to remove lead pipes.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Solving challenges like climate change not only requires ambitious targets, but also an honest appraisal of uncertainty and possible failure
Scientific American
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Investigators allege that the suspect in the recent UnitedHealthcare CEO killing used a “ghost gun,” an untraceable firearm made with 3D-printed parts
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