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Changes in Fire Activity Threaten 4,400 Species Around the Globe

Yale E360

Humans are driving large shifts in fire activity around the world, from increasing the size and severity of wildfires to burning ecosystems where blazes were historically rare or absent. Now, scientists have found that these changes in fire activity are threatening more than 4,400 species , from birds to mammals to crops. Read more on E360 ?.

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4 Things to Know About CARB’s Clean Miles Standard

Clean Energy Law

The novel regulation aims to reduce GHG emissions from ride-sharing vehicles in California. By Joshua T. Bledsoe and Jen Garlock. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is developing the Clean Miles Standard, a regulation to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ride-sharing vehicles and encourage broader adoption of zero-emission vehicles (ZEV), pursuant to Senate Bill (SB) 1014.

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Will renewable energy save us from climate change?

Global Green

Antonio Salituro. Michael Moore’s last movie, Planet of the Humans , questions the reliability, affordability and sustainability of renewable energy. The thought-provoking film also highlights the renewables’ dependence on fossil fuels. Ultimately, the message conveyed by Moore is renewable technology is not enough to save our planet from climate change and the only way forward is for the human race to slow down.

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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND CALIFORNIA REACH AGREEMENT TO DEMOLISH MAJORITY OF BUILDINGS AT SANTA ANA LABORATORY NUCLEAR SITE

ENVIRONMENTAL LEGAL BLOGS

      According to the Ventura County Star newspaper, the U.S. Energy Department and the California Department of Toxic Substances Control have reached agreement on demolishing 10 of the 18 buildings at the site, located just outside of Simi Valley, California.  See the November 19, 2020 edition of the paper, [link].        The site has long been the subject of controversy, as neighborhoods in the area claim that contamination from historic testing

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

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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Record-shattering Warmth Pushes Arctic Temperatures to 12 Degrees F Above Normal

Yale E360

Even as winter darkness descends across the Arctic, a year of record-breaking heat continues. Temperatures last weekend across the entire Arctic basin hit 12 degrees Fahrenheit above normal , scientists announced, with some areas measuring as high as 30 degrees F or more above the norm. Read more on E360 ?.

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As South Africa Clings to Coal, A Struggle for the Right to Breathe

Yale E360

Close ties between the ruling elite and the coal industry have helped perpetuate South Africa’s dependence on the dirtiest fossil fuel for electricity. But now residents of the nation’s most coal-intensive region are suing to force the government to clean up choking air pollution. Read more on E360 ?.