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Salt Scourge: The Dual Threat of Warming and Rising Salinity

Yale E360

As rising seas increase saltwater intrusion and soaring temperatures cause greater evaporation, scientists say that the mounting levels of salt in waters and in soils pose a major climate-related danger and could become a leading cause of climate migration globally. Read more on E360 ?.

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High Cost of Water Hits Home

Circle of Blue

High Cost of Water Hits Home Rising rates hurt the state’s poorest residents. Throughout the Great Lakes region and across the U.S., water systems are aging. In some communities, this means water bills that residents can’t afford or water that’s unsafe to drink. It means that vulnerable systems are even more at risk in a changing climate. From shrinking cities and small towns to the comparatively thriving suburbs, the true cost of water has been deferred for decades.

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Ask a Scientist: Two Dozen States Can Meet 100 Percent of Electricity Demand with Renewables by 2035

Union of Concerned Scientists

Since its founding in 2017, the US Climate Alliance —a coalition of states committed to meeting the goals of the Paris climate accord—has grown to 24 states and one US territory. All told, they represent 56 percent of the US population, generate 62 percent of the country’s gross domestic product, and are responsible for 43 percent of the country’s annual carbon emissions.

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GM Has Become an ‘Energy Star’ with Efficiency and Circular Programs

Environment + Energy Leader

In 2010, GM committed to a 20% reduction in carbon intensity by 2020. It achieved that goal in 2017. And in January 2021, it said it would source 100% renewable energy to power GM facilities in the U.S. by 2030 and globally by 2035. The post GM Has Become an ‘Energy Star’ with Efficiency and Circular Programs appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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.

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Badly Drafted and Constitutionally Suspect

Legal Planet

Texas and a number of other states have passed laws banning what they call “boycotts of fossil fuel companies.” More precisely, they ban state investment or contracting with firms that “boycott” fossil fuel companies. Besides being fundamentally misguided and difficult to implement, these blacklist laws are incompetently drafted and quite likely unconstitutional.

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What’s Up With Water — May 10, 2022

Circle of Blue

This week’s episode of What’s Up With Water covers recent heatwaves in India and Pakistan and the reason some homes in Australia may become “uninsurable.” Plus, Circle of Blue reports on how rising water costs in Michigan are impacting low-income households. Transcript. Welcome to “What’s Up With Water” – your need-to-know news of the world’s water from Circle of Blue.

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Samsung Electronics Implements a New Sustainable Process

Environment + Energy Leader

Samsung Electronics announced that the company has implemented new environmentally sustainable processes and initiatives, including low-impact product manufacturing practices and resource acquisition. The post Samsung Electronics Implements a New Sustainable Process appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Following Record Growth in 2021, Renewables on Track for New High in 2022

Yale E360

The world added a record 295 gigawatts of renewable power in 2021 and is on pace to surpass that amount in 2022, according to a new analysis from the International Energy Agency. Read more on E360 ?.

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Michigan’s ‘Very Big Opportunity’ in Infrastructure Windfall

Circle of Blue

Michigan’s ‘Very Big Opportunity’ in Infrastructure Windfall More communities gain access to the largest federal infusion in a half century. Throughout the Great Lakes region and across the U.S., water systems are aging. In some communities, this means water bills that residents can’t afford or water that’s unsafe to drink. It means that vulnerable systems are even more at risk in a changing climate.

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As Climate and Nutrition Crises Collide, We Need a New Research Agenda

Union of Concerned Scientists

There are a lot of problems facing our food and agriculture today, and they’re all connected. To solve such a complex mix of problems, we need to see the connections clearly and identify ways to address them holistically rather than in piecemeal fashion. The 2023 farm bill—which Congress is already starting to debate—could give us that opportunity. But before I get to that, here are just a few recent news stories that illustrate the multiple issues surrounding the long-term sustainability, safet

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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.

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American Chemistry Council Calls on EPA to Reverse TSCA Policy Changes

Environment + Energy Leader

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) is urgently calling on the EPA to reverse “misguided” policy changes and get TSCA implementation back on track. The post American Chemistry Council Calls on EPA to Reverse TSCA Policy Changes appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Climate Change Will Limit How Much Carbon Forests Take Up, New Research Shows

Yale E360

Governments are increasingly looking to forests to draw down carbon pollution, but worsening droughts threaten to stunt tree growth, while larger wildfires and insect infestations risk decimating woodlands, two new studies show. Read more on E360 ?.

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Short-Changing Michigan Local Governments Has Resulted in Deteriorating Water Systems and Other Services

Circle of Blue

Short-Changing Michigan Local Governments Has Resulted in Deteriorating Water Systems and Other Services. Throughout the Great Lakes region and across the U.S., water systems are aging. In some communities, this means water bills that residents can’t afford or water that’s unsafe to drink. It means that vulnerable systems are even more at risk in a changing climate.

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Un futuro con energía 100% renovable es posible, y lo necesitamos

Union of Concerned Scientists

En inglés. Vivimos en una época de gran volatilidad en el precio del gas que ha afectado a casi todos los sectores de nuestra economía. También vivimos una época plagada de costosos fenómenos meteorológicos “que no son normales” De hecho, el Grupo Intergubernamental de Expertos sobre el Cambio Climático (IPCC, por sus siglas en inglés) recién advirtió del destino decisivo que representa esta década para la toma de acciones para enfrentar la crisis climática en beneficio nuestro y de

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Sustainability at Retail

Sustainability impacts every nation, company, and person around the world. So much so that, in 2015, the United Nations (UN) issued a call for action by all countries to work toward sustainable development. In response to this and as part of a global Sustainability at Retail initiative, Shop! worked collaboratively with its global affiliates to address these critical issues in this white paper.

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Aspiring to Be the Most Sustainable TiO2 Enterprise in the World

Environment + Energy Leader

At Chemours, we’re committed to making chemistry as responsible as it is essential. We like to say we’re a different kind of titanium dioxide (TiO2) producer, one that creates a brighter, more durable, and efficient world by tackling some of society’s greatest challenges. The post Aspiring to Be the Most Sustainable TiO<sub>2</sub> Enterprise in the World appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Governing Emissions Trading in California and China

Legal Planet

Carbon markets are at a crossroads. As of 2021, 30 emissions trading systems were in force globally, covering 16 – 17 % of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Last year, climate negotiators in Glasgow finalized the Paris Agreement rulebook for international cooperation through carbon markets, clearing the way for the expansion of emissions trading and carbon pricing worldwide.

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Oregon Adopts Strongest Worker Protections in U.S. Against Heat and Wildfire Smoke

Yale E360

New rules to protect Oregon workers from extreme heat and wildfire smoke will provide the most comprehensive climate protections for U.S. outdoor workers, including those in construction, forestry, and agriculture, advocates say. Read more on E360 ?.

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Texas Mineral Deed Signed Away Right to Sue

Energy & the Law

Co-author Brittany Blakey. The question in litigation is usually “WHAT”: what happened, what contract was breached, what did someone do or fail to do, and so on. In Hughes v. CJM Resources, LP , the question was, “WHO” had the right to file the suit in the first place? The Eastland Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court’s holding that the plaintiff no longer owned the causes of action he pursued after he conveyed his mineral and royalty interests to a third party.

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Goodyear Creates City Bus Tires Made with Soybean Oil

Environment + Energy Leader

Goodyear is replacing a portion of the petroleum-based materials used in production of some of its most popular Metro Miler city transit tires with a bio-based soybean oil compound. . The post Goodyear Creates City Bus Tires Made with Soybean Oil appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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California Releases Draft Plan to Reach Carbon Neutrality by 2045

Legal Planet

California’s lead climate and air quality agency published a comprehensive draft plan yesterday for how the state could reach its carbon neutrality goals by no later than 2045. The California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) Draft 2022 Scoping Plan Update (Draft Plan) assesses both California’s progress toward meeting its 2030 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction target (40% reduction from the 1990 level) established by Senate Bill 32 (Chapter 249, Statutes of 2016), and a Proposed Scenari

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The Stream, May 11, 2022: Wildfire Season Starts Early As U.S. Battles Drought

Circle of Blue

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN. More than half of the continental United States is experiencing drought. Water scarcity threatens more than four-fifths of the world’s croplands. Around one-fifth of aquatic ecosystems in the Brazilian Amazon have been impacted by agriculture and dam construction. In the United States , more than 2,000 aging dams pose threats to nearby communities.

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Noise Isn’t an Inconvenience; It’s a Pollutant

Law and Environment

I used to think that noise was something that grumpy old men complained about. Then I became a grumpy old man. And now I realize that noise really is a pollutant. And so I was pleased to see The Effects of Noise on Health. Spoiler alert; the effects are not positive. Noise has been linked to adverse health effects ranging from cardiovascular disease to impaired cognition.

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Partnership Enhances ESG Management Platform

Environment + Energy Leader

A partnership will boost an ESG management software offering, growing the tools available to companies seeking to make sustainability improvements. The post Partnership Enhances ESG Management Platform appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Common steroids after ‘long Covid’ recovery may cut risk of death by up to 51%

Frontiers

By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer. Researchers show that severe inflammation during hospitalization for Covid-19 increases risk of death within one year from seeming recovery by 61%. This risk is reduced again by 51% if anti-inflammatory steroids are prescribed upon discharge. We need to think of Covid-19 as a potentially chronic disease that requires long-term management, argue the authors.

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Undersea muon detectors monitor variations in water depth

Physics World

Under the sea: several of the muon detectors in the Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line tunnel. (Courtesy: Tanaka et al / Scientific Reports ). An array of undersea muon detectors that monitors variations in water depth has been created by an international team of researchers. The system comprises a line of sensors that were installed in a road tunnel beneath Tokyo Bay by Hiroyuki Tanaka at the University of Tokyo and colleagues.

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5 Facts About Mudskippers

Ocean Conservancy

The next time you happen to step in some mud, keep an eye out for the mudskipper: the fish that can walk. This curious creature is known for many wacky traits, including its crazy-looking frog eyes and the fact that it can live out of water. These wild facts are just the start when it comes to mudskippers. (Keep in mind there are at least 25 species of mudskippers walking around, each with their own unique qualities!

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DOJ Announces Three Environmental Justice Initiatives

National Law Center

On May 5, 2022, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced that it would be taking three actions intended to “enhance the. The post DOJ Announces Three Environmental Justice Initiatives appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Seeing the Forest for the Deer: Alaskan Scientists Harness Big Data for Conservation

Cool Green Science

Some fear Sitka black-tailed deer populations are facing a crash. Can big data help? The post Seeing the Forest for the Deer: Alaskan Scientists Harness Big Data for Conservation appeared first on Cool Green Science.

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Focused ultrasound: a potential treatment for type 2 diabetes?

Physics World

Ultrasound neuromodulation can prevent the onset of hyperglycaemia or reverse type 2 diabetes in laboratory mice, rats and pigs, according to new research published in Nature Biomedical Engineering. A multi-institutional team of scientists used peripheral focused ultrasound (pFUS) to stimulate the nerves controlling the hepatic portal system (which returns blood from the digestive tract and spleen to the liver), both neuronal liver–brain pathways.

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A mild-mannered biker triggered a huge debate over humans’ role in climate change – in the early 20th century

Environmental News Bits

by Sylvia G. Dee, Rice University In 1938, a British engineer and amateur meteorologist made a discovery that set off a fierce debate about climate change. Scientists had known for decades that carbon dioxide could trap heat and warm the planet. But Guy Callendar was the first to connect human activities to global warming. He … Continue reading A mild-mannered biker triggered a huge debate over humans’ role in climate change – in the early 20th century.

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Restrictions lifted: Research Topics on enhancing your immune system

Frontiers

As the Covid-19 restrictions ease and the world opens back up this summer, we have gathered our top article collections on understanding and enhancing your immune system. With collective views of over 2.1 million, researchers explored immunity topics spanning from shaping the human immune system and gut microbiome to oral immunity and how the environment affects physiology.

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Ag and Food Law Daily Update: May 12, 2022

National Law Center

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: May 12, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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A steampunk guide to quantum physics

Physics World

Possible realms Nicole Yunger Halpern uses the concept of steampunk to explore and explain quantum technologies. (Courtesy: iStock/Adelevin). Thermodynamics was born in the early 19th century, during the age of steam, as railways replaced the horse, and factories mechanized production. Efficiency became the new watchword, and a desire to maximize it in steam-powered machines motivated efforts to understand the flow of heat: the literal meaning of thermodynamics.

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Do you toss biodegradable plastic in the compost bin? Here’s why it might not break down

Environmental News Bits

by Bronwyn Laycock, The University of Queensland; Paul Lant, The University of Queensland, and Steven Pratt, The University of Queensland Over one-fifth of all plastic produced worldwide is tossed into uncontrolled dumpsites, burned in open pits or leaked into the environment. In Australia, 1.1 million tonnes of plastic is placed in the market, yet just … Continue reading Do you toss biodegradable plastic in the compost bin?