Science Blogs

APRIL 29, 2019

The End Is Not Near, But If An 'Insect Apocalypse' Ever Happens, How Would We Know? Insects scuttle, chew and fly through the world around us. Humans rely on them to pollinate plants, prey on insects that we don’t get along with, and to be movers and shakers for Earth’s ecosystems. It’s hard to imagine a world without insects. That’s why news reports in recent months warning of an “ insect apocalypse ” sparked widespread alarm.

Rainforest 52

Rainforest 2019 Climate Change 2013 52

Vermont Law

MAY 3, 2019

By Philip Deatherage. We all contribute to the waste produced by the Information and Communication Industry. Our phone, tablet, computer, internet of things devices (devices with smart assistants like Alexa and Google Home, your WIFI enabled toaster, refrigerator and microwave), TVs, smart watches. Each day the list seems to grow as we add more technology to our lives.

Waste 40

Waste 2007 Law Technology 40

Vermont Law

MAY 2, 2019

By Nadia Ahmad*. These concerns about the environment and climate change management impact choices investors and international financing institutions make regarding hydroelectricity projects. The Report of the World Commission on Dams (WCD) altered perspective of the effect of large dams on the relationship between human development, environmental protection, and human rights.

Electricity 40

Electricity Law Sustainable Development Government 40

Vermont Law

MAY 3, 2019

By Andrew Dinwoodie. In November 2018, thousands of protestors donned with yellow vests stormed the streets of Paris, France with the intent of protesting French President Emmanuel Macron’s fuel tax increases. While demonstrators protested other policies, Macron’s carbon tax policies initially caused the yellow vest riots. [1]. These protests have forced the French government to deploy as many as 80,000 police officers at one time to quell the protests. [2].

Carbon Emissions 40

Carbon Emissions 2019 Fossil Fuels Climate Change 40

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.

2024