Yale E360
DECEMBER 20, 2021
As scientists rapidly improve their ability to decipher past climate upheaval through ice cores and other "proxies,” historians are re-examining previous political and social turmoil and linking it to volcanic eruptions, prolonged droughts, and other disturbances in the natural world. Read more on E360 ?.
Union of Concerned Scientists
DECEMBER 20, 2021
While the administration strengthened its proposal and has helped course correct an industry that had pushed for rolling back these critical standards, we know that this is just the first step, and the next round of standards will be pivotal in achieving a more sustainable passenger vehicle fleet.
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Legal Planet
DECEMBER 23, 2021
One of the Christmas classics is the Jimmy Stewart movie, It’s a Wonderful Life. George Bailey, Stewart’s character, is despondent about his life but then learns how much he has unknowingly helped others and how grateful they are. It’s heartwarming, if also a bit corny. There’s a flip side to that story: the need to remember how much others have contributed to our own lives.
Circle of Blue
DECEMBER 20, 2021
Transcript. Welcome to “What’s Up With Water,” your need-to-know news of the world’s water from Circle of Blue. I’m Eileen Wray-McCann. In Iraq, an ongoing drought is causing widespread hunger and forcing people to migrate. They’re leaving the countryside for the cities in search of work. That’s according to a report from the Norwegian Refugee Council.
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 22, 2021
Microbes in oceans and soils across the globe are evolving to eat plastic, according to a study. Read more on E360 ?.
Union of Concerned Scientists
DECEMBER 22, 2021
Science helps keep us safe, even as Omicron looms over our holiday season.
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Circle of Blue
DECEMBER 22, 2021
YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN. Himalayan glaciers are melting faster than anywhere else in the world, a new study finds. Nearly 300 people report becoming ill after swimming in polluted U. K. waterways. The State Emergency Services isn’t preparing some New South Wales residents adequately for potential flooding, they say. Salinity levels in the Great Lakes are rising, according to a new study.
Yale E360
DECEMBER 24, 2021
Three droughts over the past two decades have affected the Amazon’s ability to bounce back after severe dry spells, reducing the vast rainforest’s capacity to absorb carbon dioxide, according to a new study by Brazilian and Portuguese researchers. Read more on E360 ?.
Union of Concerned Scientists
DECEMBER 21, 2021
The year 2021 showed (again) how vulnerable farming and food production are to climate change, but also how much potential there is for farmers to be part of the solution.
Scientific American
DECEMBER 23, 2021
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope will travel to a special spot where the gravity from Earth and the sun is balanced. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.
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
Circle of Blue
DECEMBER 21, 2021
YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN. Typhoon Rai batters the Philippines. Heavy rains flood the capital city of Kurdistan , a semi-autonomous region in Iraq. Emergency services evacuate more than 20,000 people after flooding in Malaysia. Heavy rain and snow in the American West this week could relieve the burden of drought in the region. An environmental commission criticizes a recently drafted environmental impact statement in Wisconsin.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 23, 2021
El Salvador's attempt to become the world's first state to adopt bitcoin as legal tender hits another stumbling block as hundreds of citizens claim that funds are disappearing from their accounts
Union of Concerned Scientists
DECEMBER 20, 2021
Workers at Tyson Foods got a raise and a bonus in 2021, but that doesn't make up for the dangerous and dehumanizing conditions they face every day.
Physics World
DECEMBER 21, 2021
Given the hype surrounding its scheduled launch on 24 December, you’d be forgiven for thinking the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is the only major astronomy facility due to come online in the 2020s. In fact, it is one of three: the Vera C Rubin Observatory will see first light in Chile in 2022, while the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is currently scheduled to launch in 2027.
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.
Inside Climate News
DECEMBER 18, 2021
A column highlighting climate-related studies, innovations, books, cultural events and other developments from the global warming frontier. By Katelyn Weisbrod Inside the “black box” recovered from an airplane crash, investigators can find out everything that led up to the mishap, piecing together weather conditions, mechanical failures and the dialogue between the pilot, the copilot and the control tower, to figure out what went wrong.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 23, 2021
Four months after hospitals collapsed in Cuba due to skyrocketing covid-19 case numbers, the country has rolled out its own vaccines and cases are down to 5 for every 100,000 people
Union of Concerned Scientists
DECEMBER 22, 2021
Pushing back on fossil fuel industry power.
Physics World
DECEMBER 20, 2021
This year, researchers have once again had to deal with conferences going virtual and bouts of working from home. But that hasn’t stopped the medical physics community from continuing to develop and investigate advanced healthcare techniques and tools. Alongside ongoing efforts to help detect , analyse and prevent the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, 2021 has seen also the introduction of novel cancer treatments, advances in diagnostic imaging technology and innovative new biomedical devices.
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.
Scientific American
DECEMBER 23, 2021
Archaeological finds suggest that people developed numbers tens of thousands of years ago. Scholars are now exploring the first detailed hypotheses about this life-changing invention. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 22, 2021
For the first time, grafting has been made to work in monocots, a type of plant including oats, wheats and bananas – and it might improve disease tolerance among these important crops
Union of Concerned Scientists
DECEMBER 22, 2021
These are a few of our favorite things.
Physics World
DECEMBER 18, 2021
Building a mirror the size of the James Webb Space Telescope’s (JWST) 6.5-metre primary isn’t a problem per se. Building a 6.5-metre mirror that can fit inside an Ariane 5 rocket fairing just 4.57 metres wide, without being too heavy to launch into space – well, that is a problem, and the task of solving it fell to NASA’s Lee Feinberg , who leads the telescope’s optical team.
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.
Scientific American
DECEMBER 22, 2021
A growing number of galaxies seem to be bereft of the mysterious substance, posing fresh challenges for some of cosmology’s most cherished theories. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 22, 2021
Analysis of ancient DNA reveals a mass migration of people from what is now France to England and Wales between 1000 and 875 BC
Frontiers
DECEMBER 22, 2021
We are pleased to announce the first edition of Frontiers in Chemical Engineering Editors Awards. With these Awards, we are highlighting the members of our Associate Editors and Review Editors Boards, who have gone above and beyond in the past year. They have been instrumental in the growth of Frontiers in Chemical Engineering. This was achieved by safeguarding the quality of the articles published this year during peer-review, as well as by suggesting and leading article collections in the jour
Physics World
DECEMBER 22, 2021
In keeping with our festive tradition, the December episode of Physics World Stories is all about physics books. Host Andrew Glester is joined by Physics World ’s reviews and careers editor Laura Hiscott and the magazine’s editor-in-chief Matin Durrani to discuss a handpicked selection of popular-science books reviewed in 2021. One of the year’s most memorable titles is Hawking Hawking: the Selling of a Scientific Celebrity by Charles Seife.
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Scientific American
DECEMBER 23, 2021
A laser-focused chef prints and cooks complex designs. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 21, 2021
Dogs seem to understand the basic way objects should behave, and stare for longer if animated balls violate expectations by rolling away for no obvious reason
Enviromental Defense
DECEMBER 23, 2021
We can’t say 2021 was a good year for Ontario’s environment. At times, 2021 felt like an unending stream of losses – but there were also many big wins which helped hold back the flood! . The current provincial government rolled back or circumvented environmental protections wherever possible. But a few well-earned wins for concerned residents truly demonstrated that people power works!
Physics World
DECEMBER 20, 2021
Of the four instruments aboard the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), three – the Near Infrared Spectrograph (NIRSpec) , the Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam) and the Fine Guidance Sensor/Near Infrared Imager and Slitless Spectrograph (FGS/NIRISS) – operate at near-infrared wavelengths of 0.6 to 5 ?m. For them, the telescope’s general, solar-shielded operating temperature of 36 K is cold enough.
Law and Environment
DECEMBER 22, 2021
In compliance with the Climate Roadmap Act, the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) Office has released the final version of its new regulations and two final protocols regarding new MEPA review procedures to evaluate project impacts on Environmental Justice (EJ) populations. The regulations will go into effect on December 24, 2021 and the two protocols will go into effect on January 1, 2022.
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