Yale E360
DECEMBER 1, 2021
“Smart cities” built from scratch have so far failed to live up to their much-hyped promise. Some critics argue that rather than grafting a new city onto the landscape, it is better to integrate high-tech for clean, efficient energy and transportation into existing cities. Read more on E360 ?.
Circle of Blue
DECEMBER 2, 2021
A growing number of Michigan households are burdened by high water bills, report finds. The community action group Detroit Water Brigade delivered water in August 2014 to city residents whose water had been shut off because of late payments. Photo © J. Carl Ganter/Circle of Blue. The rising cost of water and sewer service is a problem across Michigan, but especially for high-poverty communities.
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Union of Concerned Scientists
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Combining solar and storage has its benefits.
Real Climate
DECEMBER 1, 2021
The CMIP6 multi-model ensemble is a unique resource with input from scientists and modeling groups from around the world. But as we’ve discussed before ( #NotAllModels ) there are some specific issues that require users to be cautious in making predictions. Fortunately, there are useful ‘best practices’ that can help avoid the worst pitfalls.
Speaker: Jason Chester, Director, Product Management
In today’s manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means moving beyond reactive quality checks and toward real-time, data-driven process control. But what does true manufacturing process optimization look like—and why is it more urgent now than ever? Join Jason Chester in this new, thought-provoking session on how modern manufacturers are rethinking quality operations from the ground up.
Yale E360
DECEMBER 2, 2021
The U.S. generates more plastic waste than any other country, producing roughly 287 pounds of plastic per person per year, according to a new congressional report. Read more on E360 ?.
Legal Planet
DECEMBER 3, 2021
Royce Hall at UCLA following a rain event, Los Angeles, CA (Charlie Nguyen, 2008, Flickr). Teaching provides a chance to see important issues anew, through our students’ eyes. So for my last Climate Law and Policy class at UCLA Law this semester, I once again asked my students to tell me what they are thinking about the future of climate policy in light of today’s global circumstances, keeping in mind lessons we’ve learned through the semester.
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Circle of Blue
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Transcript. Welcome to “What’s Up With Water,” your need-to-know news of the world’s water from Circle of Blue. This is Eileen Wray-McCann. In South Africa, cities in Eastern Cape province are once again facing the threat of water shortages. Reservoirs in the province are extremely low, especially those that serve over a million people living in Nelson Mandela Bay.
Yale E360
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
A tale of two continents: Europe's emissions rose by one fifth in the spring, as manufacturing and construction rebounded from the coronavirus pandemic. Meanwhile, in China, emissions scarcely grew in the spring and fell in the summer amid a shortage of coal and a slowdown in construction. Carbon emissions from European Union countries were 18 percent greater in the second quarter of 2021 compared with the same period last year, Reuters reported , though emissions remain lower than before the pa
Legal Planet
DECEMBER 2, 2021
Like everyone else, I’m sure you find fundraising appeals annoying. That’s why we only do them two days a year on Legal Planet. But there couldn’t be a more important time for the work we do, given the urgency of the climate crisis and the ongoing policy disaster in D.C. Yes, we’re struggling to deal with a pandemic and the economy. But climate change and the biodiversity crisis aren’t going away while we deal with those other problems.
Union of Concerned Scientists
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
The 2021 hurricane season is what it looks like to get “lucky” in our warmed world.
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 3, 2021
Time-of-flight sensors built into some smartphones can be used to detect the telltale reflections from hidden camera lenses
Yale E360
DECEMBER 3, 2021
Ecuador's constitutional court has blocked plans to mine copper and gold in Los Cedros, a protected cloud forest, ruling that the plans violate the rights of nature. Read more on E360 ?.
Scientific American
DECEMBER 2, 2021
Vaccination is likely to prevent many more COVID cases than it is to cause a rare and nonfatal heart side effect in 5–11-year-olds. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.
Union of Concerned Scientists
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Science Network guest blogger Dr. Barbara Allen describes principles of effective community-scientist partnerships based on her experiences working with residents of a polluted town in France.
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.
Physics World
DECEMBER 2, 2021
When the world’s “first quantum computer” hit the market in 2015, the response was decidedly mixed. Perhaps it’s not surprising that demand for the machine was not exactly clamorous, given its price tag of $10m. But some accused the makers, the quantum-computing company D-Wave Systems from Burnaby in Canada, of hyping the abilities of its machine – which was not even unanimously agreed to be making use of quantum principles at all.
Yale E360
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Over the next five years, Nissan Motor Company will put 2 trillion yen ($17.6 billion) toward developing a cheaper, more powerful battery to serve its expanded lineup of electric vehicles, the company announced Monday. Read more on E360 ?.
Scientific American
DECEMBER 2, 2021
Coronavirus infections might cause lasting harm to the heart even in those who have never had symptoms. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.
Union of Concerned Scientists
DECEMBER 2, 2021
We're going to have to make a lot of changes at home to address climate change.
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 1, 2021
A species of dolphin that hunts prey living 600 metres below the surface spins its body as it dives so it can drill down through the water rapidly
Physics World
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Neutrinos are detected by observing the particle showers they create when they strike nuclei, but new research using electrons in place of neutrinos shows that the models used to reconstruct the energy of the incoming neutrinos from these showers usually give wrong answers. Researchers say the work highlights well-known gaps in the theory of neutrino-nucleus interactions, and that improving this theory is crucial if next-generation neutrino detectors such as the Deep Underground Neutrino Experim
Scientific American
DECEMBER 2, 2021
A high-fat diet is thought to increase the risk of a heart attack. But some say that the long-held dogma of “bad” cholesterol might be flawed. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.
Union of Concerned Scientists
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Developing countries came away with few commitments from rich nations.
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
New Scientist
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Gene-edited foods may one day be sold in UK shops, but ethicists warn that using the technology in livestock may exacerbate animal welfare issues if, for example, it leads to the creation of disease-resistant animals that can be housed together more densely
Inside Climate News
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
The first-ever report on the world’s coral reefs presents a grim picture, as losses mount due to global warming. But there are signs of hope. By Nicola Jones, Yale Environment 360 This article was originally published by Yale Environment 360. Read the original story here.
Scientific American
DECEMBER 1, 2021
The change in precipitation may happen faster than scientists previously predicted. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.
Physics World
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Fabrication of a double-layered skin model using human dermal fibroblasts (HDFs) and an immortal human keratinocyte cell line (HaCaTs). (Courtesy: Biofabrication 10.1088/1758-5090/ac2ef8). Skin is the body’s first line of defence against toxins, radiation and harmful substances. It has at least six functions, regenerates itself approximately once each month, and consists of up to seven layers of tissue.
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New Scientist
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
The extra-large, dagger-like canine teeth seen in male great apes have been missing from human ancestors for at least 4.
Enviromental Defense
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Toronto | Traditional territories of the Huron-Wendat, the Anishnaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Chippewas and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation – Today, Ontario’s Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk lent her authoritative voice to the chorus of citizens, Environmental NGOs, land use planning experts, and non-partisan civil servants who have sounded the alarm about the government’s approach to land-use planning in Ontario.
Scientific American
DECEMBER 3, 2021
Changes in publishing have altered this genre for the better, so put some books on your holiday list. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.
Physics World
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
The quantum physicist David Deutsch has won the 2021 Isaac Newton Medal and Prize for “founding the discipline named quantum computation and establishing quantum computation’s fundamental idea, now known as the ‘qubit’ or quantum bit”. Presented by the Institute of Physics (IOP), which publishes Physics World , the international award is given annually for “world-leading contributions to physics”.
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.
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