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It’s About Damn Time to Have a Black Woman on the US Supreme Court

Union of Concerned Scientists

At President Biden’s first State of the Union address, he can tout a historic promise he kept from the campaign trail in 2020: his nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to become the 116th Associate Justice of the US Supreme Court. Standing on the shoulders of the likes of Constance Baker Motley and many others, she […].

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Edible Extinction: Why We Need to Revive Global Food Diversity

Yale E360

The Green Revolution helped feed a surging global population, but at the cost of impoverishing crop diversity. Now, with climate change increasingly threatening food supplies, the need for greater agricultural resilience means restoring endangered crop and food varieties. Read more on E360 ?.

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 Carrying the Freight

Legal Planet

A quarter of carbon emissions from transportation come from heavy-duty trucks. They are also disproportionate sources of air pollution. Addressing these emissions will be challenging and will require a multi-prong strategy. For distances under a few hundred miles, electrification offers the most promising solution. California and fourteen other states plan to make 30% of new heavy-duty truck sales zero emission by 2030.

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ExxonMobil to Expand Carbon Capture and Storage at Wyoming Facility

Environment + Energy Leader

ExxonMobil will expand carbon capture and storage at its LaBarge, Wyoming, facility, which has captured more CO2 than any other facility in the world to date. The post ExxonMobil to Expand Carbon Capture and Storage at Wyoming Facility appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

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

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Data Doesn’t Speak, People Do!

Union of Concerned Scientists

Science Network guest blogger Professor Barbara Allen describes how scientists can better engage with communities for the best impact from their work.

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Can Cloud Seeding Help Quench the Thirst of the U.S. West?

Yale E360

In the midst of an historic megadrought, states in the American West are embracing cloud seeding to increase snow and rainfall. Recent research suggests that the decades-old approach can be effective, though questions remain about how much water it can wring from the sky. Read more on E360 ?.

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More than 1,000 LED Streetlights Installed in Port Jefferson, New York

Environment + Energy Leader

Along with reducing New York’s carbon footprint, additional benefits of LEDs, which are 50% to 65% more efficient than alternative street lighting options, include. The post More than 1,000 LED Streetlights Installed in Port Jefferson, New York appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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The Ukrainian Nuclear Plant Fire May Be Out, But the Threat Remains

Union of Concerned Scientists

Ukraine and Russia need to establish safe zones around nuclear plants to avoid a catastrophe.

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UN Climate Report Details Growing Impacts, Highlights Urgent Need for International Cooperation

Yale E360

Rising temperatures are unleashing increasingly severe storms, heat waves, droughts, and floods, challenging humanity's ability to adapt, according to a new report from the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The assessment warns of the catastrophic impacts that await if nations do not quickly make steep cuts in emissions. Read more on E360 ?.

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Ukraine crisis: updates on the response from the physics and astronomy community

Physics World

Physics World is providing regular updates on the response of the physics community to the unfolding Russian invasion of Ukraine and how international collaborations and projects in Europe and beyond are affected. See previous updates here. 01/03/2022 : ? Over 2500 graduates, staff and students from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology have signed an open letter opposing the war in Ukraine. “We have been taught for many years that our institute is a brotherhood in which physici

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

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

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GreenerCars Ranks the Greenest (and Meanest) Vehicles for 2022

Earth 911

Released annually by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), the GreenerCars ratings for. The post GreenerCars Ranks the Greenest (and Meanest) Vehicles for 2022 appeared first on Earth911.

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Building Local Power With Neighborhood Microgrids

Union of Concerned Scientists

Microgrids can provide communities greater control over their electric supply.

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UN Adopts Landmark Resolution That Aims to End Plastic Pollution

Yale E360

The United Nations has adopted an historic resolution laying the groundwork for a legally binding agreement aimed at ending plastic pollution. Read more on E360 ?.

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Panel calls on physicists to ‘shelve’ notion of Japan hosting the International Linear Collider

Physics World

Physicists backing Japan to build the ¥600bn ($5bn) International Linear Collider (ILC) must re-evaluate their plans and “shelve” the question of the country hosting the proposed next-generation particle collider. That is the stark message to emerge from a panel of senior Japanese officials who have examined progress made towards realising the ILC. They conclude that it is too early for Japan to proceed towards construction of the ILC and instead call for further research and international suppo

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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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In a Grim World, Even a Sliver of Positive Environmental News Is a Good Thing

Law and Environment

Earlier this week, the United National Environmental Programme (doesn’t everything just look better with British spelling!) announced that 175 nations had approved a resolution titled “ End plastic pollution: Towards an international legally binding instrument.” If the ambition of the resolution wasn’t clear from the title, perhaps this quote from the UNEP press release will make it so.

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The Supreme Court Could Block Climate Change Protections

Union of Concerned Scientists

West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency could have far-reaching impacts for health and the environment.

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Some corals Can Be Conditioned to Tolerate Heat, Study Finds

Yale E360

Corals subjected to a stressful regime of exceptionally warm water in the laboratory came to be more tolerant of high temperatures, according to new research that offers another possible tool for preserving ailing coral reefs. Read more on E360 ?.

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Jason Gray Joins the Emmett Institute as Project Director, Governors’ Climate and Forests Task Force

Legal Planet

Jason Gray joins the Emmett Institute this month. This month, the Emmett Institute is excited to welcome climate policy expert Jason Gray as the newest member of our team. In his new role as Project Director of the Governors’ Climate and Forests Task Force , Jason will help direct a major sub-national coalition focused on reducing tropical deforestation and advancing inclusive, equitable, low-emissions development at jurisdiction scale.

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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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The Stream, March 2, 2022: Is Michigan Prepared for Climate Change?

Circle of Blue

Michigan counts nearly 11,000 agricultural wells, 3,800 of them installed from 2010 to 2020. Once concentrated in southwest Michigan, high-volume irrigation wells have spread north as far as Antrim County, and through central Michigan. © J. Carl Ganter / Circle of Blue. YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN. Amid claims that the state could be a climate refuge, experts say Michigan faces its own water woes.

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The Truck Industry’s Decades-long War on Stronger Pollution Controls

Union of Concerned Scientists

The EPA is under extreme pressure from industry to propose an absurdly ineffective standard for trucks.

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Texas Supreme Court Clarifies Postproduction Cost Decision

Energy & the Law

It was jurisprudential Groundhog Day as the Supreme Court of Texas handed down Nettye Engler Energy v. Bluestone Natural Resources , another in a series of postproduction cost disputes, only two days after Puxsutawney Phil peeked out of his cozy burrow to pronounce six more weeks of winter. The takeaway. The Court clarified Burlington Resources v. Texas Crude Energy.

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Repurposing Used Wind Turbine Blades

Earth 911

Wind energy has soared in popularity in the last couple of decades. Today, 8.4% of. The post Repurposing Used Wind Turbine Blades appeared first on Earth911.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

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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Federal Water Tap, February 28: EPA Rejects Industry Objections to Chlorpyrifos Rules

Circle of Blue

The Rundown. The EPA rejects industry objections to its restrictions on the pesticide chlorpyrifos. The Interior Department allocates $1.7 billion this year for tribal water rights settlements. The Bureau of Reclamation tells many farmers in California’s Central Valley not to expect irrigation water from federal canals this year. And lastly, House committees hold hearings on federal pandemic relief funds and green infrastructure.

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03 MARAg and Food Law Daily Update: March 4, 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 03 MARAg and Food Law Daily Update: March 4, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Experimental evidence found for long-distance intermolecular forces

Physics World

Experimental evidence of long-range attractive forces between cellular proteins has been obtained by researchers in France more than 50 years after the idea was first proposed. The forces are mediated by electromagnetic radiation, and they could explain how molecules find their targets inside the crowded interiors of living cells. At any given time, around 130,000 pairwise interactions may be occurring between proteins in a living cell.

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Marketing My Four Amazon Economics E-Books that Sell for $1 Each

Environmental and Urban Economics

Most economists do not write books. The profession does not reward book authors and not every book sells like Freakonomics or Why Nations Fail. In truth, most economists do not read books and most view economics books to be indulgent as the author writes out thousands of words rather than cutting the fat, facing the referees and making his/her point concisely.

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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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How To Extend the Life of Your Cell Phone

Earth 911

There is a growing global e-waste issue as more and more people own an increasingly. The post How To Extend the Life of Your Cell Phone appeared first on Earth911.

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Gender-Based Violence Is a Conservation Issue: How Do We Respond?

Cool Green Science

“Here in Papua New Guinea, it’s challenging to be a woman. We depend on a healthy environment to put food on the table, and to generate income for to pay for school fees. But often, we are not involved in… The post Gender-Based Violence Is a Conservation Issue: How Do We Respond? appeared first on Cool Green Science.

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Experts debate the possible paths to human-like AI

Physics World

Scientists and engineers continue to push the boundaries of what can be achieved with artificial intelligence (AI), with the last few years seeing impressive gains in areas such as speech recognition and natural language processing. But experts agree that the current state-of-the-art still falls some way short of the thinking machines that are widely depicted in science fiction. “AI is very good for solving very specific problems, as long as there is enough data to train the system,”

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Ag and Food Law Daily Update: March 1, 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: March 1, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communication

Environmental News Bits

Application deadline: April 3, 2022 The National Academies Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communication encourage high-quality science communication and help build a diverse community of science journalists, research scientists, and institutions, which will help society meet the challenges and opportunities posed by climate change, future pandemics, human genome editing, and other… Read more →