February, 2025

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​​The Science Behind Sea Level Rise: How Past Emissions Will Shape Our Future

Union of Concerned Scientists

Sea levels are rising, and science shows they will continue to rise for generations due to heat-trapping emissions that have already been released. This highlights a profound and enduring climate injustice: future generations will face the consequences of todays decisions. The effects of these emissions are already unfolding, but the full extent of their impacton coastlines, communities, and ecosystemswill play out over lifetimes to come.

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World Likely to Breach 1.5-Degree Target, Research Finds

Yale E360

The world is set to blow past its goal to limit warming to 1.5 degrees C, new research shows.

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New Research Led by James Hansen Documents Global Warming Acceleration

Inside Climate News

The rapid meltdown of polar ice could shut down a key ocean current by 2050, triggering catastrophic surges of sea level rise along the U.S. East Coast and dangerous climate shifts in northwestern Europe. By Bob Berwyn New research by an international team of climate scientists documents a surge of global warming during the past 15 years that risks shutting down a key ocean current by 2050.

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What We’re Reading – February 2025

Circle of Blue

February 12, 2025 In parts of the United States, theres no relief from climate change. A fortnight after calamitous wildfire swept across the Los Angeles region , forecasters are warning of four days of terrible flooding in southern and northern California caused by an approaching atmospheric river. The same counties wrecked by flooding in North Carolina from Hurricane Helene last September are confronting more.

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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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Most Europeans may have had dark skin until less than 3000 years ago

New Scientist

Ancient DNA from 348 individuals suggests that pale skin became the predominant characteristic of people living in Europe much later than assumed

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Measles Outbreak in Children Grows in One of Texas’ Least Vaccinated Counties

Scientific American

With hospitalizations and at least nine confirmed cases, health officials race to contain a growing outbreak in a community with low vaccination

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With Sea Ice Melting, Killer Whales Move Into the High Arctic

Yale E360

Killer whales have begun to migrate farther into previously icy regions of the Arctic, preying on narwhal, beluga, and bowhead. Scientists say their increasing numbers could shift food webs in ways that affect both endangered whale populations and subsistence Inuit hunters.

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Appointing an Oil Executive as New CEO of the Alberta Energy Regulator Shatters Any Hope for a Fair and Effective Oversight of the Industry

Enviromental Defense

ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE, KEEPERS OF THE WATER, ALBERTA WILDRNESS ASSOCIATION Joint statement on the appointment of Rob Morgan as CEO of the Alberta Energy Regulator Treaty 8 Territory | Alberta The appointment of Rob Morgan, former CEO of Strathcona Resources, as the new head of the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER), completely undermines the credibility of Albertas regulatory body tasked with protecting our lands, waters, and communities from the harms of fossil fuel extraction.

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Federal Water Tap, February 17: House Republicans Move to Overturn Rules on Lead in Drinking Water

Circle of Blue

The Rundown EPA moves to weaken water-efficiency standards for appliances and faucets. Army Corps research center wants to investigate the use of insects to control a water-guzzling grass in southern California. Federal judge orders Trumps foreign aid freeze unfrozen. Senate Democrats call attention to harm from federal funding suspension. Water bills in Congress would reauthorize Colorado River conservation and Great Lakes restoration programs, shield water utilities from PFAS liability , and o

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A whole new world of tiny beings challenges fundamental ideas of life

New Scientist

The surprising discovery of entities smaller than viruses raises profound questions about what life is and how it got started

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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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Coffee Boosts Beneficial Gut Bacterium

Scientific American

Researchers found a strong connection between coffee and the gut microbiome

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Why Data Centers and Nuclear Plants Can’t Just ‘Go It Alone’

Union of Concerned Scientists

I was on vacation with friends on a cold and windy January day when the power went out. It was lunchtime and we were on a ski mountain. The lights flickered, black smoke rose from the back-up generators, and hardly anyone noticed. The local utilitys website predicted that the power would be back on for the area by 4:30 that afternoon. This experience, not far from Seattle and with ties to the information tech industry, highlights some of the issues surrounding the electric power needs of data ce

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India Doubled its Tiger Population in a Little More Than a Decade

Yale E360

The number of tigers in India roughly doubled in a little more than a decade, a conservation success that is due in part to communities learning to live alongside the animals, new research finds.

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Circular Agroprocessing: The Pulp, The Peel, The Pip

Cleannovate

It’s a new year everyone. Mine is to thank you for subscribing to this blog/ newsletter. The goal of this publication is to push us towards circularity and sustainability as we engage in our daily lives. As we start the year, I’d like to embark on another sustainablity expedition by exploring agroprocessing. What comes to mind when this catch word is mentioned?

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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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What We’re Reading – February

Circle of Blue

February 12, 2025 In parts of the United States, theres no relief from climate change. A fortnight after calamitous wildfire swept across the Los Angeles region , forecasters are warning of four days of terrible flooding in southern and northern California caused by an approaching atmospheric river. The same counties wrecked by flooding in North Carolina from Hurricane Helene last September are confronting more.

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Forces deep underground seem to be deforming Earth's inner core

New Scientist

Seismic waves suggest the planet's solid inner core is being pulled out of shape and it has undergone these changes over just a few decades

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The US Is Not Ready for Bird Flu in Humans

Scientific American

Bird flu is infecting more people than we think.

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DCNR: The Votes Are In - Delaware River Named Pennsylvania's 2025 River Of The Year

PA Environment Daily

On February 13, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced the Delaware River has been named Pennsylvanias 2025 River of the Year after securing the most votes in a public competition "The Delaware River is a conservation success story, and this designation is a testament to its historical, cultural, and recreational significance," said DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn.

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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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How Tearing Down Small Dams Is Helping Restore Northeast Rivers

Yale E360

More than 30,000 small dams currently block river tributaries from Maine to Maryland. New initiatives to remove them are aimed at restoring natural flows, improving habitat for aquatic life, and reopening thousands of river miles to migratory fish, from shad to American eels.

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Stop Alberta Coal Mines: A Personal Connection to a Threatened Place

Enviromental Defense

My youngest son, Silas, grew up fishing the blue-ribbon trout streams of Albertas Eastern Slopes. The first time he set a fly on the narrow, crystal clear waters of the Livingstone River a couple of hours south-west of Calgary he knew that he had found his place. We both did. Photo by Stephen Legault It was a fabulous feeling to fall in love with a landscape not because I was necessarily drawn to it though I had been since the early 1990s but because my fourteen-year-old son was enamoured by

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PERSPECTIVE | Freshwater Crises Rise on World Economic Forum Agenda

Circle of Blue

Program highlights high costs of inaction. By J. Carl Ganter, Circle of Blue February 5, 2025 DAVOS After ebbs and flows on the agenda over nearly two decades, freshwater crises and solutions took a top spot in the program during theWorld Economic Forum Annual Meetingin Davos, Switzerland, January 20-24. We face a vicious cycle, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, president ofSingapore, told us during theGAEAAwards held in the Forums expansive Congress Centre, while scientist Johan Rockstrm painted a pictu

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January 2025 sets surprise record as hottest ever start to a year

New Scientist

Meteorologists expected global temperatures to start falling after record highs in 2023 and 2024 instead January 2025 hit a new high

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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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Bonobos Can Tell When a Human Doesn't Know Something

Scientific American

An experiment shows that bonobos can understand when a human lacks knowledge and point them in the right direction

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PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - February 15

PA Environment Daily

The following notices were published in the February 15 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. -- The Governors Office published an updated agency-by-agency Regulatory Agenda in the February 15 PA Bulletin that lists regulations in development, an estimated schedule of consideration and opportunities for public comments.

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Dust from Car Brakes More Harmful than Exhaust, Study Finds

Yale E360

In cars, pollution doesn't come from exhaust alone. It also comes from wear and tear on roads, tires, and brakes. According to new research, tiny bits of dust cast off by brake pads may inflict more harm than car exhaust.

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Welcoming our 2025 Associate Editor Mentees!

The Applied Ecologist

Journal of Applied Ecology offers a two-year mentoring opportunity for early career researchers to gain experience of the Associate Editor role. Each mentee works with one of our Senior Editor and also receives on-going support from the Editorial Office. Mentees have a great opportunity to learn more about the peer review process and publishing more widely through handling submissions to the journal.

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PERSPECTIVE | Freshwater Crises Rise on World Economic Forum Agenda

Circle of Blue

Program highlights high costs of inaction. By J. Carl Ganter, Circle of Blue February 5, 2025 DAVOS After ebbs and flows on the agenda over nearly two decades, freshwater crises and solutions took a top spot in the program during theWorld Economic Forum Annual Meetingin Davos, Switzerland, January 20-24. We face a vicious cycle, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, president of Singapore , told us during the GAEA Awards held in the Forums expansive Congress Centre, while scientist Johan Rockstrm painted a

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Amazing plesiosaur fossil preserves its skin and scales

New Scientist

A remarkable plesiosaur fossil reveals that the extinct reptiles had scales like modern sea turtles, unlike the ichthyosaurs that lived during the same period

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H5N9 in Poultry, Tuberculosis Outbreak in Kansas and RFK, Jr.’s Confirmation Hearings

Scientific American

In this week’s roundup, catch up on the spread of bird flu in the U.S., a tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas and lessons from fossilized vomit.

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DEP Posted 86 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In February 15 PA Bulletin

PA Environment Daily

Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the February 15 PA Bulletin -- -- The Governors Office published an updated agency-by-agency Regulatory Agenda in the February 15 PA Bulletin that lists regulations in development, an estimated schedule of consideration and opportunities for public comments. Read more here. For DEP, the Agenda includes a proposed regulation establishing an annual permit fee for shale gas wells [ Read more here ] and updated waste management regulations coveri

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Exposure to Air Pollution Makes It Harder to Focus, Study Finds

Yale E360

A persons ability to focus on everyday tasks is affected by short-term exposure to air pollution, a study has found.

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The Ultimate Guide to Conserving Water at Home

Earth 911

If you read the news regularly, youve undoubtedly heard of various water crises around the. The post The Ultimate Guide to Conserving Water at Home appeared first on Earth911.