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Union of Concerned Scientists
AUGUST 2, 2022
Watching the climate crisis unfolding all around us, I’ve experienced a rollercoaster of hope and disappointment over the last year. With last week’s surprise announcement about a Senate compromise on climate action legislation, I’m back to hope again.
Yale E360
AUGUST 2, 2022
In “High Plains Wild” — the Third Runner-Up in the 2022 Yale Environment 360 Film Contest — filmmaker Mariah Lundgren tells the story of efforts by wildlife biologists, conservationists, and landowners to reintroduce and sustain the magnificent bighorn sheep in Nebraska. Read more on E360
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Circle of Blue
AUGUST 2, 2022
Summer tourism, sea level rise, and storm surges threaten East Coast wells. Storm surge overwash in Charlestown barrier-strip island due to nor’easter storm in March 2018. Picture credit: Jeeban Panthi. By Hannah Richter, Circle of Blue – August 2, 2022.
Cool Green Science
JULY 31, 2022
An amateur naturalist finds a plant that’s been “extinct” for more than a century. The post Lost Orchid Found: Flower “Extinct” Since 1902 Blooms appeared first on Cool Green Science. From the Field Endangered Species Plants Traveling Naturalist
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Union of Concerned Scientists
AUGUST 1, 2022
In a surprise announcement, Senate Democrats unveiled a reconciliation bill, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which could help reduce heat-trapping emissions by roughly 40% by 2030, a significant step toward our climate goals.
Inside Climate News
AUGUST 1, 2022
A new paper discusses ‘climate end games’ as the planet approaches environmental tipping points that could exacerbate other global crises like pandemics and war.
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Energy & the Law
JULY 31, 2022
A special thanks to Derek Younkers, a soon-to-be 1L at Baylor Law School, who gathered the material for this post. Those with even a passing acquaintance with the Old Testament know that when the Good Book talks pestilence and destruction, its go-to is a horde of locusts.
Union of Concerned Scientists
AUGUST 2, 2022
Last week, Senators Schumer and Manchin announced a compromise on a reconciliation bill, called the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 , that includes significant climate and air quality progress and a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions nationwide by 40 percent by 2030.
Ocean Conservancy
AUGUST 1, 2022
Pufferfish , also known as blowfish or balloonfish, are likely among the most recognizable fish in the sea. The pufferfish’s iconic ability to “puff up” in defense against predators is a widely known fact, but did you know there is more to this unique fish?
National Law Center
AUGUST 5, 2022
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: August 5, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 3, 2022
by Lisa Sheppard, Prairie Research Institute With new funding from NASA, a University of Illinois team of scientists will use NASA Earth science and localized social data to develop an innovative, multi-sector geospatial environmental justice toolkit for urban decision making in the Chicago region.
Environment + Energy Leader
AUGUST 4, 2022
A study from several academic institutions shows more needs to be done to meet the need for decarbonizing buildings. The post Efficient Heating Systems Key to Meeting Peak Demands, Decarbonizing Buildings appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Scientific American
AUGUST 3, 2022
Although modest in scope, a NASA research project reflects shifting attitudes toward the formerly taboo subject of UFOs. Space & Physics Extraterrestrial Life
Academy of Natural Sciences
AUGUST 1, 2022
Most of the materials in the Academy Library and Archives consist of what we call internal transfers. These are items created within the science, education, finance and other departments that have kept the Academy running since 1812.
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 3, 2022
The State of Illinois has announced it will begin the design phase of the planned Northern Illinois Center for Community Sustainability (NICCS), essentially green-lighting the $23 million project.
Environment + Energy Leader
AUGUST 2, 2022
The World Economic Forum released a report tracking efforts and improvements that can be made in emissions-intensive sectors to help reach global climate goals. The post Technology, Infrastructure Key to Heavy Industry Net-Zero Improvements appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
New Scientist
AUGUST 4, 2022
Researchers estimated the prevalence of long covid using survey data from the Netherlands in the early stages of the pandemic
Frontier Sin
AUGUST 4, 2022
By Suzanna Burgelman, Frontiers science writer. Image: Zack Frank/Shutterstock.com. Researchers have found that California’s forest carbon buffer pool, designed to ensure the durability of the state’s multi-billion-dollar carbon offset program, is severely undercapitalized.
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 4, 2022
by Janey Camp, Vanderbilt University Flash flooding is a specific type of flooding that occurs in a short time frame after a precipitation event – generally less than six hours.
Environment + Energy Leader
AUGUST 2, 2022
Liberty Mutual Insurance today announced its membership to the MIT Climate and Sustainability Consortium (MCSC), supporting the acceleration and implementation of large-scale, real-world solutions to address climate change.
New Scientist
AUGUST 1, 2022
Only 7 of 24 of biodiversity indicators will be published this year, and many of those being omitted show a deterioriating natural environment
The Applied Ecologist
AUGUST 2, 2022
New research by Lee et al. demonstrates the utility of an eight-step framework to identify priority wetland habitats and movement corridors for urban amphibian conservation in cities. Author Nicole Kahal explains more in this blog post.
Earth 911
AUGUST 3, 2022
The growing popularity of electric vehicles means that drivers need more places to charge them. The post Should Your Small Business Install EV Charging Stations? appeared first on Earth911. Business & Policy EcoTech EV charging station EV infrastructure small business
Environment + Energy Leader
AUGUST 4, 2022
The company plans to achieve greenhouse gas neutrality, optimize water use efficiency while maximizing recycling, and improve water quality, among other efforts. . The post Tillamook to Reduce Emissions 30% by 2030 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
New Scientist
AUGUST 5, 2022
The transfusion led an increased number of senescent cells – which accumulate as we get older - in the young mice, suggesting that cellular ageing isn't just a case of wear and tear
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 3, 2022
by Thomas Marlow, New York University; James R.
Yale E360
AUGUST 3, 2022
European mountain guides are cancelling climbs up some of the most iconic peaks in the Alps, including Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn, as a series of heat waves and rapidly melting glaciers have made the routes too dangerous. Read more on E360
Environment + Energy Leader
AUGUST 2, 2022
Standard Solar and Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works in Maryland have begun work to develop a solar project providing clean energy to Bureau of Utility Operations facilities.
Cool Green Science
AUGUST 1, 2022
Six books about fish, fishing and fish conservation for your summertime reading. The post Cool Green Book Review: Fish Edition appeared first on Cool Green Science. Latest Science
Circle of Blue
AUGUST 2, 2022
Carl Ganter / Circle of Blue © J. Carl Ganter / Circle of Blue. By Delaney Nelson, Circle of Blue – August 2, 2022. TOP NEWS. As of July 26, over 43 percent of the U.S. and Puerto Rico is in drought, up one percentage point in the last month. The U.S.
National Law Center
AUGUST 2, 2022
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: August 2, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
Environment + Energy Leader
AUGUST 4, 2022
A report from Transparency Market Research finds that increased investment in infrastructure and compatible vehicles will boost the market. The post Vehicle-to-Grid Technology Market Grows as Investment Increases appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Yale E360
AUGUST 5, 2022
In the northern and central stretches of the Great Barrier Reef, scientists have recorded the most extensive coral cover seen in 36 years of study, according to a new report from the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS). Read more on E360
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 5, 2022
by Nabil Nasr, Rochester Institute of Technology Nabil Nasr is the associate provost and director of the Golisano Institute for Sustainability at Rochester Institute of Technology. He is also the CEO of the Remade Institute, which was established by the U.S.
National Law Center
AUGUST 3, 2022
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: August 3, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
Environment + Energy Leader
AUGUST 3, 2022
Climate First Bank financed 2,578.48 kW of renewable energy, which is approximately 36,187.75 tons of CO2 emissions avoided over 25 years. The post Climate First Bank Avoids 36K Tons of Emissions over 25 Years appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
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