Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 11, 2024

As Inauguration Day draws closer, members of the current administration and incoming Presidents transition teams prepare for the massive turnover. One of the major areas thats sure to change is what federal government webpages say. And that raises the question: what happens with all of the existing information on federal websites? At the close of the last five presidential terms, a collaborative effort called the End of Term Web Archive has sought to answer this question with a simple mission to

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Yale E360

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Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Scott Turners nomination by President Trump to lead the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has garnered less attention than some of his other cabinet picks. This is surprising given the power he wields over millions of peoples most immediate everyday needhaving a place to live. As the housing and climate crises continue to collidedestroying homes, displacing communities, and causing instability in the insurance industryits important to understand the background of the person se

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Scientific American

DECEMBER 11, 2024

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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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Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The past few years have seen significant events disrupt global agricultural economies. These have included the COVID-19 pandemic, recession, rapid inflation, and Russias war in Ukraine, all of which triggered price increases for the inputs farmers buy (like fertilizer and equipment) and the commodities they sell (most importantly food). In 2024, the economic impact of these shocks had lessened, with overall inflation now near the Federal Reserve’s target level of 2 percent and the US Depar

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 11, 2024

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New Scientist

DECEMBER 11, 2024

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Inside Climate News

DECEMBER 11, 2024

NOAA scientists and affiliated researchers have documented profound change in the frozen north as U.S. government science itself faces an uncertain future. By Marianne Lavelle WASHINGTONThe icy region at the top of the globe, lashed by wildfire and pelted with increasingly heavy precipitation, has tipped into uncharted territory, scientists reported Tuesday.

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New Scientist

DECEMBER 11, 2024

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Scientific American

DECEMBER 11, 2024

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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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New Scientist

DECEMBER 11, 2024

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A Greener Life

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Photo credit: Forest Research. By Anders Lorenzen At the end of November, as part of National Tree Week, the University of Reading and Forest Research released Tree Species Guide for UK Agroforestry Systems to help UK farmers plant more trees and shrubs. It provides an accessible overview of tree and shrub species suitable for UK agroforestry systems.

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New Scientist

DECEMBER 11, 2024

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Nanotech

DECEMBER 11, 2024

On December 5, 2024, the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Subcommittee on Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight held a hearing on Examining the Public Health Impacts of PFAS Exposures. The Subcommittee heard from the following witnesses (written testimony is not available at this time): A transcript of the hearing is available online.

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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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New Scientist

DECEMBER 11, 2024

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Scientific American

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Rachel Feltman: For Scientific Americans Science Quickly, this is Rachel Feltman.

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New Scientist

DECEMBER 11, 2024

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Environmental News Bits

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Read the full story at Reinsurance News. Nearly one in seven (13.7%) US home hunters say a concern for natural disasters or climate risks within their area is a reason they are likely to move in the next year, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage.

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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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New Scientist

DECEMBER 11, 2024

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Scientific American

DECEMBER 11, 2024

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New Scientist

DECEMBER 11, 2024

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Law Columbia

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change underscores the need for carbon dioxide removal (CDR) to complement emissions reductions in meeting global climate targets. Ocean-based CDR strategies, which aim to increase the oceans natural carbon sink capacity, are gaining attention. One such strategy, ocean alkalinity enhancement (OAE), involves adding alkaline substances to seawater so as to increase its ability to absorb atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) and mitig

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New Scientist

DECEMBER 11, 2024

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Scientific American

DECEMBER 11, 2024

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 11, 2024

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Nanotech

DECEMBER 11, 2024

On December 2, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed rule to revoke all tolerances for chlorpyrifos except for those tolerances associated with the 11 food and feed crops that remain registered. 89 Fed. Reg. 99184. EPA is taking this action in response to a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.

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New Scientist

DECEMBER 11, 2024

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Endangered Species Law

DECEMBER 11, 2024

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National Law Center

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Recently, Jones Eagle, LLC, a data center business operating to mine digital assets, such as cryptocurrency, filed a lawsuit (Jones Eagle. The post Federal Judge Halts Enforcement of Arkansas Foreign Ownership Restrictions appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 11, 2024

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Environmental News Bits

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Read the full story at Grist. Dislodging climate change from the culture wars might feel nearly impossible. But scientists have found ways to talk about the changing weather that resonate with Fox News fans, a segment of the population that many climate advocates consider a lost cause, by taking a just the facts approach.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 11, 2024

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