Yale E360
JANUARY 11, 2024
Once common in the West, whitebark pine is being wiped out by a deadly fungus, ravaging beetles, and climate change. Scientists hope advances in gene sequencing and a recent federal listing as threatened will speed the hunt for trees that can be replanted and seed the future.
New Scientist
JANUARY 11, 2024
A dinosaur known only from a partial skull has been dubbed Tyrannosaurus mcraensis, adding a new twist to long-running debates about putative relatives of Tyrannosaurus rex
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Scientific American
JANUARY 11, 2024
Canadian radiation oncologist Vera Peters pioneered the use of lumpectomies and postoperative radiation to treat breast cancer patients.
New Scientist
JANUARY 11, 2024
On a hot day, numbats can only look for food for 10 minutes before they are forced to seek shade, raising concerns about the endangered animal's conservation amid Australia's increasing temperatures
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.
A Greener Life
JANUARY 11, 2024
By Anders Lorenzen It was long expected that 2023 was going to be the warmest year ever recorded since records began. Every month since June 2023 has on a global level been the warmest compared with corresponding months in previous years. But the extraordinary findings by the European Union’s (EU) Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), unveiled this week, were more significant than perhaps many expected.
New Scientist
JANUARY 11, 2024
Venus is wrapped in clouds that are rich in concentrated sulphuric acid, and we now know that several of the amino acids and nucleic acids used by life could survive in them
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New Scientist
JANUARY 11, 2024
Weibo, a social media platform, tried to reduce incivility by displaying estimated locations for users, but this gave trolls another way to target people
National Law Center
JANUARY 11, 2024
April may feel far away in January, but tax day is always closer than you think. For agricultural producers, staying on. The post State Tax Changes Enacted in 2023 Affecting Agriculture appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
New Scientist
JANUARY 11, 2024
Natural gas plant failures were the main factor behind electricity shortfalls and outages during major winter storms in the US since 2011 – that risk remains as the US faces more extreme cold weather
Scientific American
JANUARY 11, 2024
A dinosaur skull first discovered in the 1980s was originally catalogued as a T. rex.
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
JANUARY 11, 2024
A mysterious civilisation built a network of cities and roads in the Amazon between 3000 and 1500 years ago, and then disappeared
Scientific American
JANUARY 11, 2024
NASA’s Mars Sample Return program is the agency’s highest priority in planetary science, but projected multibillion-dollar overruns have some calling the plan a “dumpster fire”
New Scientist
JANUARY 11, 2024
Ancient fragments of fossilised skin may help us understand how skin evolved as vertebrate animals moved from the seas onto dry land
Scientific American
JANUARY 11, 2024
Traces of an ancient civilization that had a unique urban infrastructure with cities set amid fields have been rediscovered in the Amazon
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.
New Scientist
JANUARY 11, 2024
The International Energy Agency finds the world is on track to more than double renewable energy capacity by 2030, but more support is needed to reach the target of tripling capacity by the end of the decade
Earth 911
JANUARY 11, 2024
Going green has long been more than just a trend in North America, and the. The post Buyer’s Guide To Energy-Efficient Windows appeared first on Earth911.
Scientific American
JANUARY 11, 2024
These projected findings about depopulation in U.S.
Earth 911
JANUARY 11, 2024
Climate change is complicated. But even if we don’t fully understand climate science, we know. The post What Does CO2-eq Have To Do With My Climate Impact? appeared first on Earth911.
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.
NRDC
JANUARY 11, 2024
Affordable housing is among the most vulnerable and underfunded of building sectors but thoughtful design and flexible financing could help provide cleaner, healthier buildings for all.
Scientific American
JANUARY 11, 2024
China is running away with clean energy expansion, with the E.U. and U.S.
Washington Nature
JANUARY 11, 2024
This week begins the state legislative session in Olympia. For eight short weeks the Washington State Capitol fills with public hearings, hallway conversations, floor debates, and powerful storytellers advocating for policies and investments that shape the landscape of our state. The Nature Conservancy’s highest priority for the 2024 legislative session is ensuring the continued success of the Climate Commitment Act (CCA).
Scientific American
JANUARY 11, 2024
Squaring numbers can have surprising consequences
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Nanotech
JANUARY 11, 2024
This week, I welcomed back to the studio Karin F. Baron, Director of Hazard Communication and International Registration Strategy at B&C and our consulting affiliate, The Acta Group. Karin and I discuss an old but evolving concept in FDA circles called GRAS — Generally Recognized as Safe. As listeners may know, “food additives” require pre-market approval by FDA.
Washington Nature
JANUARY 11, 2024
Washington state is known for its diverse landscapes ranging from coastal beauty to mountainous terrain to open sky grasslands and desert. The Nature Conservancy has helped to conserve more than 800,000 acres in this amazing state, and we are currently stewarding 100,000+ acres—working towards a world where people and nature can thrive in balance. Here are five Nature Conservancy preserves in Washington that you can visit anytime to immerse yourself in the beauty of nature and learn about The Na
Nanotech
JANUARY 11, 2024
B&C® Consortia Management, L.L.C. (BCCM) is seeking a Consortium Manager (Manager) to provide operational, administrative, financial, and communication strategy and support to assigned BCCM consortia clients. The Manager reports to the BCCM Senior Manager. This position will be directed from our Washington, D.C., office with flexible telework arrangements available.
Environmental News Bits
JANUARY 11, 2024
Robin M Verble, Corinne L Richards-Zawacki, Vanessa K H Young (2023). “Beyond A Vision for The Future: Tangible Steps To Engage Diverse Participants in Inclusive Field Experiences.
PBS Nature
JANUARY 11, 2024
The Big Little Journeys team employs various filming techniques to follow the journeys of two very different animals. New probe lenses and motion control systems are used to see the world from the perspective of a walnut-sized turtle and follow its journey through a Canadian woodland. In South Africa night vision cameras and gyrostabilized cranes are used to keep pace with a nocturnal bush baby.
Nanotech
JANUARY 11, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold a webinar on January 25, 2024, on its October 2023 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) reporting rule under Section 8(a)(7) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The rule is a statutory requirement under the fiscal year (FY) 2020 National Defense Authorization Act that requires all manufacturers (including importers) of PFAS and PFAS-containing articles in any year since 2011 to report information related to chemical identity,
Corp Watch
JANUARY 11, 2024
Brazil: Uber Driver Accused of Anti-Candomblé Religious Intolerance Bitter Winter PaulaR Thu, 01/11/2024 - 14:09 Saturday, May 13, 2023 Read more Massimo Introvigne He refused to take to a terreiro a family dressed according to their religion, and is now under police investigation. by Massimo Introvigne Corporation Uber Image Image Products Mobile app offering ride sharing and food delivery services.
Capaccio
JANUARY 11, 2024
What Does COP28 Mean for the Private Sector? The 2023 United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP28) marked the first Global Stock take to assess progress toward the Paris Agreement since its ratification in 2015 at COP21. The Paris Agreement is an international treaty that aims to limit the increase of average temperatures to below 2℃ above pre-industrial levels, ideally below 1.5℃.
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)
JANUARY 11, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: Farmers Shine Spotlight on Vital Impact of Climate Funding at the IRA Conservation and Farmers Roundtable Washington, DC, January 11, 2024 – Today, members of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) hosted a public roundtable highlighting the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) transformational investments in climate and clean energy s
Environmental News Bits
JANUARY 11, 2024
On November 16, 2023, EPA announced the release of the draft policy, Achieving Health and Environmental Protection Through EPA’s Meaningful Involvement Policy, for a 60-day public comment period. This policy updates EPA’s 2003 Public Involvement Policy that guides EPA staff to provide meaningful public involvement in all its programs and regions.
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