U.S. Saw a Record Number of Billion-Dollar Weather Disasters in 2023
Yale E360
DECEMBER 20, 2023
In 2023, the U.S. experienced a record 25 billion-dollar weather and climate disasters — three more than the previous record, set in 2020.
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New Class of Antibiotics Discovered Using AI
Scientific American
DECEMBER 20, 2023
A deep-learning algorithm helped identify new compounds that are effective against antibiotic-resistant infections in mice, opening the door to AI-guided drug discovery
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AI discovers new class of antibiotics to kill drug-resistant bacteria
New Scientist
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Artificial intelligence helped screen millions of chemical compounds to find a class of antibiotics capable of killing two different types of drug-resistant bacteria
For One Environmentalist, Warning Black Women About Dangerous Beauty Products Allows Them to Own Their Health
Inside Climate News
DECEMBER 20, 2023
The effort by Heather McTeer Toney, a former EPA official, is a part of a larger campaign to educate communities of color about personal and communal environmental harms. By Victoria St. Martin Dereliction of Beauty: Third in a series on how lax regulation of beauty care products victimizes women of color.
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.
The science of why spending time in nature is just so good for us
New Scientist
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Getting outside to garden or walk in a park is good for your body – it’s exercise and you can get some vitamin D from the sun – but it’s also important for your self-esteem and mood
As the Climate Crisis Deepens, High-Polluting Nations Must Start Paying Reparations
Scientific American
DECEMBER 20, 2023
The wealthy countries that are most responsible for greenhouse gas pollution must compensate the poorer nations that bear the greatest burden
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Viewpoint: Positive festive reflections
A Greener Life
DECEMBER 20, 2023
By Anders Lorenzen 2023 is the warmest year ever recorded since records began, the year has throughout the planet set one climate-induced extreme weather event after the other, the latest scientific research on climate change gets bleaker and bleaker, and world leaders only just about managed to scrape together and agree at a new UN climate agreement during COP28 and one that is far less ambitious than the climate science demands.
The laws of physics were broken in 2023 - by sperm
New Scientist
DECEMBER 20, 2023
New Scientist's most popular story of the year was about the discovery that sperm break Isaac Newton's third law of motion
What’s on Caltrans’s $16B Holiday SHOPP-ing List
NRDC
DECEMBER 20, 2023
The $15.7 billion State Highway Operations and Protection Program is one of the state’s biggest infrastructure packages. But what’s really in the 599 projects?
Vegans who avoid ultra-processed food risk being protein deficient
New Scientist
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Two relatively recent dietary trends – veganism and concerns about highly processed foods – may be in conflict with each other
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
How Winter Affects Our Mood and Behavior
Scientific American
DECEMBER 20, 2023
From experiencing seasonal depression to feeling friskier, here are some ways winter affects people's mental health and attitude
Climate-Related Lawsuits Continue to Return to State Courts: Understanding The Latest Ruling from District of Columbia v. Exxon Mobil Corporation
The Energy Law Blog
DECEMBER 20, 2023
A federal appeals court has affirmed that a “greenwashing” lawsuit by the District of Columbia against several major energy companies should not be heard in federal court. In doing so, the court found itself “in accord with the other courts of appeals, which have unanimously found there is no federal jurisdiction where state or local governments have brought state-law actions against energy companies for conduct relating to climate change.
Tech Billionaires Need to Stop Trying to Make the Science Fiction They Grew Up on Real
Scientific American
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Today’s Silicon Valley billionaires grew up reading classic American science fiction.
Allegheny College: Western PA Conservancy Watershed Mini Grant Supports Creek Connections Program
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Crawford County-based Allegheny College has been awarded a grant of $3,500 for water quality monitoring supplies as part of the college’s Creek Connections Program. This highly competitive grant was awarded after a rigorous evaluation process, with an application the committee said “was well-written, with a detailed budget narrative highlighting valuable conservation efforts.
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.
Morel Mushrooms Can Be Deadly, Food Poisoning Cases Show
Scientific American
DECEMBER 20, 2023
A deadly food poisoning outbreak highlights how little we know about morel mushrooms
The development of embryos may be less shaped by genes than we thought
New Scientist
DECEMBER 20, 2023
The chemical reactions in cells appear to shape an embryo's development, possibly overriding the effect of genes
New At-Home STI Test Could Help Stop the Spread of Infection
Scientific American
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Experts hope a recent FDA approval for the first commercial at-home test for sexually transmitted diseases may help increase access to testing and curb rising rates
CA Building Decarbonization: Progress Report & 2024 Priorities
NRDC
DECEMBER 20, 2023
California’s actions in 2023 can guide other jurisdictions looking to transition to healthy, clean, and efficient buildings. And what's next for 2024!
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.
How Search Engines Boost Misinformation
Scientific American
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Data voids in search results can lead down rabbit holes that bolster belief in fake news
Momentum is Growing for Restoring Freshwater Ecosystems
NRDC
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Healthy freshwater ecosystems reduce the effects of wildfires, floods, and drought and are key to the vitality of local economies and communities.
Scientist Discover How to Convert CO2 into Powder That Can Be Stored for Decades
Scientific American
DECEMBER 20, 2023
A team of scientists has figured out how to convert planet-warming carbon dioxide into a harmless powdery fuel that could be converted into clean electricity
NYC Council Scores on Legislation Allowing Refillable Containers in Venues
NRDC
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Fans will be able to bring refillable beverage bottles and cups into stadiums and arenas under a new New York City Council law aimed at reducing fossil-fuel based, single-use plastic containers.
Sustainability at Retail
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Eyeless Cave Spiders Can Still 'See' the Light
Scientific American
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Some species of cave-dwelling spiders lack eyes but still maintain the ability to sense light, which likely protects them from the arid environments at the sunny mouths of caves
New Law Will Show Location of Lead Drinking Water Pipes in New York
NRDC
DECEMBER 20, 2023
The Lead Pipe Right to Know Act is the first step toward replacing all of the lead service lines in the state.
What Better Gift for the Holidays Than a Monstrous Mystery?
Scientific American
DECEMBER 20, 2023
We’re looking back at 2023 for our favorite podcast shows and one about the largest bird to ever fly the skies just flew to the top of the list.
Observations from COP28 on the Loss and Damage Fund
Law Columbia
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Negotiations at the 28 th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) in Dubai, UAE, wrapped up early last week. Much has been written about the “UAE Consensus” that was adopted on the final day of COP28 and met with mixed reviews. There was, however, an important decision reached on day one of the two-week meeting regarding operationalization of the Loss and Damage Fund.
See the Best Science Graphics of 2023
Scientific American
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Some of our favorite stories this year are best told visually
Now Is the Time to Go All In on California Water Reuse
NRDC
DECEMBER 20, 2023
The state now has the country’s most robust, comprehensive water reuse regulations—and it must commit to investing in water reuse facilities for a more climate-resilient future.
The Genetics of Why You Look Like Your Great Aunt Mildred
Scientific American
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Untangling the genetics that underlie facial features
Progress on Global Cooling as Global Warming Talks Close
NRDC
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Sustainable cooling was among the hottest topics on the agenda at COP28, with several groundbreaking announcements for action.
Black Children Who Speak African American English Are Routinely Misdiagnosed with Speech Disorders
Scientific American
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Segregation has given rise to a distinct African American English.
Time for the Oil and Gas Industry to Pivot to Clean Energy Future
NRDC
DECEMBER 20, 2023
The world has spoken. The sun is setting on fossil fuels and the industry must change its business model.
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