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World Appears on Track to Triple Renewable Power by 2030

Yale E360

At the forthcoming UN climate talks, diplomats will push for a tripling of renewable power by 2030. A new analysis finds the world is likely already on track to hit this goal.

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Cultural Heritage is a Human Right. Climate Change is Fast Eroding It.

Union of Concerned Scientists

A human rights-based approach to cultural heritage protection is an essential cornerstone for climate justice and just resilience, but it often seems completely missing from the climate policy equation. In contrast to civil, political, and economic rights, cultural rights have been side-lined and neglected in dialogues about climate policy and human rights.

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Long covid: What we now know about its causes and possible treatments

New Scientist

Almost four years after the first cases emerged, we are accumulating evidence about the physiology behind this complex condition – from microclots to viral persistence

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Why Do Baby Carrots Drink So Much Water?

Union of Concerned Scientists

Recent stories in the New York Times ’ groundwater investigation series have highlighted growing concern for the global loss of groundwater, which has finally begun to raise awareness of the need for critical changes in how we are using our groundwater. This need is particularly evident in the Cuyama Valley of northeastern Santa Barbara County in California, where my family’s small vineyard and olive grove is located.

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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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H1N2 swine flu: UK's first human case recovers after mild illness

New Scientist

Infected person has made full recovery but officials are investigating where they caught the virus and whether they may have passed it to other people

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What is the Department of Transportation’s Greenhouse Gas Performance Measure, and Why Does it Matter?

Union of Concerned Scientists

Last week, the Federal Highway Administration finalized an important regulation–the greenhouse gas performance measure. UCS along with more than 100,000 members of the public have written in support of this national rule that will gather the scattered and incomplete data counting greenhouse gas emissions into a unified standard so local, state, and federal transportation authorities can make informed decisions.

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Michigan Policymakers Must Keep Working Toward an Equitable Clean Energy Future

Union of Concerned Scientists

Michigan legislators recently passed a series of energy-related bills that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is expected to sign into law tomorrow. The package represents progress on a number of fronts. It adds Michigan to the growing list of states, including Illinois and Minnesota , that have adopted standards to increase renewable energy on the grid and move toward 100-percent decarbonization of the power sector.

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‘Insect-eye’ compass can navigate by the sun even on a cloudy day

New Scientist

By mimicking how some insects use polarised light to navigate, a light-detecting compass can tell where magnetic north is even if clouds are covering the sun

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ECPR Could Prevent Many More Cardiac Arrest Deaths

Scientific American

A relatively new procedure, ECPR, improves on traditional CPR, but it may be difficult to implement nationwide

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Where is the iceberg that broke off Antarctica and is it a threat?

New Scientist

An iceberg more than four times the size of New York City began drifting again after being stuck on the seafloor for nearly 40 years

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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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An Ancient Art Form Topples Assumptions about Mathematics

Scientific American

The sand drawings of Vanuatu follow principles from a branch of mathematics known as graph theory

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Why it's healthy for older people to be slightly overweight

New Scientist

UK dietitians say people over 65 need more fat reserves, but why are they going against most other healthy weight guidelines?

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PA Resources Council Announces Winners Of 2023 Gene Capaldi Lens On Litter Photo Contest

PA Environment Daily

On November 27, the PA Resources Council announced the winners of the 2023 Gene Capaldi Lens On Litter Photo Contest from the enthusiastic submissions from all across Pennsylvania. Student Category In the student category, the winner of the $500 first place prize is Jason Joniec of Millersville , a 17-yr. old 12th grade student at Penn Manor High School.

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At Global Climate Talks, Stakes Are High but So Is Opportunity

NRDC

COP28, the United Nations climate talks in Dubai, must be centered on raising ambition, strengthening accountability, and advancing equity.

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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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Corporate Protection Pipeline: Court Denies Economic Damages Based on Robins Dry Dock

The Energy Law Blog

On October 30, 2023, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana found that the rule established by the U.S. Supreme Court in Robins Dry Dock & Repair Co. v. Flint 1 applied to the case at hand, barring claimants from recovering economic damages for deferred oil production. 2 The claimants brought claims against L/B SEACOR POWER, a liftboat that capsized due to severe weather conditions.

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Firearm Forensics Has Proven Reliable in the Courtroom. And in the Lab

Scientific American

Despite criticism, a slate of new scientific studies show that forensic firearms analysis is a reliable scientific discipline that the criminal justice system should trust

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The Future of Language review: Powerful tech will change everything

New Scientist

AI and a raft of revolutionary technologies are poised to transform how we communicate, says a new book by Philip Seargeant.

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Climate Adaptation is Backfiring

Scientific American

The choices we make in how we adapt to climate change can sometimes come back to bite us

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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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November 27 PA Environment Digest Now Available

PA Environment Daily

Click Here To View Or Print The Entire November 27 PA Environment Digest 83 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA Weekly List Of PA Environment & Energy Articles & NewsClips By Topic The Derrick: DEP: Little Headway In Reno Oil Well Wastewater Cleanup In Venango County The Daily Item Guest Essay: State Senator Calls Natural Gas infrastructure Public Health And Safety Bill 'Stupid' PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Nov. 18 to 24 - 5 More Abandon

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Could Tougher Building Codes Fix Climate Change?

Scientific American

States that adopt updated building codes also could see big savings in energy bills

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New Report Shows Positive Impact Of Soil Health Management Systems In Delaware River Watershed

PA Environment Daily

On November 27, the National Association of Conservation Districts and the Soil Health Institute published a new report that shows the environmental and economic benefits of soil health management systems in the Delaware River Watershed. The study was supported by a grant from the William Penn Foundation. “It is important for farmers to have access to real-world examples of soil health practices at work so they can make informed decisions for their own unique operations,” said Jeremy Peters, NAC

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Recent FDA Warning about Bacteria in Eye Drops: What You Should Know

Scientific American

Your questions about eye drop contamination answered by infectious disease experts

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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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EPA Proposes to Amend PBT Rules for decaBDE and PIP (3:1)

Nanotech

On November 24, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a proposed rule that will amend the regulations for decabromodiphenyl ether (decaBDE) and phenol, isopropylated phosphate (3:1) (PIP (3:1)), two of the five persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic (PBT) chemicals addressed in final rules issued under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) in January 2021. 88 Fed.

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Bayer ordered to pay $1.56 billion in latest US trial loss over Roundup weedkiller

Corp Watch

Bayer ordered to pay $1.56 billion in latest US trial loss over Roundup weedkiller Reuters PaulaR Mon, 11/27/2023 - 13:42 Monday, November 20, 2023 Read more Tom Hals Nov 19 (Reuters) - A Missouri jury ordered Bayer (BAYGn.DE) to pay $1.56 billion to four plaintiffs who claimed the company's Roundup weedkiller caused injuries including cancer, a verdict that could intensify invest Corporation Bayer Image Image Products pharmaceuticals, v eterinary drugs, diagnostic imaging, general and special

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Call for abstracts: Developing and Assessing Ideas for Social and Behavioral Research to Speed Efficient and Equitable Industrial Decarbonization

Environmental News Bits

Industrial decarbonization requires a comprehensive and multifaceted approach that supports an efficient and equitable clean energy transition in the industrial sector.

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Will The Real Climate Leaders Please Stand Up?

Enviromental Defense

The post Will The Real Climate Leaders Please Stand Up? appeared first on Environmental Defence.

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EPR for packaging policies must make space for climate change measures, working group says

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Packaging Dive. A white paper from the West Coast Climate & Materials Management Forum offers suggestions for policymakers to “go beyond recycling” to consider how to make EPR policies more climate friendly.

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Enel São Paulo foi multada em R$ 157,2 milhões desde 2018 por agência reguladora

Corp Watch

Enel São Paulo foi multada em R$ 157,2 milhões desde 2018 por agência reguladora Brasil de Fato PaulaR Mon, 11/27/2023 - 13:36 Thursday, November 16, 2023 Read more Mateus Coutinho Dados mostram que companhia teve mais de uma autuação por ano antes de apagões deste mês Mateus Coutinho Brasil de Fato | Brasília (DF) | 16 de Novembro de 2023 às 19:10

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Global Reporting Initiative proposes climate change, energy standards

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at ESG Dive. The Global Reporting Initiative proposed two standards Tuesday for how companies should report the effects of climate change and energy use on operations and the broader public.

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Protesters gather outside Colt gun company in West Hartford over weapons sold to Israel

Corp Watch

Protesters gather outside Colt gun company in West Hartford over weapons sold to Israel CT Insider PaulaR Mon, 11/27/2023 - 13:37 Thursday, November 9, 2023 Read more Christine Dempsey & Emily DiSalvo 1of4

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H&M launches green loan program to finance suppliers emissions reductions initiatives

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at ESG Today. Fashion and design brands company H&M Group announced the launch of a new green loan program aimed at facilitating decarbonization in the fashion sector in partnership with Singapore-based financial services group DBS.

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EU, Germany and Denmark sued by oil firm over windfall tax

Corp Watch

EU, Germany and Denmark sued by oil firm over windfall tax The Guardian PaulaR Mon, 11/27/2023 - 13:39 Monday, November 20, 2023 Read more Arthur Neslen A Jersey-based oil-refining company is suing the EU, Germany and Denmark for at least €95m over a windfall tax introduced during the Ukraine war that it sees as a “pretext” for undermining fossil fuel firms, leaked documents show.