To Cope with Extreme Heat, Paris Will Swap Parking Spaces for Trees
Yale E360
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Paris aims to replace 60,000 parking spaces across the city with trees by the end of this decade, according to its newly released climate plan.
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World's new fastest supercomputer is built to simulate nuclear bombs
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
The vast computational power of the El Capitan supercomputer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California will be used to support the US nuclear deterrent
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Trees Alone Can’t Stop Climate Change
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Forests absorb planet-warming pollution, but world leaders shouldn’t include them in plans to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, a new study recommends
Bluesky is ushering in a pick-your-own algorithm era of social media
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Nearly 20 million people have joined Bluesky, a social network that gives you fine-grained control over what you see and who you interact with.
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.
Book Bans Harm Kids
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Censoring what children read deprives them of reality and the chance to feed their curiosity and develop empathy
Einstein’s theories tested on the largest scale ever – he was right
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Analysis of millions of galaxies upholds Albert Einstein’s ideas about gravity and also offers tantalising new hints of how dark energy may have evolved
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Quantum computers hit a crucial milestone for error-free calculation
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
The largest number of logical qubits has been linked through quantum entanglement, which is a key step towards quantum computers that can detect and correct errors
Guest Post: Is the Future of Organic Food at Risk? Research Funding Holds the Answer
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Photo credit: Matt Ryan/Sandra Wayman Editor’s Note: This blog post is a guest post authored by Gordon Merrick, Senior Policy and Programs Manager at the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) and Mark Schonbeck, Research Associate, also at OFRF, which is an NSAC member. The world is increasingly recognizing the value of sustainable food systems, and organic agriculture plays a vital role in this movement.
Being in space makes it harder for astronauts to think quickly
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
The effects of being in space can worsen an astronaut's working memory, processing speed and attention - which could be a problem for future missions
D.C. Circuit Rules CEQ Lacks Rulemaking Authority
National Law Center
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
In a 2-1 decision issued earlier this month, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals concluded that the Council on Environmental Quality. The post D.C. Circuit Rules CEQ Lacks Rulemaking Authority appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
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
Heart-shaped mollusc has windows that work like fibre optics
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Tiny, solid windows in the shells of heart cockles let in light for the photosynthetic algae inside them – and they could show us how to make better fibre-optic cables
RFK, Jr., Is a Bad Prescription for U.S. Public Health
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Prominent vaccine skeptic RFK, Jr., is a proven menace to public health.
A giant hornet from Asia has appeared in Europe for the first time
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Four southern giant hornets have been identified in northern Spain, leading to concerns that the species could harm native insects if it becomes widespread
Mathematicians Discover a New Kind of Shape That’s All over Nature
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Mathematicians have found a new kind of shape with connections to nature and art
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.
Wild cavefish can somehow survive with almost no sleep at all
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Several populations of Mexican tetra fish that live in darkness have independently evolved to need hardly any sleep, but the reason why is a mystery
‘Bomb Cyclone’ and Atmospheric River Will Bring Extreme Weather to U.S. West Coast
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
A major windstorm and an atmospheric river are set to unleash a “firehose” of precipitation from California to British Columbia
AI maths assistant could help solve problems that humans are stuck on
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Most mathematicians have been reluctant to start working with artificial intelligence, but a new tool developed by researchers at Meta may change that
Horse Domestication Story Gets a Surprising Rewrite
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Archaeological and genetic discoveries topple long-standing ideas about the domestication of equines
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.
The universe could vanish at any moment – why hasn’t it?
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
A cataclysmic quantum fluctuation could wipe out everything at any moment.
DCNR’s Square Timber Wild Area In Cameron County Inducted Into The Old-Growth Forest Network
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
On November 19, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Deputy Secretary John Norbeck joined Old-Growth Forest Network leadership to announce the induction of Elk State Forest's Square Timber Wild Area into the national Old-Growth Forest Network an organization that connects people with nature by creating a national network of protected, mature, and publicly accessible native forests.
Colorado’s New Transportation Vision Raises the Bar for State Leadership
NRDC
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Colorado's governor has released a new vision for reducing emissions from transportation, with a focus on expanding transportation options for all residents.
Why I Want to Be Buried on the Moon
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
The far side of the moon offers grounds for compromise between advocates and opponents of lunar development
Sustainability at Retail
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Volunteers Invited To Be Part Of Pennsylvania Bird Atlas First Ever Winter Bird Survey Starting Dec. 1
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
For the first time in its 40-year history, the Pennsylvania Bird Atlas will include winter surveys in its efforts to document the birds of the Commonwealth, according to Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. These winter surveys will provide an important baseline on the current distributions and abundances of Pennsylvania’s winter birds. About 120 species overwinter in the state, including a variety of raptors, waterfowl, woodpeckers, and songbirds.
Famous Star Hasn’t Formed Planets, and We Don’t Know Why
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
The nearby star Vega, featured in the 1997 movie Contact, appears to have a smooth disk devoid of giant planets for reasons we can’t explain
Nominations Now Being Accepted For Wildlife Leadership Academy Student Conservation Ambassadors Program
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
The Wildlife Leadership Academy is now accepting nominations for the Student Conservation Ambassadors Program for students ages 14 to 17. The deadline for nominations is February 28, 2025. This is the ideal summer field school for students who are interested in conservation and the outdoors! Accepted nominees will become certified Conservation Ambassadors through attending a 5-day residential summer field schools which focuses on a particular wildlife species, including white-tailed deer, bass,
Could Ocean Engineering Pull Carbon from the Atmosphere as a Last Resort against Climate Change?
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Changing the ocean’s chemical and biological makeup could force it to pull vast amounts of planet-warming carbon from the atmosphere. But is that a line we want to cross?
Applications Now Being Accepted For Rivers Conservation Fly Fishing Youth Camp June 15-20, Messiah University, Cumberland County
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
The Cumberland Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited is now accepting applications for the 30th Rivers Conservation and Fly Fishing Youth Camp to be held June 15 to 20 at Messiah University in Cumberland County. Application deadline December 31. This is not just a fly fishing camp. It is primarily a coldwater conservation camp with a balance of classroom instruction and hands on learning in both coldwater conservation and fly fishing.
Fossil Fuels Are Not Essential
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
The fossil-fuel industry argues that we can’t live without its deadly products.
New Report: Upcoming Debates on the SEC’s Climate Disclosure Rule
Law Columbia
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
What will happen to the SEC’s March 2024 climate disclosure rule under the new federal administration? A paper published by Columbia University’s Sabin Center for Climate Change Law and the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment (CCSI) seeks to contribute to the upcoming debates on this question. In their joint report, Shedding Light on Climate Risk in 2025: Upcoming Debates About the SEC’s Climate Disclosure Rule , the Sabin Center and CCSI explore novel questions of implementation and enfor
EPA Issues ANPRM under TSCA Section 6 on 6PPD and 6PPD-Quinone
Nanotech
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
On August 1, 2023, Earthjustice filed a petition under Section 21 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) asking the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish regulations prohibiting the manufacturing, processing, use, and distribution of the chemical N-(1,3-Dimethylbutyl)-N′-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine (6PPD) for and in tires. Earthjustice filed the petition on behalf of the Yurok Tribe, the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe, and the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, and EPA granted the petit
Attenborough’s Last Encounter with Lonesome George
PBS Nature
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Experience the unforgettable moment when Sir David Attenborough encounters Lonesome George, the last of his kind. In an emotional final meeting, watch as the legendary naturalist comes face-to-face with the final Pinta Island tortoise just 14 days before the tortoise's death.
Book Review: How Oak Trees Warn Us about the Limits of Adapting to Climate Change
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Oak trees have genetic flexibility that allows them to solve ecological problems.
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