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Researchers Parse the Future of Plankton in an Ever-Warmer World

Yale E360

Plankton form the base of the world’s food chain, but warmer and more acidic oceans are affecting their numbers and variety. Some species, on which fish rely, are in decline; others, which soak up carbon, are on the rise, while others are shifting their range and bloom times.

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How to Make Trees Worth More Standing Than Cut Down

Legal Planet

West of Sydney, Australia, lies the Blue Mountains, a range of plateaus and panoramic canyons forested with eucalyptus trees. Oil in the leaves produces a bluish haze, hence the name of the area. Twenty-five years ago, in 1999, a new NGO called Forest Trends brought together a small international group to the town of Katoomba to brainstorm over increasing capital flows to protect nature, how to “make trees worth more standing than cut down.

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Teaching computers a new way to count could make numbers more accurate

New Scientist

A new way to store numbers in computers can dynamically prioritise accuracy or range, depending on need, allowing software to quickly switch between very large and small numbers

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‘Legacy’ Forests. ‘Restoration’ Logging. The New Jargon of Conservation Is Awash in Ambiguity. And Politics

Inside Climate News

Among environmentalists, government agencies and logging interests, a war of words is raging over the future of our forests. By Nathan Gilles, Columbia Insight In 2019, conservation activist and longtime Washington state resident Stephen Kropp did something he’d never done before: he explored a forest managed as state trust land by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources.

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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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The archaeologist fighting claims about an advanced lost civilisation

New Scientist

Netflix’s Ancient Apocalypse peddles the idea that we have overlooked an extraordinary ancient civilisation.

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Big lithium plans for Imperial Valley, one of California’s poorest regions, raise a bigger question: Who should benefit?

Environmental News Bits

by Manuel Pastor, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences and Chris Benner, University of California, Santa Cruz Imperial County consistently ranks among the most economically distressed places in California. Its Salton Sea, the state’s biggest and most toxic lake, is an environmental disaster. And the region’s politics have been dominated by a conservative … Continue reading Big lithium plans for Imperial Valley, one of California’s poorest regions, raise a bigger question: Who

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Minimalism and Sustainability: How Owning Less Can Save The Planet

Earthava

The post Minimalism and Sustainability: How Owning Less Can Save The Planet appeared first on Earthava. Minimalism and sustainability are deeply connected. Owning less reduces consumption, leading to a lower environmental impact. This approach encourages mindful decisions about what we own, pushing people to get only what they need and truly value. Living with fewer possessions not only curbs waste but also promotes a more sustainable lifestyle.

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AI Comes to the Nobels: Double Win Sparks Debate about Scientific Fields

Scientific American

While many researchers celebrated this year’s chemistry and physics prizes, others were disappointed by the focus on computational methods.

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Earth911 Podcast: Author Mark Easter Serves Up The Blue Plate

Earth 911

The global food system is one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, responsible. The post Earth911 Podcast: Author Mark Easter Serves Up The Blue Plate appeared first on Earth911.

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NASA’s Europa Clipper Spacecraft Aims for Jupiter’s Most Intriguing Moon

Scientific American

For the first time, we are sending a spacecraft to explore an alien ocean world—a moon that might host life today

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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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Warmer winters mean world’s highest places may store less carbon

New Scientist

At high altitudes, global warming is having its strongest effect on winter temperatures – and that might mean soils there store can less carbon than we expected

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Birds Practice Singing in Their Sleep

Scientific American

New work listens in on bird dreams

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EPA Announces Release of Interim Guidance for the Evaluation of Products for Claims against Viruses

Nanotech

On October 10, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the release of interim guidance to expand the availability of virucidal claims for antimicrobial pesticides. This new guidance provides the framework for registrants who seek to make virucidal claims for antimicrobial products that meet the criteria for a bacterial disinfectant and/or sanitizer (e.g., household antimicrobial wipes and sprays) consistent with current test guidelines.

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Trump’s Racist Rants against Immigrants Hide under the Language of Eugenics

Scientific American

Anti-immigrant rhetoric in the U.S.

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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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Beyond the Barnyard: Optimizing Nutrient Efficiency Precision Manure Management with NIRS Technology

HumanNature

Guest Post by Andrea Loudenback, 2022-2024 InTERFEWS Fellow, Ph.D. Student in the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences at Colorado State University For decades, scientists around the world have been working to find sustainable solutions to meet future food production demands amidst a changing climate. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) states that we will need to produce 60% more food by the year 2050 to meet global population needs (2023), however, changes in temp

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NALC webinar will review liability challenges for equine, agritourism business owners

National Law Center

“These businesses have a lot to offer for both the owners and the community, but there are key risks involved that. The post NALC webinar will review liability challenges for equine, agritourism business owners appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Beyond the Barnyard: Optimizing Nutrient Efficiency Precision Manure Management with NIRS Technology

HumanNature

Guest Post by Andrea Loudenback, 2022-2024 InTERFEWS Fellow, Ph.D. Student in the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences at Colorado State University For decades, scientists around the world have been working to find sustainable solutions to meet future food production demands amidst a changing climate. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) states that we will need to produce 60% more food by the year 2050 to meet global population needs (2023), however, changes in temp

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MicroRNA, Protein Folding and Machine-Learning Work Win the Science Nobels

Scientific American

A roundup of the science Nobels, the latest COVID updates and the Europa Clipper launch delay.

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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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Penn State Center For Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training: Dec. 12 Webinar On Project Management For Agricultural Conservation

PA Environment Daily

A webinar on planning and implementing agricultural conservation projects , with a focus on streambank stabilization and culvert replacement, will occur from 9:00 a.m. to Noon December 12. Hosted by Penn State Extension’s Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training , this event is designed for agricultural conservation district employees, agricultural conservation professionals and individuals associated with the Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program.

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Webinar: Quantifying the Methane Footprint of Food Loss and Waste in the United States

Environmental News Bits

Oct 17, 2024, noon CTRegister here. ReFED’s President Dana Gunders and Manager of Climate & Insights Minnie Ringland will share new analysis, supported by Global Methane Hub, that identifies methane hotspots for surplus food in the U.S. and highlights corresponding solutions that can slash methane emissions.

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Trump and Harris Have Vastly Different Plans for Public Education

Scientific American

The presidential candidates differ on classroom censorship, school choice, federal funding for schools, and more

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Webinar: U.S. Food Waste Pact Town Hall: Reducing Food Waste On a National Scale

Environmental News Bits

Oct 16, 2024, noon CTRegister here. Launched at the end of 2023 at COP28, the U.S. Food Waste Pact is the first national voluntary agreement that focuses on food waste reduction in the United States. Come hear what the latest plan is and make your voice heard! Join leaders of the U.S. Food Waste Pact … Continue reading Webinar: U.S.

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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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Mayorkas: Hurricane misinformation ‘is extremely pernicious’

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at The Hill. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Sunday described the flurry of misinformation online about the hurricanes devastating parts of the U.S. as “extremely pernicious,” warning that it’s hindering efforts to assist those affected by the storms.

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From field to the cloud: How AI is helping regenerative agriculture to grow

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from Reuters. Nearly all the major agriculture and food companies are focusing on developing sustainability programmes but there isn’t one agreed standard for what counts as regenerative agriculture.

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Global regenerative ag initiative hits major milestones

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Feedstuffs. The One Planet Business for Biodiversity (OP2B) coalition, one of the first private sector regenerative agriculture initiatives, convened by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), reached a major impact milestones as it celebrates its five-year anniversary in September.

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U.S. boards deprioritizing ESG, with most saying it’s not the same as sustainability: PwC survey

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at ESG Today. Corporate boards have been seeing a declining focus on ESG issues, with slightly less than half including ESG as part of their regular agenda, as most directors report ambiguity into the meaning of ESG, many viewing it as a charged term, and less than one in ten agreeing … Continue reading U.S.

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Examining microplastic contamination in beverages using laser direct infrared spectroscopy

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story in Spectroscopy. Microplastic contamination is a growing issue globally. A new study published in Heliyon examined this issue, specifically investigating whether there is a correlation between contamination levels and geographic location.

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Hydrogen-powered data center planned for Texas

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story in pv magazine. California-based data center developer ECL is incorporating hydrogen fuel cells and battery storage into its projects to enable a completely self-contained generating capacity, even to the point of being grid free.

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Newly published research by MSU scientists shows how low levels of water contamination impact fish behavior and survival

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from Michigan State University. A research team spearheaded by Michigan State University scientists has recently published findings in two journals detailing the impacts low levels of water contamination have on the behavior, simulated growth and survival of fish.

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Saving Farmland: Battling Toxic PFAS in Biosolids in Texas and Beyond

Environmental News Bits

In this archived webinar, organized by PEER, learn how millions of tons of sewage sludge (or biosolids), applied as fertilizer, are contaminating American farmland with toxic PFAS chemicals. These “forever chemicals” accumulate in the food chain, endangering human health and wildlife.

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California transportation terminal retrofits energy storage to its solar carports

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story in pv magazine. Energy Toolbase and Stellar Solar implemented an advanced energy management system for the Mira Loma transportation campus.

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LEGO Group increases renewable content in bricks by 83% in 2024

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at ESG Today.

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