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Jimmy Carter, Who Died at Age 100, Spared Millions of People from Guinea Worm, a Debilitating Parasite

Scientific American

Former president Jimmy Carter’s charity has helped transform Guinea worm from a disease that used to infect millions to one that infects fewer than a dozen

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These Graphics Help Explain What Climate Change Looked Like in 2024

Inside Climate News

Plus, a few more that tell environmental stories in a fraught year. By Paul Horn Telling the story of our livesclimate changetakes a lot of words. But sometimes, a graphic is what makes things click.

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The Next Nikola Tesla or Marie Curie of Climate Change Legal Innovation? Gav Ward Proposes Global Law Approach

Climate Change Blawg

In an era defined by environmental urgency, scientific pioneers such as Marie Curie and Nikola Tesla continue to inspire modern visionaries. Curies unwavering commitment to scientific exploration and Teslas revolutionary breakthroughs in energy have shaped our understanding of sustainability and innovation. Today, Gav Ward, a legal futurist and digital strategist, steps into this lineage with […] The post The Next Nikola Tesla or Marie Curie of Climate Change Legal Innovation?

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Not Living Fast and Dying Young: Why Older, Bigger Animals Matter

Inside Climate News

New research finds that protecting longer-lived species in the face of climate change is critical for animal populations. By Georgina Gustin The Bigmouth buffalo isnt the prettiest fish in the water, nor is it particularly appealing to eat, but it has unsung qualities that scientists say are increasingly important in a climatically challenged, ecologically homogenizing world: It gets really big and really old.

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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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Is Loper Bright a Red Herring? Why Ohio v. EPA Could Be Dangerous for Environmental Federal Agencies

Vermont Law

Is Loper Bright a Red Herring? Why Ohio v. EPA Could Be Dangerous for Environmental Federal Agencies By Christina Karem & Laurie Beyranevand The 2024 term of the United States Supreme Court resulted in historic rulings affecting a variety of hot-press issues. Notably, this term reshaped administrative law and regulatory agencies in unprecedented ways.

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Rejecting False Solutions: The Inflation Reduction Act and the Fight for a Just Energy Transition

Vermont Law

Rejecting False Solutions: The Inflation Reduction Act and the Fight for a Just Energy Transition By Savannah Collins and Mia Montoya Hammersley In 2024, scientists confirmed that, for the first time, the world had crossed the threshold of 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming for a full twelve months, placing us on a pathway to deadlier and more intense climate change impacts.