Real Climate
JANUARY 16, 2024
Annual updates to the model-observation comparisons for 2023 are now complete. The comparisons encompass surface air temperatures, mid-troposphere temperatures (global and tropical, and ‘corrected’), sea surface temperatures, and stratospheric temperatures. In almost every case, the addition of the 2023 numbers was in line with the long term expectation from the models.
Union of Concerned Scientists
JANUARY 16, 2024
I’m currently in Istanbul, Türkiye, with my colleague Adam Markham , for the opening session of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) seventh assessment cycle. While the global understanding of climate change is well-established, the world’s response remains sluggish. It’s essential that as policies and public awareness evolve, the science keeps pace, offering the latest policy-relevant insights to effectively combat climate change.
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Yale E360
JANUARY 16, 2024
A dramatic shift in the Alaskan landscape is underway. As unprecedented heat melts long-frozen tundra, runoff is altering the composition of Arctic rivers and streams. One such waterway is Tukpahlearik Creek in northern Alaska, which recently turned a striking shade of orange.
New Scientist
JANUARY 16, 2024
Soil samples from a long-running UK experiment show that microplastic pollution has risen sharply in the past 50 years and is much higher in fields treated with organic or inorganic fertilisers
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.
Scientific American
JANUARY 16, 2024
Enigmatic octopuses that have been newly discovered in the waters off Costa Rica add to a growing registry of deep-sea dwellers
New Scientist
JANUARY 16, 2024
With sperm counts falling around the world, researchers are finally getting to grips with the underlying causes - and coming up with ways to reverse the trend
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New Scientist
JANUARY 16, 2024
Random physical fluctuations – or noise – can be a source of errors for conventional computers, but for a prototype "thermodynamic computer" they can be harnessed to run calculations
National Law Center
JANUARY 16, 2024
With an increased interest in conservation and land preservation, the use of legal tools like land trusts and conservation easements have. The post Legal Challenges with Land Trusts: What uses are permitted on the land? appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
New Scientist
JANUARY 16, 2024
Expedition leaders say they have found several new species of octopus using a remotely operated vehicle around 3 kilometres deep near Costa Rica
Cresforum
JANUARY 16, 2024
Introduction One of the main messages coming out of the recent COP28 meetings in the UAE concerns the role that nuclear power can play in the future of clean energy development around the world. A declaration was issued by 20 countries at COP28 with a goal of tripling nuclear energy capacity by 2050 to help address climate change concerns. The hope is that this encourages international financial institutions to include nuclear energy in loans for energy projects.
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
New Scientist
JANUARY 16, 2024
From The Matrix to Sliding Doors via Everything Everywhere All at Once, physicist Paul Halpern reveals his favourite films about the multiverse
PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 16, 2024
On January 16, Propagate and Rodale Institute announced a new strategic partnership to promote agroforestry. The goal of the partnership is to increase the adoption of agroforestry and tree crop systems in North America. As part of the agreement, new agroforestry educational hubs will be established at the Institute’s research sites in eastern Pennsylvania.
New Scientist
JANUARY 16, 2024
A healthy rhesus monkey has been born after being cloned from fetal cells, but creating a clone of an adult human being would be much harder
Scientific American
JANUARY 16, 2024
How salt makes roads safer in winter—and why new methods could be better for the environment
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.
New Scientist
JANUARY 16, 2024
The salt we spread to keep roads safe in winter is damaging ecosystems and threatening water supplies. Do alternatives, from coffee grounds to cheese brine, work?
Scientific American
JANUARY 16, 2024
The latest star maps are rewriting the story of our Milky Way, revealing a much more tumultuous history than astronomers suspected
New Scientist
JANUARY 16, 2024
Sperm counts are down worldwide, but researchers are finally getting to grips with why - and coming up with ways to reverse the trend
PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 16, 2024
On January 3, the Department of Environmental Protection announced the Shell Petrochemical Plant Beaver County Environmental Mitigation Community Fund is now accepting applications for community projects to benefit the environment, health and/or quality of life for communities in Beaver County. The deadline for applications is February 29. To help answer questions about how to apply for the grants, DEP and the Environmental Mitigation Community Fund Advisory Board have scheduled in-person and vi
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.
New Scientist
JANUARY 16, 2024
On hot days, Alpine ibex increase their activity at nighttime to avoid the heat – but this might increase the risk of predation by wolves
Scientific American
JANUARY 16, 2024
Peregrine will likely burn up in Earth’s atmosphere, the moon lander’s builder has said
New Scientist
JANUARY 16, 2024
Traders could have earned a threefold return on their investments by analysing trends in cryptocurrency forums on Reddit
Earth 911
JANUARY 16, 2024
We often think about the energy consumption and associated carbon emissions involved in streaming and. The post We Earthlings: Know AI’s Water Impact appeared first on Earth911.
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NRDC
JANUARY 16, 2024
Here are some of the initiatives we will be engaged in—and encouraging lawmakers and the governor to act on.
PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 16, 2024
East Penn Manufacturing recently announced the launch of a unique environmental campaign-- Power2Recycle -- to highlight the partnerships between the lead battery industry and the public and the importance of proper recycling, especially when it comes to batteries. It emphasizes how everyone can help the industry support resource conservation, integrated recycling, and carbon reduction technologies.
Nanotech
JANUARY 16, 2024
Forecast For U.S. Federal And International Chemical Regulatory Policy: On January 3, 2024, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®), The Acta Group (Acta®), and B&C® Consortia Management, L.L.C. (BCCM) published the “Forecast for U.S. Federal and International Chemical Regulatory Policy 2024.” This carefully curated document represents our seasoned team’s collective take on what to expect regarding global industrial, agricultural, and biocidal chemical initiatives in the New Year.
PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 16, 2024
On January 16, the PJM Interconnection announced it has extended its Cold Weather Advisory for its Western Region through Sunday, January 21 as temperatures are expected to remain frigid in that region. The PJM Western Region in Pennsylvania includes-- -- Duquesne Light Company -- FirstEnergy South – former Allegheny Power Systems (West Penn Power, Mon Power, Potomac Edison) -- FirstEnergy West – former American Transmission Systems, Inc.
Corp Watch
JANUARY 16, 2024
Nigeria has defeated an attempt to extract over US$11 billion in compensation for a canceled natural gas processing plant in Calabar, Cross River state, Nigeria, by Process & Industrial Developments (P&ID), a shell company based in the British Virgin Islands.
PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 16, 2024
The Health Effects Institute will holds its Annual Conference in Philadelphia on April 28-30 to hear from air pollution experts from around the world The Conference will feature these scientific sessions-- -- Optimizing research to support policy development -- Fueling the energy transition – challenges, opportunities, and implications for human health -- Health and air quality effects of goods movement in a changing landscape -- Integrating environmental justice considerations into policy and r
Acoel
JANUARY 16, 2024
Posted on January 16, 2024 by Peter Lehner What we grow and produce in America affects our air, water, climate, wildlife, public health, and more. The Farm Bill is likely the most significant environmental law Congress will address this year. This is the first of four blogs explaining how American agriculture can be more resilient and climate friendly.
PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 16, 2024
The Clarion County Forest Stewardship Committee , DCNR Bureau of Forestry, Game Commission, and Pennsylvania Western University-Clarion will host the 2024 Woodland Owners Conference on February 10 in Clarion. The Woodland Owners Conference is designed to help woodland owners understand some of the management options that are available to them. The knowledge gained from this conference will prepare participants to make sustainable management decisions for their forestland so a healthy and diverse
Environmental News Bits
JANUARY 16, 2024
Read the full story from Nieman Lab. A new study asked thousands to evaluate the accuracy of news articles — both real and fake — by doing some research online. But for many, heading to Google led them farther from the truth, not closer.
PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 16, 2024
On January 16, the PA Environmental Council announced the award of $20,473 in Water Trail Mini-Grants. Projects awarded funding advance program goals such as-- creating recreational opportunities for all Pennsylvanians on Water Trails; developing trails that support sustainable use of natural resources; increasing physical and inclusive access to and use of Water Trails; linking diverse community members with accessible on-water paddling experiences, improving the paddling experience through edu
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