Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 20, 2024

In an era when massive heat domes blanket large swaths of continents for days, wildfires burn through areas the size of small countries, and hurricanes regularly push the limits of what we once thought possible, sea level rise can seem like extreme weather’s low-key cousin. But with estimates suggesting that sea level rise will affect more than one billion people around the world in the next 25 years, this is one member of the dysfunctional climate change family that shouldn’t be ignored.

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Legal Planet

JUNE 20, 2024

Universities have three main missions research, teaching, and public service — and all three are implicated by the climate crisis. Universities have begun to realign their institutional structures in response to these challenges. Of course, faculty and students across many campuses are already deeply engaged with climate issues. But this kind of bottom-up response needs institutional support.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 20, 2024

Last week, I participated in the Scientists Speakout Day during the Summer of Heat on Wall Street , to protest and disrupt the financial institutions that are enabling the fossil fuel industry (and, as a result, our current climate crisis). This campaign, which will be active all summer, demands action from Citigroup and other big banks and insurers to stop enabling fossil fuel pollution.

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Cleannovate

JUNE 20, 2024

‘A hundred shillings a kilo’ was the answer. I was at a butchery near our local slaughterhouse inquiring on the cost of beef fat. The butcher stuck to his price, though I knew that if I came prepared with the money, he would back down a bit.

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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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New Scientist

JUNE 20, 2024

Chimpanzees with wounds or gut infections seem to add unusual plants to their diet, and tests show that many of these plants have antibacterial or anti-inflammatory effects

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Enviromental Defense

JUNE 20, 2024

Statement by Emilia Belliveau, Energy Transition Program Manager Montréal/Tiohtià:ke | Traditional, unceded lands of the Kanien’kehá:ka/Mohawk Nation, a gathering place for many First Nations, including the Anishinaabeg – Late last night, the Pathways Alliance scrubbed its website and social media in response to the passage of Bill C-59. This bill includes measures that help the Competition Bureau crack down on greenwashing by requiring companies to back up their environmental claims with solid

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National Law Center

JUNE 20, 2024

In 2022, the agricultural and food sectors provided approximately ten percent of employment in the United States. So far, in 2024, The post State Labor Legislation: 2024 Update appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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New Scientist

JUNE 20, 2024

An aerial survey of Los Angeles reveals that high temperatures cause plants to emit more compounds that can contribute to harmful ozone and PM2.

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Environmental Law Centre

JUNE 20, 2024

It is essential to ensure the maintenance of Alberta’s grasslands – especially native grasslands – for their significant carbon storage and biodiversity services. Unfortunately, Alberta’s approach to the conservation and. The post Drought Watch 2024: Grasslands and Drought Management in Alberta appeared first on Environmental Law Centre.

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New Scientist

JUNE 20, 2024

A new species of dinosaur discovered in Montana and related to Triceratops had one of the strangest, most asymmetrical skulls that scientists have ever studied

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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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Scientific American

JUNE 20, 2024

An ancient shipwreck lost in deep waters has yielded its first clues: amphorae from a lost age of international trade and civilization

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New Scientist

JUNE 20, 2024

Researchers have confirmed a centuries-old rumour that leeches can jump, which they may do to land their next blood meal

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Earth 911

JUNE 20, 2024

In August 1817, the learned men of the Linnaean Society of New England had studied. The post Adaptive Management: The Sea Serpent, Organized Growth and Natural Harmony appeared first on Earth911.

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New Scientist

JUNE 20, 2024

Reducing the size of the microphone in electronic devices would allow manufacturers to include more of them, increasing the capability for noise cancellation

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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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Scientific American

JUNE 20, 2024

Gene-cutting diagnostic tests could be as easy as a rapid COVID test and as accurate as PCR

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The Applied Ecologist

JUNE 20, 2024

In this latest installation of Journal of Applied Ecology’s Meet the Editor series, we’re joined by Associate Editor mentee Priscila Powell. 1. What are you currently working on and why is it important?

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Scientific American

JUNE 20, 2024

How does astronomical summer differ from meteorological summer? And how is climate change affecting how long summer lasts?

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NRDC

JUNE 20, 2024

If PJM wants to get serious about reliability and protecting its customers during extreme weather, it’s time to stop arguing about interconnection and transmission planning and get to work.

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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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Scientific American

JUNE 20, 2024

A Doctor Who superfan explains how the unusual cardiovascular system of the alien Time Lords could evolve and function

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Environmental News Bits

JUNE 20, 2024

Chung, J., Bunnell, S. L., Lopez, A. M., & Olshansky, J. H. (2023). “Leveraging Student–Faculty–Staff Partnerships to Implement Inclusive Curricular Reform in Chemistry Education.” Journal of Chemical Education, 100(6), 2243–2252.

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Scientific American

JUNE 20, 2024

Social media is flooding users with bad information about birth control.

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Environmental News Bits

JUNE 20, 2024

Langhammer, P. F., Bull, J. W., et al (2024). “The positive impact of conservation action.” Science. [link] Abstract The current biodiversity crisis requires action to protect species from extinction and ecosystems from severe degradation. Billions of dollars are thus invested annually in global conservation.

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Scientific American

JUNE 20, 2024

Mathematicians picked the most dazzling, thought-provoking and compelling equations they know

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Environmental News Bits

JUNE 20, 2024

Mahon, M.B., Sack, A., Aleuy, O.A. et al. A meta-analysis on global change drivers and the risk of infectious disease. Nature 629, 830–836 (2024). [link] Abstract Anthropogenic change is contributing to the rise in emerging infectious diseases, which are significantly correlated with socioeconomic, environmental and ecological factors1.

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Scientific American

JUNE 20, 2024

The president of the Chicago Teachers Union explains how climate change became a pillar of the union’s contract demands

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Earthava

JUNE 20, 2024

The post What Process Leads to Deforestation and Increased Erosion: Key Factors Explained appeared first on Earthava. Deforestation, the purposeful clearing of forested land, is a major driver of environmental issues today. When forests are removed, the land often loses its crucial tree roots and plant life, accelerating soil erosion. This process disrupts ecosystems, affecting everything from climate change to biodiversity.

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Scientific American

JUNE 20, 2024

These cohousing communities are fighting an epidemic of loneliness with radical neighborliness.

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NRDC

JUNE 20, 2024

New analysis shows targeted electrification could save Californians more than $20 billion in gas pipeline costs by 2045 while tackling climate emissions.

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Scientific American

JUNE 20, 2024

A completely fabricated condition, crafted from racist medical biases, still corrupts the criminal justice system today

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Nanotech

JUNE 20, 2024

On June 12, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California (District Court) issued an Order granting a preliminary injunction brought by the Personal Care Products Council (PCPC), which alleged that the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment’s (OEHHA) requirement for warnings under Proposition 65 (Prop 65) related to titanium dioxide in cosmetics and personal care products violated the First Amendment.

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NRDC

JUNE 20, 2024

An overview of why we throw away so much food, how it impacts people and the planet, and what we can do to waste less.

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Nanotech

JUNE 20, 2024

This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Elissa Reaves, Ph.D., Director, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to discuss Dr. Reaves’ recent ascent to this position, her approach to office management, her priorities and goals for OPPT, and some interesting comparisons and contrasts with Dr.

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