January, 2022

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IoT in Smart Cities Market To More Than Double By 2026, Says MarketsandMarkets

Environment + Energy Leader

The IoT, or internet of things sector describes physical objects embedded with technology such as sensors, computers, and software that allow data about them to be collected and communicated. The post IoT in Smart Cities Market To More Than Double By 2026, Says MarketsandMarkets appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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An Amazon Defender Stands Up for Her Land and Her People

Yale E360

Amazon Indigenous leader Juma Xipaia has fought against massive dam projects and the incursion of illegal loggers and miners onto her community’s lands. In a Yale e360 interview, she explains why what’s at stake is the survival of her people and their millennia-old way of life. Read more on E360 ?.

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Another dot on the graph

Real Climate

So last week was the annual release of the temperature records from NASA, NOAA and Berkeley Earth. The Copernicus ERA5 data was released a few days ago, and the HadCRUT data will follow soon. Unlike in years past, there is no longer any serious discrepancy between the records – which use multiple approaches for the ocean temperatures, the homogenization of the weather stations records, and interpolation.

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Taking Action for Racial Justice: Postdocs at Yale Organize

Union of Concerned Scientists

Yale postdoctoral fellow Aileen Fernandez writes about how she and her colleagues have come together to help retain, support, and provide community for underrepresented minority postdocs at Yale University.

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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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What’s Up With Water -January 24, 2022

Circle of Blue

Transcript. Welcome to “What’s Up With Water,” your need-to-know news of the world’s water from Circle of Blue. I’m Eileen Wray-McCann. In Syria, a strategically important dam that was supposed to be protected from airstrikes was in fact the target of a U.S. bombing campaign during the war against Islamic State. The New York Times reports that a top secret special operations unit in the Defense Department bombed the Tabqa Dam on March 26, 2017.

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Life on Earth-like exoplanets could be protected by strong magnetic fields

Physics World

The extreme pressures and temperatures found in the cores of Earth-like planets have been recreated using an ultrahigh-power laser at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). The research was led by Richard Kraus and suggests that rocky planets larger than Earth should have strong magnetic fields that are sustained over billions of years. The study could provide key guidance in the continuing search for life on the growing number of Earth-like exoplanets that have been observed orbitin

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From Fertilizer to Fuel: Can ‘Green’ Ammonia Be a Climate Fix?

Yale E360

Ammonia has been widely used as a fertilizer for the last century. Now, using renewable energy and a new method for making ammonia, researchers and entrepreneurs believe "green" ammonia can become a significant clean fuel source for generating electricity and powering ships. Read more on E360 ?.

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All About Krill

Ocean Conservancy

Until recently, my knowledge of krill has been limited to the fact that they’re the primary diet for some of the more charismatic ocean critters like penguins, seals and baleen whales. But these tiny planktonic crustaceans are so much more than just whale food! Norwegian for “small fry of fish” (I know—not a great start), these transparent-bodied crustaceans average about two inches in length and are found in large swarms which help protect them against predators.

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2021 Was One of the Deadliest and Costliest Years for Climate Disasters

Union of Concerned Scientists

UCS Climate and Energy program policy director Rachel Cleetus breaks down the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's latest report on costly, dangerous climate-related disasters in 2021.

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The Stream, January 13, 2022: Leaked EA Report Tells Staff To Ignore Low-Level Pollution Reports

Circle of Blue

YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN. The U. K. Environment Agency directs employees to ignore some incidents of pollution, according to a leaked internal report. Some seasonal workers in the U. K. report “unacceptable” accommodations, including lack of running water. Ethiopia will begin generating power from a controversial Nile River dam. The U. S. Navy agrees to drain fuel tanks that are believed to have contaminated water supplies near Pearl Harbor.

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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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Long-range quantum entanglement measured at last

Physics World

Physicists have measured long-range quantum entanglement in special, topologically ordered phases of matter for the first time. This feat, which was achieved independently by two research groups using coupled superconducting circuits and arrays of atoms, could aid the development of robust memories for quantum computers. When certain materials are cooled to extremely low temperatures, exotic phases of matter appear.

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Traceability Systems an Important Supply Chain Tool for Companies and Investors

Environment + Energy Leader

Supply Chain traceability systems are becoming more important for companies to track their production every step of the way for sustainability, accountability and financial benefits. The post Traceability Systems an Important Supply Chain Tool for Companies and Investors appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Can Synthetic Palm Oil Help Save the World’s Tropical Forests?

Yale E360

Numerous startups are creating synthetic palm oil in the lab, hoping to slow the loss of tropical forests to oil palm cultivation. But palm oil is the most widely used vegetable oil, and producing a synthetic version on a large scale remains a daunting challenge. Read more on E360 ?.

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What Is Spacetime Really Made Of?

Scientific American

Spacetime may emerge from a more fundamental reality. Figuring out how could unlock the most urgent goal in physics—a quantum theory of gravity. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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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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Climate Scientists on “Don’t Look Up:” It’s Infuriating, Soul-Sucking and On-the-Nose

Union of Concerned Scientists

UCS climate scientist reviews "Don't Look Up," an allegory for climate inaction.

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HotSpots H2O: In Chile’s Lithium Mines, Climate and Environment Are Dueling Priorities

Circle of Blue

A battle is brewing over the future of lithium, an essential component of the world’s transition to renewable energy. Caption: The Salar de Atacama salt works in Chile in 2016. Photo © NASA Johnson /Flickr Creative Commons. Last week, the outgoing center-right government of President Sebastián Piñera signed over rights to two private companies to extract 160,000 tons of lithium.

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Spiderweb structure inspires nanomechanical gravity sensor

Physics World

A new nanomechanical resonator inspired by the structure of a spider’s web could be used in quantum sensors to sense ultra-small forces such as gravity. The resonator, which was designed using machine learning, works at room temperature – a first for a device of this kind. Nanomechanical resonators are tiny vibrating beams that oscillate at very high resonant frequencies – often in the megahertz or gigahertz range.

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GM Announces It Will Expand Its Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology Beyond Vehicles

Environment + Energy Leader

In an effort to accelerate its growth as a platform innovator, GM will take HYDROTEC beyond its use in vehicles to mobile power generation. The post GM Announces It Will Expand Its Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology Beyond Vehicles appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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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Across the Boreal Forest, Scientists Are Tracking Warming’s Toll

Yale E360

From Minnesota to the Northwest Territories, researchers are studying dramatic changes in the vast northern forests: thawing permafrost, drowned trees, methane releases, increased wildfires, and the slow transformation of these forests from carbon sinks to carbon emitters. Read more on E360 ?.

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Animal decline is hurting plants' ability to adapt to climate change

New Scientist

Declines in birds and mammals are hampering plants by curbing the dispersal of their seeds, in a "clear intersection of the biodiversity crisis heavily impacting the climate crisis"

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Spoiler Alert: We Can Still Knock the “Comet” Off Course. But We Can’t Squander Solutions.

Union of Concerned Scientists

"Looking up" is not going to be enough.

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HotSpots H2O: As Dust Settles in Tonga After Volcanic Eruption, Drinking Water Now the ‘Biggest Life-Saving Issue’

Circle of Blue

Ocean water and volcanic ash have contaminated the drinking water of tens of thousands of people in the Pacific island nation. Photo © Tonganow / Wikimedia Creative Commons. On Sunday afternoon, just 40 miles off its coast, a powerful undersea eruption shook the Pacific island nation of Tonga. Volcanic ash, along with ocean water from the tsunami, has contaminated the drinking water of tens of thousands of people.

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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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Astronomers watch the death of a red supergiant in real time

Physics World

For the first time, astronomers have captured the death of a red supergiant star in real time: revealing a dramatic surge in brightness in the months preceding its final explosion. For researchers of the Young Supernova Experiment , led by Wynn Jacobson-Galán at the University of California, Berkeley, the event was far more violent than would be expected from previous observations.

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Harsco Environmental Relaunches SteelPhalt to Expand Sustainable Asphalt Operations

Environment + Energy Leader

By utilizing recycled materials such as steel slag, a waste byproduct of steel smelting, SteelPhalt reduces the carbon footprint of road-laying by 40%. The post Harsco Environmental Relaunches SteelPhalt to Expand Sustainable Asphalt Operations appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Amid Pandemic, Tribal-Run Conservation in Africa Proves Resilient

Yale E360

The Covid pandemic has hit African tourism and the wildlife conservation it supports extremely hard. But Indigenous-managed projects, such as the Il Ngwesi eco-lodge and conservancy run by Masaai in Kenya, have benefited by local people’s stewardship of their lands. Read more on E360 ?.

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Don't Look Up Illustrates 5 Myths That Fuel Rejection of Science

Scientific American

The farcical allegory of climate change shows the pitfalls of relying solely on technology and misunderstanding scientific certainty. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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Coldhearted Policies Put People at Risk of Extreme Heat Work Hazards

Union of Concerned Scientists

Protect our essential workers.

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HotSpots H2O: Polluted Rivers, Scarce Water, Sinking Capital: Report Warns of Dire Water Threats Facing Indonesia

Circle of Blue

Depending on how effectively they are addressed, water issues could slice 7 percent from Indonesia’s GDP in 2045—or boost it by 3 percent. Jakarta, Indonesia in 2019. Photo © J. Carl Ganter / Circle of Blue. A new report from the World Bank found that the majority of Indonesia’s population is exposed to water pollution, while only 12 percent of people have access to safe water.

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Start-up innovation drives UK’s emerging quantum economy

Physics World

The strategic focus on quantum science and engineering in the UK has over the last few years generated a vibrant community of start-up companies that are aiming to build the quantum computers of the future. “We’re seeing that quantum ecosystem grow very rapidly,” says Michael Cuthbert, director of the National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC), a new facility that is now being built on the Harwell campus in Oxfordshire. “The start-up companies that have emerged, predomina

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Deloitte Report: Inaction on Climate Change Could Cost the US Economy $14.5 Trillion by 2070

Environment + Energy Leader

A new report released today from the Deloitte Economics Institute shows that the United States economy could gain $3 trillion if it rapidly decarbonizes over the next 50 years. The post Deloitte Report: Inaction on Climate Change Could Cost the US Economy $14.5 Trillion by 2070 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Colorado’s Suburban Firestorm Shows the Threat of Climate-Driven Wildfires is Moving Into Unusual Seasons and Landscapes

Inside Climate News

Backyard fences, decks and landscaping helped spread the flames through suburban neighborhoods and shopping malls baked by global warming. By Bob Berwyn When he saw smoke in the air around Boulder, Colorado on Dec. 30, Tom Veblen walked up a trail near his home to check it out. Veblen, a professor emeritus of geography at the University of Colorado Boulder who has been studying forest ecology, wildfires and climate change since the mid-1970s, said he could see that the Marshall Fire, on the sout

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One in 12 new cases of asthma in children linked to NO2 air pollution

New Scientist

A US and Canadian team have estimated 1.85 million new childhood asthma cases were linked with exposure to nitrogen dioxide in 2019, 8.5 per cent of all new cases that year.