Circle of Blue
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
A new analysis shows that rising Legionnaires’ disease cases disproportionately affect Black Americans and people living in the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and New England. An aerial view of New York City. Rooftop cooling towers play a major role in fostering and spreading Legionella bacteria. Photo by Vincenzo Di Giorgi on Unsplash. By Brett Walton, Circle of Blue – February 24, 2022.
Union of Concerned Scientists
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
More than two dozen states, counties and cities have sued major fossil fuel companies for climate-related fraud or damages, or both.
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Yale E360
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
Climate change is increasingly seen as the cause of natural catastrophes, from floods to famines. But a growing number of scientists are cautioning that blaming disasters solely on climate overlooks the poor policy and planning decisions that make these events much worse. Read more on E360 ?.
Environment + Energy Leader
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
One hundred personal care brands based in more than 15 countries are partnering in an effort to remove 4127 tons of plastic waste every year. The post Personal Care Brands Partner to Fight Plastic Pollution appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
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.
Real Climate
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
We have now updated the model-observations comparison page for the 2021 SAT and MSU TMT datasets. Mostly this is just ‘another dot on the graphs’ but we have made a couple of updates of note. First, we have updated the observational products to their latest versions (i.e. HadCRUT5, NOAA-STAR 4.1 etc.), though we are still using NOAA’s GlobalTemp v5 – the Interim version will be available later this year.
Legal Planet
FEBRUARY 3, 2022
Since this is Black History Month, I thought it would be appropriate to talk about some of the prominent contributions by Blacks to understanding and addressing climate change. Blacks are badly underrepresented in STEM fields such as atmospheric science and in environmental groups, but there are some important exceptions.(STEM stands for ‘Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.
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Union of Concerned Scientists
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
Taking away EPA's power threatens our safety.
Yale E360
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Drought linked to climate change, along with overgrazing, is destroying the agave plants on which the Mexican long-nosed bat depends. Now, an initiative is trying to restore the balance between the agaves, the bats that feed on them, and the people who live on these lands. Read more on E360 ?.
Environment + Energy Leader
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Wabtec estimates that the FLXdrive reduces a freight train’s total fuel consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, particulate matter, and nitrogen oxides by at least 10%. The post Union Pacific To Purchase Ten Battery-Powered Locomotives from Wabtec appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
A review of 170 studies finds consistent evidence that people are less likely to be obese or have diabetes if they live in cities where walking and cycling is safe and convenient
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
Legal Planet
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
A vote last week by the Los Angeles City Council will initiate a process to ban new oil and gas wells and phase out existing wells within the City’s limits. This historic vote is a major victory for environmental justice communities that have been disproportionately impacted by the harmful impacts of neighborhood oil drilling for far too long. The win follows from more than a decade of advocacy by STAND-L.A., a local environmental justice coalition, to stop neighborhood oil and gas drilling in L
Circle of Blue
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
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 Louisiana, state leaders are using federal funds to help struggling water systems. On January 25, state lawmakers approved $274 million for water utilities to repair their water and sewer networks. That’s in addition to a previous $23 million that was approved in December, according to the Louisiana Illuminator.
Union of Concerned Scientists
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
Ocean warming is having effects throughout the food chain.
Yale E360
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
Scientists say climate negotiators have misjudged the effects of rising methane emissions and warn the potent greenhouse gas could imperil hopes of meeting mid-century climate targets. The key, they say, is to focus on cutting those emissions and their big short-term impact. Read more on E360 ?.
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.
Environment + Energy Leader
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
BMW is increasing its commitment to use green and recycled steel in its European manufacturing plants. The post BMW Increases Use of Green and Recycled Steel in Manufacturing appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Frontiers
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
By Maryam Clark, science writer. Image: Okrasiuk/Shutterstock.com. Neuroscientists have recorded the activity of a dying human brain and discovered rhythmic brain wave patterns around the time of death that are similar to those occurring during dreaming, memory recall, and meditation. Now, a study published to Frontiers brings new insight into a possible organizational role of the brain during death and suggests an explanation for vivid life recall in near-death experiences.
Legal Planet
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
Green infrastructure is increasingly emphasized as an alternative, novel path for water infrastructure. The possibilities are intriguing: Can we transition from a landscape dominated by siloed grey infrastructure (think concrete and steel, constructed for one or a few key outcomes like water supply or flood control) to one that centers natural processes in water infrastructure to achieve multiple goals?
Circle of Blue
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
Editor’s Note: . It’s been called a year for transformation. So we’re transforming The Stream to better serve you. We’re adjusting the schedule to bring you the information you need. Along with some surprises. We want to hear what you—and our water world—most need from Circle of Blue. Email info@circleofblue.org and tell us what you think, and what you’d like to see.
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.
Union of Concerned Scientists
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
Tyson Foods is too big to allow it to repeatedly reject calls from shareholders to make its operations more sustainable.
Yale E360
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
Twenty years after the Antarctic Peninsula’s Larsen B Ice Shelf disintegrated in spectacular fashion , a remaining portion of that ice shelf dramatically broke apart last month , according to NASA’s Earth Observatory. Read more on E360 ?.
Environment + Energy Leader
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
Fabric company JSRTEX Group in Taiwan is adding sustainable textile dyeing technology to reduce wastewater and energy use in its production. The post Digital Dyeing Technology Produces No Wastewater, Reduces Energy in Textile Production appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
Medicines for long covid will probably be with us within a year, as the mechanisms behind the disease are finally starting to be understood
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Legal Planet
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
This being Black History Month, I thought it would be worthwhile looking at the fossil fuel industry’s racial history. Given the historic concentration of the oil and coal industries in the South, it is no surprise to find that these industries have also been deeply entangled with Jim Crow and its legacy of discrimination. Oil and gas. The oil industry has a long, deplorable history on race issues.
Frontiers
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer. A long-term ‘UK Biobank’ study on almost 400,000 people finds little or no evidence that differences in the amount of consumed cooked or uncooked vegetables affects the risk of cardiovascular disease. When known socio-economic and lifestyle confounding factors are corrected for, the small apparent positive effect that remains could likely also be explained away by further confounders.
Union of Concerned Scientists
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
As we’ve seen during the Omicron wave and throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccines can play a powerful role in protecting people’s health and safety and slowing the spread of infectious disease. Unfortunately, the history of vaccination, like much of history of science today, focuses mostly on the accomplishments of white men, and largely ignores or […].
Yale E360
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
Three in four people around the world agree with a ban on single-use plastics such as bags, straws, and water bottles, according to a 28-country survey from marketing firm Ipsos and Plastic Free July , an anti-plastics campaign. Read more on E360 ?.
Environment + Energy Leader
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
A recent survey of North American fleets discovered that 43% of participants are already reporting on gas emissions, another 20% are planning to in the future, and roughly 35% have no imminent plans to begin. The post Survey: 35% of Fleets Have No Imminent Plans to Begin Emissions Reporting appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Physics World
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
Brain–machine interfaces provide a bridge between the human brain and external software or hardware. Such systems detect the brain’s electrical signals and translate them into commands for electronic systems such as a computer or robotic arm. The neural signals can be collected non-invasively using electroencephalography (EEG) electrodes attached to the scalp.
Legal Planet
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
Imperial Beach is one of many California communities vulnerable to sea level rise. Photo credit: sk8mama, Flickr. This week, Senator Ben Allen introduced SB 1078 , a bill that would create a Sea Level Rise Revolving Loan Pilot Program to help coastal cities plan proactively for the effects of climate change. The law draws heavily from the framework of SB 83 , which students in the California Environmental Legislation and Policy Clinic worked on, and which passed the California Legislature in Se
Cool Green Science
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
Take a look at the ponderosa pine and the many creatures that rely on it. The post The Mysteries of the Ponderosa Pine appeared first on Cool Green Science.
Union of Concerned Scientists
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
Congress should pass legislation that would give Hazel Johnson the recognition she deserves.
Yale E360
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
Numerous companies are developing technologies, such as large kites, that can harvest wind energy up to a half-mile above ground. While still in its nascent stages, airborne wind power could potentially be used in remote locations or flying from barges far offshore. Read more on E360 ?.
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