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.
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 ?.
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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.
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.
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 […].
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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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 ?.
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
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.
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.
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 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?
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.
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 ?.
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.
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.
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.
Ocean Conservancy
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
What has eight arms, three hearts, uses camouflage and has a very confusing plural form? The octopus! . The English language can be quite puzzling at times. As a mother of two boys, we have LEGO tiles all over the house. And while there are hundreds of LEGO on the floor that I have to tiptoe around, please notice the plural of LEGO is still LEGO. Confusing?
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.
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.
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 ?.
Physics World
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
In this episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast I chat with three physicists about a room-temperature time crystal that they have created. Hossein Taheri at the University of California at Riverside, Andrey Matsko from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Krzysztof Sacha at the Jagiellonian University in Poland also explain the physics behind time crystals and how they could be used in practical applications.
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.
Union of Concerned Scientists
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
A Q&A with Elizabeth Walle of the Food Chain Workers Alliance on the recent increase in organizing activity among workers who want unions.
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Cool Green Science
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
New science and strange facts about North America’s quintessential rodent. The post Deer Mice: Get to Know North America’s Most Abundant Mammal appeared first on Cool Green Science.
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
Machines that can mate and produce offspring can help us clean up nuclear sites, explore asteroids and terraform distant planets – but could they prove a threat, asks Emma Hart, who is helping develop them
Inside Climate News
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Long touted as a renewable fuel emitting 20 percent fewer greenhouse gasses than gasoline, ethanols’ emissions may be 24 percent higher. If verified, one expert said the finding shows ethanol failed spectacularly. By Georgina Gustin Ethanol made from corn grown across millions of acres of American farmland has become the country’s premier renewable fuel, touted as a low-carbon alternative to traditional gasoline and a key component of the country’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Physics World
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
Researchers in the US have developed a perovskite-based device that could be used to create a high-plasticity architecture for artificial intelligence. The team, led by Shriram Ramanathan at Purdue University, has showed that the material’s electronic properties can be easily reconfigured, allowing the devices to function like artificial neurons and other components.
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.
Union of Concerned Scientists
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
Congress should pass legislation that would give Hazel Johnson the recognition she deserves.
Ocean Conservancy
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
My fascination with sperm whales was first kindled when I saw a skeleton of two whales in the Te Papa Museum in New Zealand. Above me were two magnificent whales larger than the bus I took to school. Their bones alone weighed 6,000 pounds. Often when we think about these amazing creatures our minds turn to the past, of stories of whalers and Moby Dick.
Washington Nature
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
As the climate changes, so should we. Thirty years ago, Washington state passed the Growth Management Act (GMA) to help our cities and counties accommodate rapid growth, while protecting what makes the Evergreen state a great place to live: working farms, healthy rivers and forests, vibrant cities, and a beautiful, mountainous rural landscape. Today, Washington state faces a different landscape than it did 30 years ago.
Inside Climate News
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
More diversity in research could speed the search for climate solutions and distribute the burden of warming more equitably. By Bob Berwyn Black, Brown and Indigenous people have been systematically excluded from earth sciences, magnifying their exposure to the most severe impacts of climate change, said Asmeret Asefaw Berhe , lead author of a recent commentary in the journal Nature Geosciences.
Physics World
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
In this episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast, we chat about applications for quantum computers with Jungsang Kim , who is co-founder and chief technology officer of IonQ. The US-based company uses trapped ions as qubits in its quantum processors and Kim explains the advantages that this brings. He also talks about a recent agreement between IonQ and the carmaker Hyundai.
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