Yale E360
DECEMBER 3, 2024
A U.N. carbon market is expected to open as soon as next year, with carbon-rich Indonesia planning to generate billions of dollars in credits from its vast rainforests. But critics say the trading system is susceptible to fraud and errors that will undermine emissions goals.
Real Climate
DECEMBER 6, 2024
This is a follow-on post to the previous summary of interesting work related to the temperatures in 2023/2024. I’ll have another post with a quick summary of the AGU session on the topic that we are running on Tuesday Dec 10th, hopefully in the next couple of weeks. 6 Dec 2024: Goessling et al (2024) This is perhaps the most interesting of the papers so far that look holistically at the last couple of years of anomalies.
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Legal Planet
DECEMBER 2, 2024
A new chapter of global climate accountability has hopefully begun, as the International Court of Justice (ICJ) prepares to issue an advisory opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change. Hearings for that opinion began today with over 100 countries and other parties presenting over two weeks. At the request of the U.N. General Assembly, the ICJ will seek to determine the liability of countries for their contribution to the climate crisis and what mitigation actions are nee
New Scientist
DECEMBER 4, 2024
The latest weather forecasting AI model from Google DeepMind can beat the leading providers more than 97 per cent of the time, and it is quicker and cheaper to run
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Yale E360
DECEMBER 4, 2024
In their pursuit of nickel, a key metal in EV batteries, miners are destroying the forest home of the Hongana Manyawa people on the Indonesian island of Halmahera, allegedly threatening uncontacted groups.
Scientific American
DECEMBER 3, 2024
There are fewer than 500 Ethiopian wolves, and they may be the first large carnivore known to act as a pollinator
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New Scientist
DECEMBER 6, 2024
In a surprise discovery, researchers found a new way to generate quantum entanglement for particles of light, which could make building quantum information networks easier
Yale E360
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Grazing cattle given a seaweed supplement produced close to 40 percent less methane than those fed grass alone, a new study found.
Scientific American
DECEMBER 3, 2024
The phrase “brain rot” spiked 230 percent from 2023 to 2024, according to the makers of the Oxford English Dictionary
Enviromental Defense
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Statement by Alienor Rougeot, Senior Program Manager, Climate and Energy, on Ontario’s claims regarding the federal Clean Electricity Regulations. Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat – We are disappointed to see the Ontario government make unsupported claims about the proposed federal clean electricity regulations.
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New Scientist
DECEMBER 2, 2024
EEG recordings used in neurology could be made simpler by replacing the usual electrodes, wires and gels with a tattoo printed onto the scalp
Yale E360
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Countries have failed to reach an agreement to stem plastic pollution after a small number of oil-rich nations resisted efforts to limit production.
Scientific American
DECEMBER 3, 2024
The Arctic is likely to become “ice-free” by midcentury—and could pass that grim milestone much sooner—unless much more is done to combat climate change
National Law Center
DECEMBER 4, 2024
The injunction comes less than a month before a major Corporate Transparency Act reporting deadline. By Drew Viguet National Agricultural Law. The post Texas federal judge issues nationwide injunction, suspends business ownership reporting requirements appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
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
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Astronomers spotted a 70-centimetre asteroid hours before it hit the atmosphere above northern Siberia, making a fireball in the sky
Scientific American
DECEMBER 4, 2024
“America’s Doctor” says that our common enemy is the danger posed by viruses, not each other.
Enviromental Defense
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Statement by Alienor Rougeot, Senior Program Manager, Climate and Energy, on the passage of Bill 214, the Affordable Energy Act Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat – We are troubled by the Ontario government’s passage of Bill 214 , the so-called Affordable Energy Act.
Speaker: Laurie Schoeman Director, Climate & Sustainability, Capital
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New Scientist
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Natural selection isn't just something that happens to organisms, their activities also play a role, giving some species – including humans – a supercharged ability to evolve
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 2, 2024
By Rachael Marques, Pike County Watershed Specialist It’s that time of year again! The leaves have fallen, and temperatures are dropping. Soon we will be seeing the first snowflakes of the winter season. Along with the snow comes ice! There are several different ways to approach icy weather in our area. The most used tool has many nicknames: road salt, ice melt, rock salt, etc.
Scientific American
DECEMBER 4, 2024
The Hawaiian crow, or ‘alalā, has been extinct in the wild since 2002.
Enviromental Defense
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Statement by Phil Pothen, Land Use and Land Development Program Manager, on Auditor General of Ontario’s report on Minister’s Zoning Orders Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat – This morning’s Auditor General’s report means that Ontarians cannot have confidence in the safety, integrity or legal validity of the dozens of sprawl development approvals the provincial government has issued using Minister’
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New Scientist
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Astronomers have spotted a 70-centimetre asteroid that is set to hit the atmosphere above northern Siberia at 4.
Earth 911
DECEMBER 5, 2024
When China’s plastic ban took effect in January 2018, recycling centers in Boise, Idaho, were. The post Hefty ReNew Program: Still Working to Keep Plastics Out of Landfills appeared first on Earth911.
Scientific American
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Misfolded proteins may preserve postmortem brains well after other tissues have decayed
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 3, 2024
On December 2, the Pennsylvania Environmental Defense Foundation filed a Petition in Commonwealth Court challenging the constitutionality of the use of All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) for recreation in Pennsylvania’s Northcentral State Forests. The petition alleges the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Governor have failed to protect state forests used by ATVs on more than 300 miles of ATV trails built by DCNR and 2,000+ miles of illegal trails created by riders in Sproul , Su
New Scientist
DECEMBER 3, 2024
We collected some of the wildest physics that New Scientist covered in 2024, findings that are forcing scientists – and us – to rethink reality
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DECEMBER 2, 2024
Strong, durable, low maintenance and highly resistant to both fire and water, concrete’s many practical. The post Guest Opinion: Digging a Pathway to Net Zero Concrete appeared first on Earth911.
Scientific American
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of death in older adults and young children—vaccinations are an effective way to reduce illness
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 4, 2024
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New Scientist
DECEMBER 4, 2024
An analysis of ancient cuneiform texts suggests people thought of emotions in a different way almost 3000 years ago, showing how culture influences our most intimate experiences
Cool Green Science
DECEMBER 1, 2024
The classic holiday carol is heavy on birds. And some believe even the 5 golden rings have an avian connection. The post The 5 Golden Rings? They Might be Pheasants appeared first on Cool Green Science.
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