Real Climate
NOVEMBER 18, 2023
John Clauser’s theory of climate explained. Some of you will have heard of John Clauser because he was an awardee of the 2022 Nobel Prize in Physics for his role in the experimental verification of quantum entanglement. Some of you will have heard of him because the first thing that he did after winning the Nobel was join a climate denial organization and make some rather odd claims about climate science.
Yale E360
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
When Cyclone Freddy walloped southern Africa last March, Malawi’s farmers — mostly women — lost their land, livestock, and livelihoods. Already desperately poor, they are struggling to recover in a nation considered one of the world’s most affected by extreme weather events.
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Union of Concerned Scientists
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
On the busy agenda for the COP28 United Nations climate negotiations this year are continuing efforts to implement the Global Methane Pledge , which was agreed to two years ago at COP26. The pledge is a voluntary agreement to reduce global methane emissions by 30 percent below 2020 levels by 2030; however, methane levels keep going up and we are woefully off track for meeting this goal.
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
A cosmic ray dubbed Amaterasu is the second most powerful one we have ever seen, beaten only by the "Oh-My-God particle".
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.
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
A new study has found that the use of AI tools such as ChatGPT in the workplace entrenches biased language based on gender
Yale E360
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Severe heat killed upwards of 70,000 people in Europe in the summer of 2022, according to a new study.
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New Scientist
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
The global average surface temperature was more than 2°C higher than pre-industrial levels on 17 November for the first time since records began, according to provisional data
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Wolves and other animals seeking easy meals and ideal habitat can flock into areas burned by wildfire
Enviromental Defense
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
Just like in many other communities across Ontario, like Thorold and Toronto, the people of Napanee are speaking up – and they’re saying no more new gas! Atura Power, a subsidiary of Ontario Power Generation (OPG), wants to build a new gas plant in Napanee, a community that already has two existing gas plants. But, the plant’s construction is dependent on a vote of support from Napanee Town Council and its community is urging representatives to say no.
Ocean Conservancy
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
For ocean advocates like me who have been tracking the $1.5 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) rollout, the need for this long overdue investment in climate resilience is crystal clear. The law earmarks $50 billion for improving critical water infrastructure , like drinking water, stormwater and wastewater systems that are essential for maintaining safe, functioning communities and ecosystems.
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
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Satellite data from Europe shows that rates of photosynthesis are higher when aerosol levels in the atmosphere are lower, and there is a regular weekly cycle
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
A quarter of a century after detecting dark energy, scientists are still trying to figure out what it is
A Greener Life
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
Shoppers rush into a store as the door opens for the Black Friday sale. Photo credit: By Powhusku from Laramie, WY, USA CC BY-SA 2.0 – via Wikimedia. By Anders Lorenzen Today the frenzy consumerist festival Black Friday officially begins, that to begin with was held on the last Friday of November, and has now grown far beyond this with some brands having even extended it to a full week.
Enviromental Defense
NOVEMBER 24, 2023
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE, TORONTO ENVIRONMENTAL ALLIANCE Groups warn that province could approve proposal without giving residents opportunity to understand health and environmental impacts of massive expansion plan Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat – Environmental groups are raising the alarm about plans for a massive expansion of a private waste incinerator located in the Bramalea area of Brampton, west of Tor
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
NOVEMBER 24, 2023
There is no strong evidence that taking cannabis improves our ingenuity, although it does make users feel more creative
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Changing how dyslexia is diagnosed could help many more children learn to read
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
PA Oil & Gas Compliance So Far In 2023: It Isn’t Pretty-- Explosion, Fire, Evacuation, Abandoned Wells, Spills, Ruined Water Supply, Venting Gas-- -- DEP Issued At Least 472 Violations To 90 Conventional Oil & Gas Operators; 20 NOVs To 10 Shale Gas Operators For Abandoning Their Wells Without Plugging Them So Far In 2023 [PaEN] -- DEP Issues Record 5,653 Notices Of Violation To Conventional Oil & Gas Operators So Far In 2023; ‘Culture Of Non-Compliance’ Continues [PaEN] -- Shale Gas
A Greener Life
NOVEMBER 19, 2023
Photo credit: SproutWorld. By Anders Lorenzen A pencil that can become a plant? My first thought, when I was first contacted about the product, seemed like a storyline in a book I would read or a cartoon I would watch with my two-year-old daughter. But I quickly realised this was a real thing and the Danish-based company Sproutworld had developed an impactful and innovative product.
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.
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
A fatty acid found in beef and milk attacked different types of cancerous cells in a series of lab and animal experiments
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
Like the Northern Hemisphere before it, the Southern Hemisphere is set to be enveloped by sweltering heat during its upcoming summer
Earth 911
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Trek Bicycle has introduced a certified pre-owned bike program, Red Barn Refresh, and recently published. The post Earth911 Podcast: Trek Bicycle’s Eric Bjorling Introduces the Red Barn Refresh appeared first on Earth911.
The Applied Ecologist
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
Marcella do Carmo Pônzio and Nielson Pasqualotto summarise their latest research in which they and colleagues investigated the effects of landscape heterogeneity and native vegetation cover on richness and composition of native and invasive mammals, across 55 landscapes in the Brazilian Savanna, Cerrado.
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New Scientist
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
Unexplained pneumonia cases among children in China may be a result of common respiratory infections rebounding after the country's strict covid-19 lockdowns
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
Money, engineering, and sheer geometry may mark an end of the line for building ever larger astronomical telescopes
National Law Center
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
On November 15, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent letters to two food and beverage trade associations and 12 nutrition influencers. The post FTC Warns Trade Associations and Nutrition Influencers of Lack of Disclosures in Sponsored Social Media Posts appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 24, 2023
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission is scheduled to hold a business meeting December 14 on water withdrawal requests-- including seven related to shale gas drilling. ( formal notice ) The shale gas drilling water withdrawal requests include-- -- EQT ARO, LLC (Pine Creek - Exceptional Value + High Quality) , Watson Township, Lycoming County , PA. Application for renewal of surface water withdrawal of up to 0.720 mgd (peak day) (Docket No. 20181202). -- Hummel Station, LLC (Susquehanna River),
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Paranthropus was an ape-like hominin that lived on in a world dominated by big-brained early humans.
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 18, 2023
A light midday snooze boosts memory and other types of cognition—and your mood
Earth 911
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
It’s hard to imagine an environmental impact from our online activities. After all, the virtual. The post Does Your Chatbot Drink More Water Than You Do? appeared first on Earth911.
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania House next voting day Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule Senate next voting day Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- PA Oil & Gas Industry Compliance So Far In 2023 - It Isn’t Pretty -- PennLive: PA American Water Customers In Cumberland County Asked To Limit Water Use Over Pollution Worries Caused By Heavy Rain -- York Dispatch: PA American Water Customers Under Mandatory Water Conserva
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
We keep spotting molecular “biosignatures” in the atmospheres of planets beyond Earth, but it isn't clear if any of them can provide definitive evidence that we’re not alone
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 24, 2023
Some astrocytes, thought to play only a supportive role in the brain, can communicate with neurons
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