Legal Planet

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The California legislative session wrapped up on Saturday, August 31 st at midnight, with legislators working until the clock struck twelve. As usual, it was an exciting night to watch. Unlike most years, there seemed to be more of a rush at the end to reach agreement on some of the major issue areas, as well as a back-and-forth with the Governor about starting a special session focused on gas prices , and even more fighting and filibustering efforts than usual.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Throughout his two terms, Governor Gavin Newsom has driven California to the top of the world in clean transportation policies that will improve air quality and fight the climate crisis. Under Newsom, California passed policies to get the state to 100% zero emission vehicle (ZEV) sales , transition large truck fleets from dirty diesel to zero emissions, and fund billions of dollars in incentives and infrastructure for clean transportation.

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Cleannovate

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Upcycling is an inescapable phenomenon when thinking about sustainability. But what’s upcycling in the first place? Let me attempt to explain… SPENT TYRES A brand new car tyre could cost around USD 50 in the Kenyan market. So what if – in a worst case scenario – this tyre is roughed up within a span of a month or two (given the bad state of our roads)?

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Yale E360

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

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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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New Scientist

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Bands of fast-moving wind that blow west to east around the globe play a crucial role in weather – a poleward shift in parts of these jet streams could cause dramatic changes in weather from the western US to the Mediterranean

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Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

It’s hard to keep up with the latest stories on extreme heat. 2023 was the world’s hottest year—a record that is likely to be broken by 2024. And just last month, NASA recorded the hottest day on record ever on July 22 , the latest in a 13-month stretch of consecutive record-setting weather. These events are part of an upward march in extreme heat in the US that has turned summer into a veritable danger season.

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Inside Climate News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

A global survey suggests 88 percent of people are worried about the state of nature, but such polling says nothing about where those issues sit among competing concerns, like immigration and the economy. By Katie Surma Most people are “very” or “extremely” concerned about the state of the natural world, a new global public opinion survey shows.

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New Scientist

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Google has built a quantum computer that makes fewer errors as it is scaled up, and this may pave the way for machines that could solve useful real-world problems for the first time

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Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Battery storage is essential to integrating more renewable energy into the grid. It provides energy resiliency in the case of natural disasters. It can advance environmental justice by replacing peaker plants, gas or oil plants that run when there is high demand. Peaker plants are dirtier than most power plants and usually sited in low-income communities and communities of color.

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Cleannovate

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Biogas is simply natural gas derived from rotting organic waste. These include kitchen waste, fresh livestock manure, human faeces among others. Biogas production heavily depends on very minute players in this great energetic gallery. BACTERIA Bacteria used to convert organic waste into biogas are mainly derived from runinants. Their guts have the right mix of biology that breaks down complex stuff like cellulose into simpler substances like methane – natural gas.

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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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The Applied Ecologist

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Are you looking to learn more about the peer review process through hands-on experience? Are you less than five years post-PhD and live in/are from the Global South? Why not consider applying for Journal of Applied Ecology’s 2025 mentoring scheme! What is the mentoring scheme? Since 2015, Journal of Applied Ecology has welcomed a small group of mentees with minimum editorial experience each year.

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New Scientist

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

A new procedure turns an alloy of nickel and titanium into a material as strong as steel but 20 times stretchier – and one application could be building planes with shape-shifting wings

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Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

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Scientific American

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

A small study of transgender men taking testosterone revealed changes in immune pathways involved in responding to viruses and inflammation

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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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Enviromental Defense

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

A new report released by Oil Change International reveals that governments worldwide have already wasted over $40 billion on carbon capture and hydrogen projects. Just five countries account for 95 per cent of those billions – and Canada is third on the list. Around 45 per cent of the $40 billion was spent on projects that are not even operational today.

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New Scientist

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The largest pterosaurs, ancient reptiles that were the first vertebrates to master flight, may have mostly soared while smaller ones flapped their wings, a pattern that persists in today's birds

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The following notices were published in the September 7 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. -- The Public Utility Commission published notice in the September 7 PA Bulletin inviting comments on the proposed replacement of plastic pipe by natural gas distribution utilities.

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Scientific American

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Meteorologists predicted a busy Atlantic hurricane season—and a recent lull in activity doesn’t negate that

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National Law Center

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

On August 20, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) released its final Herbicide Strategy. The document, which was released in a. The post EPA Publishes Highly-Anticipated Final Herbicide Strategy appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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New Scientist

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

People with cancer may have understandable reasons to follow Australian supermodel Elle Macpherson in declining chemotherapy, but the odds aren’t in their favour, warns Elle Hunt

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Yale E360

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

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Scientific American

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick speaks with Science Quickly host Rachel Feltman about how he captures jaw-dropping images from space

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Inside Climate News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

By Kiley Bense As the remnants of Hurricane Ida barreled north in September 2021, Chris Erdner heard a startling warning on TV: Residents in her area needed to seek shelter immediately. Erdner’s quiet suburban neighborhood in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, was directly in the path of a tornado.

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New Scientist

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

An intricate atlas of the inner lining of the uterus could help researchers better understand conditions like endometriosis, infertility and abnormal menstruation

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NRDC

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Senate Bill 1221 (Senator Min) is a climate bill that will help put gas in the past, all while saving California households money on their energy bills.

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Scientific American

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Caring for aging loved ones brings its own set of emotional and physical hurdles. Experts offer guidance on finding support.

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Real Climate

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

This month’s open thread on climate topics. Try to be constructive! The post Unforced Variations: Sep 2024 first appeared on RealClimate.

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New Scientist

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

A faint glow from all of the galaxies that have ever existed fills the cosmos, and NASA's New Horizons spacecraft has made the best measurement ever of just how faint it is

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Yale E360

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

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Scientific American

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Clean indoor air protects against diseases such as COVID and flu, but we’re not doing enough to ensure it

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

By Alexandra McLaughlin, Penn State News A team of Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward volunteers in Monroe County is helping Stroud Township save money while enhancing water quality in the region. These Master Watershed Stewards — the Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination team — perform stormwater outfall inspections on behalf of the township.

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New Scientist

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

In counties in the US affected by a bat-killing disease, there has been a 31 per cent increase in insecticide use and an 8 per cent rise in infant mortality

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Earthava

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The post The 10 Most Durable Compostable Garbage Bags Reviewed appeared first on Earthava. Compostable garbage bags offer an environmentally friendly way to handle waste. Made from materials that can break down naturally, these bags reduce the impact on landfills. Unlike regular plastic bags, compostable bags decompose more easily, making them a good choice for eco-conscious consumers.

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