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Rightwing Authoritarianism vs the Environment

Legal Planet

Project 2025 favors authoritarian presidential rule. It also wants to destroy environmental regulation, especially climate law. That’s not a coincidence. The combination of authoritarianism, extreme conservative ideology, and anti-environmentalism is common globally, not just in U.S. politics. There’s no logical connection between a belief in authoritarian government, upholding traditional hierarchies, and views about protecting the environment or the reality of climate change.

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Newsom Can Continue His Climate Leadership by Signing These Three Bills 

Union of Concerned Scientists

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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The jet stream may be starting to shift in response to climate change

New Scientist

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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The Deteriorating Environment Is a Public Concern, but Americans Misunderstand Their Contribution to the Problem

Inside Climate News

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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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

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.

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Atlantic Hurricane Lull Puzzles Scientists

Scientific American

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

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Climate Plans for Aging US Must Focus on Higher Risks to Older Adults

Union of Concerned Scientists

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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An asteroid is about to hit Earth - but don't worry, it is only small

New Scientist

A newly spotted asteroid dubbed CAQTDL2 will impact just east of the Philippines.

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Kids Should Be Taught to Think Logically

Scientific American

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Safety and Equity Must be Central to Battery Storage Development.

Union of Concerned Scientists

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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Government Funding and Farm Bill’s Future Top Congress’ September To-Do List

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

On September 9, 2024, Congress will be back in session in Washington, DC for the first time since early August. Yet, their return will be short lived. In an election year, Members of Congress spend all of October and early November in their states and Congressional districts. In total, Congress will be in session for three full weeks before adjourning on September 27.

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

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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Rejecting standard cancer treatment like Elle Macpherson is a big risk

New Scientist

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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How Testosterone Changes the Immune System in Trans Men

Scientific American

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

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UPCYCLING: ACING ON WASTE

Cleannovate

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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CA Legislature Passes Major Clean Buildings Win

NRDC

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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Implementing D.E.J.I. Strategies in Energy, Environment, and Transportation

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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How to avoid being fooled by AI-generated misinformation

New Scientist

Advances in generative AI mean fake images, videos, audio and bots are now everywhere.

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Earthquakes May Forge Large Gold Nuggets

Scientific American

Scientists propose that large chunks of gold could form from earthquakes’ pressure

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CIRCULAR REVOLUTION: WHY COMPOST?

Cleannovate

There’s a saying,”What goes round must come around.” And this reality is best illustrated by composting. We’re all affected by the stuff we dispose around us. But we have two choices… The worst case scenario is that stuff – waste – makes our environment a living nightmare. Picture rubbish strewn all around our neighborhood.

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EPA Publishes Highly-Anticipated Final Herbicide Strategy

National Law Center

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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Shaping a Resilient Future: Climate Impact on Vulnerable Populations

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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Ultra-strong stretchy material could enable shape-shifting aircraft

New Scientist

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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Kids Are Headed Back to School. Are They Breathing Clean Air?

Scientific American

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

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BIOGAS: WHEN THE COOKED BECOMES THE ‘COOKER’

Cleannovate

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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Canada keeps handing public money to Big Oil’s favourite greenwashing schemes

Enviromental Defense

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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Sustainability at Retail

Sustainability impacts every nation, company, and person around the world. So much so that, in 2015, the United Nations (UN) issued a call for action by all countries to work toward sustainable development. In response to this and as part of a global Sustainability at Retail initiative, Shop! worked collaboratively with its global affiliates to address these critical issues in this white paper.

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Can we solve quantum theory’s biggest problem by redefining reality?

New Scientist

With its particles in two places at once, quantum theory strains our common sense notions of how the universe should work.

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Lunar Swirls Arise from Ancient Underground Force Fields on the Moon

Scientific American

Wispy whorls on the moon’s surface are as lovely as they are strange.

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PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - September 7

PA Environment Daily

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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As Tornado Alley Shifts East, Bracing for Impact in Unexpected Places

Inside Climate News

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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We're finally solving the puzzle of how clouds will affect our climate

New Scientist

Clouds can trap heat or reflect it away from Earth, making their impact on global warming extraordinarily hard to predict.

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The Search for Dark Matter Just Got a Lot Harder

Scientific American

Dark matter may be lighter in mass than once hoped

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ECR Journeys: Coding for forest conservation

The Applied Ecologist

This month, The Applied Ecologist is amplifying the voice of early career ecologists from around the world working in the field of applied ecology to help inspire the next generation. In this post, Abby Williams shares her story. My background I love spending as much time outdoors as I possibly can, whether that’s hiking, wild swimming, cycling or running.

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Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy Seeks Volunteers For Annual Plant-A-Thon Set To Plant 10,000 Native Trees, Shrubs, Perennials Throughout The 4-County Watershed

PA Environment Daily

The Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy is gearing up for its annual Plant-A-Thon to plant 10,000 native trees, shrubs and perennials in the watershed now through November. Volunteers are needed to make this event a success! Planting sites are located throughout the watershed in Berks, Bucks, Lehigh and Montgomery counties and all skill levels are welcome!

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We finally know exactly how dark deep space is

New Scientist

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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Scientists Make Living Mice’s Skin Transparent with Simple Food Dye

Scientific American

New research harnessed the highly absorbent dye tartrazine, used as the common food coloring Yellow No.

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