EPA Recognizes Problem of Truck Pollution, But Hesitates on Solution
Union of Concerned Scientists
MARCH 7, 2022
It's critical that EPA's proposed rule on pollution standards for heavy-duty trucks be stronger.
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How Climate Change Is Disrupting the Global Supply Chain
Yale E360
MARCH 10, 2022
The impact of the Covid pandemic on the global supply chain has been widely reported. But extreme weather, from floods to wildfires, is increasingly hammering ports, highways, and factories worldwide, and experts warn these climate-induced disruptions will only get worse. Read more on E360 ?.
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Future Shock
Legal Planet
MARCH 10, 2022
When the IPCC released its latest climate science report a few weeks ago, many commentators observed that the report should heighten our sense of urgency about climate action. Most of that discussion was at a very general level. It’s worth taking a closer look at some key findings and their policy implications. Here, I want to focus on several key points in the report.
What’s Up With Water — March 8, 2022
Circle of Blue
MARCH 8, 2022
Transcript. Welcome to “What’s Up With Water,” your need-to-know news of the world’s water from Circle of Blue. I’m Eileen Wray-McCann. In Ukraine, the Russian invasion has endangered basic services like water and healthcare. More than a million Ukrainians have fled the country since the Russian onslaught began on February 24. Those who remain are witnessing the hardships of life in a war zone.
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.
Causes and Consequences of Epic Western US Drought
Union of Concerned Scientists
MARCH 7, 2022
Climate change is a big factor.
Octopuses Have Learned to Make Use of Ocean Litter, Study Finds
Yale E360
MARCH 11, 2022
Whether it’s mimicking venomous creatures, or shooting jets of water at aquarium light switches to turn them off, octopuses are nothing if not resourceful. Now, an analysis of underwater images suggests octopuses are increasingly using discarded bottles, cans, and other human rubbish as shelter or as a sanctuary for their eggs. Read more on E360 ?.
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Smoothing the Path for Transmission Lines
Legal Planet
MARCH 7, 2022
New high-power transmission lines have to run a regulatory gauntlet to get approved. One of the biggest barriers, however, isn’t about whether the line can be built but who will pay for it. That has turned out to be a much knottier problem than you might think. A decision by the D.C. Circuit on Friday, however, has given the go-ahead for a rough-and-ready solution that’s far from precise but eminently reasonable.
Court Case in Hawaii Against Fossil Fuel Companies Passes Major Milestone
Union of Concerned Scientists
MARCH 8, 2022
Fossil fuel companies must now disclose internal documents.
Spring Is Starting Sooner and Growing Warmer, Analysis Shows
Yale E360
MARCH 7, 2022
Spring is beginning sooner in the United States, with 97 percent of 242 locations across the country experiencing temperature increases since 1970, according to a new analysis from Climate Central. Read more on E360 ?.
Unilever Focuses on Eliminating Waste from Manufacturing, Operations
Environment + Energy Leader
MARCH 11, 2022
Unilever aims to recycle and reuse waste everywhere it can in its manufacturing processes as it continues to push sustainability in its operations. The post Unilever Focuses on Eliminating Waste from Manufacturing, Operations appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
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
Time crystals on a quantum computer reach a record size
Physics World
MARCH 11, 2022
Researchers in Australia have created the largest time crystal to date, using 57 qubits on an openly accessible IBM quantum computer to construct an exotic phase of matter with properties that repeat over time, rather than in space. The result emphasizes the utility of quantum computers for simulating complex quantum systems and marks an important step towards creating even larger systems of time crystals.
EPA Rejects Industry Attempt to Downplay Ethylene Oxide Harms
Union of Concerned Scientists
MARCH 11, 2022
Since 2019, a Texas state agency and its industry partners have been actively working to challenge the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) own science on the harms of ethylene oxide, a cancer-causing gas that affects thousands of people across the nation, especially those living in underserved communities. In 2020, the notoriously industry-friendly Texas Commission on Environmental […].
Communities of Color See Spike in Flood-Related Illness After Hurricanes
Yale E360
MARCH 8, 2022
In the wake of 2016's Hurricane Matthew and 2018's Hurricane Florence, North Carolina emergency rooms saw a spike in visits for diarrhea, vomiting, and nausea, with the largest uptick among older Black and Native American patients, according to a new study. Read more on E360 ?.
This sustainable solar oven allows rural communities to cook without coal or firewood
Frontiers
MARCH 8, 2022
By K.E.D. Coan, science writer. Image: Riccardo Mayer/Shutterstock.com. A new design for a solar cooking system may help rural communities prepare food more sustainably, reports a new study. The materials used in this system should be easily accessible for people in places where there are few options besides burning wood or coal. Engineers in Nigeria have developed an improved solar cooking system that is designed to replace cooking over fires made with coal, wood, or other materials, reports a
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.
Best places for stargazing, a new message for alien civilizations
Physics World
MARCH 11, 2022
What do Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge in Northern Ireland, Compton Bay on the Isle of Wight and Llynnau Cregennen in Snowdonia National Park in North Wales all have in common? They are just some of the top 10 places in the UK to do stargazing. That is according to astronomer and science communicator, Jenifer Millard, who has compiled the list together with some information about what you might be able to see from the locations with the naked eye, binoculars, or a telescope.
On International Women’s Day, Acknowledging Toll and Triumphs for Women Leaders
Union of Concerned Scientists
MARCH 8, 2022
On International Women's Day, UCS President Johannna Chao Kreilick offers reflections on the tolls and triumphs for women in STEM leadership.
Half of Americans Exposed to Harmful Levels of Lead as Children
Yale E360
MARCH 9, 2022
About half of U.S. adults alive today were exposed to harmful levels of lead as children from the burning of leaded gasoline, according to a new study , which estimates that lead contamination has lowered Americans' IQ scores by more than two points on average. Read more on E360 ?.
Mapping the Water We Live On ??
Circle of Blue
MARCH 11, 2022
Editor’s Note: On Fridays, we’re sharing bits of inspiration from the water world, as well as behind-the-scenes looks of what it takes to bring you the news you rely on from Circle of Blue. What inspires you? We’d love to hear from you. Email your videography, photography, or other water art to info@cirlceofblue.org. – Jane Johnston, Stream Editor.
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.
Mildred Dresselhaus: a giant of nanoscience
Physics World
MARCH 8, 2022
Mildred Dresselhaus, materials-science pioneer and nanotechnology trailblazer, should be a household name. Her contributions to science were immense: unravelling the electronic structure of carbon and paving the way for the discovery of fullerenes, carbon nanotubes and graphene. She was the first woman to be appointed Institute Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) (the highest title that is awarded there), the first woman to win a National Medal of Science (awarded by the
Meet the 100: Aleksandra Dobkowski-Joy, Estée Lauder Companies
Environment + Energy Leader
MARCH 11, 2022
The Environment+Energy Leader 100 is an annual list that recognizes environment and energy management “doers.” Here, Aleksandra Dobkowski-Joy shares ESG trends, advice on “convergence and integration,” and her biggest challenge. The post Meet the 100: Aleksandra Dobkowski-Joy, Estée Lauder Companies appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Stray Cows and Oilfield Operations Do Not Play Well Together
Energy & the Law
MARCH 11, 2022
Foote and Cypert v. Texcel Exploration and Decker determined that cattle loitering uninvited around a well and tank battery are trespassers, not licensees. How it happened. Foote arranged with Yates to graze 650 head of cattle on Yates’ pasture and paid Cypert to take care of them. Texcel operated the Hertel oil and gas lease on the property. Decker was Texcel’s pumper.
EPA Restores the California Advanced Clean Car Program; GHG Emissions From Transportation Will Continue For Some Time
Law and Environment
MARCH 10, 2022
EPA has now formally restored its waiver under § 209(b) of the Clean Air Act that allows California’s greenhouse gas emissions standards and Zero Emission Vehicle mandate, notwithstanding the preemption of state vehicle emission standards contained in § 209(a) of the CAA. EPA also restored the authority of other states under § 177 of the CAA to adopt the California standards.
Sustainability at Retail
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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.
Are neuromorphic systems the future of high-performance computing?
Physics World
MARCH 8, 2022
The human brain is remarkably good at storing and processing information. While our knowledge of how the brain works is by no means complete, scientists and engineers are developing computing technologies that mimic how neurons operate in the brain. This is not just about building faster computers; the brain is also very energy efficient and early indications are that neuromorphic systems could deliver improved energy efficiency.
California Legislators Call for More Stringent Requirements for Oil and Gas
Legal Planet
MARCH 10, 2022
Drill site on Jefferson Blvd. in south Los Angeles. Photo credit: Faces of Fracking, Flickr. This post is co-authored by Julia Stein and Beth Kent. Neighborhood oil and gas extraction poses serious public health and environmental risks to communities across California – and campaigns by local advocates and political leaders over the last decade have pressed state agencies and local governments, including the City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County , to better protect those at risk.
Meet the 100: Naeem Farooqi, Global Tech Director for Zero Emission Mobility, Wood
Environment + Energy Leader
MARCH 9, 2022
The Environment+Energy Leader 100 is an annual list that recognizes environment and energy management “doers.” Here, Naeem Farooqi discusses trends and challenges as organizations transition to zero-emissions vehicles. The post Meet the 100: Naeem Farooqi, Global Tech Director for Zero Emission Mobility, Wood appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
The Stream, March 9, 2022: A New Study Reveals the Disproportionate Impact of Climate Disasters on People of Color in North Carolina
Circle of Blue
MARCH 9, 2022
Hurricane Matthew in early October, 2016. Photo © Ryan Johnson/North Charleston on Flickr. YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN. Pakistan and India meet for annual water sharing discussions. Communities of color in North Carolina faced higher risk of gastrointestinal illness after two major hurricanes, a study found. Nearly all schools in one New Jersey county tested positive for lead in drinking water supplies, data reveals.
Could optical brain imaging helmets be the future of wearable technology?
Physics World
MARCH 11, 2022
Brain imaging: A study participant wearing the Kernel Flow system (left), and the inside of the headset (right), showing the hexagonal modules. (Courtesy: Kernel). Recent years have seen huge advances in brain imaging technologies, allowing neuroscientists to explore and investigate how our brains work in more detail than ever before. To date, however, these technologies have remained in laboratory settings, with controlled experiments designed to investigate specific functions.
DOJ Gets Off Its Moral High Horse: Ameren Missouri Will Close Early
Law and Environment
MARCH 8, 2022
In January, I noted that Ameren Missouri had surrendered in its defense of the NSR enforcement action brought by DOJ with respect to the Rush Island generating facility. Ameren Missouri submitted to the Court a proposal to shut Rush Island early rather than install expensive pollution control equipment. . None of this was really news. What was news was that DOJ (and the Sierra Club) opposed Ameren Missouri’s proposal.
Water Law in Alberta: A Comprehensive Guide
Environmental Law Centre
MARCH 8, 2022
Water Law in Alberta: A Comprehensive Guide In the latest Environmental Law Centre publication, Water Law in Alberta: A Comprehensive Guide, we take a look at the law of. The post Water Law in Alberta: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on Environmental Law Centre.
The Sound of Merlin: Like Shazam, but for Birds
Cool Green Science
MARCH 7, 2022
When I began my Zero to Hero Birding Journey (going on seven years ago now), my birding mentor Tim Boucher required that I (a) download the Merlin birding app, (b) learn to be quick with my binoculars, and (c) put… The post The Sound of Merlin: Like Shazam, but for Birds appeared first on Cool Green Science.
‘Huge leap’ as scientists report first drone-assisted space rock recovery after observed meteorite fall
Physics World
MARCH 9, 2022
Scientists in Western Australia have carried out the first recovery of an observed meteorite fall with the help of drones and machine-learning techniques. The finding could pave the way for more falls to be located and studied, helping scientists explore the make-up of the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. ( arXiv:2203.01466 ). The discovery was made after a bright meteor fireball was spotted in April last year by cameras belonging to the Australian Desert Fireball Network.
Ancient art and genetics combine to reveal origin of world’s most expensive spice
Frontiers
MARCH 8, 2022
By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer. Harvest of saffron crocuses. Image credit: Petia_is / Shutterstock. In a new review, researchers showcase how the first likely depictions of the domesticated saffron crocus date from Bronze Age Greece. This evidence, which suggests that the species was first domesticated in Greece by approximately 1700 BCE, converges with recent genetic studies which showed that its closest wild relative only occurs in Greece.
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