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How Climate Change Is Disrupting the Global Supply Chain

Yale E360

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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EPA Rejects Industry Attempt to Downplay Ethylene Oxide Harms

Union of Concerned Scientists

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 […].

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What’s Up With Water — March 8, 2022

Circle of Blue

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.

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Google Outlines Strategies to Reduce Food Waste at Its Facilities

Environment + Energy Leader

Doubling down on food sustainability, Google plans to leverage innovation and technology to further reduce waste. One of its ideas is to utilize. The post Google Outlines Strategies to Reduce Food Waste at Its Facilities appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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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Future Shock

Legal Planet

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.

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EPA Recognizes Problem of Truck Pollution, But Hesitates on Solution

Union of Concerned Scientists

It's critical that EPA's proposed rule on pollution standards for heavy-duty trucks be stronger.

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Unilever Focuses on Eliminating Waste from Manufacturing, Operations

Environment + Energy Leader

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.

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Smoothing the Path for Transmission Lines

Legal Planet

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.

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On International Women’s Day, Acknowledging Toll and Triumphs for Women Leaders

Union of Concerned Scientists

On International Women's Day, UCS President Johannna Chao Kreilick offers reflections on the tolls and triumphs for women in STEM leadership.

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Spring Is Starting Sooner and Growing Warmer, Analysis Shows

Yale E360

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 ?.

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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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Time crystals on a quantum computer reach a record size

Physics World

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.

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This sustainable solar oven allows rural communities to cook without coal or firewood

Frontiers

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

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Causes and Consequences of Epic Western US Drought

Union of Concerned Scientists

Climate change is a big factor.

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Communities of Color See Spike in Flood-Related Illness After Hurricanes

Yale E360

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 ?.

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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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Best places for stargazing, a new message for alien civilizations

Physics World

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.

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Water Law in Alberta: A Comprehensive Guide

Environmental Law Centre

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.

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Court Case in Hawaii Against Fossil Fuel Companies Passes Major Milestone

Union of Concerned Scientists

Fossil fuel companies must now disclose internal documents.

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Half of Americans Exposed to Harmful Levels of Lead as Children

Yale E360

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 ?.

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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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Mildred Dresselhaus: a giant of nanoscience

Physics World

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

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The Sound of Merlin: Like Shazam, but for Birds

Cool Green Science

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.

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Ancient art and genetics combine to reveal origin of world’s most expensive spice

Frontiers

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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Child Labor Laws

National Law Center

It is common practice in the agricultural community for children and teens to work on a farm or ranch. In many. The post Child Labor Laws appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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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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Are neuromorphic systems the future of high-performance computing?

Physics World

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.

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Time of crisis reminds us why we must leave fossil fuels behind

Eco Justice

One of the tenets of “disaster capitalism” is to never let a bad situation go to waste. As the people of Ukraine fight to defend their democracy, families flee the. Read more. The post Time of crisis reminds us why we must leave fossil fuels behind appeared first on Ecojustice.

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Creating the Stormwater Heatmap: An Open-Source Tool to Track Pollution

Washington Nature

by Grace Lee Kang, freelance writer What do wheeled luggage, wearable breast pumps, and a tool mapping the most polluted spots in Puget Sound have in common? They used design thinking, a creative approach that centers the human need behind the problem, to come up with an innovative solution. An iterative process favored by both startups and some of the world’s leading brands, it was a crucial part of developing the new Stormwater Heatmap , an interactive mapping tool, report generator, and data

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Ag and Food Law Daily Update: March 7, 2022

National Law Center

A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. . The post Ag and Food Law Daily Update: March 7, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Could optical brain imaging helmets be the future of wearable technology?

Physics World

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.

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Underwater innovation at Illinois Beach State Park to help mitigate coastal erosion

Environmental News Bits

Each year, winter wreaks havoc on Lake Michigan communities as waves and ice pummel the coast. In recent years, winter storms combined with record high lake levels have been especially damaging.

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Legislative Session 2022: The Final Week

Washington Nature

With just 3 days to go before Sine Die, the big day by which all laws and budgets must be passed by state legislators, we’re down to the wire to make sure climate and conservation are prioritized during these last few days of session. We are thankful to have many environmental advocates in the Washington state Legislature, but with limited time, we’re calling on leadership to ensure climate, wildlife, and our lands aren’t sidelined as we make it over the finish line.

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Ag and Food Law Daily Update: March 8, 2022

National Law Center

A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. . The post Ag and Food Law Daily Update: March 8, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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‘Huge leap’ as scientists report first drone-assisted space rock recovery after observed meteorite fall

Physics World

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.

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Women in Green Chemistry and Engineering: Agents of Change Toward the Achievement of a Sustainable Future

Environmental News Bits

Amy S. Cannon, Danielle Julie Carrier, Abigail S. Engelberth, Jeannette M. Garcia, Eunice Heath, King Kuok (Mimi) Hii, Francesca M. Kerton, Banothile Makhubela, Audrey Moores, Liane M. Rossi, Juliana L. Vidal, Adelina Voutchkova-Kostal, and Karen Wilson (2022). “Women in Green Chemistry and Engineering: Agents of Change Toward the Achievement of a Sustainable Future.

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