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It’s Not Just Climate: Are We Ignoring Other Causes of Disasters?

Yale E360

Climate change is increasingly seen as the cause of natural catastrophes, from floods to famines. But a growing number of scientists are cautioning that blaming disasters solely on climate overlooks the poor policy and planning decisions that make these events much worse. Read more on E360 ?.

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Nebraska Agrochemical Contamination Throws Families, Communities, Water Providers into Turmoil

Circle of Blue

Moonrise over Creighton, Nebraska. Nebraska Agrochemical Contamination Throws Families, Communities, Water Providers into Turmoil The harrowing trail of toxic nutrients in farm country water. This is the second of a two-part series. Read part one here. By Brett Walton, Circle of Blue – February 9, 2022. Photography by J. Carl Ganter, Circle of Blue.

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US Army Releases First Ever Climate Strategy Emphasizing Resilience

Environment + Energy Leader

Secretary of the Army Christine E. Wormuth cites disrupted supply chains, damaged infrastructure, and increased risks to soldiers from natural disasters and extreme weather as three climate change–related issues requiring strategic planning. Specific initiatives include. The post US Army Releases First Ever Climate Strategy Emphasizing Resilience appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Jim Crow and the Fossil Fuel Industry

Legal Planet

This being Black History Month, I thought it would be worthwhile looking at the fossil fuel industry’s racial history. Given the historic concentration of the oil and coal industries in the South, it is no surprise to find that these industries have also been deeply entangled with Jim Crow and its legacy of discrimination. Oil and gas. The oil industry has a long, deplorable history on race issues.

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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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Tyson’s Actions on Sustainability Don’t Match Its Words

Union of Concerned Scientists

Tyson Foods is too big to allow it to repeatedly reject calls from shareholders to make its operations more sustainable.

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What’s Up With Water – February 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 Louisiana, state leaders are using federal funds to help struggling water systems. On January 25, state lawmakers approved $274 million for water utilities to repair their water and sewer networks. That’s in addition to a previous $23 million that was approved in December, according to the Louisiana Illuminator.

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Methane Levels Hit New High, While the Cause of Rising Emissions Remains a Mystery

Yale E360

Last year, atmospheric methane levels reached a grim new milestone, surpassing 1,900 parts per billion, the highest level in almost 40 years of record-keeping, according to new data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Read more on E360 ?.

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Could 2022 Be the Year of the Food Worker?

Union of Concerned Scientists

A Q&A with Elizabeth Walle of the Food Chain Workers Alliance on the recent increase in organizing activity among workers who want unions.

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Graphene biosensor will drive new innovations in brain-controlled robotics

Physics World

Brain–machine interfaces provide a bridge between the human brain and external software or hardware. Such systems detect the brain’s electrical signals and translate them into commands for electronic systems such as a computer or robotic arm. The neural signals can be collected non-invasively using electroencephalography (EEG) electrodes attached to the scalp.

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Walmart Expands Sustainability Effort by Investing in Vertical Farming Company

Environment + Energy Leader

Walmart is investing in a vertical farming company and will offer its produce in California, adding to its sustainability efforts. The post Walmart Expands Sustainability Effort by Investing in Vertical Farming Company appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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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A New Tool Shows How Much Dams Will Alter River Temperatures, Threatening Native Fish

Yale E360

A new online tool reveals how more than 200 planned dams worldwide will alter river temperatures, potentially rendering waters too hot or too cold for native fish. Read more on E360 ?.

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All About Sperm Whales

Ocean Conservancy

My fascination with sperm whales was first kindled when I saw a skeleton of two whales in the Te Papa Museum in New Zealand. Above me were two magnificent whales larger than the bus I took to school. Their bones alone weighed 6,000 pounds. Often when we think about these amazing creatures our minds turn to the past, of stories of whalers and Moby Dick.

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Ion-based quantum computers could boost battery performance, how fuel cells are decarbonizing energy

Physics World

In this episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast, we chat about applications for quantum computers with Jungsang Kim , who is co-founder and chief technology officer of IonQ. The US-based company uses trapped ions as qubits in its quantum processors and Kim explains the advantages that this brings. He also talks about a recent agreement between IonQ and the carmaker Hyundai.

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Billie Eilish Fans at State Farm Arena Produce a Nearly Zero-Waste Show

Environment + Energy Leader

State Farm Arena in Atlanta continues its quest to be a zero-waste events facility with a successful drive at a recent Billie Eilish performance. The post Billie Eilish Fans at State Farm Arena Produce a Nearly Zero-Waste Show appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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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Cities That Have Hosted the Winter Olympics Have Experienced Severe Warming, Analysis Finds

Yale E360

Cities that have hosted the Winter Olympics are seeing rapidly warming temperatures and diminishing snowfall. In Beijing, host of this year's games, February temperatures have risen by almost 9 degrees F since 1950, according to a new analysis from Climate Central. Read more on E360 ?.

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Biden’s Infrastructure Bill Includes an Unprecedented $1.1 Billion for Everglades Revitalization

Inside Climate News

The money will go toward funding projects in the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan, a Florida law passed in 2000 that consists of 68 different projects that will cost a total of $23 billion. By Amy Green, WMFE ORLANDO, Fla.—When the tide is right, the ink-colored water spreads like a shadow across the aquamarine Indian River Lagoon.

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Hydrogen production: from imagined colours to clean reality

Physics World

Want to take part in this webinar? Join the audience. This webinar introduces a refined and updated view of the concept of the colours of hydrogen based on a survey of many recent reports and roadmaps on hydrogen. As a versatile, colourless molecular energy carrier with great potential to decarbonize multiple sectors and help reach net-zero emissions, there has been a renewed interest in improving and expanding hydrogen production with minimal or zero impact to the environment.

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CME Group to Launch Trading of Emissions Offset Futures

Environment + Energy Leader

CME Group, a marketplace for trading futures, options, and more, recently announced it will launch CBL Core Global Emissions Offset (C-GEO) futures on March 7, 2022. The post CME Group to Launch Trading of Emissions Offset Futures appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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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The Mysteries of the Ponderosa Pine

Cool Green Science

Take a look at the ponderosa pine and the many creatures that rely on it. The post The Mysteries of the Ponderosa Pine appeared first on Cool Green Science.

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To Counter Global Warming, Focus Far More on Methane, a New Study Recommends

Inside Climate News

Scientists at Stanford have concluded that the EPA has radically undervalued the climate impact of methane, a “short-lived climate pollutant,” by focusing on a 100-year metric for quantifying global warming. By Phil McKenna The Environmental Protection Agency is drastically undervaluing the potency of methane as a greenhouse gas when the agency compares methane’s climate impact to that of carbon dioxide, a new study concludes.

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Injuries to Zambian lions and leopards caused by shotguns and wires snares greatly underestimated

Frontiers

By Suzanna Burgelman, Frontiers science writer. Image: Paula A. White. The incidence of lion and leopard injuries caused by humans in Zambia is much higher than previously thought. Using a simple forensic examination technique, researchers found that injuries from entanglement in wire snares are present in 37% of lions and 22% of leopards in Zambia, while 27% of lions had shotgun pellets embedded in their skulls.

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US Army Releases First Ever Climate Strategy Emphasizing Resilience

Environment + Energy Leader

Secretary of the Army Christine E. Wormuth cites disrupted supply chains, damaged infrastructure, and increased risks to soldiers from natural disasters and extreme weather as three climate change–related issues requiring strategic planning. Specific initiatives include. The post US Army Releases First Ever Climate Strategy Emphasizing Resilience appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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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New Species Named and Described

Academy of Natural Sciences

Accelerated climate change and biodiversity loss, both driven by human activities, are threatening nature and people’s lives and livelihoods around the world. According to the International Union for Conservation’s Red List of Threatened Species — a major indicator of the health of the world’s biodiversity — least 10,967 species are currently affected, increasing their likelihood of extinction.

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International Year of Glass gets cracking in Geneva

Physics World

The International Year of Glass (IYoG2022) kicked off yesterday with a two-day opening ceremony at the Palace of Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. IYoG2022 will celebrate this versatile material that underpins many technologies that have transformed the modern world. Events throughout the year will also highlight why glass is critical in achieving the United Nations ’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

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Arkansas Public Energy Efficiency Projects Save $229 Million Since 2010

Environmental Leader

Public energy efficiency projects in Arkansas have cut a significant amount of carbon emissions and saved millions in energy costs since 2010. Here’s how. The post Arkansas Public Energy Efficiency Projects Save $229 Million Since 2010 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Boeing Buys 2 Million Gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Environment + Energy Leader

Boeing today announced a supply agreement for two million gallons of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The post Boeing Buys 2 Million Gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Basics of International Trade: Non-Tariff Barriers to Trade & the WTO

National Law Center

International markets are important for many United States agricultural products. Trade agreements with various countries provide new market opportunities for United. The post Basics of International Trade: Non-Tariff Barriers to Trade & the WTO appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Fusion energy record smashed by Joint European Torus facility

Physics World

The Joint European Torus (JET) nuclear-fusion experiment based in Oxfordshire, UK, has more than doubled the amount of fusion energy produced in a single “shot” – smashing a previous record that JET has held since 1997. Officials today announced that during an experiment in late 2021, JET achieved 59 megajoules (MJ) of fusion energy, beating the previous record of 22 MJ.

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Greenhouse gas emission impact from peatland fires underestimated by 200%-300%, shows new study

Frontiers

By Suzanna Burgelman, Frontiers science writer. Image: PARALAXIS/Shutterstock. Deforestation fires in Brazil and Indonesia accounted for 3% and 7%, respectively, of the planet’s total greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in 2019 and 2020, finds a new study in Frontiers in Climate. Of that amount, fires in peatlands contributed to between 40% and 60% of the GHG emission impact, showing a severe underrepresentation by previous estimations.

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Boeing Buys 2 Million Gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Environment + Energy Leader

Boeing today announced a supply agreement for two million gallons of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The post Boeing Buys 2 Million Gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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USDA’s Efforts to Promote and Support Urban Agriculture

National Law Center

On February 1, 2022, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the creation of the Federal Advisory Committee (FAC) on. The post USDA’s Efforts to Promote and Support Urban Agriculture appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Liquid metal experiment sheds light on solar corona conundrum

Physics World

The centre of the Sun is incredibly hot, at 15 million degrees Celsius. Its surface is much cooler, at 6000 degrees. Then, in the outer reaches of its atmosphere, it becomes hotter again, with temperatures in the solar corona reaching several million degrees. This “corona heating”, as it is known, is one of greatest mysteries of solar physics. Current theories suggest that it stems from a “hot trail” that forms in the region just below the corona, where strong magnetic fields mean that plasma wa