Yale E360
APRIL 8, 2021
High-profile programs aimed at planting billions of trees are being launched worldwide. But a growing number of scientists are warning that these massive projects can wreck natural ecosystems, dry up water supplies, damage agriculture, and push people off their land. Read more on E360 ?.
Environmental and Urban Economics
APRIL 4, 2021
A case study about petty crime. A risk neutral thief will steal if the expected benefits are greater than the expected cost. The expected cost of theft (for those without a guilty conscience) equals the probability of detection multiplied by the $ punishment if caught. The expected benefits depend on what the person steals. What is the resale value of the object?
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Washington Nature
APRIL 9, 2021
By Tonya Morrey, Outreach and Stewardship Coordinator, Central Cascades The Nature Conservancy uses trail cameras in the Central Cascades to get an idea of what is going on in the forest. I had the pleasure of sorting through thousands of images our trail cameras captured on the Cle Elum Ridge over the summer. Most images get filed into one of six categories: management/contractor, non-motorized recreation, unidentifiable vehicles, vehicle with plates, vehicle with plates and person, and wildlif
Eco Coach
APRIL 7, 2021
In the first post in this five-part series focused on getting others on board with going green, the focus was on leading by example. This is something that is key in creating behavior change. If the leader isn’t taking the actions she/he is asking others to take, why should others take those actions? This brings us to a second approach to use when looking to create culture change.
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.
Yale E360
APRIL 5, 2021
Critically endangered North Atlantic right whales gave birth to the largest number of calves in six years, offering a glimmer of hope for a population that has been driven to the verge of extinction because of entanglements with fishing gear and collisions with ships. Read more on E360 ?.
Successful Green
APRIL 8, 2021
A group of scientists has shown that for plants and insects the applied pesticide toxicity in agriculture has substantially increased between 2004 and 2016. In a paper published in the current issue of Science,... The post Increasing applied pesticide toxicity threatens plants and insects appeared first on successful GREEN.
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PBS Nature
APRIL 9, 2021
The post Sharks vs. Bait Ball appeared first on Nature.
New Scientist
APRIL 7, 2021
Stories of clever animals abound, from pigs playing video games to monkeys trading mobile phones – now tests reveal that they don't merely act on instinct but can think flexibly, like us
Successful Green
APRIL 5, 2021
Lakes store huge amounts of methane. In a new study, environmental scientists at the University of Basel offer suggestions for how it can be extracted and used as an energy source in the form... The post Carbon-neutral biofuel from lakes appeared first on successful GREEN.
Washington Nature
APRIL 9, 2021
By Hannah Kett, Cities Program Manager As we move into Spring, city streets and the trees around them reflect the changing season as leaves emerge. The colors of buds and new leaves are bringing new color to our neighborhood walks, one of the few opportunities to seek respite from our homes as we continue to manage through a pandemic. Behind the beauty of trees are hardworking natural solutions to climate change – important for the health of our environment and people.
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
PBS Nature
APRIL 8, 2021
Penguins are fascinating creatures, not just because of their physical characteristics. They’re amazing at creating mental maps, recognizing each other’s calls, and hunting in a coordinated way. Penguins might not be the smartest animal on our list, but they’re pretty incredible in their own way. The post Baby Penguins Can Navigate Better than You | Animal IQ appeared first on Nature.
Manning Law
APRIL 4, 2021
In 2018, Parliament enacted the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act , S.C. 2018, c. 12, s. 186 (“ GGPPA ”). Parliament passed the GGPPA based on an international consensus that greenhouse gas emissions contribute to global climate change. Countries around the world committed to drastically reduce their greenhouse gas emissions under the 2015 Paris Agreement.
Successful Green
APRIL 7, 2021
Climate projections could be off by five years, MIT researchers find, an error bar that might be critical to staying within 1.5 degrees of global warming. The ocean’s “biological pump” describes the many marine processes... The post How much carbon does the ocean absorb over time? appeared first on successful GREEN.
Environment, Law, and History
APRIL 4, 2021
Ella Hermon recently posted "Perspectives on the history of water management: ancient roots of modern approaches". It's a very short piece but filled with references to her publications in French on Roman law issues such as flooding, integrated management, riparian ecosystems, and more, for instance her article "La culture juridique romaine de gestion résiliente du risque d’inondation" , published in Index in 2020.
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.
New Scientist
APRIL 9, 2021
COP26 is a climate summit hosted by the UK and Italian governments, taking place between 1 and 12 November 2021.
Dario Piselli
APRIL 9, 2021
The Polish government has recently announced the release of an update to its management plan for the Bia?owie?a forest, authorising new logging operations for the first time since 2016. I have shared some reflections on the plan, its relationship with a landmark ruling of the Court of Justice of the EU, and the recent letter of notice addressed to Poland by the European Commission on the blog of the Jean Monnet Module in European and International Environmental Law (EIEL).
Successful Green
APRIL 6, 2021
Worldwide, eight million tonnes of plastic end up in the ocean every year, despite greater awareness of recycling and the use of disposable plastic. A Norwegian app will soon be able to identify where the... The post New technology identifies sources of ocean plastic appeared first on successful GREEN.
Renewable + Law
APRIL 7, 2021
As the energy storage industry continues on its trajectory of near-exponential growth, in the course of assisting our clients we are seeing a wide variety of battery energy storage system (BESS) offerings in the market, and we don’t always like what we see from a project finance and risk perspective. Battery system offerings are all over the board, particularly when it comes to the suite of warranties and performance guarantees available.
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.
Environmental Law Centre
APRIL 7, 2021
I Read the Carbon Tax Decision So You Don’t Have To: A Detailed Summary of the Main Issues On March 25, 2021, the Supreme. The post I Read the Carbon Tax Decision So You Don’t Have To: A Detailed Summary of the Main Issues appeared first on Environmental Law Centre.
Environmental and Urban Economics
APRIL 5, 2021
In this blog post, I'd like to sketch out some "rules of the game" to raise the likelihood that Americans will earn a good rate of return on th e $2 Trillion dollars that the Biden Administration has proposed to be spent on infrastructure. I will spend no time here discussing the specifics of pieces of capital (highways, airports, seawalls) that will be invested in or the money that will be spent on human capital programs (worker training, encouraging more under-represented people to enter STEM
The Energy Law Blog
APRIL 8, 2021
Why Do We Need to Talk About Bystander Training? Many companies train employees on sexual harassment , but studies have shown that much of this training is ineffective and does not empower companies and employees to prevent harassment. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s Select Task Force on the Study of Harassment in the Workplace issued a report in 2016 finding that some sexual harassment training even caused men to be more likely to blame both the harasser and the victim involved in
ESA
APRIL 5, 2021
In this issue: . Biden Infrastructure Plan Includes Funding for Natural Infrastructure, Scientific Infrastructure. $2 trillion plan includes $50 billion to create a new technology directorate for NSF. Lawmakers Introduce Competing Proposals to Increase Science Funding. House Science Committee bill crease a new Science and Engineering Solutions directorate at NSF.
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The Energy Law Blog
APRIL 8, 2021
Why Do We Need to Talk About Bystander Training? Many companies train employees on sexual harassment , but studies have shown that much of this training is ineffective and does not empower companies and employees to prevent harassment. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s Select Task Force on the Study of Harassment in the Workplace issued a report in 2016 finding that some sexual harassment training even caused men to be more likely to blame both the harasser and the victim involved in
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