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In California, Car Buyers Are Choosing Electricity Over Gasoline in Record Numbers

Union of Concerned Scientists

The latest new car sales numbers are in, and California has hit a new milestone on the path to electrification: 1 in 4 new cars sold in California in the second quarter of 2023 were plug-in electric cars and trucks. Another sign of the rapid changes occurring is that for the first time Tesla was the top selling brand in California, edging out Toyota for the top spot.

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As Armenian Fish Farming Expands, A Pristine Aquifer Is Drying Up

Yale E360

In recent decades, aquaculture has proliferated in Armenia’s Ararat Valley. The heightened use of water, combined with a warming climate and increased drought, has led to groundwater reserves shrinking by two-thirds, once-bountiful farms withering, and wells going dry.

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What Next for the Climate Tort Cases?

Legal Planet

With the Supreme Court’s refusal to take up the issue, the lawsuits against the oil industry are heading back to state court. That’s where the plaintiffs wanted those cases from the beginning, but it’s by no means the last of the issues they will confront. The oil companies will fight a scorched earth campaign, spending millions to contest every possible issue.

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RCO Policy Changes Public Comment Request: Youth Athletic Facilities (YAF) Program

NAEP Leadership Blog

RCO Staff recently posted an invitation for public comment on potential policy changes affecting the Youth Athletic Facilities (YAF) program and the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program – Local Parks category. Four policy proposals are under development: Allowing acquisition only projects in the YAF Large category Increasing grant limits in YAF Large and Small categories Developing a variable (sliding scale) grant limit for communities eligible for match reduction Limiting ability to match

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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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How Will EPA’s Proposed Power Plant Carbon Rule Impact Public Health?

Union of Concerned Scientists

We are at the height of Danger Season , the time of year when extreme weather events driven by climate change are most prevalent across North America. The power sector is the second highest source of climate pollution in the U.S. thus, it is crucial that we address carbon emissions from power plants. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently published a proposed rule which would limit carbon pollution from fossil fuel burning power plants, a move which is critically important, statutori

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Nearly Two-Thirds of All Species Live in the Ground, Scientists Estimate

Yale E360

Soils are more rich in life than coral reefs or rainforest canopies, providing a home to nearly two-thirds of all species, according to a sprawling new analysis.

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California Supreme Court Finds County Ordinance Limiting Oil & Gas Development Preempted by State Law

Legal Planet

Last week, the California Supreme Court unanimously ruled that an initiative measure that would have imposed severe restrictions on oil and gas development in Monterey County is preempted by state law and therefore invalid. The decision came in the case of Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. County of Monterey. The Supreme Court’s ruling was predictable, given the Court’s previous preemption decisions.

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Can California Cropland Be Repurposed for Community Solar?

Union of Concerned Scientists

When you think of solar power , California undoubtedly comes to mind. The state’s strong climate goals paired with abundant sunshine have helped California reach record rooftop and utility-scale solar buildout. But surprisingly, its community solar programs (not to be confused with community choice aggregation ) haven’t been able to gain traction. Out of the 5,700 megawatts of installed community solar in the country, less than 1% of that is in California.

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In a Chilean Forest Reserve, the Remarkable Darwin’s Frog Endures

Yale E360

Four emerging filmmakers from Latin America collaborated to film Darwin’s frog and the biologist who studies the endangered species in Chile’s Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve. "Hojarasca: The Hidden Hope" is the Third-Place Winner of the 2023 Yale Environment 360 Film Contest.

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Earendel, the Most Distant Known Star, Reveals Its Secrets to JWST

Scientific American

Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.

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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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Storms on Saturn are so huge that their traces last hundreds of years

New Scientist

Every couple of decades Saturn develops a huge storm, and now researchers have found that the atmosphere keeps chemical records of those storms for hundreds of years

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How Should We Remember the Invention of the Atomic Bomb?

Union of Concerned Scientists

Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer reintroduced the bomb to the world. He rekindled the drama of making and testing it. He examined the politics and personalities. But he didn’t show us what it did to the bombed. It’s a glaring omission in a very long movie. ( And not the only one.) We should not be surprised. The US military officials who occupied Japan at the end of the war did everything they could to bury those images forever.

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It's Not Just Earthquakes — Fracking Also Linked to Small Tremors, Study Finds

Yale E360

While past studies have linked fracking to earthquakes, scientists now say the drilling method is also a source of even small seismic tremors.

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Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks This Weekend in a Stargazing Must-See

Scientific American

Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.

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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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Nearly a third of coastal wolves in Alaska are eating sea otters

New Scientist

Grey wolves living on the southwest coast of Alaska are regularly eating a diet rich in marine animals

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UK Biomass Strategy won't stop destruction of North American forests

NRDC

The UK Government's new Biomass Strategy won't do much to stop the ongoing flow of wood from North American, and European, forests to UK power stations.

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Per Dollar, India's Emissions Have Dropped by a Third

Yale E360

India is producing one-third less heat-trapping gas for every dollar generated by its economy, officials say.

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Is Climate Change Causing More Record-Breaking Hail?

Scientific American

Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.

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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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How to spot the 2023 Perseid meteor shower as it peaks this weekend

New Scientist

The Perseids are a major meteor shower - here is your guide to spotting them during their peak on 12 and 13 August 2023

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General Iron Looms Over the Return to School

NRDC

As we gear up for another school year, there's a constant worry hanging over us: the possibility of the General Iron facility starting up just across the street from George Washington High School.

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University Of Pittsburgh School Of Public Health Will Release Results Of Shale Gas Development Health Impact Study On Aug. 15 In Washington County

PA Environment Daily

The University of Pittsburgh announced School of Public Health scientists will present the results of studies exploring health impacts of human exposure to environmental risk factors, including unconventional natural gas development activities, in an eight-county region in Southwest Pennsylvania. The meeting will be held on August 15 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. both in-person and livestreamed and include an opportunity for online participants to submit questions.

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The Gambling Strategy That's Guaranteed to Make Money and Why You Should Never Use It

Scientific American

Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.

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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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Plants find it harder to absorb carbon dioxide amid global warming

New Scientist

A modelling study suggests that increases in photosynthesis have slowed since 2000, opposing previous research that said this effect would remain strong, helping to absorb CO2 from the atmosphere

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Oil Industry Netted Billions in Profits, Despite Global Price Dip

NRDC

Amidst record breaking heat and intensifying climate disasters, industry is still calling for fossil fuel expansion in the second quarter of 2023

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NOAA Adjusts Hurricane Season Prediction to ‘Above-Normal’

Inside Climate News

Record-warm Atlantic sea surface temperatures and slow-developing effects of an El Niño favor hurricane activity. By Amy Green ORLANDO, Fla.—NOAA forecasters are upping their expectations for the 2023 hurricane season, based on record-warm Atlantic sea surface temperatures.

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Muon Mystery Deepens with Latest Measurements

Scientific American

The latest data from the Muon g−2 experiment corroborates previous results, but clashing theoretical predictions leave physicists without a clear conclusion

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Muons are still behaving oddly, which could break particle physics

New Scientist

An experiment at Fermilab in the US suggests that muons rotate faster than expected, which would be a problem for the standard model of particle physics

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Solving water challenges is complex – learn how law, health, climate and Indigenous rights all intersect in developing solutions

Environmental News Bits

by Andrea K. Gerlak, University of Arizona; Burke Griggs, Washburn University; Gabriel Filippelli, Indiana University, and Rosalyn R. LaPier, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign In the U.S., most consumers take clean and available fresh water for granted, and water usually becomes front-page news only when there’s a crisis.

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Statement on the Auditor General’s Report that the Ontario Government Colluded with Developers to Remove Lands from the Greenbelt

Enviromental Defense

Statement by Tim Gray, Executive Director, Environmental Defence Lands must now be returned to the Greenbelt and legislation introduced to protect it from future attacks, as well as to protect other farms and forests from speculative developers Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Huron-Wendat – Today, the Ontario Auditor General released a report that concludes that the political level of the Ontario government directe

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In a Stone Age Community, Women Moved while Men Stayed with Family

Scientific American

Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.

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AI can hear what you're typing over Zoom with 93 per cent accuracy

New Scientist

An AI can detect what is being typed according to the sounds different keys make when being pressed on a keyboard

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Mayor Of Sugarcreek Borough Asks For Donations To Refill Village Of Reno Water Tank After Contamination In Venango County; Leak From Conventional Oil Wastewater Tanks Suspected

PA Environment Daily

The Mayor of Sugarcreek Borough in Venango County is asking for monetary donations to help pay for the refilling of the Village of Reno’s water tank after a ‘Do Not Consume’ order was issued on July 21 as a result of water contamination. The Venango Water Company, which operates the Reno water supply system, said, “On July 20, 2023, a discharge from a brine storage tank uphill of the source for Venango Water Company was identified.