Environment + Energy Leader
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
One hundred personal care brands based in more than 15 countries are partnering in an effort to remove 4127 tons of plastic waste every year. The post Personal Care Brands Partner to Fight Plastic Pollution appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Union of Concerned Scientists
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
Ocean warming is having effects throughout the food chain.
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Yale E360
FEBRUARY 18, 2022
The site of the last coal-fired power plant in Massachusetts will become home to the state's first offshore wind manufacturing facility, Governor Charlie Baker announced Thursday. Read more on E360 ?.
Physics World
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
In this episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast I chat with three physicists about a room-temperature time crystal that they have created. Hossein Taheri at the University of California at Riverside, Andrey Matsko from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Krzysztof Sacha at the Jagiellonian University in Poland also explain the physics behind time crystals and how they could be used in practical applications.
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.
Environment + Energy Leader
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
Fabric company JSRTEX Group in Taiwan is adding sustainable textile dyeing technology to reduce wastewater and energy use in its production. The post Digital Dyeing Technology Produces No Wastewater, Reduces Energy in Textile Production appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Union of Concerned Scientists
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
Congress should pass legislation that would give Hazel Johnson the recognition she deserves.
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Physics World
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
Researchers in the US have developed a perovskite-based device that could be used to create a high-plasticity architecture for artificial intelligence. The team, led by Shriram Ramanathan at Purdue University, has showed that the material’s electronic properties can be easily reconfigured, allowing the devices to function like artificial neurons and other components.
Environment + Energy Leader
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
PepsiCo has announced the use of UBQ material to develop a sustainable pallet that uses unsorted household waste, including organics, in its composition. The post PepsiCo Uses Plastic Alternative That Prevents GHG Emissions appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Union of Concerned Scientists
FEBRUARY 14, 2022
We need to ensure that scientists can do their best work without fear of bullying or retaliation.
Yale E360
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Student climate groups at Yale, Princeton, Stanford, Vanderbilt, and MIT have filed complaints with attorneys general in their respective states arguing the schools have violated state law by investing in fossil fuels. Read more on E360 ?.
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
Inside Climate News
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Long touted as a renewable fuel emitting 20 percent fewer greenhouse gasses than gasoline, ethanols’ emissions may be 24 percent higher. If verified, one expert said the finding shows ethanol failed spectacularly. By Georgina Gustin Ethanol made from corn grown across millions of acres of American farmland has become the country’s premier renewable fuel, touted as a low-carbon alternative to traditional gasoline and a key component of the country’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Environment + Energy Leader
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
IBM today announced the launch of the IBM Sustainability Accelerator, a global pro bono social impact program that applies IBM technologies, such as hybrid cloud and artificial intelligence, and an ecosystem of experts to enhance and scale non-profit and government organization operations, focused on populations vulnerable to environmental threats. The post IBM Launches New Sustainability Accelerator appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Union of Concerned Scientists
FEBRUARY 14, 2022
The Senate should act now to increase child nutrition funding.
Yale E360
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
The 1992 opening of the Alto Lindoso Dam on the border of Spain and Portugal flooded the town of Aceredo, Spain. Now, as an ongoing drought drains the reservoir, a ghost village is re-emerging from the receding waters. Read more on E360 ?.
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.
Physics World
FEBRUARY 18, 2022
A collaboration of physicists and computer scientists has shown that artificial intelligence (AI) can help control the delicate process of confining an ultra-hot plasma within a fusion reactor. Members of the team say that their demonstration, which exploits a technique known as reinforcement learning to operate the magnetic coils in a tokamak, could enable more speedy development of reactors with novel geometries.
Environment + Energy Leader
FEBRUARY 18, 2022
TotalEnergies has agreed to purchase Honeywell’s new Recycled Polymer Feedstock and convert the raw material into virgin-quality polymers suitable for use in a wide range of applications, including. The post TotalEnergies Utilizes Honeywell’s Recycled Polymer Feedstock for Sustainable Packaging appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Union of Concerned Scientists
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
Congress should pass legislation that would give Hazel Johnson the recognition she deserves.
Washington Nature
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
As the climate changes, so should we. Thirty years ago, Washington state passed the Growth Management Act (GMA) to help our cities and counties accommodate rapid growth, while protecting what makes the Evergreen state a great place to live: working farms, healthy rivers and forests, vibrant cities, and a beautiful, mountainous rural landscape. Today, Washington state faces a different landscape than it did 30 years ago.
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.
Earth 911
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Few images of childhood are as iconic as the yellow school bus. Perhaps that’s because. The post Why It’s Time for Electric School Buses appeared first on Earth911.
Environment + Energy Leader
FEBRUARY 18, 2022
Agricultural and environmental groups have sent a letter Congress asking it to stop tying the EPA's hands when it comes to regulating emissions from livestock. The post Letter Asks Congress to Give EPA Power to Regulate Livestock Emissions appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Frontiers
FEBRUARY 18, 2022
By Suzanna Burgelman, Frontiers science writer. Image: Artsiom P/Shutterstock. A new study published in Frontiers in Neural Circuits is the first to analyze the structural connectivity changes that happen in the brain after long-duration spaceflight. The results show significant microstructural changes in several white matter tracts such as the sensorimotor tracts.
Physics World
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Quantum computers are often touted as the solution to all our problems. They are expected to cure disease , alleviate world hunger and even help mitigate the effects of climate change. Fuelled by this enthusiasm, a number of quantum computing firms have started joining established markets. However, despite this interest, there is still a lot of uncertainty around the near-term uses of quantum computers.
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Earth 911
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
How do you reduce your digital life’s environmental impact? Making changes to reduce your environmental. The post Earth911 Podcast: Ecosia.org’s Christian Kroll on Planting Trees With Every Web Search appeared first on Earth911.
Environment + Energy Leader
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
Blackstone, which has stakes in more than 250 companies and 10,000 real estate holdings, will utilize Sphera’s platform to enhance its ability to measure progress against decarbonization efforts and strategically manage greenhouse gas emissions. The post Sphera to Help Blackstone Reduce its Carbon Emissions with Software as a Service Platform appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Law and Environment
FEBRUARY 18, 2022
The Boston Globe reported yesterday that the Massachusetts Pension Reserves Investment Management Board approved investment guidelines that would have the Board vote against directors of companies in which the Board invests where the company does not have a plan to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050. . As the Globe notes, there is something of a debate among climate activists whether it is better to support divestment or the kind of activism represented by the Board’s action yesterday.
Cool Green Science
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
Fossil pollen reveals that the iconic tree family of Borneo's rainforests — the dipterocarps — evolved in Africa. The post Fossil Pollen Reveals the African Origins of Asia’s Tropical Forests appeared first on Cool Green Science.
National Law Center
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
On February 9, 2022, a coalition of farm groups filed a lawsuit in the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals challenging the. The post Farm Groups Sue EPA Over Revocation of Chlorpyrifos Tolerances appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
Environment + Energy Leader
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
Through these investments, which the department is calling Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities, USDA aims to incentivize the following three developments among producers and landowners. The post USDA Earmarks $1 billion for Sustainable Agriculture, Land Management appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Physics World
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
Mention “nuclear power” and attention almost immediately turns to safety. Despite huge advances in nuclear technology in recent decades, everyone still thinks about the accidents that occurred at older reactors like Chernobyl , Three Mile Island or Fukushima. Safety – and the politics surrounding it – remains the single biggest issue influencing the development of nuclear power around the world.
Ocean Conservancy
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
When it comes to our favorite ocean animals, I think it’s safe to say octopuses are very high on the list. Here at Ocean Conservancy, we just can’t get enough of cephalopods. They are unique, interesting and mesmerizing. And, just when you think you’ve learned all about them—you find out something new! The marine animal class of Cephalopoda includes octopuses, squid, cuttlefish and nautiluses.
National Law Center
FEBRUARY 18, 2022
According to the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) around 70% of farm workers are Black, Indigenous, People of Color (“BIPOC”). The post Resources for Underserved Communities: Highlight on Ag Worker Exposure to Pesticides & Heat appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
Environment + Energy Leader
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
A team studying carbon mineralization and other carbon storage processes will get millions in funding from the Department of Energy. The post Rio Tinto Explores Carbon Capture at Minnesota Mining Site with $2.2 M DOE Funding appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
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