Vegan Diets Have One-Fourth the Climate Impact of Meat-Heavy Diets, Study Finds
Yale E360
JULY 21, 2023
A plant-based diet yields one-fourth as much heat-trapping gas as a diet rich in meat, according to an exhaustive new analysis.
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Governor Newsom’s CEQA Bills Could Be a Modest Step in the Wrong Direction
Legal Planet
JULY 18, 2023
Credit: Cambridge Historic Commission (CC BY 2.0) Speaking to Ezra Klein in late June, Governor Gavin Newsom hearkened back to the California of the 1950s and 1960s: “People are losing trust and confidence in our ability to build big things. People look at me all the time and ask, ‘What the hell happened to the California of the ‘50s and ‘60s?’” Governor Newsom spoke to the New York Times columnist as part of a larger media push to promote his package of eleven trailer bills––submitted alongside
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The Global South is Leading the Way in Being A Nuclear Weapon Free Zone
Union of Concerned Scientists
JULY 17, 2023
An interview with María Antonieta Jáquez Huacuja from the Secretariat for Foreign Affairs of Mexico and Martha Mariana Mendoza Basulto from the Agency for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Latin America and the Caribbean (OPANAL). The United States maintains a nuclear weapons arsenal under the assumption this upholds national security. However, the United States, like many other countries with nuclear weapons, routinely chooses to prioritize nukes over human health and community wellbeing ev
California Brings Legislative Muscle To Its Attack on Oil Drilling
Energy & the Law
JULY 18, 2023
California has passed Senate Bill 1137, which will prohibit drilling of new oil and gas wells and reworking of existing wells in certain areas. Here is SB 1137 in legislativese (analysis comes first, then the text): Here, in small part, is what the Bill does: The Bill defines “sensitive receptors” as Hollywood A-listers and Stanford law students and their VP of DEI scolding who cannot tolerate voices they don’t agree with “residences, education facilities, day care centers, colleges and universi
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.
A Stagnant Jet Stream Is Fueling Intense Heat Worldwide. Could Climate Change Be to Blame?
Yale E360
JULY 19, 2023
The jet stream, the narrow band of westerly winds circling the northern hemisphere, is stagnating, giving rise to severe heat across much of the globe, and climate change may be making it worse, a new study finds.
Individuals Making a Difference
Legal Planet
JULY 17, 2023
My students often wonder whether they can actually make a difference. I like to tell them the story of Joe Mendelsohn. Mendelsohn, who worked at a tiny, obscure non-profit, decided that EPA needed to address climate change. His efforts, recounted in a book by Richard Lazarus, led to the Supreme Court’s blockbuster opinion in Massachusetts v. EPA. Three decades earlier, a class project by five law students had led to a major win on standing, though a loss on the merits.
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1,800-Year-Old Spices Are Earliest Evidence of Curry Making in Southeast Asia
Scientific American
JULY 21, 2023
Archaeologists found evidence of spices such as turmeric and cloves from ancient Vietnam, suggesting South Asians shared their culinary traditions via an ancient maritime trade route
Paris When It Sizzles: The City of Light Aims to Get Smart on Heat
Yale E360
JULY 18, 2023
With its zinc roofs and minimal tree cover, Paris was not built to handle the new era of extreme heat. Now, like other cities worldwide, it is looking at ways to adapt to rising temperatures — planting rooftop terraces, rethinking its pavements, and greening its boulevards.
Comparing the Risks of Climate Change and Geoengineering
Legal Planet
JULY 21, 2023
Last month’s report on solar geoengineering research from the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) consolidated a shift in the discourse on this controversial technology. Over recent years advocates for more research have increasingly adopted a ‘risk-risk’ framing. As Gernot Wagner puts it in ‘ Geoengineering: the Gamble ’: “The decision is all about risk-risk tradeoffs” He urges us to put the risks of potentially pursuing solar geoengineering against “the
Climate Litigation Is Spreading Around the World
Union of Concerned Scientists
JULY 18, 2023
At the end of June, the Grantham Research Institute at the London School of Economics (LSE) launched its annual report on climate litigation. This report offers a comprehensive synthesis of the latest research and developments in the climate change litigation field and outlines general trends while delving into cases filed within the past 12 months.
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
Earthshine Lights up the 'Dark Side' of the Moon
Scientific American
JULY 21, 2023
This week—and any time there’s a new crescent moon—the lunar night is a little less dark, thanks to the bright reflected light of Earth
Deep-Sea Mining Spurs Fish to Vacate Mining Sites, Study Finds
Yale E360
JULY 17, 2023
Deep-sea mining can spur fish to flee mining sites in large numbers, a new study shows.
Newton’s first law appears to break down in the quantum realm
New Scientist
JULY 21, 2023
Newton’s first law of motion says that particles move in straight lines unless influenced by a force but a new experiment shows that the quantum version of that assumption fails for quantum particles of light
States Can Plan Ahead for Clean Energy
Union of Concerned Scientists
JULY 17, 2023
The fabulous growth of wind and solar builds on states’ clean energy policy and corporate decarbonization targets. However, great opportunities for more new clean energy supplies to replace fossil fuel energy need supporting grid investments. Where do we go for that modern infrastructure? Transmission policy is vital to supplying grid modernization, and some state governments see their role in planning ahead for the grid we need.
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.
Nearby Supernova Gives Unique View of a Dying Star's Last Days
Scientific American
JULY 21, 2023
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.
Steel Industry Pivoting to Electric Furnaces, Analysis Shows
Yale E360
JULY 20, 2023
The global steel industry is slowly embracing electric-arc furnaces, a cleaner alternative to the blast furnaces typically used to make steel, as detailed in a new report.
Inside the black box of Amazon returns
Environmental News Bits
JULY 21, 2023
by Simone Peinkofer, Michigan State University E-commerce may make shopping more convenient, but it has a dark side that most consumers never see. Say you order an electric toothbrush and two shirts for yourself during a sale on Amazon.
Feds Propose New Critical Habitat Designation for Endangered Whale
NRDC
JULY 21, 2023
The National Marine Fisheries Service has submitted a proposed rule designating critical habitat for the highly endangered Rice’s whale. With only approximately 50 whales remaining, Rice’s whales are among the most endangered whales in the world, making this habitat designation essential.
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.
What Life in Barbie's Dazzlingly Pink World Would Do to Her Brain--And Yours
Scientific American
JULY 21, 2023
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.
No clear evidence that meditation or mindfulness makes you happy
New Scientist
JULY 20, 2023
Commonly recommended ways to boost our mood – which can also include expressing gratitude or spending time in nature – are often based on small, poorly designed studies
Reinventing glass
Environmental News Bits
JULY 21, 2023
Download the publication. Single-use glass is proven to have the highest overall environmental footprint compared to other single-use materials.
Harnessing Nature’s Ebbs and Flows
Washington Nature
JULY 20, 2023
by: Sara Adams, freelance writer Floodplains are some of the most productive landscapes on our planet. They filter excess sediment and nutrients as the water seeps downward, refilling aquifers that supply fertile working lands. They buffer temperature fluctuations and decrease water speed, thereby creating perfect conditions for habitats to bound with biodiversity.
Sustainability at Retail
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C-section Rates Are Way Too High. We Need to Hold Doctors and Hospitals Accountable
Scientific American
JULY 21, 2023
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.
Postmenopausal orcas seem to prevent sons from getting into fights
New Scientist
JULY 20, 2023
Male orcas with a surviving postmenopausal mother have fewer signs of injury than those whose mothers are dead or still reproducing
ESA DEIJ Initiatives Leading to Transformational Impacts
ESA
JULY 19, 2023
By Carmen Cid, Chair, ESA Diversity Committee Diverse environmental perspectives that integrate social and ecological knowledge are needed to manage today’s complex environmental problems for a sustainable future. This calls for relevant programs and sustained resources to build ESA’s capacity to strengthen Equity and Excellence in Ecology. How Is ESA Contributing to That Goal?
PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - July 22
PA Environment Daily
JULY 21, 2023
The following DEP notices were published in the July 22 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. SRBC Water Withdrawal Requests The Susquehanna River Basin Commission is scheduled to hold an August 10 hearing on proposed water withdrawal requests, including eight related to shale gas drilling operations and 1 in the Exceptional Value Loyalsock Creek in Lycoming County. ( formal notice ) Read more here.
Oppenheimer Almost Discovered Black Holes Before He Became 'Destroyer of Worlds'
Scientific American
JULY 21, 2023
Before leading the Manhattan Project, J.
NASA's asteroid-smashing space debris spotted by Hubble telescope
New Scientist
JULY 20, 2023
The Hubble Space Telescope has snapped the results of smashing a spacecraft into the asteroid Dimorphous
Golden State Natural Resources’ Biomass Boondoggle
NRDC
JULY 19, 2023
Community leaders, environmental groups, and residents oppose greenwashed biomass production and export scheme in California.
Uniting generations for a sustainable future: Insights from the 2023 Villars Symposium
Frontiers
JULY 18, 2023
Established in 2022, the Villars Institute is a non-profit foundation dedicated to accelerating the transition to net-zero emissions. It aims to create a healthier planet through intergenerational collaboration and systems leadership. Last month, a team of Frontiers staff led our first collaboration with the Villars Institute by taking part in its 2023 Villars Symposium , an event that fosters intergenerational collaboration and promotes transdisciplinary cooperation.
Here's What Physics Tells Us about Barbie's World
Scientific American
JULY 21, 2023
Using concepts from theoretical physics and explorations of the multiverse, here’s what we can understand about Barbie and the world she lives in
Much of Greenland's ice could melt even if world doesn't get warmer
New Scientist
JULY 20, 2023
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