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As Climate Talks Near, Calls Mount for a ‘Phaseout’ of Fossil Fuels

Yale E360

With UN climate negotiations set for next month, a growing number of nations and business leaders are calling for a phaseout of fossil fuels. But with major fossil fuel expansion projects moving ahead around the globe, advocates of strong action face a daunting challenge.

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Electric Grid Investment in the Public Interest

Union of Concerned Scientists

Electricity is necessary for reading this blog, phoning your family, and buying milk at the store. Most every modern public health, safety and security system we rely on also depends on the electric grid. To expand and modernize the nation’s electric infrastructure, the federal government recently announced new funding. This continues a 100-year-old tradition of government shaping the electric grid.

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It’s High Time to Ban “Monster Fracking” in California

Legal Planet

Diagram of Hydraulic Fracturing (Credit: BBC News) Recently, the New York Times published an important and disturbing expose’ titled, “‘Monster Fracks’ Are Getting Far Bigger. And Far Thirstier.” The Times article focuses on the alarming intersection of three current environmental crises–water supply shortages, groundwater contamination, and excessive greenhouse gas emission levels–that threaten California and other states across the nation.

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Agreed Judgment and Division Order Don’t Avoid Double Royalty Payment

Energy & the Law

So, you found all the heirs and you have an agreed judgment stipulating title. Time to pay royslties? Maybe. And you have signed division orders. Surely, you can pay now? Maybe. These were the questions facing the parties in Perdido Properties LLC v. Devon Energy Production Company et al. Facts and events Ross Brady dies, bequeathing a royalty interest in Ector County, 75% to wife Pauline and 12.5% each to his two sisters.

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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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Without Warning: A Lack of Weather Stations Is Costing African Lives

Yale E360

A scarcity of weather stations in Africa and elsewhere in the Global South means millions of people cannot be alerted about impending extreme weather events. What’s needed is funding for equipment and early warning systems, which will reduce damage and save lives.

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Science for a Stronger Democracy: 3 Ways to Boost Communication between Scientists, Voters, and Decisionmakers

Union of Concerned Scientists

As a member and leader of March for Science NYC I have helped organize initiatives designed to enhance how science is communicated during elections and ways to increase scientists’ civic engagement. Why? Because science and democracy are both iterative processes that require the participants to be informed in order to engage in a way that strengthens the collective effort of each.

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Connecticut Issues RFP for 2 GW of Offshore Wind

Law and Environment

Earlier today, the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (“DEEP”) issued an RFP for up to 2 GW of offshore wind. The RFP solicits bids to enter into long-term power purchase agreements for energy, renewable energy certificates (RECs), and related environmental attributes. Responses to the RFP will be evaluated by various state agencies and the electric distribution companies (“EDCs”), with the ultimate selection to be made by the Commissioner of DEEP.

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Humans Have Increased Atmospheric Mercury Sevenfold, Study Finds

Yale E360

Humans have raised the level of mercury in the atmosphere sevenfold, largely by burning coal, a new study finds.

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Bits of an ancient planet called Theia may be buried in Earth’s mantle

New Scientist

Two strange, high-density blobs buried more than a kilometre underground may have come from the ancient world Theia, which is thought to have slammed into Earth to create the moon

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Starfish Are Heads--Just Heads

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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Oil and Hazardous Substances; Never the Twain Shall Meet

Law and Environment

Late last month, in Munoz v. Intercontinental Terminals Company , the 5 th Circuit Court of Appeals held that the liability provisions of CERCLA and the Oil Pollution Act do not overlap and that, consequently, where oil and hazardous substances commingle, the sole remedy is under CERCLA. As the Court correctly noted, it has long been the case under CERCLA that petroleum commingled with hazardous substances is subject to CERCLA jurisdiction as a hazardous substance.

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As Oceans Warm, Coral Bleaching Seen at Greater Depths

Yale E360

Researchers have discovered coral bleaching hundreds of feet underwater, at a depth where corals were once well insulated from surface warming.

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Pesticides in soya farming may be behind leukaemia deaths in Brazil

New Scientist

The replacement of cow pastures with soya plantations in parts of Brazil has corresponded with an increase in leukaemia deaths among children, possibly due to pesticide exposure

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New Study Warns of an Imminent Spike of Planetary Warming and Deepens Divides Among Climate Scientists

Inside Climate News

James Hansen, the scientist who first sounded the climate alarm in Congress, sees a decrease in aerosol pollution driving a surge of warming and criticizes the U.N. climate science panel, drawing a backlash from other researchers. By Bob Berwyn During the past year, the needles on the climate dashboard for global ice melt, heatwaves, ocean temperatures , coral die-offs, floods and droughts all tilted far into the red warning zone.

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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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Orcas Are Learning Terrifying New Behaviors

Scientific American

From sinking boats and feasting on shark livers to dining on whale tongue and tossing porpoises around for fun, orcas are displaying some fascinating—and sometimes terrifying—behaviors

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Europe's Liquefied Natural Gas Buildout Collides With Waning Demand

Yale E360

As part of its efforts to wean itself off Russian energy, Europe has sought to import more natural gas from overseas, erecting new terminals for processing deliveries of liquefied natural gas. But this new capacity is set to far exceed demand, an analysis finds.

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Ontario Government Political Staff Directed Changes to Municipal Official Plans to Favour the Interests of Select Landowners

Enviromental Defense

ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE AND ECOJUSTICE Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat – Newly obtained documents released by Ontario’s Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing as a result of a series of freedom of information requests show that it was partisan Minister’s Office staff – not civil service experts – who directed changes to municipal Official Plans in ways that favoured select landowners and sprawl devel

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Skull shows man survived surgery to ease brain pressure 2700 years ago

New Scientist

A skull found in China shows signs of healing after part of it was removed 2700 years ago, suggesting that a man survived at least eight weeks after surgery to relieve pressure in his head

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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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A Possible Crisis in the Cosmos Could Lead to a New Understanding of the Universe

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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Who Were the Worst of the Worst Climate Polluters in 2022?

Inside Climate News

EPA’s annual greenhouse gas report for large emitters show some facilities slashed their emissions while others polluted more than ever. By Phil McKenna Emissions from the largest greenhouse gas emitters in the U.S. were down slightly in 2022, but thousands of industrial facilities with substantial emissions remain, according to the Environmental Protection Agency’s recently released Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program data.

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New York Supreme Court Dismisses Challenge to Local Law 97

SPR Law

On October 30, 2023, the New York Supreme Court, New York County dismissed a significant legal challenge to New York City’s building emissions law, Local Law 97 of 2019. The decision provides clarity to the NYC real estate community that Local Law 97 is valid, enforceable, and constitutional. The law’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions caps… The post New York Supreme Court Dismisses Challenge to Local Law 97 appeared first on Sive Paget Riesel.

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A Myriad of Tongues review: How language may shape our world view

New Scientist

Caleb Everett's A Myriad of Tongues is an assured guide to new thinking about how language shapes the way we see the world – at a time when thousands of languages are vanishing

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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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To Lead a Meaningful Life, Become Your Own Hero

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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EPA to Fund Studies of Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Agriculture

Inside Climate News

Environmental regulators announced new grants to help researchers investigate how harmful PFAS affect plants and animals in agricultural environments. By Liza Gross The Environmental Protection Agency announced on Thursday $8 million in new research funding to understand how the toxic compounds known as “forever chemicals” are affecting plants and animals in agricultural, rural and tribal communities.

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All About the Catshark

Ocean Conservancy

Not to be confused with the similarly named catfish, the catshark is an interesting aquatic animal. And yes, even though they dwell on the ocean floor, they have a couple of characteristics in common with their feline namesake. If you’ve ever walked into a room with the lights off and been startled by your cat’s gleaming eyes, you know that they have special light-sensitive eyes designed for hunting in total darkness.

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Face masks ward off covid-19, so why are we still arguing about it?

New Scientist

The most recent review into the effectiveness of face masks has confirmed that they do help to prevent covid-19, but the intervention remains a controversial issue

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Lost River Landscape Discovered below East Antarctic Ice

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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Toxic Pesticides Are Sprayed Next to Thousands of US Schools

Inside Climate News

As many as 2 million children attend elementary schools near farms where pesticides are likely applied, as federal legislators aim to gut state and local health protections. By Liza Gross Young children go to schools within just 200 feet of farms where pesticides are likely to be sprayed, a new analysis of farms across the country has found. Although most states have laws restricting how and when pesticides can be applied near schools, pesticide companies and their allies in Congress are trying

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How To Bring Back the Prairie, a Tiny Bit at a Time

Cool Green Science

A former veggie farmer talks “prairie strips” and the effort to bring the prairie back into a Midwestern farm. The post How To Bring Back the Prairie, a Tiny Bit at a Time appeared first on Cool Green Science.

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Mysterious cannabis-induced vomiting syndrome is on the rise

New Scientist

A growing number of heavy cannabis users – especially young people – are showing up in emergency rooms with prolonged vomiting due to cannabis hyperemesis syndrome

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People Lie 1.08 Times a Day

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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Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - October 21 to 27 -- Plugging 100th Well Tough Going; 30 Abandoned Conventional Wells Confirmed To 1 Operator

PA Environment Daily

On October 18, Gov. Shapiro and DEP announced the state was plugging the 100th abandoned conventional oil and gas well this year under an emergency contract at Hillman State Park in Hanover Township, Washington County. Read more here. Actual well plugging operations got underway on October 26, after Yost Drilling, the contractor doing the plugging, received an Erosion and Sedimentation Plan approval from DEP, according to Marcy Michalski, a local resident monitoring the plugging operations close