Legal Planet

OCTOBER 16, 2021

What are the political implications of the fact that climate change will continue after emissions cease, or even potentially grow worse? Does this mean that we don’t need to worry about political backlash? Those kinds of impacts could provoke real political backlash. Some models show a potential for a rise of up to 0.3

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 12, 2023

So much so that the full political and strategic consequences of the crisis remain to be revealed, including whether this spelled the beginning of the end of Putin’s regime or if the threat was effectively managed. The spectacle of the mercenary Wagner group forces advancing on Moscow was shocking but in the end, brief.

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

On November 9, 30 volunteers organized by 2nd Century Alliance and Litter Lifters of West Vincent collected 168 bags of litter, 5 dumped TVs, 6 bikes, a baby stroller, a lawnmower, and over 300 political campaign and business yard signs in Coatesville, Chester County.

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Environmental News Bits

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Political engagement in organic chemistry: An advocacy project utilizing green and sustainable chemistry. link] Abstract This paper describes the design and implementation of a political advocacy project in an Organic Chemistry II course. Bastin, L. Green Chemistry Letters and Reviews, 16(1), 2185546.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 23, 2021

Disinformation campaigns are not random rumors that catch on by happenstance. They are coordinated, funded, and organized--and spring from an infamous memo published 50 years ago today.

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Environmental News Bits

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The partnership produces regular insight into … Continue reading Poll: EV politics could cost Michigan its auto industry So says the Detroit Regional Chamber this week, as the business group released its latest poll produced with The Glengariff Group Inc.

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New Scientist

MARCH 20, 2023

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change isn't due to produce its next report until 2028, which could allow political focus to move away from global warming, campaigners have warned

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Environmental News Bits

APRIL 21, 2022

. “The role of felt responsibility in climate change political participation.” ” Oxford Open Climate Change, 1(1), kgab012. link] [open access]] Abstract: This research letter investigates the role of feelings of responsibility to reduce climate change (i.e.

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A Greener Life

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

We know what a fossil-fuelled economy looks like, and the politics of fossil fuels. These are the kinds of questions that Solar Politics tentatively raises, and it does so through the lens of philosophy, reaching back into ancient ways of thinking about the sun, from Socrates onwards. How would solar be different?

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Scientific American

SEPTEMBER 15, 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.

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Enviromental Defense

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The partial release reveals the chaotic, developer-led process that did an end-run around the normal planning approval process and was driven by political staff in the Minister’s office. 30 – For more information or to request an interview, please contact: Carolyn Townend, Environmental Defence media@environmentaldefence.ca

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Environmental News Bits

APRIL 27, 2022

“Political and Socioeconomic Factors That Determine the Financial Outcome of Successful Green Innovation.” Kiesel, F., & Schiereck, D. ” Sustainability 14(6), 3651. link] Abstract: Green innovation and technology diffusion must be financially and commercially attractive to convince corporate decision makers.

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New Scientist

JULY 5, 2022

She explains how she uses evidence to bring long-term thinking into politics As the future generations commissioner for Wales, Sophie Howe’s job is to help guide the government's decisions for the benefit of people yet to be born.

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Clean Energy Law

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The directive aims to reduce waste and bolster the repair sector. Davies , Michael D. Green , and James Bee On 2 February 2024, the European Parliament (Parliament) and European Council (Council) reached a provisional deal on a directive promoting the repair of broken or defective goods, known as the Right to Repair Directive.

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 23, 2024

Interviews: 1,031 adults (18+), 896 of whom are registered to … Continue reading Climate Change in the American Mind: Politics & Policy, Spring 2024 Interview dates: April 25 – May 4, 2024.

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New Scientist

APRIL 27, 2022

Keeping science and politics socially distanced from each other is the best way to ensure government spin doesn’t damage trust in the former, says Fiona Fox

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Corp Watch

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Avangrid Behind Political Campaign Against CT Utility Regulator Energy and Policy Institute PaulaR Tue, 10/31/2023 - 22:11 Wednesday, August 23, 2023 Read more Itai Vardi Connecticut utility United Illuminating, a subsidiary of Avangrid, is behind a political campaign targeting a draft decision by state regulators rejecting its requested rate hike. (..)

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Corp Watch

MARCH 8, 2024

Why Panera is causing a stir in California politics CNN PaulaR Fri, 03/08/2024 - 16:18 Friday, March 1, 2024 Read more Samantha Delouya The minimum wage for fast food workers in California is set to increase to $20 per hour on April 1, but one curious carve-out in the new minimum wage law has ignited controversy in the state.

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Corp Watch

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Inside tech billionaires’ push to reshape San Francisco politics: ‘a hostile takeover’ The Guardian PaulaR Wed, 02/14/2024 - 12:49 Monday, February 12, 2024 Read more Ali Winston In a way, it’s a story as old as time: ultra-wealthy figures pouring a flood of money into city politics in an effort to shape the way it is run.

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Inside Climate News

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Among environmentalists, government agencies and logging interests, a war of words is raging over the future of our forests.

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Physics World

DECEMBER 29, 2021

The post How geometry can help us understand everything from biology to politics appeared first on Physics World. Yet it is worth persevering with, not only because Ellenberg is an entertaining guide, but also for the many fascinating mathematical insights that show geometry at its intriguing best. 2021 Allen Lane £20.00hb 480pp.

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Environmental News Bits

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Globally rare alliances of construction unions with environmental justice and immigrant movements won breakthroughs in regional politics.

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Environmental News Bits

MAY 4, 2023

These rate hikes have been reverberating through the economy, raising prospects of a recession amid heightened concerns … Continue reading Fed rate hikes, recession fears and political backlash leave ESG investors at a crossroads

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Environmental News Bits

MARCH 8, 2024

At least a dozen states … Continue reading State lawmakers seek to curb utility spending on politics, ads

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Corp Watch

JULY 27, 2023

Pentagon admits political appointee had role in awarding no-bid contract to Halliburton HalliburtonWatch PaulaR Thu, 07/27/2023 - 16:52 Monday, June 14, 2004 Read more WASHINGTON, June 14 (HalliburtonWatch.org) - The Pentagon admitted that a $7 billion no-bid contract to extinguish oil fires in Iraq was awarded to Halliburton after a "political appointee" (..)

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New Scientist

DECEMBER 13, 2023

One of the year’s most unexpected controversies exploded after a US fighter jet shot down a Chinese balloon that drifted across North America – it also sparked fears over other unidentified flying objects

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Scientific American

MARCH 15, 2024

Lawmakers should look in the mirror if they want answers to who hyped dubious reports of Havana syndrome. Instead they are investigating the spy agencies telling them the truth about the mystery

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Corp Watch

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

How political will often favors a coal billionaire and his dirty fossil fuel Washington Post pratap Sun, 11/12/2023 - 21:09 Friday, December 9, 2022 [link] Gerry Shih, Niha Masih and Anant Gupta GODDA, India — For years, nothing could stop the massive coal-fired power plant from rising over paddies and palm groves here in eastern India.

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New Scientist

AUGUST 9, 2023

As news feeds overflow with videos of raw sewage gushing into UK rivers, the government here needs to step up with tougher regulation and more joined-up thinking

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Scientific American

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

This banner year for elections worldwide may witness the arrival of advertising tailored to your personality

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Scientific American

AUGUST 26, 2021

Overlapping diseases and social conditions in the U.S. continue to dictate who is hurt most badly by the novel coronavirus. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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Scientific American

JANUARY 11, 2022

The famed paleoanthropologist explored humankind’s origins and worked to safeguard a future for humans and wildlife alike, in Kenya and beyond. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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Scientific American

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Highly impulsive people who lean conservative are more likely to share false news stories. They have a desire to create chaos and won’t be deterred by fact-checkers. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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Environmental News Bits

APRIL 5, 2024

Among … Continue reading What ancient farmers can really teach us about adapting to climate change – and how political power influences success or failure

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Scientific American

AUGUST 18, 2023

In the latest chapter of an ongoing “moon rush,” Russia’s Luna-25 mission will attempt the nation’s first lunar landing in nearly 50 years

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Scientific American

AUGUST 18, 2023

In the latest chapter of an ongoing “moon rush,” Russia’s Luna-25 mission will attempt the nation’s first lunar landing in nearly 50 years

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New Scientist

MARCH 17, 2023

Most of the contracts loaning giant pandas to US zoos are expiring without extensions – some say this could be a reflection of rising tensions between the US and China, though others suggest it may be coincidence

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