Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Most fracking-induced quakes in the United States are related to wastewater disposal from oil and gas wells. Scientists see a different culprit in Alberta. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/18/science/fracking-earthquakes-alberta-canada.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Published by the Environmental News Service MARRAKECH, Morocco, November 16, 2016 (ENS) – More than 365 businesses and investors from Fortune 500 firms to family-owned businesses sent a message today to President Barack Obama and President-elect Donald Trump reaffirming their support for the historic Paris Agreement on Climate and the need to accelerate the transition […]
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy today announced the inaugural class of the U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions, U.S. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/usda-epa-announce-us-food-loss-and-waste-2030-champions
Published by the United Nations [UN] Environment Programme – Drained and burned peatlands are responsible for up to 5 per cent of anthropogenic carbon emissions – Peat carbon stocks hold the equivalent of at least 60 per cent of all atmospheric carbon – 2015 Indonesian peat fires contributed to 100,000 premature deaths and cost US$ 16.1 […]
Published by the United Nations [UN] Environment Programme Read the full article at: http://www.unep.org/NewsCentre/default.aspx?DocumentID=27088&ArticleID=36309&l=en
Published by the Environmental News Service HARARE, Zimbabwe, November 16, 2016 (ENS) – Zimbabwe’s Environment Minister wants to sell her country’s supposed US$10 billion ivory stockpile to China using an international legal loophole. Experts reply that not only is the minister misinformed that such a loophole exists but her assessment of the size and value […]
Published by the Environmental Defense Fund It will take more than solar panels and wind turbines to switch to a clean energy economy. Think good policy and smart solutions. Read the full article at: http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/226429942/0/edf/blogs/feed~These-policy-solutions-can-help-unleash-the-full-potential-of-renewable-energy
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Some diplomats at the global warming summit meeting called for retaliation to compel American compliance with the Paris accord approved a year ago. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/16/world/united-nations-climate-change-trump.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
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Published by the United Nations [UN] Environment Programme Read the full article at: http://www.unep.org/NewsCentre/default.aspx?DocumentID=27088&ArticleID=36306&l=en
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Mr. Kerry’s visit capped nearly four years of diplomatic focus on conservation issues. Now the prospect looms that Donald J. Trump will rip up those efforts. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/16/science/antarctica-john-kerry-global-warming.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Hoy, en honor al Día de América Recicla, la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de EE.UU. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/la-epa-celebra-el-dia-de-america-recicla-y-los-750000-empleos-apoyados-por-el-reciclaje
Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WASHINGTON – Today, in honor of America Recycles Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is releasing significant findings on the economic benefits of the recycling industry with an update to the national Recycling Economic Information (REI) Study. Read the full article at: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-celebrates-america-recycles-day-and-750000-jobs-supported-recycling
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Published by the United Nations [UN] Environment Programme – International community has pledged to mobilize $100 billion a year in climate finance by 2020 – Up to $300 billion needed in adaptation finance from 2030; up to $500 billion by 2050 Read the full article at: http://www.unep.org/NewsCentre/default.aspx?DocumentID=27088&ArticleID=36304&l=en
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment As shown in a study of mountain river systems out West, the bottom, where most of the water is found, is crucial in sustaining a diversity of life. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/15/science/mountain-rivers-gravel-beds.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Untreated sewage fuels algal blooms in the world’s largest freshwater lake, home to scores of unique plant and animal species. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/15/science/lake-baikal-russia-algae.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The announcement is no surprise to climate scientists, as experts at NASA had already projected that the year would be the third bringing record heat. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/15/science/2016-hottest-year-on-record.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The network is hoping its new mini-series from Ron Howard and Brian Grazer will attract some much-need hype and help it to become a must-have channel for younger consumers. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/15/business/media/a-trip-to-mars-signals-a-new-look-for-national-geographic-channel.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Last month, the agencies participated in a simulation of an asteroid crashing into Earth. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/15/science/nasa-and-fema-rehearse-for-the-unthinkable-an-asteroid-strike-on-los-angeles.html?partner=rss&emc=rss