Tag: climate_change
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IRS Issues Guidance on Clean Fuels Tax Credit to Boost Biofuel Production and Agriculture
The IRS has released new guidance for the Section 45Z Clean Fuels Production Tax Credit, aiming to support domestic biofuel production and American agriculture. This guidance includes the 2026 emissions rate table and rules for manure-derived fuels.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentEconomyAgricultureClimate ChangeLegal Clean Fuels Production Tax CreditSection 45ZBiofuelIRSNotice 2026-53Working Families Tax Cuts
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Media Monitor: Cornell Chronicle Highlights Research and External News
Cornell Chronicle is reporting on urban ecology research, circular construction, and an upcoming photography lecture. It also highlights Newsweek's coverage of the "Lake America" rebrand and MS NOW's report on Canadian tariffs.
Science & TechnologyEnvironmentPolitics and GovernmentBusinessClimate ChangeEconomyGeneral PoliticsEducation Urban EcologyCircular ConstructionGlaciersLake AmericaCanadian TariffsCincinnatiDonald J TrumpCornell Chronicle
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Yale Spotlights Climate Action, Medical Breakthroughs, and Alumni Excellence
Yale University announces key initiatives in climate action and medical research, including a potential atherosclerosis treatment. The institution also celebrates distinguished alumni and a new book on statesmanship.
HealthScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentEnvironmentMedical ScienceClimate ChangeAstronomy and SpaceGeneral PoliticsEducationMusic Yale UniversityClimate Week NYCAtherosclerosisCancer DrugStatesmanshipWilbur Cross MedalEnvironmental ScienceUniversity
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Media Monitor: Hertha Metals develops greener steelmaking process
MIT Technology Review is reporting on Hertha Metals' new steelmaking process, which uses natural gas instead of coal, cutting emissions by half and costs by 25%. This innovation could transform an industry resistant to change.
BusinessScience & TechnologyEconomyEnvironmentClimate ChangeEnergyEducation Hertha MetalsLaureen MerouehSteelmakingDecarbonizationConroe, TexasCarbon EmissionsManufacturingMIT Technology ReviewMITsciencetechnology
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MOME Unveils Fall 2026 Entertainment Lineup for New York City
MOME announces a fall season packed with film festivals, "Made in NY" premieres, and a new filmmaker listening tour. The initiative supports local talent and promotes sustainable production in NYC.
EntertainmentMediaBusinessEnvironmentFilm and TVDigital and Print PublishingEconomyClimate ChangeGeneral PoliticsEducation MOMENew York CityFilm FestivalsFilmmaker Listening TourSustainable ProductionEmmy AwardsMade in NY Productions
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NOAA Fisheries Boosts Marine Conservation with Advanced Tech and Data
NOAA Fisheries is deploying advanced technologies like AI, thermal cameras, and uncrewed vehicles to reduce vessel strikes, enhance ocean research, and improve fisheries management through updated data.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessEnvironmentFederal GovernmentEconomyLegalEducationClimate Change NOAA FisheriesMarine ConservationAdvanced TechnologyFisheries ManagementUncrewed VehiclesVessel StrikesRecreational Fishing
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Yale Welcomes New Students, Announces Research Breakthroughs
Yale College welcomes its Class of 2030 and new transfer and adult students. The university also highlights new research in cancer treatments and a major collaboration to tackle turbulence in physics.
Science & TechnologyHealthEducationMedical ScienceEnvironmentClimate ChangeSocial IssuesFilm and TVComputers and Internet Yale UniversityHigher EducationCell DivisionCancer TreatmentTurbulencePhysicsResearchUniversity
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Media Monitor: Cornell Chronicle Reports on IBD Research, Glacier Exhibit; Other Outlets Feature Cornell Faculty on Labor Unions, AI
The Cornell Chronicle highlights new research on IBD and a glacier exhibit. Other media, including The Guardian and Nature.com, feature Cornell faculty discussing labor unions and artificial intelligence.
HealthScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentBusinessMedical ScienceArtificial IntelligenceClimate ChangeGeneral PoliticsEconomy Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseAntifungal MedicationGlaciersGeopoliticsLabor UnionsCornell Chronicle
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Governor Newsom Allocates $44 Million for California Conservation and Tribal Stewardship Projects
Governor Newsom announced $44 million for 15 projects supporting tribal stewardship, salmon recovery, and desert protection. This funding advances California's 30x30 conservation goal, protecting biodiversity and expanding public access to nature.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyUSAState GovernmentsEnvironmentClimate ChangeEducationSocial Issues CaliforniaConservationTribal StewardshipSalmon RecoveryDesert ProtectionGavin NewsomWildlifeCalifornia Governors Office
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Investigation Uncovers Fivefold Increase in US Heat-Related Deaths
NPR and Boston University research reveals heat contributes to 9,000 American deaths annually, five times federal records. The investigation highlights climate change's impact and the preventability of these fatalities.
HealthScience & TechnologyMediaPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceEnvironmentSocial IssuesFederal Government Heat-related deathsClimate ChangeNPR InvestigationsBoston UniversityEpidemiologyPublic Health
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Media Monitor: NPR Investigation Reveals Five Times More Heat-Related Deaths Than Official Records
NPR's two-year investigation with Boston University researchers found heat contributes to about 9,000 American deaths annually, five times federal records, highlighting a hidden toll exacerbated by climate change.
HealthScience & TechnologyMediaMedical ScienceEnvironmentClimate ChangeSocial IssuesDigital and Print Publishing Heat-related deathsNPRBoston UniversityPublic HealthInvestigationNPR Breaking News
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Dartmouth Affiliates Recognized with Peace Prize, Research Award, and Economic Insights
Dartmouth affiliates receive top honors, with the Davidson Institute announcing Chase Peace Prize recipients, the Landino Lab earning a "Paper of the Year Award," and Professor Eric Zitzewitz discussing prediction markets.
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Fairfax County Boosts Preparedness and Sustainability with New Initiatives
Fairfax County launches comprehensive initiatives for National Preparedness Month, including new hybrid-electric buses, environmental commission, and energy efficiency programs, while urging residents to prepare for emergencies and embrace sustainable living.
Politics and GovernmentHealthScience & TechnologyWeatherEnvironmentClimate ChangeEnergyTransportationSocial Issues Fairfax CountyNational Preparedness MonthEnvironmental InitiativesEnergy EfficiencySustainable TransportationClimate ResilienceWaste ReductionFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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California Governor Newsom Announces $44 Million for Tribal Stewardship, Salmon Recovery, and Desert Protection
Governor Newsom announced $44 million for 15 projects across California, focusing on tribal stewardship, salmon recovery, and desert protection. These investments advance the state's 30x30 conservation goal and expand public access to nature.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsClimate ChangeSocial Issues CaliforniaGavin NewsomConservationTribal StewardshipSalmon RecoveryDesert ProtectionWildlife Conservation BoardCalifornia Governors Office
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California Invests $44 Million in Tribal Stewardship, Salmon Recovery, and Desert Protection
Governor Newsom allocated $44 million for 15 projects across California, focusing on tribal stewardship, salmon recovery, and desert protection. These initiatives advance the state's 30x30 conservation goal, safeguarding biodiversity and expanding public access to nature.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyState GovernmentsEnvironmentClimate ChangeEducationSocial Issues CaliforniaConservationTribal StewardshipSalmon RecoveryDesert ProtectionGavin NewsomWildlife Conservation BoardCalifornia Governors Office
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Media Monitor: Microbes offer path to greener, cheaper fertilizer
MIT Technology Review reports on companies like Switch Bioworks and Pivot Bio developing microbial fertilizers to reduce reliance on energy-intensive chemical production, cut farmer costs, and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
BusinessScience & TechnologyEnvironmentAgricultureEconomyClimate ChangeEnergy Microbial FertilizersNitrogen FixationSwitch BioworksPivot BioGreenhouse Gas EmissionsIran WarMIT Technology ReviewMITsciencetechnology
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Media Monitor: Cornell Chronicle reports on homelessness, exoplanets, eDNA, and cancer therapies
The Cornell Chronicle reports on health systems addressing homelessness, NASA's new exoplanet telescope, eDNA in fisheries, and cancer therapies. Other outlets cover flesh-eating bacteria and IQ scores.
HealthScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentBusiness HomelessnessExoplanetsNASAEnvironmental DNAProtein-degrading TherapiesClimate ChangeIQ ScoresCornell Chronicle
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Penn Researchers Advance Psychedelic Knowledge Amid Growing U.S. Support
University of Pennsylvania researchers are exploring psychedelics through clinical studies, ethical analysis, and interdisciplinary courses. This effort advances knowledge in a field gaining wider U.S. support, fostering profound collaborations between sciences and humanities.
HealthBusinessScience & TechnologyWeatherMedical ScienceEconomyEnvironmentClimate ChangeEducationSocial Issues University of Pennsylvaniapsychedelicsresearchmedicineethics
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Media Monitor: NPR reports on back-to-school challenges, school safety drones, and Meta's proposed settlement for kids' screen time
NPR is reporting on the start of the academic year, including rising diesel costs for school buses and new guidance on race in school discipline. It also covers school safety drones and Meta's proposed settlement for youth screen time.
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Media Monitor: Sierra Club Highlights Record Heat, Drought and Concerns Over Federal Disaster Funding
Sierra Club reports on record heat and drought, while expressing concern over the Trump administration's proposed cuts to federal disaster response agencies like FEMA, NOAA, and NWS, citing other media outlets.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyWeatherGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEnvironmentClimate ChangeEconomyCongress Hottest MonthU.S. DroughtLake MeadFEMANOAADonald J TrumpExtreme WeatherSierra Club
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Media Monitor: Sierra Club Reports on Record Heat, Drought and Proposed Cuts to Disaster Agencies
The Sierra Club is reporting on record U.S. heat and drought, alongside concerns about proposed cuts to federal disaster response agencies like FEMA, NOAA, and NWS, according to various media outlets.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEnvironmentClimate ChangeDisasters Extreme WeatherDroughtFEMANOAANWSTrump AdministrationSierra Club
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Governor Newsom Announces $44 Million for Tribal Stewardship, Salmon Recovery, and Desert Protection
Governor Newsom announced $44 million for 15 projects across California, focusing on tribal stewardship, salmon recovery, and desert protection. These investments advance the state's 30x30 conservation goal and expand public access to nature.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEnvironmentClimate ChangeEducationSocial Issues CaliforniaGavin NewsomConservationTribal StewardshipSalmon RecoveryDesert ProtectionWildlife Conservation BoardCalifornia Governors Office
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Governor Newsom Unveils $2.7 Billion Investment to Modernize California's Transportation System
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced $2.7 billion for over 150 transportation projects to boost safety, resilience, and travel options. This investment, part of an $81.1 billion total since 2019, aims to modernize infrastructure and create jobs across the state.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyUSAState GovernmentsEconomyClimate ChangeEnvironmentEmployment and LaborArtificial Intelligence CaliforniaTransportationInfrastructureGavin NewsomJobsZero-emission vehiclesCalifornia Governors Office
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L.A. Completes Nation's Longest Earthquake-Resistant Water Pipeline Segment
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and city leaders celebrated the completion of a four-mile earthquake-resistant pipeline, the nation's longest, enhancing water infrastructure resilience and reliability for Angelenos against seismic risks.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsEnvironmentClimate ChangeSocial Issues Los AngelesWater InfrastructureEarthquake ResilienceFoothill Trunk Line ProjectLADWPKaren BassMonica RodriguezLA Mayors Office
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Media Monitor: MIT Technology Review Reports on New EV Strategy for U.S. Market
MIT Technology Review is reporting on Slate Auto's new electric truck, which aims to disrupt the U.S. EV market with its simplicity, short range, and sub-$25,000 price tag, contrasting with current trends and the failure of previous models.
BusinessScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentEnvironmentEconomyTransportationClimate ChangeFederal Government Electric VehiclesSlate AutoUS MarketAffordability CrisisFord F-150 LightningJeff BezosMIT Technology ReviewMITsciencetechnology
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Media Monitor: Cornell Chronicle Reports on Biotechnology, Intestinal Research, Carbon Removal, and AI Market Trends
Cornell Chronicle highlights new grants for biotechnology, research on intestinal changes, a study questioning carbon removal, and an analysis of the AI market, along with external media mentions.
Science & TechnologyBusinessHealthEnvironmentMedical ScienceArtificial IntelligenceClimate ChangeEnergySocial IssuesEducation Cornell UniversityBiotechnologyIntestinal HealthCarbon RemovalAI MarketWorkplace SexismGeothermal EnergyCornell Chronicle
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Mayor Bass Demands NOAA Uphold California's Coastal Protection Authority
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass urges NOAA to uphold California's authority to protect its coastline from offshore drilling. She opposes revoking the state's Coastal Management Program approval, emphasizing its economic and environmental importance and refuting claims of "environmental extremism."
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomyEnvironmentClimate Change Karen BassNOAACaliforniaCoastal Management ProgramOffshore DrillingLos AngelesEnvironmental ProtectionLA Mayors Office
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Yale University Welcomes New Students, Showcases Diverse Initiatives
Yale University welcomed new students with messages of encouragement and a challenge to embrace uncertainty. The university also highlighted its orthopaedic trauma training, climate research on extreme heat, and student housing and mentorship programs.
HealthScience & TechnologyBusinessEducationMedical ScienceEnvironmentEmployment and LaborSocial Issues Yale UniversityNew StudentsOrthopaedic TraumaClimate ChangeExtreme HeatMentorship ProgramHigher EducationUniversity
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Media Monitor: Newsweek reports on U.S. Arctic icebreaker deficit, Putin's rhetoric, and global political shifts
Newsweek is reporting on the United States' significant icebreaker shortage in the Arctic compared to Russia and China, highlighting Finland's role in strengthening the American fleet. It also covers Vladimir Putin's evolving statements, the Turkey-Israel risk, and a decline in…
Politics and GovernmentWorldConflictGeneral PoliticsMilitaryClimate ChangeSocial IssuesMiddle East ArcticIcebreakersRussiaChinaFinlandImmigrationNewsweek
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Media Monitor: Japan Times reports on ICC sanctions, defense talks, climate impact and more
The Japan Times reports on the ICC chief's sanctions, trilateral defense talks, Japan's climate impact, Fukushima settlement, Honda's U.S. factory plans, and flash floods in Nepal and China.
Politics and GovernmentWorldWeatherGeneral PoliticsMilitaryClimate ChangeAsiaLegal International Criminal CourtJapanDefense CooperationFukushimaRussiaThe Japan Times