Tag: climate_change
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Connecticut Leaders Slam Trump EPA Repeal of Power Plant Carbon Standards
Governor Ned Lamont, Attorney General William Tong and Acting Commissioner Emma Cimino criticize the EPA's finalized repeal of carbon pollution standards for coal and gas power plants.
Politics and GovernmentHealthEnvironmentClimate ChangeEnergyLegalUSA Ned LamontWilliam TongEmma CiminoEPAcarbon pollution standardsConnecticutClean Air ActConnecticut Governors Office
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Rice University Wins NSF Grant for First National Survey of Research Security
Rice lands NSF funding to lead the first national survey quantifying foreign influence in American higher education, alongside a $54.5M business hall opening and new research on PFAS recycling.
Science & TechnologyEducationSportPolitics and GovernmentEnvironmentEnergyLegalElectionClimate ChangeMedical Science Rice UniversityNational Science Foundationresearch securityBaker Institute for Public PolicyJames TourPFASRice football
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Newsom Marks Preparedness Month, Urges Californians to Make a Plan
Governor Newsom declares September Preparedness Month, touting earthquake alerts, AI wildfire detection and flood stockpiles while calling on every Californian to get alerts, make a plan and help others.
Politics and GovernmentHealthScience & TechnologyEnvironmentClimate ChangeDisastersState GovernmentsArtificial IntelligenceGeneral Weather Gavin NewsomPreparedness MonthCaliforniaCal OESCAL FIREwildfire preparednessearthquake early warningCalifornia Governors Office
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Blood and Gene Test Combo Forecasts Alzheimer's Symptoms Years Before Onset
Columbia researchers find that combining a p-tau217 blood test with a genetic test for a high-risk APOE variant can predict when people at high risk of Alzheimer's will develop their first symptoms.
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Media Monitor: Cornell Chronicle Highlights Research, Campus Events in Week in Review
The Cornell Chronicle's Week in Review covers Sept. 11 remembrances, new hop varieties, AI cancer research, a Balzan Prize win and Climate Week NYC plans, the outlet reports.
Science & TechnologyEducationHealthEnvironmentArtificial IntelligenceClimate ChangeMedical ScienceSocial Issues Cornell ChronicleCornell UniversitySept. 11Climate Week NYCBalzan PrizeResearch Matters
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Yale Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11 as a New Generation Reflects
Yale students, most born after the Sept. 11 attacks, gathered at Reese Stadium to mark the 25th anniversary, while Harkness Tower bells ring and campus events explore the tragedy's legacy.
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Transformational Gift From Stanley C. Middleman Creates New Engine to Accelerate Breakthroughs at Penn
A gift from Stanley C. Middleman establishes the Middleman Center in Philadelphia and the Middleman Fund at Penn Medicine to fund the institution's most promising scientific discoveries.
HealthBusinessScience & TechnologyEducationMedical ScienceClimate ChangeEnergyComputers and InternetSocial Issues Stanley C. MiddlemanMiddleman CenterMiddleman FundPenn MedicineUniversity of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaPhilanthropy
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Port of Long Beach to Host Virtual Meeting on Zero-Emissions Infrastructure Progress
Port of Long Beach hosts a Sept. 16 Zoom meeting updating the public on its Cooperative Agreement with the Port of Los Angeles and air quality officials to develop zero-emissions infrastructure.
BusinessEnvironmentClimate ChangeTransportationEnergyUSA Port of Long BeachZero-emissions infrastructureSouth Coast Air Quality Management DistrictPort of Los AngelesClean Air Action PlanCooperative AgreementSustainability
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Spanberger Visits Tangier Island, Touts Record Chesapeake Bay Conservation Funding
Governor Abigail Spanberger toured Tangier Island with the Chesapeake Bay Commission, meeting Mayor Ooker Eskridge and highlighting record budget funding for Bay clean water goals.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentClimate ChangeState GovernmentsAgricultureEnergy Tangier IslandAbigail SpanbergerChesapeake Bay CommissionChesapeake Bay conservationOoker EskridgeDavid BulovaVirginia budgetVirginiaReston
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August Drought Persists in Northern and Western Iowa Despite Wetter-Than-Average Month
Iowa's August was wetter than normal overall, but drought watches remain for northwest and central regions as severe drought expands and streamflow stays mostly normal.
EnvironmentClimate ChangeState GovernmentsAgricultureEnergyLegal Iowa droughtWater Summary UpdateIowa Department of Natural ResourcesU.S. Drought MonitorJessica Reese McIntyredrought watchprecipitationIowaUSA
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Port of Long Beach Launches 'Port Partners' Portal, Sets First Small Business Summit
The Port of Long Beach has launched the Port Partners web portal, a one-stop shop for contracting tools and resources, and will host its first Small Business Summit on Oct. 8 at The Westin Long Beach.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEconomyTradeEmployment and LaborTransportationEnvironmentClimate Change Port of Long BeachPort PartnersSmall Business SummitDr. Noel HacegabaSteven Nealsmall business contractingLong Beach
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Port of Long Beach Invites Public to Free End of Summer Harbor Tours
Experience the Port of Long Beach's free End of Summer Harbor Tours on Sept. 19. Explore the nation's busiest seaport, learn about its economic impact, and discover its vision for a zero-emissions future.
BusinessScience & TechnologyEconomyTransportationEnvironmentClimate ChangeEducation Port of Long BeachHarbor TourSeaportCaliforniaSustainabilityInfrastructure
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Media Monitor: Cornell Chronicle Highlights Sustainability, AI, and Climate Resilience Efforts
Cornell Chronicle reports on university and global leaders addressing sustainability at Climate Week NYC, new water purification research, and mindful tech use. It also covers Associated Press and Miami Herald stories on climate resilience.
Science & TechnologyBusinessPolitics and GovernmentEnergy, Environment & SustainabilityArtificial IntelligenceAgricultureClimate ChangeSocial IssuesState Governments Cornell UniversityClimate Week NYCSustainabilityWater PurificationFlood ResilienceCornell Chronicle
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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