Climate change is even messing with how we measure time, says study Timekeepers worldwide are grappling with the impact of climate change on Earth's rotation, potentially delaying the need for a 'negative leap second' by three years. The delicate balance between Earth's rotation and atomic time poses challenges for global timekeeping infrastructure, with uncertainties and skepticism surrounding the introduction of a negative leap second. |
Hay grown for cattle consumes nearly half the water drawn from Colorado River, study finds Much of the Colorado River's water is used for agriculture. A new study shows 46% of the water that is diverted is used to grow hay to feed cattle. Maine Fund to Compensate Farmers for PFAS Contaminated Land Underscores Need for Action (Beyond Pesticides, March 28, 2024) Last week, Maine Central reported the first application was filed for Maine’s first-in-the nation PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) Fund. This $70 million federal-state Fund to Address PFAS Contamination (PFAS Fund) provides compensation for commercial farmers whose health, business, and land have been impacted by PFAS contamination. A critical compone… |