Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The bill responds to research conducted by UCS and The Greenlining Institute showing that while pre-2004 vehicles account for fewer than 20% of the cars on California’s roads, they emit nearly 75% of the smog-forming nitrogen oxides emissions.

Nitrogen Oxides 315

Nitrogen Oxides Recycling 2004 Clean Energy 315

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2025

A permit was secured in 2004 to utilize half-logs of northern white-cedar, a wood that resists rotting in wet environments, but the logs could not be sourced at that time. Red cedar boards were substituted, but they did not last in the bog environment and degraded over the past 20 years.

Conservation 100

Conservation Natural Resources 2004 Deforestation 100

Union of Concerned Scientists

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Based on this wealth of data and analysis, ERM came to a clear conclusion: The results of this study demonstrate that there is no material impact of the 2004, 2010, 2007, and 2014 HDV emission regulations on industry employment. <mic drop> So, is industry just full of it?

2007 300

2007 Nitrogen Oxides Regulations 2004 300

Real Climate

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Well, back in 1993 (before the more comprehensive critiques had been published), Hoyt and Schatten put together a long-term estimate of solar activity that relied on the SCL, based on the idea from FCL91 and scaled to a finding about cycling and non-cycling stars that turned out to be wrong too (Wright, 2004). 1273-1278, 2004.

2005 330

2005 2003 2015 2004 330

New Scientist

JANUARY 14, 2022

In 2004, my investigation into the bomb-laden wreck of the SS Richard Montgomery revealed the danger to people living nearby. Almost 20 years later, the UK government has finally agreed to do something about it

2004 101

2004 Government 101

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Retired… But Far From Done After he retired from the Bureau of State Parks in 1992, Bill served as Assistant to the President of RBA Group Engineers, Planners, and Architects as a marketing person from July 1, 1992, to January 25, 2004. He was directly involved in the development of the PA Greenway Plan.

Conservation 83

Conservation 2004 Natural Resources 2013 83

New Scientist

JULY 18, 2023

Graphene, an atom-thick form of carbon, was discovered in 2004 using sticky tape and pencil graphite, but now researchers have found the first ever natural graphene in a gold mine

2004 98

2004 98

New Scientist

JANUARY 11, 2023

Gloria Mark has studied distraction since 2004. Her first book is a valuable guide to how to balance work and well-being in a world increasingly dependent on tech

2004 96

2004 96

Successful Green

APRIL 8, 2021

A group of scientists has shown that for plants and insects the applied pesticide toxicity in agriculture has substantially increased between 2004 and 2016. In a paper published in the current issue of Science,... The post Increasing applied pesticide toxicity threatens plants and insects appeared first on successful GREEN.

2004 97

2004 2016 97

Physics World

JULY 30, 2021

Satoshi Hamaguchi has been Professor of Engineering at the Center for Atomic and Molecular Technologies, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan, since 2004. His interest also includes plasma medicine, nuclear fusion, and AI and machine learning applications in plasma science and technologies.

2004 106

2004 Technology Technology Greenhouse 106

Physics World

APRIL 5, 2022

Sometime between 1995 and 2004, HD 166620’s starspot cycle simply stopped. The HIRES instrument received an upgrade in 2004, after which the flat activity of HD 166620 became apparent. One star that was surveyed has a cycle lasting less than four years, while another star, HD 166620, had a cycle 17 years long. Note the past tense.

2004 143

2004 2003 143

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 2, 2024

Since 2004, this biennial event has brought together 300+ scientists, managers, educators, and restoration practitioners to share knowledge and build linkages to strengthen environmental protection, restoration, and resilience in the Delaware River Basin and beyond. The theme is Bridging the Gap Between Science, Policy, and Action.

2004 100

2004 2025 Climate Change Environmental Protection 100

Energy and Climate Law

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The Case Supported by the NGO Milieudefensie, four Nigerian farmers claimed that in the period 2004-2007 their fields have been polluted by pipelines owned by Shell.The cases were brought via appeals proceedings ( Hoger Beroep ) in front of a Dutch court in Den Haag.

2021 236

2021 Law 2004 2007 236

Real Climate

APRIL 2, 2021

This would have a cooling effect on Atlantic SST, as well as a stabilizing effect on the regional atmosphere ( Dunion and Velden 2004 ), and would be expected to reduce tropical storm formation frequency for some (possibly prolonged) period. 353-366, 2004. 2016 ), could increase again in concentration. Zhang et al. Dunion, and C.S.

2020 255

2020 2016 2008 Atmosphere 255

Enviromental Defense

MARCH 26, 2024

The dedicated public transit fund continues to be eroded as its funding hasn’t been adjusted for inflation since its introduction in 2004—twenty years ago. As demonstrated by Environmental Defence’s latest report, Putting Wheels on the Bus , Ontario must increase direct funding for local transit service by at least $1.8

2024 145

2024 Climate Change 2004 Government 145

Frontiers

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Commenting on the Collection, Aaron Ciechanover who was awarded The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2004, said, “Prizes and recognition are not targets that one should aim for. Targeted Degradation of Proteins – the Ubiquitin System , written by Aaron Ciechanover , The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2004.

2004 145

2004 2013 2014 Sustainable Development 145

Frontiers

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

in molecular genetics in 2004 and an M.Sc. He has also served as a council member for the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) and as a member of the board of directors at the Open Access Scholarly Publishers Association (OASPA). The University of Lille awarded Dr. Vazquez a Ph.D. in biochemistry and molecular biology in 2001.

2001 140

2001 2016 2004 2007 140

Circle of Blue

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Some scholars argue that the stress test is not stressful enough for depicting a worst-case scenario of several extremely dry years, like those that occurred in 2000 to 2004. In context: Colorado River Forecasts Not a ‘Crystal Ball’. On the Radar. Global Water Strategy Update. The Department of State and U.S.

Nuclear Power 147

Nuclear Power Clean Water Act 2004 Regulations 147

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2024

Since 2004, Independence Conservancy has properly disposed of over 63,000 tires through this program, reinvesting all proceeds into clean water and open green space. The Independence Conservancy is a nonprofit 501c3 land conservation and environmental stewardship organization active in Beaver, Washington and Allegheny Counties.

Conservation 103

Conservation 2004 2024 103

Physics World

AUGUST 6, 2021

Knighted for his services to physics in 2004, Enderby had a long association with Institute of Physics Publishing (IOPP) in Bristol, where he served for many years as scientific advisor. The British physicist John Enderby has died aged 90. He was also president of the Institute of Physics (IOP).

2004 145

2004 145

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 30, 2023

Since 2004, Independence Conservancy has properly disposed of over 60,000 tires through this program, reinvesting all proceeds into clean water and open green space. The Independence Conservancy is a nonprofit land conservation and environmental stewardship organization active in Beaver, Washington and Allegheny Counties.

Waste 109

Waste Conservation 2004 Recycling 109

Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 4, 2024

Nationally, since 2004, the evidence shows that the number of over- and undervotes averages about one percent.While that sounds low, a big problem is that certain districts have higher residual vote rates than others.

2008 264

2008 2010 2020 2024 264

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Since 2004, the program has been supported by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. The course is designed for lay people and experts alike. Become one of the Tree Tenders® restoring and tending your part of the forest. Since 1993 PHS has trained over 4,500 Tree Tenders in 150 Pennsylvania neighborhoods.

2004 102

2004 2008 2013 Natural Resources 102

Environmental News Bits

MAY 18, 2022

In 2004, Emeryville, an industrial suburb of San Francisco, sent an environmental remediation crew to inject 15,000 gallons of cottage cheese into groundwater below an abandoned factory. Read the full story at Slate. … Continue reading How a suburb of San Francisco used cottage cheese to un-poison poisoned land.

2004 75

2004 75

Environmental News Bits

OCTOBER 3, 2022

He has lived in southwest Florida for nearly 19 years, had experienced Hurricanes Charley in 2004 and Irma in 2017 and saw what stronger storms could do to the coast. Anthony Grande moved away from Fort Myers three years ago in large part because of the hurricane risk.

2004 75

2004 2017 75

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Since its establishment in 2004, the award has honored both conservation professionals and volunteers for their commitment to and leadership in conservation. The deadline for nominations is January 4. Click Here for the nomination form. Questions should be directed to: Carol Grayshaw at cgrayshaw@weconservepa.org.

Conservation 79

Conservation 2004 2024 2023 79

Real Climate

MARCH 4, 2021

Shindell et al, 2004 ). A detailed analysis of the evolving spatial pattern of the signal over a typical ~60 year cycle (see article) shows a close correspondence between the initial phase (coinciding with peak global cooling) and the pattern of response to explosive tropical eruption established in some past studies (e.g. Ammann, and P.

Cooling 258

Cooling Ocean Radiation 2005 258

A Greener Life

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Data has shown, that the mortality rates in England from the severe and unprecedented series of heatwaves impacting the UK this summer are the highest since records began in 2004. This summer’s heat waves in the country also saw temperatures reach all-time highs.

2004 98

2004 Cooling Climate Change 98

Circle of Blue

JANUARY 6, 2023

Opened in 2004 by DMB Associates, an Arizona-based developer, the community has 60,000 square feet of office and retail space in a town center, and is permitted to build 14,000 residences. “For us, the incentives were aligned day one to use less water and conserve as much as possible.”.

Recycling 299

Recycling 2022 Law 2004 299

Academy of Natural Sciences

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Back in 2004, its discovery was hailed as one of the best-known examples of the evolutionary transition from limbed animals that swam to those that walked on land. From science to pop culture and back again, Tiktaalik is a fish made truly famous.

2004 116

2004 116

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 11, 2022

Since 2004, Independence Conservancy has properly disposed of over 58,000 tires through this program, reinvesting all proceeds into clean water and open green space. The Independence Conservancy is a nonprofit land conservation and environmental stewardship organization active in Beaver, Washington and Allegheny Counties.

Conservation 92

Conservation 2004 Waste 2022 92

Circle of Blue

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Udall and others argue that Reclamation should consider running its models with an even more stressful test: the years 2000 to 2004, the last time that Lake Powell almost crashed. This scenario is a replication of the years 1988 to 2019, and represents hotter and drier conditions that have settled over the basin. Annual runoff averaged 9.4

2015 350

2015 2004 2005 Climate Scientist 350

Physics World

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Indeed, just one year later in 2010 , Andre Geim and Kostantin Novoselov were honoured for their isolation of graphene, which they did in 2004. I also find it very exciting when the prize is given for recent work, which can also come as a surprise. Novoselov was just 36 when he bagged his prize, compared to Boyle who was 85.

2004 145

2004 2019 2009 2011 145

Real Climate

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Media awareness about global warming and climate change has grown fairly steadily since 2004. My impression is that journalists today tend to possess a higher climate literacy than before. This increasing awareness and improved knowledge is encouraging, but there are also some common interpretations which could be more nuanced.

Ocean 178

Ocean Climate Change 2023 Atmosphere 178

Physics World

MARCH 25, 2022

The material in its original form was first isolated in 2004 by Geim and Konstantin Novoselov (who shared the 2010 Nobel Prize for physics for their work) and has since been extensively studied by groups around the world. Superconductivity or Schwinger effect?

2004 138

2004 2010 Electricity 138

Nanotech

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

According to the item, when NTRC was created in 2004, one of its biggest challenges was understanding exactly what to measure and how to measure it. The post Final NIOSH Science Post in Series Celebrating NTRC Focuses on Measuring Nanomaterials appeared first on Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

2004 59

2004 2024 59

PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Since 2004, Independence Conservancy has properly disposed of over 64,000 tires through this program, reinvesting all proceeds into clean water and open green space. The Independence Conservancy is a nonprofit land conservation and environmental stewardship organization active in Beaver, Washington and Allegheny Counties.

Conservation 76

Conservation Waste 2004 2024 76