Melting Sea Ice Giving Rise to More Storms Around Antarctica
Yale E360
DECEMBER 26, 2024
The decline of sea ice around Antarctica is fueling more frequent storms in the Southern Ocean, a new study finds.
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Physicists in 2024 searched the quantum realm for the truth about time
New Scientist
DECEMBER 24, 2024
Two separate theoretical studies published this year argued that time itself is bound up in the odd quantum property of entanglement, but deep mysteries remain
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Bird Flu Has Spread Out of Control after Mistakes by U.S. Government and Industry
Scientific American
DECEMBER 20, 2024
As the bird flu virus moved into cows and people, sluggish federal action, deference to industry and neglect for worker safety put the country at risk
Quantum teleportation can survive through busy internet cables
New Scientist
DECEMBER 20, 2024
An experiment showing that quantum and classical communication can be carried out through the same fibre at the same time may open the door to building a quantum internet with existing infrastructure
How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.
Broadening the Scope of Climate Policy
Legal Planet
DECEMBER 20, 2024
This is the sixth in a series of posts. The first post is here. The second post is here. The third post is here. The fourth post is here. The fifth post is here. The political dynamics of decarbonization that Ive sketched out are very specific to time, space, and economic sector. The policy approaches that may work to advance decarbonization in the electricity sector will not be identical to the ones that may work to advance decarbonization in the transportation sector, or the agricultural secto
Dept. Of Agriculture Announces Preservation Of 2,842 Acres Of Farmland In 13 Counties
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 27, 2024
On December 26, the Department of Agriculture announced the investment of $10,215,541 to purchase development rights for 2,842 acres on 31 farms in 13 counties, protecting them from future residential or commercial development. Farms were preserved in Berks, Blair, Bucks, Chester, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lawrence, Lehigh, Snyder, Tioga, Union and York counties.
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Our Bodies Are So Ready to Celebrate the Rebirth of the Sun
Scientific American
DECEMBER 20, 2024
The winter solstice is the culmination of a period every year when each cell in our body literally craves more light
Will an mRNA vaccine target the norovirus strain behind surging cases?
New Scientist
DECEMBER 20, 2024
A new type of norovirus is causing a very high number of cases in countries like England, just as a large trial of an mRNA vaccine is starting up
How an Unlikely Coalition of Climate Activists and a Gas Utility Are Weaning a Boston Suburb Off Fossil Fuels
Inside Climate News
DECEMBER 21, 2024
Underground pipes and wells tap geothermal energy to heat and cool a neighborhood. Next stop, the world. By Phil McKenna BOSTONThree climate activists and three gas utility executives walk into a room.
'World-Class Standards" Of Shale Gas Production In PA
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 24, 2024
Top-- Gas flare in Nigeria; Shell Petrochemical Plant gas flare; Bottom-- Shale Gas Well Pad Gas Flare 500 feet from someones bedroom; Shale gas well pad gas flare near PA school.
The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene
Return of Trees to Eastern U.S. Is Fueling a Surge in Wildfires
Yale E360
DECEMBER 27, 2024
Trees and shrubs have proliferated in unmanaged forests in the eastern U.S. This growth, which marks a return of trees to the region after centuries of deforestation, is fueling a new surge in wildfires, a study finds.
Run, Lucy, Run! Human Ancestors Could Jog but Not Very Far or Fast
Scientific American
DECEMBER 20, 2024
3D models of Australopithecus afarensis hint at the muscular adaptations that made modern humans better runners
Hairy ‘orangutan pitcher plant’ discovered in Borneo
New Scientist
DECEMBER 20, 2024
A newly described species of giant pitcher plant is one of the biggest ever found, with leaves covered in fur the same colour as orangutans
Animals That Turn White in Winter Face a Climate Challenge
Cool Green Science
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Hares, ptarmigans and Arctic foxes all turn white in winter, but as our planet warms, that adaptation may also need to, well, adapt again. The post Animals That Turn White in Winter Face a Climate Challenge appeared first on Cool Green Science.
Implementing D.E.J.I. Strategies in Energy, Environment, and Transportation
Speaker: Antoine M. Thompson, Executive Director of the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition
Diversity, Equity, Justice, and Inclusion (DEJI) policies, programs, and initiatives are critically important as we move forward with public and private sector climate and sustainability goals and plans. Underserved and socially, economically, and racially disadvantaged communities bear the burden of pollution, higher energy costs, limited resources, and limited investments in the clean energy and transportation sectors.
DEP Posted 63 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In December 21 PA Bulletin
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the December 21 PA Bulletin -- -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - December 21 [PaEN] -- DEP published notice in the December 21 PA Bulletin of the 2025 meeting schedules for most of its advisory committees, Boards and Councils. Click Here on DEPs new website for committee and board webpages.
Ten Remarkable Plants and Fungi Named by Science This Year
Yale E360
DECEMBER 20, 2024
In 2024, researchers at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, recorded 172 new species of plants and fungi across the globe, from England to Cameroon.
Ancient Moon Melt Event May Explain 150-Million-Year Gap in Age Estimates
Scientific American
DECEMBER 20, 2024
The moon may have melted 4.
Seattle, King County & Nonprofits Challenge Washington’s Ballot Initiative Preempting Local Efforts to Phase Out Natural Gas
Law Columbia
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Over the last five years, at least 25 states have expressly preempted local governments from enacting requirements , or even incentives, to construct new buildings that do not rely on natural gas as a fuel source. On December 6, 2024, two local governments finally fought back in court. Seattle and King County, Washington, along with various nonprofit and individual plaintiffs, brought suit against the state of Washington in Climate Solutions v.
Shaping a Resilient Future: Climate Impact on Vulnerable Populations
Speaker: Laurie Schoeman Director, Climate & Sustainability, Capital
As households and communities across the nation face challenges such as hurricanes, wildfires, drought, extreme heat and cold, and thawing permafrost and flooding, we are increasingly searching for ways to mitigate and prevent climate impacts. During this event, national climate and housing expert Laurie Schoeman will discuss topics including: The two paths for climate action: decarbonization and adaptation.
DEP Invites Comments On Proposed Designation Of Areas Not Meeting Health-Based Standards For Particulate Matter (PM2.5); 3 Hearings Scheduled
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 20, 2024
The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the December 21 PA Bulletin inviting comments on the proposed designation of areas in Pennsylvania not meeting the health-based national standard for particulate matter (PM2.5). DEP is seeking comment on recommending that the EPA designate as nonattainment areas-- Greater Pittsburgh; Harrisburg-Carlisle-York; Lancaster County and Greater Philadelphia.
The UK takes the first steps towards a hydrogen economy
A Greener Life
DECEMBER 27, 2024
By Anders Lorenzen The first three hydrogen production contracts in the UK have been signed. With a combined capacity of 31.8 megawatts (MW), three projects are now moving ahead, and the UK will have its first hydrogen facilities. A key component of the governments clean energy strategy, these hydrogen projects will contribute to emissions reductions as well as regional economic development and a key component in meeting the governments target of 10 gigawatts (GW) of hydrogen by 2030.
Why Probability Probably Doesn’t Exist (But It's Useful to Act Like It Does)
Scientific American
DECEMBER 26, 2024
All of statistics and much of science depends on probability—an astonishing achievement, considering no one’s really sure what it is
NASA’s Mars helicopter was grounded in 2024 after surprise success
New Scientist
DECEMBER 20, 2024
The Ingenuity autonomous helicopter surpassed all expectations to fly dozens of missions over several years on the Red Planet, only stopping this year when an accident damaged one of its rotors
Sustainability at Retail
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Sabin Center Files Amicus Brief in New York’s Highest Court Supporting New York City’s Local Law 97
Law Columbia
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Last Friday, December 20, 2024, the Sabin Center submitted an amicus brief to the New York State Court of Appeals the states highest court in support of the City of New York in Glen Oaks Village Owners, Inc., et al. v. City of New York. At issue in the case is whether New York Citys Local Law 97 of 2019 , the Citys building performance standards aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its largest buildings, is preempted by New York States Climate Leadership and Community Protecti
Penn State Extension Hosts Jan. 29 Webinar On Ice Melter Impacts And Reduction Strategy
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 23, 2024
The Penn State Extension will host another in its Water Cooler Talk series of webinars January 29 on Ice Melter Impacts and Reduction Strategy from Noon to 1:00 p.m. The widespread use of road salt and other ice melters during winter has become a cornerstone of maintaining safety on roadways and sidewalks, but it comes at a cost. While these substances effectively lower the freezing point of water, they are corrosive to infrastructure and pose significant environmental risks.
Making Ornaments From Ocean Plastic in Alaska
Ocean Conservancy
DECEMBER 20, 2024
This year, the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree traveled for more than three weeks across 4,000 miles from the Tongass National Forest in Southeast Alaska for display on the Capitols West Lawn in Washington D.C. The 80-foot Sitka spruce, nicknamed Spruce Wayne, was handpicked from the small community of Wrangell, located 120 miles from where I live in Sitka.
An Earth-Rocking Cosmic Explosion Turns 20
Scientific American
DECEMBER 27, 2024
Twenty years ago today a magnetar’s epic tantrum made our planet ring like a bell from tens of thousands of light-years away
Newly identified scorpion species ‘spits’ venom to defend itself
New Scientist
DECEMBER 24, 2024
A scorpion discovered in South America can spray venom out of its stinger and hit targets up to 35 centimetres away
GHP PATHs Prize
Environmental News Bits
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Geothermal Technologies Office (GTO)Partnerships to Accelerate Training & Hiring for Geothermal Heat Pumps (GHP PATHs) Prize aims to kickstart regional partnerships focused on building a stronger workforce for geothermal heat pumps (GHPs), which is necessary to help expand the use of GHPs for efficient heating and cooling nationwide.
DEP Sets Feb. 6 Hearing On Title V-RACT 3 Air Quality Permit For Pixelle Specialty Solutions Spring Grove, York County Facility
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 27, 2024
The Department of Environmental Protection has scheduled a February 6 hearing on the Title V-RACT 3 Air Quality Permit for the Pixelle Specialty Solutions, LLC plant in Spring Grove, York County. ( PA Bulletin, page 8498 ) The hearing will be held at DEPs Southcentral Regional Office, 909 Elmerton Avenue in Harrisburg starting at 11:00 a.m. To register to speak at the hearing, please contact Tom Bianca at 717-705-4863 or tbianca@pa.gov.
EPA Requires Submission of Health and Safety Studies for 16 Chemicals Being Considered for Risk Evaluation under TSCA
Nanotech
DECEMBER 23, 2024
On December 13, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final Health and Safety Reporting Rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to require manufacturers (including importers) of 16 chemical substances to submit copies and lists of certain unpublished health and safety studies to EPA. 89 Fed. Reg. 100756. The rule applies to manufacturers in the North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes for chemical manufacturing (NAICS code 325) and petro
What Gives Christmas Trees Their Crisp, Cozy Scent?
Scientific American
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Learn which molecules are responsible for giving Christmas trees their distinct, crisp-yet-spicy scent
Our writers pick the 26 best science fiction short stories of all time
New Scientist
DECEMBER 20, 2024
We asked New Scientist writers to pick their favourite sci-fi short story. From H.G. Wellss The Time Machine to Octavia E. Butlers Bloodchild, via stories from George R. R. Martin and Ursula K.
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