Yale E360
MARCH 6, 2025
South Africas Succulent Karoo is the most biodiverse arid region on the planet, with thousands of plants found nowhere else. But to meet a demand fueled by social media, criminal networks have been poaching these colorful succulents by the millions and smuggling them overseas.
Union of Concerned Scientists
MARCH 6, 2025
This past week, I attended the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) meeting in Hangzhou, China. Delegates from nearly 190 nations came together to discussand, in theory, make decisions aboutnext steps for the 7th assessment cycle. In previous posts, Ive explained what the IPCC is, why this assessment cycle is crucial , and highlighted its role in climate action.
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Scientific American
MARCH 4, 2025
On their quest to bring back the extinct woolly mammoth, Colossal Biosciences has developed the woolly mouse
New Scientist
MARCH 5, 2025
Sea ice cover in both the Antarctic and Arctic remained far below average throughout February as global average temperatures linger near record highs
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.
Legal Planet
MARCH 7, 2025
The 1950s has been called the decade of the American Dream. The United States economy grew by 37 percent, and homeownership surged as suburban housesequipped with their white picket fences sold like hotcakes. But this American Dream has come at a steep cost. Lets fast forward to today; more than half a century of government housing policy favoring sprawling, car-dependent development has spawned long commutes, increased exposure to air pollution, and segregated communities.
Yale E360
MARCH 7, 2025
Ukraine lost roughly 600 square miles of forest in the first two years of its war with Russia, an area of woodland twice the size of New York City.
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Scientific American
MARCH 7, 2025
The “quarantine fatigue” of 2020 became an ongoing “pandemic fatigue,” a complex set of emotions that continues to affect the nation
New Scientist
MARCH 5, 2025
Supersolids are strange materials that behave like both a solid and a fluid due to quantum effects and now researchers have created an intriguing new type of supersolid from laser light
Cleannovate
MARCH 4, 2025
When we think of circular agro-processing, we imagine producing value-added products from agricultural produce devoid of waste. And there’s something magical about converting waste into value… It generates new incomes and creates new possibilities. And to this end, the coconut is exceptional. Let’s take a deepdive into the world of coconuts.
Yale E360
MARCH 5, 2025
A U.S. biotech firm working to bring back extinct animals said it had reached a milestone in its quest to recreate woolly mammoths. This week it unveiled "woolly mice" mice that had been genetically engineered to sport woolly coats reminiscent of long-dead mammoths.
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
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 7, 2025
On March 7, the Scrubgrass Creek Watershed Association and PennFuture , represented by Earthjustice , announced they had reached a settlement agreement with the Department of Environmental Protection and Stronghold Digital Minings Scrubgrass Reclamation Company to expedite the removal of an unpermitted coal ash pile at the Scrubgrass Waste Coal Power Plant in Scrubgrass Township, Venango County.
Scientific American
MARCH 4, 2025
Neuroscience research claiming to question the existence of free will may have been misinterpreted
New Scientist
MARCH 6, 2025
The US Department of Agriculture announced it will allocate $100 million to develop vaccines and other therapies to help contain the spread of bird flu on poultry and dairy farms
NRDC
MARCH 4, 2025
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association runs our weather service, manages our fisheries, and conducts critical climate research.
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.
Yale E360
MARCH 4, 2025
A single storm in 2022 dumped enough snow on Greenland to replace 8 percent of ice lost that year. With warming, the Arctic is seeing stronger atmospheric rivers, which could deliver enough snow to slow the loss of ice, according to a new study.
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 8, 2025
From March 1 to 7, DEPs Oil and Gas Compliance Database shows oil and gas inspectors filed 749 inspection entries. Follow these links to spreadsheets showing the violations and inspections occurring between March 1 to 7-- Click Here for violations issued between March 1 to 7. Click Here for inspection entries between March 1 to 7 Enforcement Actions Taken Last Week So far this year, DEP took these actions as of February 28 -- -- NOVs Issued In Last Week: 55 conventional, 29 unconventional -- Yea
Scientific American
MARCH 6, 2025
Outpatient flu visits and hospitalizations are higher than at any time in the past 15 years
New Scientist
MARCH 7, 2025
Widespread firings at the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration could affect everything from tornado alerts to weather forecasts on your phone
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.
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)
MARCH 6, 2025
For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Release: NSAC Holds Briefing as USDA Funding Freeze and Layoffs Threaten Farmers and Communities Nationwide Washington, DC, March 6, 2025 Today, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC), a coalition of more than 150 farm, food, conservation, and rural organizations, held a virtual briefing on how the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) funding freeze and employee la
The Applied Ecologist
MARCH 7, 2025
To celebrate International Womens Day 2025, we are excited to share a collection of blog posts showcasing the work of some of the BES community. In each post, they discuss their experiences in ecology, as well as what this years theme, Accelerate Action, means to them. What work do you do? I’m Lead Editor atEcological Solutions and Evidenceand a Full Professor at Northern Illinois University.
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 7, 2025
On March 4, the Oil and Gas and Air Quality Programs of DEP did a joint inspection of a Diversified Production LLC cryptocurrency mining facility in Horton Township, Elk County and found it and two shale gas wells had been abandoned. Three generators used to power the cryptocurrency mining operation at the Langhorn shale gas pad had been removed. DEP said in its inspection reports the well abandonment violates an August 3, 2023 consent order and agreement with Diversified.
Scientific American
MARCH 4, 2025
Mouse and human studies suggest a connection between a gut microbe and the appetite-regulating hormone GLP-1
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New Scientist
MARCH 5, 2025
Hominins may have learned how to make bone tools by adapting the techniques they mastered for stone ones
A Greener Life
MARCH 9, 2025
The cover of Parenting in a Climate Crisis: A Handbook for Turning Fear into Action. Image credit: Bridget Shirvell. By Anders Lorenzen In todays information-driven world, parents are bombarded with advice on how to raise their children. A recurring debate revolves around whether to shield children from distressing news or involve them in understanding complex issues such as climate change.
Law Columbia
MARCH 10, 2025
On March 29, 2023, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a resolution requesting an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on States obligations regarding climate change. This request was widely seen as an opportunity for the Court to clarify States legal obligations, advance climate justice, and protect the environment for present and future generations.
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 6, 2025
DEPs Oil and Gas Technical Advisory Board is scheduled to meet on March 20 to hear updates on water and wastewater shale gas well development pipelines, methane migration and guidance on dewatering water impoundments. Also on the agenda are the federally-funded conventional oil and gas well plugging program, oil and gas wastewater injection well permitting and other topics.
Scientific American
MARCH 4, 2025
Ozempic and similar GLP-1 weight-loss medications are designed to be a lifelong treatment.
New Scientist
MARCH 6, 2025
Coots' nests in Amsterdam are built using discarded plastic, providing a time capsule into the material's use over the past few decades
PBS Nature
MARCH 6, 2025
A groundbreaking new series on PBS Nature and premiering during Women’s History Month, In Her Nature shines a spotlight on the fearless women who, against all odds, protect the wildlife of our world. Combined with breathtaking cinematography, frequently featuring rare or first-time filmed animal behaviors on film, the series captures powerful conservation efforts and solutions in the most perilous habitats through the lens of an all-female, award-winning production team.
Ocean Conservancy
MARCH 7, 2025
The United States has long recognized the link between our ocean and our economy. For nearly 50 years, bipartisan congressional leadership has designed and built a world-class science and management system with the goal of conserving our living marine resources for the good of the American people. Today, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) supports that vision by helping us better understand, predict and protect the ocean and coastal communities from threats that could upe
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 7, 2025
Pennsylvanians will soon be able to apply for Penn Energy Savers rebates to help individual households and multifamily buildings upgrade to energy efficient appliances and do building retrofits to reduce home energy bills. The Department of Environmental Protection received $258 million in federal Inflation Reduction Act funding to help families lower their energy bills through two programs.
Scientific American
MARCH 5, 2025
New simulations suggest that habitable worlds could have begun forming only 200 million years after the big bang
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