Fri.Nov 01, 2024

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Climate-Fueled Extreme Weather Events Are Worsening. We Need Action at COP29

Union of Concerned Scientists

2024 will be a year to remember. As a result of fossil fuel-driven climate change, it’s on track to be the warmest year in recorded history. This heat fueled extreme weather events across the world, with most having significant impacts on human life and infrastructure and ecosystems. In the United States, communities are still recovering from Hurricanes Beryl, Helene, and Milton.

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Satellite Imagery Shows Breadth of Flooding in Spain

Yale E360

Record rainfall flooded parts of Spain this week, killing more than 150 people in the nation's deadliest natural disaster in decades. New satellite imagery from NASA and the European Space Agency shows the extent of flooding around the coastal region of Valencia.

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What Ontario stands to lose in Premier Ford’s push for more cars everywhere

Enviromental Defense

What do the proposed Highway 413, the Bradford By-Pass, the 401 Mega-Tunnel, ripping up and banning bike lanes, extending the “temporary” gas tax rebate for the fourth time or canceling license plate renewal fees have in common? The answer of course is cars. Do more highways and less bike lanes actually reduce gridlock? The simple answer is no, more highways don’t make traffic better.

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We've seen particles that are massless only when moving one direction

New Scientist

Inside a hunk of a material called a semimetal, scientists have uncovered signatures of bizarre particles that sometimes move like they have no mass, but at other times move just like a very massive particle

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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.

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DEP Invites Comments On New Air Pollution Permit For Revolution Natural Gas Cryogenic Processing Plant In Washington County; Plant Suffered Major Explosion, Fire In 2022

PA Environment Daily

The Department of Environmental Protection invites comments on a new State Only Minor Air Quality Operating Permit for the continued operation of the ETC Northeast Pipeline LLC [Energy Transfer] Revolution Natural Gas Cryogenic Processing Plant in Salem Township, Washington County. ( PA Bulletin, page 7239 ) The facility has previously been permitted under a GP-5 and GP-1 Air Quality General Permits.

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Viruses may help store vast amounts of carbon in soil

New Scientist

Soil is full of an uncountable number of viruses, and scientists are only beginning to understand just how substantial their role in the carbon cycle may be

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There may be a cosmic speed limit on how fast anything can grow

New Scientist

Alan Turing's theories about computation seem to have a startling consequence, placing hard limits on how fast or slow any physical process in the universe can grow

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How the Brain Summons Deep Sleep to Speed Healing

Scientific American

A heart attack unleashes immune cells that stimulate neurons in the brain, leading to restorative slumber

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World's largest tree is also among the oldest living organisms

New Scientist

DNA analysis suggests Pando, a quaking aspen in Utah with thousands of stems connected by their roots, is between 16,000 and 81,000 years old

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The Virus That Causes Mpox Keeps Getting Better at Spreading in People

Scientific American

Analysis of a strain of the virus circulating in Central Africa shows genetic mutations indicative of sustained human-to-human spread

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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

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Cloud-inspired material can bend light around corners

New Scientist

Light can be directed and steered around bends using a method similar to the way clouds scatter photons, which could lead to advances in medical imaging, cooling systems and even nuclear reactors

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How the 2024 Election Could Change Access to Health Care in the U.S. and Influence Global Nuclear Policies

Scientific American

The outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential election could reshape policies from health care at home to nuclear proliferation abroad.

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Bird flu was found in a US pig – does that raise the risk for humans?

New Scientist

A bird flu virus that has been circulating in dairy cattle for months has now been found in a pig in the US for the first time, raising the risk of the virus evolving to become more dangerous to people

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PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - November 2

PA Environment Daily

The following notices were published in the November 2 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. -- DEP published notice in the November 2 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a new State Only Minor Air Quality Operating Permit for the continued operation of the ETC Northeast Pipeline LLC [Energy Transfer] Revolution Natural Gas Cryogenic Processing Plant in Salem Township, Washington County. ( PA Bulletin, page 7239 ) [ No

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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.

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One in 20 new Wikipedia pages seem to be written with the help of AI

New Scientist

Just under 5 per cent of the Wikipedia pages in English that have been published since ChatGPT's release seem to include AI-written content

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Bradford Era: 7-Part Series Details Concerns Residents Of Cyclone, McKean County Have With Catalyst Energy Oil & Gas Wastewater Injection Well

PA Environment Daily

On January 11, 2024, the Department of Environmental Protection approved a permit for the Catalyst Energy, Inc. oil and gas wastewater injection well in Keating Township, McKean County over the objections of the residents of the community of nearby Cyclone. Residents said both DEP and the US Enviromental Protection Agency ignored the history of significant conventional oil and gas well drilling in the area, pointing to more than 100 wells around the proposed injection well site they felt would n

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The International Space Station Has Been Leaking for Five Years

Scientific American

Pesky leaks on the International Space Station aren’t the most serious issue facing U.S.

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Baby Squirrels vs. Deadly Crows

PBS Nature

As the baby squirrels grow and start to venture outside their den, the growing colony draws the attention of hungry crows. The tiny kits must quickly learn about the dangers of these deadly birds.

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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.

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How Superman Helped Launch the Hubble Space Telescope

Scientific American

Long before it orbited Earth, the Hubble Space Telescope starred in a famous Superman comic

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Penn State Extension Hosts Dec. 9 Webinar On PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' In Land-Applied Biosolids - Research Update And Discussion

PA Environment Daily

The Penn State Extension will host a December 9 webinar on PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' In Land-applied Biosolids - Research Update And Discussion from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. Join Extension for an interactive webinar designed for farmers and landowners applying biosolids. Penn State researchers will present recent updates on their projects concerning PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in agricultural systems, emphasizing new findings and implications for farming practices.

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The best new science fiction books of November 2024

New Scientist

From Harlan Ellison to Haruki Murakami, via an intergalactic cooking competition, this month has plenty of science fictional treats on offer

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Be Part Of Keep PA Beautiful’s International Coastal Cleanups In November, Free Cleanup Supplies Available

PA Environment Daily

Groups and individuals are cleaning up their favorite shared public spaces through Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful’s Pick Up Pennsylvania Program , supporting the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup. The International Cleanup is an initiative to keep trash from reaching our waterways and oceans. Through November 30, volunteers will be provided trash bags, gloves, and safety vests, as supplies last, when they register a cleanup with Pick Up Pennsylvania.

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Sustainability at Retail

Sustainability impacts every nation, company, and person around the world. So much so that, in 2015, the United Nations (UN) issued a call for action by all countries to work toward sustainable development. In response to this and as part of a global Sustainability at Retail initiative, Shop! worked collaboratively with its global affiliates to address these critical issues in this white paper.

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New Prime Number, 41 Million Digits Long, Breaks Math Records

Scientific American

The discovery of a new prime number highlights the rising price of mathematical gold

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DEP Invites Comments On Proposed Hazardous Sites Agreement With Venango County On Cleaning Up Unlined Landfill Site

PA Environment Daily

The Department of Environmental Protection invites comments on a proposed Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act consent order and agreement with the County of Venango concerning an unlined landfill in the Borough of Sugarcreek and City of Franklin. ( PA Bulletin, page 7266 ) The Site is approximately 2-acres in size and contains an inactive, unlined landfill with mostly construction and demolition debris and various deteriorated drum carcasses containing various metals, polychlorinated biphenyls, volatile

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A Regional Approach Creates Fairer Competition

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

Editor’s Note: This blog post is the third in a series taking a deeper look at how federal market opportunities support the success of efficient regional food systems. Part one details USDA’s recent supply chain infrastructure investments and how they have equipped regional processors and distributors. Part two describes the essential role that community partners and people play in connecting producers to markets.

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Keep PA Beautiful Now Accepting Entries For Litter Hawk Youth Award Program For Students In Grades K To 6

PA Environment Daily

Projects are being accepted for the Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Litter Hawk Youth Award Program , a recognition program for students in Kindergarten through 6th Grade. The deadline for entries is January 31. All entries must address the theme: Join us in the Greatest American Cleanup! Show us how you can keep your community litter free for America’s 250th birthday.

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How to Calm Your Election Anxiety—Even After Polls Close

Scientific American

People are really stressed about the U.S. presidential election.

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Low-Flow Water Conditions Trigger Big Jump In Susquehanna River Basin Water Withdrawal Restrictions, Most Shale Gas-related

PA Environment Daily

On November 1, the Susquehanna River Basin Commission Hydrologic Conditions Monitor reported a significant increase in low stream flows that have triggered water withdrawal restrictions on water users, including multiple shale gas development water withdrawals. A total of 62 water withdrawals are operating under water use restrictions-- most are shale gas-related-- and five more have hydrologic conditions approaching restrictions.

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There Are Three Types of Twilight

Scientific American

At dusk and dawn, the sky dances with three phases of in-between light

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DEP Posted 82 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In November 2 PA Bulletin

PA Environment Daily

Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the November 2 PA Bulletin -- -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - November 2 [PaEN] -- DEP published notice in the November 2 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a new State Only Minor Air Quality Operating Permit for the continued operation of the ETC Northeast Pipeline LLC [Energy Transfer] Revolution Natural Gas Cryogenic Processing Plant in Salem Township, Washington County. ( PA Bulletin, pa

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National Risk Index

Environmental News Bits

The National Risk Index is a dataset and online tool to help illustrate the United States communities most at risk for 18 natural hazards. It was designed and built by FEMA in close collaboration with various stakeholders and partners in academia; local, state and federal government; and private industry.

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DEP Awards $18.9 Million To 126 Municipalities To Support Local Recycling Programs

PA Environment Daily

On November 2, the Department of Environmental Protection announced the award of $18.9 million in Section 902 Act 101 Recycling Grants to 126 municipalities to support local recycling programs. ( formal notice ) Section 902 grants are used to develop and implement recycling programs. Municipalities and counties are eligible for up to 90% funding of approved recycling program costs.