Mon.Sep 09, 2024

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In a First, Brazilian City Grants Legal Rights to Waves

Yale E360

The city of Linhares, Brazil, has granted legal personhood to the waves at the mouth of the Dolce River, the first instance in which a government has conferred rights upon part of the ocean.

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Chronic fatigue syndrome could be quickly diagnosed via a blood test

New Scientist

Levels of certain cells, fatty molecules and proteins in the blood are different in people with chronic fatigue syndrome than in those without it, which could help doctors spot the condition sooner

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A New Quantum Cheshire Cat Thought Experiment Is Out of the Box

Scientific American

The spin of a particle seems to detach and move without a body—a strange experimental observation that’s stirring up debate

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Quantum experiment rewrites a century-old chemistry law

New Scientist

The Arrhenius equation, which has accurately described rates of chemical reactions for more than a century, may have to be tweaked for the quantum realm

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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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Big Cities Disrupt the Atmosphere, Often Generating More Rainfall, But Can Also Have a Drying Effect

Inside Climate News

The findings of a new global study on urban rainfall patterns underscore the importance for metropolitan areas to adapt to human-altered climate. By Bob Berwyn The world’s largest urban areas have an outsized influence on regional weather and climate patterns, often creating “wet islands,” with more rainfall over cities and adjacent downwind areas, according to a study published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

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Most cities are rainier than their surroundings due to heat and smog

New Scientist

A global survey of more than a thousand cities shows heat and air pollution in urban environments often have a measurable influence on rainfall, creating urban "wet islands"

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Watch eels escape from the stomachs of fish after being swallowed

New Scientist

X-ray videos of Japanese eels swallowed whole by dark sleeper fish have revealed how the eels can make a daring escape from being digested

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EVs Already Reduce Electricity Rates—and They Can Do Even More

NRDC

EVs reduce electricity rates for all utility customers, and recent legislation accelerates a cycle of more EVs, better climate, better health, and lower rates.

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Endangered wombat's rare encounter with echidna caught on camera

New Scientist

A camera trap at an Australian nature refuge has captured a boisterous interaction between a northern hairy-nosed wombat and an echidna

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September 9 Weekly PA Environment Digest Now Available

PA Environment Daily

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. As trustee of these resources, the Commonwealth shall conserve and maintain them for the benefit of all the people.” -- Article I, Section 27 Pennsylvania Constitution [It’s Not A Suggestion] Click Here To View Or Print The Entire Sep

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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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Invasive Jellyfish Clones Overrunning British Columbian Lakes; Measles Cases Increasing in Oregon

Scientific American

This week’s news roundup: Jellyfish clones are multiplying in British Columbia’s lakes, measles cases are on the rise in Oregon, and a new study finds cell phones aren’t linked to brain cancer.

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The Plastics Industry’s Latest Deception: “Mass Balance”

NRDC

Mass balance “recycled” plastic credit schemes are misleading.

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How Wildfires Create Rain and Change the Weather

Scientific American

Because wildfires create their own wind patterns, they can also spawn their own weather.

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Earth911 Podcast: Cemvita’s Biotech Breakthroughs

Earth 911

The global push for sustainability has reached a critical juncture, particularly in industries traditionally associated. The post Earth911 Podcast: Cemvita’s Biotech Breakthroughs appeared first on Earth911.

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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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Brewing Hurricane Francine Heads toward Louisiana, Ending Atlantic Hurricane Lull

Scientific American

Tropical Storm Francine formed on Monday, ending a lull in the Atlantic hurricane season.

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I took control of NASA's Valkyrie robot and it blew my mind

New Scientist

Are humanoid robots the future of space exploration?

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Centre for Environment and Sustainability: Meet Ana Andries

The Applied Ecologist

In this new series, The Applied Ecologist is amplifying the staff and student voices from the University of Surrey’s Centre for Environment and Sustainability to showcase their diverse, interdisciplinary body of work and to help inspire the next generation.In this post, Ana talks about the Space4Nature Research project.

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How the most precise clock ever could change our view of the cosmos

New Scientist

Forget atomic clocks.

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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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Federal Court Orders Re-do of Golden-Cheeked Warbler Petition Review

Endangered Species Law

On September 5, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas held in General Land Office v. U.S. Department of the Interior , that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) improperly denied a petition to delist the federally-endangered golden-cheeked warbler ( Setophaga chrysoparia ) (GCWA) by holding the petition to an unlawfully heightened standard at the initial, 90-day finding stage.

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‘We can’t lose hope’: A mother’s mission to save monarch butterflies

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at The Fulcrum. For Claudia Galeno-Sanchez, monarch butterflies are more than fluorescent orange insects with wings. “The monarch butterfly is like an icon, something that Mexicans identify with,” she said. “The only difference between monarch butterflies and us as Mexicans is that we do not have the freedom to cross borders.

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We Must Secure Our Future in a Hotter, More Dangerous World

Scientific American

Defending the U.S.

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Comparative Analysis of Environmental Justice in US Hispanic Communities of Puerto Rico and New Mexico State

Environmental News Bits

Victor Vasnetsov & Siona Pramoda & Isabella Muradyan & Meghna Pramoda & Catherine Vasnetsov & Mariam Muradyan & Constantine Svoronos & Ksenia Romanov, 0000. Comparative Analysis of Environmental Justice in US Hispanic Communities of Puerto Rico and New Mexico State,” Proceedings of Economics and Finance Conferences 14316261, International Institute of Social and Economic Sciences.

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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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Green Ports: Transforming the Maritime Industry

Ocean Conservancy

Ocean Conservancy is excited to announce the launch of a groundbreaking tool designed to streamline the tracking of funding opportunities under two important pieces of legislation passed by the Biden administration, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA. The Green Ports Interactive Funding Tracker is an innovative resource that aims to empower port authorities, environmental managers and sustainability experts by providing real-time updates and co

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Building the market for climate-beneficial wool

Environmental News Bits

Read the full post from ATTRA. In today’s world, fast fashion is everywhere, but we often forget about the journey from soil to fabric. Behind every piece of clothing, there’s a story about soil health and sustainable practices that affect how our clothes are made and their impact on the environment.

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Robust Public Participation Makes for Better Regulations

Union of Concerned Scientists

The White House just released With The People, For The People: Strengthening Public Participation In The Regulatory Process. In this report, the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) laid out four priorities in improving public participation in federal rule making, and then provided examples of agency activities that reflect those activities.

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Performance evaluation of a hyphenated laser spectroscopy system with conventional methods for microplastic analysis

Environmental News Bits

Vasudeva, M., Adarsh, U. K., Warrier, A. K., George, S. D., & Unnikrishnan, V. K. (2024). Performance evaluation of a hyphenated laser spectroscopy system with conventional methods for microplastic analysis. Scientific Reports, 14(1), 19327. [link] [open access] Abstract Microplastics are one of the concerning environmental pollutants because of their ubiquity.

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Cecil Township Supervisors Direct Solicitor To Prepare Ordinance Increasing Setbacks From Shale Gas Well Pads By At Least 2,500 Feet; Another Hearing, Vote Expected Nov. 4

PA Environment Daily

On September 4, Cecil Township, Washington County supervisors voted 3 to 2 to direct their solicitor to prepare an ordinance establishing a 2,500 foot setback from shale gas well pads for protected structures and a 5,000 foot setback from schools and hospitals. The supervisors said the ordinance will be advertised for a hearing on November 4 starting at 6:00 p.m. and for consideration at a regular meeting of the supervisors the same day starting at 7:00 p.m.

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A more varied diet would help the world’s economy as well as its health

Environmental News Bits

by Shonil Bhagwat, The Open University and Emmanuel Junior Zuza, Royal Agricultural University More than 75% of the food consumed in the world today comes from just 12 plant and five animal species.

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Monday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 9.9.24

PA Environment Daily

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. As trustee of these resources, the Commonwealth shall conserve and maintain them for the benefit of all the people.” - - Article I, Section 27 Pennsylvania Constitution [It’s Not A Suggestion] Senate Fall Voting Schedule -- September

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Prioritization, Identification, and Quantification of Emerging Contaminants in Recycled Textiles Using Non-Targeted and Suspect Screening Workflows by LC-ESI-HRMS

Environmental News Bits

Szabo, D., Fischer, S., Mathew, A. P., & Kruve, A. (2024). Prioritization, Identification, and Quantification of Emerging Contaminants in Recycled Textiles Using Non-Targeted and Suspect Screening Workflows by LC-ESI-HRMS. Analytical Chemistry, 96(35), 14150–14159.

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Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Supply Chains: Enhancing Resilience and Reducing Waste

Environmental News Bits

Olayinka I. Ugwu, Omolola F Hassan, Mariam Adetoun Sanusi, Oduwunmi Odukoya, Tolulope Onasanya, Senjobi Moyinoluwa O. (2024). Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Supply Chains: Enhancing Resilience and Reducing Waste. International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, 10(3).

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ISGS receives $10 million in funding for abandoned mining site research

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from the Prairie Research Institute. The Illinois State Geological Survey at the Prairie Research Institute recently received a $10 million award to inventory abandoned mining sites that could be reclaimed to improve community safety and the environment in Illinois.

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