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As Storm Disinformation Swirls, Meteorologists Are Facing Threats

Yale E360

Predicting large and dangerous storms has always been challenging. It’s gotten tougher, says meteorologist James Marshall Shepherd, as a growing fringe has started to harass, verbally abuse, and threaten scientists and forecasters who link ferocious weather with climate change.

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The Daring Russian Geneticist Whose Experiments on Silver Foxes Explained Domestication Has Died

Scientific American

Lyudmila Trut devoted her life to studying the process of domestication by selectively breeding friendly foxes

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DEP Plugs Conventional Gas Well Orphaned By The Well Owner That Contaminated A Clarion County Family's Drinking Water Well; Conventional Oil & Gas Well Owners Continue To Abandoned Their Wells - 767 Violations So Far In 2024

PA Environment Daily

On October 23, the Department of Environmental Protection began plugging a conventional gas well orphaned by the well owner that contaminated a family's drinking water well in Vowinckel, Clarion County. “Orphaned and Abandoned wells present serious risks to the environment and public health by polluting groundwater and leaking methane into the atmosphere.

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The Forgotten Developer of Tamoxifen, a Lifesaving Breast Cancer Therapy

Scientific American

Her name was on the patent for tamoxifen, but Dora Richardson’s story was lost until now

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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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Complex form of carbon spotted outside solar system for first time

New Scientist

Complex carbon-based molecules crucial to life on Earth originated somewhere in space, but we didn't know where.

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DCNR: 5th Fall Foliage Report: Some Color Is Fading In Northern PA, But Middle And Southern Areas Will Have Vivid Foliage This Coming Week

PA Environment Daily

On October 24, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued its fifth Fall Foliage Report saying cool nights and warm, sunny days have continued to stimulate steady change in Pennsylvania forests. Although most color is fading in the northern third of the Commonwealth, an abundance of vivid foliage awaits sightseers in the middle and southern Appalachians, southern Alleghenies, and southeastern forests.

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Anyone Can Learn Echolocation in Just 10 Weeks—And It Remodels Your Brain

Scientific American

Human echolocation repurposes parts of the brain’s visual cortex for sound, even in sighted people

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Your gut bacteria are at war - and force their enemies to switch sides

New Scientist

Rival tribes of bacteria armed with poison darts are fighting it out in your gut, with armies of traitors often winning the day

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Apples Have Never Tasted So Delicious. Here’s Why

Scientific American

Apple experts divide time into “before Honeycrisp” and “after Honeycrisp,” and apples have never tasted so good

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Electric skin patch could keep wounds free of infection

New Scientist

Zapping the skin with electricity could stop bacteria that live there harmlessly from entering the body and causing blood poisoning

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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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These Hornets Can Thrive on Just Alcohol without Getting Buzzed

Scientific American

Social wasps can hold their liquor

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PennEnvironment: Pennsylvania Ranks 48th In US For Renewable Energy Growth

PA Environment Daily

On October 24, the PennEnvironment Research and Policy Center released new data showing Pennsylvania ranks 48th in the nation for rate of growth in total solar, wind and geothermal generation over the past decade. Using an interactive online dashboard-- Renewables on the Rise 2024 -- documents the growth of six key clean energy technologies across the United States over the past decade and ranks states accordingly for solar power, wind power, battery storage, energy efficiency, electric vehicles

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Battery made from water and clay could be used on Mars

New Scientist

A new battery design that uses only water, clay and graphene could source material on Mars and be more sustainable and accessible than traditional batteries

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Climate Change Is Raising the Temperature on Global Conflict

Scientific American

In a new book, a long-time foreign correspondent examines the underappreciated links between climate change and violent conflict

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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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Penn State PA Technical Assistance Program Hosting 2-Part Metals Manufacturing Pollution Prevention Training Series

PA Environment Daily

The Penn State Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program is hosting a two-part Metals Manufacturing Pollution Prevention Training Series-- -- October 29 - Best Practices And Community Resources Webinar , 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. This webinar showcases Benton Foundry’s green initiatives that have significantly reduced energy consumption and waste. Learn how this Benton, Columbia County-based manufacturer has implemented system controls, electricity management programs, waste heat capture, air quality

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Enforcing Legacy Environmental Liabilities for Offshore Oil and Gas Infrastructure

Law Columbia

The Sabin Center’s newest publication, Enforcing Legacy Environmental Liabilities on the Outer Continental Shelf , examines legal strategies to hold the former owners of offshore oil and gas infrastructure, like rigs, wells, and pipelines, liable for the costs of “decommissioning” their facilities—plugging wells, removing offshore installations, and generally making the site safe for abandonment or future use.

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EDF: New Report Shows 22% Growth In PA's Oil & Gas Methane Emission Mitigation Industry In 3 Years

PA Environment Daily

On October 24, the Environmental Defense Fund released a new report detailing the growth of Pennsylvania’s oil and gas industry methane mitigation industry revealing a 22.2% increase in the number of methane mitigation companies in the state over the past three years. The 2024 State of the Methane Mitigation Industry analysis was prepared by Datu Research and offers a look into industry trends, economic impacts, and the role of state regulations in fostering industry growth.

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Tracking koalas – how airborne DNA can help us

The Applied Ecologist

In this blog post, Nicola Jackson shares the findings from their latest study looking at how sampling air particles to detect DNA can be useful in monitoring and conserving koalas. Perched high up in a Eucalyptus tree, swaying from side to side, lies a sleepy koala unaware of the means spent each year trying to obtain accurate baseline information about its presence.

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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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Some wildfires are growing twice as fast as they did two decades ago

New Scientist

In the western US, the average maximum growth rate of fires has more than doubled over the past two decades

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Book review: Cheaper, Faster, Better, by Tom Steyer

A Greener Life

By Jeremy Williams Tom Steyer is one of the world’s more interesting billionaires. He made his fortune as an investor and then sold up to become a full time climate campaigner. He worked on the carefully targeted ’50 by 30′ campaign that helped to normalise renewable energy targets in US states, and founded the youth democracy organisation Nextgen. He even ran for president in 2019 to push climate up the agenda, because any you can do that in America if you have a spare billion or two.

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Battery-like device made from water and clay could be used on Mars

New Scientist

A new supercapacitor design that uses only water, clay and graphene could source material on Mars and be more sustainable and accessible than traditional batteries

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The Feed: Vol. 2, Issue 20

National Law Center

The Feed newsletter highlights recent legal developments affecting agriculture, with issues released twice a month. Click below to sign up for. The post The Feed: Vol. 2, Issue 20 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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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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Beetles Battle Over Mate

PBS Nature

After living five years underground as a juvenile, this adult male stag beetle only has a few weeks to find a mate. Not only does he have to find a female, but he also must fend off other males in his pursuit.

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The Feed: Vol. 2, Issue 20

National Law Center

The Feed newsletter highlights recent legal developments affecting agriculture, with issues released twice a month. Click below to sign up for. The post The Feed: Vol. 2, Issue 20 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Microplastic detectives: A citizen-science project reveals large variation in meso- and microplastic pollution along German coastlines

Environmental News Bits

Walther, B. A., Pasolini, F., Korez Lupše, Š., & Bergmann, M. (2024). Microplastic detectives: A citizen-science project reveals large variation in meso- and microplastic pollution along German coastlines. Frontiers in Environmental Science, 12. [link] [open access] Abstract Plastic production and plastic waste have increased to such an extent that it has become globally ubiquitous.

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Registration Opens for NNI Webinar on Nanometrology Involving Big Data, AI, and Modeling

Nanotech

The National Nanotechnology Coordination Office (NNCO) is organizing a series of National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) webinars on nanometrology, metrological challenges, and recent advances in three topical areas: food, agriculture, and the environment; nanoscale medical and pharmaceutical products; and nanoparticles in electronics. Registration is open for the sixth webinar in the series, “Nanometrology for Continuous and Automated Manufacturing.

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Webinar: Building the Clean Energy Workforce in Mississippi: Lessons for Other States

Environmental News Bits

Oct 31, 2024, noon CTRegister here. Recent federal legislation to scale home energy efficiency and electrification projects nationwide is slated to create thousands of good-paying jobs while also fueling a growing demand for energy efficiency technology.

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Hurricane Helene Disrupted Abortion Care in the South

Scientific American

Damage from Hurricane Helene forced the only abortion clinic in western North Carolina to shutter, disrupting health care for pregnant people across a large region

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Planting seeds for safer farming

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from Texas A&M. EPA-funded research in environmental engineering set to improve our understanding of human-made chemicals called PFAS.

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When It Comes to the Grocery Store, We’re Still Left Holding the Bag

Enviromental Defense

If you’re worried about plastic pollution, you’ve likely felt exasperated unpacking your reusable bag after a trip to the grocery store. There is still WAY too much throwaway plastic wrapped around our food. And if you’re thinking the grocery sector is headed the wrong way when it comes to wasteful plastic packaging, you’re right. Our updated survey of the major retailers’ shelves proves it.

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Why PFAS-free O-rings are the of aerospace and automotive engineering

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from Advanced EMC Technologies. In both the aerospace and automotive industries, the demand for high-performance components that can withstand extreme conditions is critical. One of the unsung heroes in these sectors is the O-Ring—a small but vital sealing component that ensures everything from fuel systems to engines operate without leaks.

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New Audit Finds Notable Increases in Plastic-Wrapped Foods Marketed for Babies and Toddlers

Enviromental Defense

Updated grocery store audit finds just as much plastic overall, with increases in the baby food and soup aisles Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat – Environmental Defence’s latest audit of Canada’s major grocery retailers found nearly two-thirds of foods on key shelves, including produce, baby food and soups, are wrapped in plastic.