Enviromental Defense

MAY 22, 2024

Statement from Phil Pothen, Land Use and Land Development program manager Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat – The Ontario government’s latest attempt to kneecap efforts to build more homes in neighbourhoods – and supercharge suburban sprawl – is so extreme that even some long-time opponents of density are joining the opposition.

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New Scientist

MAY 22, 2024

People with higher genetic risk for depression, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are more likely to have unusual activity levels of "fossil viruses" in their genomes

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Scientific American

MAY 22, 2024

Northern and southern lights produced by a recent bout of severe space weather may rival the most intense auroras of the past 500 years

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New Scientist

MAY 22, 2024

The highly unstable radioactive element promethium is hard to study in the lab, but chemists have now coaxed it into forming a compound in water so they can observe its bonding behaviour

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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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Law Columbia

MAY 22, 2024

On May 21, 2024, the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) delivered a long-awaited Advisory Opinion on climate change and international law. This marks the first time that an international tribunal has issued an advisory opinion on State obligations regarding climate change mitigation. The Advisory Opinion addresses several key questions regarding application of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) in the context of climate change, including the interact

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New Scientist

MAY 22, 2024

The Linac Coherent Light Source in California fired an X-ray pulse that lasted only a few hundred billionths of a billionth of a second but carried nearly a terawatt of power

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New Scientist

MAY 22, 2024

An experiment inspired by Homer’s description of combat in The Iliad tested the capabilities of the Dendra armour suit from Greece’s Bronze Age

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Scientific American

MAY 22, 2024

Cooperation theorist Athena Aktipis talks about zombies, game theory, go bags and more in her new book, A Field Guide to the Apocalypse.

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New Scientist

MAY 22, 2024

From the vastness of the universe to the infinitesimal particles that comprise it, extremes of scale defy comprehension – and present a problem for physicists seeking a unified theory of everything

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 22, 2024

On May 22, Duquesne Light Company released its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report , which discloses the company’s performance in three core areas of its ESG strategy: climate conscious, powering people and responsible performance. This is DLC’s second annual ESG report and, for the first time, discloses year-over-year performance metrics from a 2022 baseline.

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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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New Scientist

MAY 22, 2024

An excavation on Timor reveals humans first settled on the island 44,000 years ago, long after the earliest occupation of Australia – suggesting migration to the latter took another route

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Scientific American

MAY 22, 2024

In its first climate change case, the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea determined that a global ocean convention extends to greenhouse gases, meaning countries have an obligation to reduce them

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New Scientist

MAY 22, 2024

Cement production is a huge source of carbon emissions with no green alternative, but a new process that uses waste from demolished buildings could dramatically reduce its climate impact

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 22, 2024

The PA Parks and Forests Foundation held its 15th Annual Awards Banquet and celebrated 13 award recipients for their outstanding stewardship of Pennsylvania’s state park and state forest system at Little Buffalo State Park in Perry County on May 14, 2024. The annual event brought together individuals, businesses, and organizations from across the state, including Cindy Adams Dunn, Secretary of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

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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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New Scientist

MAY 22, 2024

Researchers have come to see cancers as akin to organisms, existing in complex ecosystems and subject to evolutionary pressures.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 22, 2024

On May 22, the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship, Inc. announced the recipients of the 2024 Champions of the PA Wilds Awards. The 2024 Champions are – -- Artisan of the Year: Lynn Kibbe , Lycoming County -- Best Brand Ambassador: Starr Hill Vineyard and Winery , Clearfield County -- Business of the Year : Mountain Top and Provisions , Clinton County -- Conservation Stewardship: Watershed Conservation Program of Western Pennsylvania Conservancy , Elk & Indiana Counties -- Event of the Year

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New Scientist

MAY 22, 2024

The largest study yet looking at whether conditions such as depression and anxiety could spread between teenagers finds that one person in a class being diagnosed is linked with a higher risk for their classmates

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 22, 2024

On May 22, the Department of Environmental Protection announced the award of $980,256 in Environmental Education Grants to 56 projects that will promote environmental education and stewardship across Pennsylvania. Nearly all of the projects will support people in environmental justice communities, communities composed of Pennsylvanians that are more threatened by climate change, air pollution, and water pollution.

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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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New Scientist

MAY 22, 2024

Subatomic particles can appear to instantly influence one another, no matter how far apart they are.

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Scientific American

MAY 22, 2024

Lumina Probiotic has said a genetically modified microbe could prevent cavities.

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New Scientist

MAY 22, 2024

Cattle seem to be more willing to lick and accept food from women, and are more likely to act aggressively around men

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 22, 2024

On May 22, the US Environmental Protection Agency published notice it is accepting comments on a draft permit renewal for the oil and gas wastewater injection well operated by Seneca Resources Company, LLC in Highland Township, Elk County. EPA will hold the virtual public hearing only if EPA receives requests from the public to do so. EPA said an in-person hearing will not take place.

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New Scientist

MAY 22, 2024

Scientists have long thought the source of the sun's magnetic field sat deep within the star, but it may exist in a far more convenient spot for us to observe it

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Scientific American

MAY 22, 2024

The cost of new gene-based sickle cell treatments isn’t the only barrier to access.

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New Scientist

MAY 22, 2024

This week our new Future Chronicles column, which explores an imagined history of inventions of the future, visits carbon negative cities: forest homes grown from giant sequoia, genetically engineered for rapid growth.

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Scientific American

MAY 22, 2024

Evidence shows microplastics can end up in many different organs and may harm reproductive health

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New Scientist

MAY 22, 2024

The big puma fungus hasn't been seen since it was discovered in 1982 in Chile’s Nahuelbuta mountains – now an expedition has finally rediscovered these tiny, elusive mushrooms

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 22, 2024

The Planning Committee for the PA Abandoned Mine Reclamation Conference has issued an invitation for presentation proposals. The deadline for submissions is June 28. The theme of this year's conference is-- Partnerships Leading The Way In Reclamation. A wide range of topics are being considered-- -- New abandoned mine drainage (AMD) treatment system technologies, tools, and products -- Construction case studies and lessons learned -- Land remediation, reforestation, and reuse -- Water quality mo

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New Scientist

MAY 22, 2024

In a social world, being alone (by choice or not) is complex. Solitude: The science and power of being alone by Netta Weinstein, Heather Hansen and Thuy-vy T.

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NRDC

MAY 22, 2024

This blog is a brief overview of what we've seen on community engagement around the DOE's proposed Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs since the announcement last October, and it provides recommendations for what we'd like to see moving forward.

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New Scientist

MAY 22, 2024

Cattle seem to be more willing to lick and accept food from women, and are more likely to act aggressively around men

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Law Columbia

MAY 22, 2024

Introduction There has been a common question emerging in recent greenwashing cases across Europe: to what extent must companies provide a holistic impression of their business in their advertisements? Companies that highlight only the sustainable or ‘green’ parts of their businesses have come under fire from consumers, NGOs and rival companies, accused of creating a misleading picture of their operations.

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