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How Brazil Hopes to Make Amazon a Model for a Green Economy

Yale E360

As he prepares to host the G20 summit, Brazil’s president is championing initiatives to promote a “bioeconomy” in the Amazon that protects biodiversity and helps Indigenous residents. The goal: To get governments to commit to a new economic vision that is truly sustainable.

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DNA analysis rewrites the stories of people buried in Pompeii

New Scientist

Genetic analysis of five individuals preserved as plaster casts in the ruins of Pompeii contradicts established beliefs about the people and their relationships

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How Brazil Hopes to Make Amazon a Model for a Green Economy

Yale E360

As he prepares to host the G20 summit, Brazil’s president is championing initiatives to promote a “bioeconomy” in the Amazon that protects biodiversity and helps Indigenous residents. The goal: To get governments to commit to a new economic vision that is truly sustainable.

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PA Audubon Recognizes Muhlenberg Professor Daniel Klem With Walt Pomeroy Conservation Award For Research On Bird Deaths Caused By Window Strikes

PA Environment Daily

On November 7, LehighValleyNews.com reported Pennsylvania Audubon recognized Daniel Klem , Director of the Muhlenberg College Acopian Center for Ornithology , with the Walt Pomeroy Conservation Award. He was honored for his research into bird deaths caused by window strikes. The award, conferred annually by the Pennsylvania Audubon Council, recognizes those who have made important contributions to conservation in the Commonwealth.

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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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Capturing San Diego: America’s Wildest City

PBS Nature

In "San Diego: America's Wildest City," the creators take you behind the scenes of their ambitious two-year journey to capture the incredible biodiversity of this urban landscape. Despite the city's transformation by human development—dams, highways, and skyscrapers—the film reveals the resilience of wildlife in adapting to this new environment.

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Chinese rover finds further evidence for an ancient ocean on Mars

New Scientist

Data collected by the Zhurong rover and orbiting satellites suggests the existence of an ancient shoreline in the Utopia Planitia region of Mars

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Bird flu antibodies found in dairy workers in Michigan and Colorado

New Scientist

Blood tests have shown that about 7 per cent of workers on dairy farms that had H5N1 outbreaks had antibodies against the disease

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ClearWater Conservancy Recognizes Volunteers, Supporters; Announces Campaign To Connect At Annual Meeting In Centre County

PA Environment Daily

The ClearWater Conservancy hosted its Annual Meeting and Celebration on October 17 at Mount Nittany Winery in Centre Hall, Centre County drawing over 100 attendees to honor the community's support for recent conservation successes, recognize outstanding volunteers and supporters, and share exciting updates on the ClearWater Community Conservation Center.

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Carbon emissions from private jets have exploded in recent years

New Scientist

The climate impact of flights taken by the super-rich rose sharply from 2019 to 2023, fuelling calls for a carbon tax on private aviation

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Keep PA Beautiful Welcomes Schuylkill Keep It Pretty As New Local Affiliate

PA Environment Daily

On November 7, Schuylkill Keep It Pretty (SKIP) officially became a county affiliate of Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful. Schuylkill Keep It Pretty is supported by the Schuylkill County Commissioners and is in partnership with the Schuylkill Office of Solid Waste & Recycling. To achieve this milestone, SKIP successfully completed Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful’s comprehensive Community Assessment.

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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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Raising the Bar: India’s Push to Increase Ambition on Climate Finance

NRDC

What does India expect and what to expect from India at the upcoming climate finance negotiations in Baku

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How Curbside Recycling Works

Earth 911

Humans create a lot of waste, but when you throw something away, how much do. The post How Curbside Recycling Works appeared first on Earth911.

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We Need Scientific Brainstorming about Shared Global Dangers

Scientific American

It is difficult to disentangle Russian and Chinese scientists from international science cooperation.

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The real reason VAR infuriates football fans and how to fix it

New Scientist

The controversies surrounding football’s video assistant referee (VAR) system highlight our troubled relationship with uncertainty – and point to potential solutions

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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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66 Water Withdrawals Now Restricted In Susquehanna River Basin Due To Low-Flow Water Conditions, Most Shale Gas-related

PA Environment Daily

On November 7, the Susquehanna River Basin Commission Hydrologic Conditions Monitor reported another increase in low stream flows that have triggered water withdrawal restrictions on water users, including multiple shale gas development water withdrawals. A total of 66 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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Marmots could have the solution to a long-running debate in evolution

New Scientist

When it comes to the survival of animals living in the wild, the characteristics of the group can matter as much as the traits of the individual, according to a study in marmots

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PA Municipal League, Sustainable Pittsburgh Host Sustainable PA Conference In State College Nov. 20-22

PA Environment Daily

The PA Municipal League and Sustainable Pittsburgh will host the Sustainable Pennsylvania Conference at the Penn Stater in State College November 20-22. This inspiring and transformative conference will showcase the best in sustainability and resilience! This year, Sustainable Pennsylvania is thrilled to feature keynote speakers from the vibrant sustainable host community of State College, who will share their groundbreaking insights and experiences.

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Why hairy animals shake themselves dry

New Scientist

The brain pathway that causes hairy mammals like mice and dogs to shake themselves dry appears to have more to do with pressure than temperature

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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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Morocco: Energy and chemical giants sign important clean energy and infrastructure deal

A Greener Life

By Anders Lorenzen Ahead of next week’s UN COP29 climate summit, which will be held in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, one of the largest companies in Morocco , has shown clear intent and ambition. The OCP Group has agreed on an essential renewable energy and infrastructure deal with the French energy giant Engie. The North African country’s phosphates and fertilizer giant signed a preliminary agreement with the French company this week.

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Slick trick separates oil and water with 99.9 per cent purity

New Scientist

Oil and water can be separated efficiently by pumping the mixture through thin channels between two semipermeable membranes

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The Feed: Vol. 2, Issue 21

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 21 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Draft guidelines for ‘forever chemicals’ have been released. Here’s what it means for drinking water safety in Australia

Environmental News Bits

by Ian Musgrave, University of Adelaide The Australian National Health and Medical research Council (NHMRC) has today released draft guidelines for acceptable levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, in drinking water. PFAS chemicals are also known as “forever chemicals”, because they don’t break down easily and can persist in the environment, including drinking … Continue reading Draft guidelines for ‘forever chemicals’ have been released.

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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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Rainwater Could Help Satisfy AI’s Water Demands

Scientific American

A few dozen ChatGPT queries cost a bottle’s worth of water.

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Gardens prevent pollinators from starving when farmland nectar is scarce

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from the University of Bristol. Gardens offer a steady and reliable source of nectar all year round, helping to keep pollinators fed when farmland sources are limited, researchers have discovered.

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Parents Labeling a Kid’s Friend a Bad Influence Can Backfire

Scientific American

Is your kid in trouble?

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Colonialism’s legacy has left Caribbean nations much more vulnerable to hurricanes

Environmental News Bits

by Farah Nibbs, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Long before colonialism brought slavery to the Caribbean, the native islanders saw hurricanes and storms as part of the normal cycle of life.

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APHIS Releases Final Guide to Submitting Reports and Notices in APHIS eFile and Response to Comments

Nanotech

On November 6, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS) announced the completion of the final version of the Guide to Submitting Data for Reports and Notices in APHIS eFile and the Response to Comments: Guide to Submitting Data for Reports and Notices in APHIS eFile.

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Luzerne County-based North Branch Land Trust Welcomes New Environmental Ed Coordinator, Office Administrator

PA Environment Daily

On November 7, the North Branch Land Trust welcomed two new staff to their conservation team: Leah Malarkey, Environmental Education Coordinator and Caroline Chronowski, Office Administrator. Leah and Caroline officially began sharing their talents with the Land Trust in October, creating new pathways for engaging with the Land Trust’s conservation mission in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

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WEBINAR — Cultivated meat: opportunities and challenges, November 14, 2024, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (EST)

Nanotech

The International Bar Association (IBA) Agriculture and Food Section (AFS) is pleased to present a webinar, “Cultivated meat: opportunities and challenges,” on November 14, 2024, spotlighting the considerable opportunities cultivated meat offers. Cultivated meat, also known as lab-grown or cell-based meat, introduces a groundbreaking approach to meat production, poised to tackle the challenges of traditional animal agriculture.

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45Z Brings Ag Data Questions

JANZEN AG

The Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”) created many market incentives to combat climate change. One of these incentives is the issuance of tax credits to renewable fuel producers, called “45Z credits” due to their location in Section 45 of the Internal Revenue Code. In theory, these 45Z credits should increase the price paid to farmers who supply raw materials (e.g. corn, soybeans) to renewal fuel producers.

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With ‘electro-agriculture,’ plants can produce food in the dark and with 94% less land, bioengineers say

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Cell Press. Photosynthesis, the chemical reaction that enables almost all life on Earth, is extremely inefficient at capturing energy — only around 1% of light energy that a plant absorbs is converted into chemical energy within the plant.

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Breast Cancer and Plastics: A Toxic Pair

Enviromental Defense

This blog is co-authored by Milena Gioia, Popular Education and Advocacy Coordinator at Breast Cancer Action Quebec and Dr. Sharon Dodd, a family physician practicing in B.C., and a member of CAPE BC, with expertise in plastics and health risks. Breast Cancer Awareness Month wrapped up last month, but awareness alone won’t end breast cancer. We need to stop cancer before it starts.