Fri.Dec 06, 2024

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Nature 2023: Part II

Real Climate

This is a follow-on post to the previous summary of interesting work related to the temperatures in 2023/2024. I’ll have another post with a quick summary of the AGU session on the topic that we are running on Tuesday Dec 10th, hopefully in the next couple of weeks. 6 Dec 2024: Goessling et al (2024) This is perhaps the most interesting of the papers so far that look holistically at the last couple of years of anomalies.

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In Mexico, Most Victims of Deadly Heat Are Young

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AI found a new way to create quantum entanglement

New Scientist

In a surprise discovery, researchers found a new way to generate quantum entanglement for particles of light, which could make building quantum information networks easier

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Wuhan Lab Sequences Reveal No Close COVID Relatives, Virologist Says

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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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Mathematicians have discovered a mind-blowing new kind of infinity

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Cinnamon and Other Spices Can Contain Lead. Here’s What to Know

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Choosing a Home with Climate Change in Mind

NRDC

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Conservationists are collecting semen from endangered wild sharks

New Scientist

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What’s Inside Our Galaxy’s Darkest Place?

Scientific American

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PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - December 7

PA Environment Daily

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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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Climate ‘Tipping Point’ Language Doesn’t Spur Action

Scientific American

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Pennsylvania’s Outdoor Recreation Economy Grows To $19 Billion In 2023, Supporting Thousands Of Jobs and Creating Economic Opportunity Across The Commonwealth

PA Environment Daily

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EPA Releases Proposed Guidance for Antimicrobial Pesticides that Require Endangered Species Act Reviews

Nanotech

On December 2, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released, and is seeking public comment on, its proposed guidance for antimicrobial pesticide registrants intended to improve the efficiency of Endangered Species Act (ESA) considerations for new active ingredients, new uses, and registration review actions for antimicrobial pesticides.

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DEP Posted 91 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In December 7 PA Bulletin

PA Environment Daily

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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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Screwworm: Why is this flesh-eating parasite making a comeback?

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DEP Invites Comments On Proposed Hazardous Sites Cleanup Consent Order For Penn State Benner Township PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Contamination Site In Centre County

PA Environment Daily

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Iron Deficiency and Anemia May Be More Common in Young Women Than Doctors Know

Scientific American

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PA Parks & Forests Foundation Now Accepting Nominations For 2025 Parks & Forests Awards

PA Environment Daily

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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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Biosolids as a Potential Source of PFAS to Farming Soils

Environmental News Bits

Biosolids as a Potential Source of PFAS to Farming Soils. (2024, November 8). [link] Abstract This study, one of the few conducted to date on working farms in the US, examined per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in 10 farms treated with biosolids using a paired control-treatment approach.

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Friday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 12.6.24

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Countries spend huge sums on fossil fuel subsidies – why they’re so hard to eliminate

Environmental News Bits

by Bruce Huber, University of Notre Dame Fossil fuels are the leading driver of climate change, yet they are still heavily subsidized by governments around the world. Although many countries have explicitly promised to reduce fossil fuel subsidies to combat climate change, this has proven difficult to accomplish.

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PA Office Of Outdoor Recreation Hosts Dec. 11 Webinar On Release Of 2023 Data Showing Tremendous Growth In PA’s Outdoor Recreation Economy

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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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Evaluating and elevating the role of wildlife road crossings in climate adaptation

Environmental News Bits

Littlefield, C. E., Suraci, J. P., Kintsch, J., Callahan, R., Cramer, P., Cross, M. S., Dickson, B. G., Duncan, L. A., Fisher, J. R., Freeman, P. T., Seidler, R., Wearn, A., Andrews, K. M., Brocki, M., Dodd, N., Gagnon, J., Johnson, A., Krosby, M., Skroch, M., & Sutherland, R. (2024).

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PUC: Natural Gas Distribution Companies Prepare For Winter - Gas Consumption Expected To Decrease 1.8%, Cost For Residential Customers To Increase 1%

PA Environment Daily

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EPA Proposes to Update Proposed SNURs for 17 PFAS, Designating Manufacture (Including Import) as a Significant New Use

Nanotech

On November 29, 2024, the U.S. Environment Protection Agency (EPA) issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) that would update the December 2, 2022, proposed significant new use rules (SNUR) for 17 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMN) and are also subject to an Order issued by EPA pursuant to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). 89 Fed.

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DCED PA Crude [Oil] Development Advisory Council Meets Dec. 12 To Discuss Road Dumping Oil & Gas Wastewater; New EPA Methane Emissions Reduction Program; Other Updates

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The US industries with the highest greenhouse gas emissions

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Trellis. Every year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issues an exhaustive report on greenhouse gas emissions, by source, economic sector and other factors that track data going back to 1990.

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Dec. 6 Take Five Fridays With Pam, PA Parks & Forests Foundation

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Webinar: Together, We Can: How to move climate solutions forward in 2025

Environmental News Bits

Dec 18, 2024, 11 am CTRegister here. Clearly, this is a worrisome time for those working on climate. Federal action on climate in the U.S. is likely to stall. International agreements to reduce greenhouse gases aren’t moving at the pace the science tells us we need.

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DEP To Hold Jan. 22 Hearing On Title V RACT 3 Air Quality Permit For Carpenter Technology Plant In Berks County

PA Environment Daily

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How not to let anti-ESG rhetoric reshape investment strategies

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Trellis. ESG analysis offers a more complete picture of the pros and cons of an investment choice in a portfolio.

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DEP Accepting Applications From Public Schools, Childcare Facilities For Drinking Water Lead Testing, Lead Reduction Measures Starting Dec. 9

PA Environment Daily

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