Legal Planet

MAY 7, 2024

Chris Hunkeler, Wikimedia Commons In the West, the benefits of electricity market regionalization appear more attractive than ever. “Regionalization” refers to efforts to expand coordination between Western states to buy and sell wholesale electricity through centralized federal power markets. Increased coordination, made possible through regional transmission organizations (RTOs – independent non-profit organizations that operate the grid and oversee the operation of centralized energy ma

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New Scientist

MAY 7, 2024

The rapid growth of solar power led to a record-breaking year for clean energy generation in 2023, and the year is expected to mark the start of a long-term decline in fossil fuels

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Enviromental Defense

MAY 7, 2024

Statement by Aliénor Rougeot, Program Manager, Climate and Energy Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat – Alberta’s newly announced Oil Sands Mine Water Steering Committee is just another attempt to delay action and distract from the daily harm caused by toxic tailings in the tar sands.

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Cool Green Science

MAY 7, 2024

A Nature Conservancy preserve in Moab, Utah offers hopeful news for endangered razorback suckers: this fall, 51 juvenile suckers were […] The post Utah Nursery Gives Endangered Fish a Place to Grow appeared first on Cool Green Science.

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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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New Scientist

MAY 7, 2024

Analysis of thousands of exchanges between the intelligent cetaceans suggests they combine short click patterns – similar to letters of the alphabet - into longer sequences

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

MAY 7, 2024

Photo credit: USDA For over a year and a half, countless farmers and ranchers nationwide have been sending an unmistakable message to policymakers in Washington, DC – that the climate-smart agriculture funding included in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is exactly what they’ve been looking for. Since the IRA was signed into law on August 16, 2022, the farmer-driven demand – in red states and blue states alike – for these resources has far outpaced availability.

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New Scientist

MAY 7, 2024

Birman and Burmese cats typically live for more than 14 years while sphynxes live less than half as long on average, finds a study of pet cats in the UK

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PBS Nature

MAY 7, 2024

As their territory expands into cattle country, local ranchers reassert that grizzlies should be delisted under the Endangered Species Act, which would pave the way for legal hunting of the bears.

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Inside Climate News

MAY 7, 2024

The research’s high end precipitation predictions could ease drying, but the models also show a possible decline in the river and the researchers urge “conservation and thoughtful management.” By Alex Hager, KUNC Good news on the Colorado River is rare. Its reservoirs, the two largest in the country, have shrunk to record lows. The policymakers who will decide its future are stuck at an impasse.

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New Scientist

MAY 7, 2024

The strategy for tracking bird flu in US dairy cattle falls worryingly short of what is needed to prevent the outbreak from widening and potentially spreading to humans

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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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Scientific American

MAY 7, 2024

Using forests to prop up carbon markets can lead to “perverse effects” on land management, such as cutting out local communities

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New Scientist

MAY 7, 2024

The strategy for tracking bird flu in US dairy cattle falls worryingly short of what is needed to prevent the outbreak from widening and potentially spreading to humans

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Inside Climate News

MAY 7, 2024

As temperatures warm, some animals are expanding their geographic range—and overlapping with humans. By Kiley Price All around the world, the climate crisis has species on the move. This widespread shuffling can push animals closer to humans, with potentially disastrous consequences. Overall, a growing body of research shows that climate change is increasing global cases of human-wildlife conflict and the risk of zoonotic disease spillover.

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New Scientist

MAY 7, 2024

Software that has been blocked from connecting to the internet should be secure from hacking attempts, but now researchers have found a way to sneak data out by varying the speed of the computer's processor

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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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National Law Center

MAY 7, 2024

US International Trade Court Judge Vaden to deliver Western Conference keynote National Ag Law Center presents 2nd Annual Western Agricultural Law. The post US International Trade Court Judge Vaden to deliver Western Conference keynote appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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New Scientist

MAY 7, 2024

Researchers are aiming to make the northern quoll resistant to the toxic cane toads wiping it out in Australia, but little progress has been made

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 7, 2024

Starting on March 12, Siri Lawson has taken photos and gotten physically ill from the illegal, repeated road dumping of conventional oil and gas wastewater on the road running past her home and on every dirt and paved road she has to travel to get groceries, go to the doctor and take the normal trips anyone would make in Warren County. She has filed complaints on everything she sees with the Department of Environmental Protection, sent them copies of photos of the dumping and has talked to inspe

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Scientific American

MAY 7, 2024

Every now and then, tiny particles of antimatter strike Earth from cosmic parts unknown.

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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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PA Environment Daily

MAY 7, 2024

The Governor's Invasive Species Council celebrates the second annual Pennsylvania Native Species Day on Thursday, May 16. Mark your calendars and plan to join in! All organizations, government offices, farms, schools, and businesses are welcome to join in with their own activities. Why celebrate and protect Pennsylvania's native species? Pennsylvania is home to diverse native plants, trees, insects, fish, birds, and mammals that originated thousands of years ago and thrive in mutual dependence.

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New Scientist

MAY 7, 2024

An implantable heart pump could help children with heart failure awaiting transplants forego bulky devices that require long hospital stays

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 7, 2024

A report by Moody & Associates documents adverse groundwater impacts from the land application disposal of conventional oil and gas wastewater concluding-- "The water quality data generated from this study indicates that the long term discharge of shallow oil field produced water to the ground surface is not a viable management practice." [ page 26 ] The Moody study, commissioned by the conventional oil and gas industry, studied whether land application of conventional oil and gas wastewater

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New Scientist

MAY 7, 2024

A practical superconductor would transform the efficiency of electronics.

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Scientific American

MAY 7, 2024

An infinite number of random events can produce just about anything if you have quintillions of years to wait

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New Scientist

MAY 7, 2024

Global temperatures in April 2024 were 1.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 7, 2024

Winners of Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful’s Litter Hawk Youth Award Program were recognized at a ceremony at the State Capitol Building in Harrisburg on May 2. Winning students, their families and legislators with winning students in their district were invited to attend a ceremony honoring the Litter Hawk Youth Award winners and participants. Over 50 people showed up to support and celebrate the winners and their efforts.

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Scientific American

MAY 7, 2024

WHO now admits the COVID virus and other germs spread “through the air.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 7, 2024

On May 7, environmental, conservation, anglers, and sporting groups from all over Pennsylvania are gathering in Harrisburg to educate state legislators about five key clean water policies during Clean Water Education Day. Led by Choose Clean Water Coalition , Coalition for the Delaware River Watershed , and members of Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition , the groups representing watersheds across Pennsylvania share their top five legislative priorities that aim to protect and ensure access

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Scientific American

MAY 7, 2024

A study of mice starts to unravel how the brain gets tricked by a particular optical illusion

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 7, 2024

The DCNR Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council is scheduled to meet May 22 to hear updates on the State Forest Strategic Plan and State Outdoor Recreation Plan and a report from the NextGen Council. Also on the agenda is an update on agency activities from DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn. Comments On ATV Pilot After its fall field trip to the ATV Regional Connector Pilot, CNRAC issued a memo to DCNR outlining its observations and recommendations.

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Environmental Progress

MAY 7, 2024

Brazil’s Crackdown On Free Speech Testimony by Michael Shellenberger, C.B.R. Chair of Censorship, Politics, and Free Speech, at the University of Austin; Founder, Public; Founder-President, Environmental Progress/Civilization Works Before The Subcommittee on Global Health, Human Rights, and International Organizations of the House Foreign Affairs Committee For a hearing on “Brazil: A Crisis of Democracy, Freedom & Rule of Law?

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 7, 2024

On May 22, Penn State Extension will host an in-person Tap Talk: Deep Dive Into Vernal Pools Workshop at the Collusion Tap Works , 105 S. Howard Street in oak from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Enjoy an evening out with Betsy Leppo, Invertebrate Zoologist with the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy who will speak about unique seasonal wetlands called vernal pools and the fascinating life found in them.

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Nanotech

MAY 7, 2024

On April 22, 2024, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) issued a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to restructure and update the regulations to focus on current environmental and sustainability matters and to implement a requirement for agencies to procure sustainable products and services to the maximum extent practicable. 89 Fed.

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