Legal Planet
OCTOBER 23, 2024
The California State Legislature is now finally in its off-season. Governor Newsom had until Monday, September 30 th to sign or veto bills that the legislature passed and sent to his desk. In a final tally of bills, according to CalMatters , Governor Newsom vetoed approximately 18% of the nearly 1,000 bills that landed on his desk in the final days of session, or close to 1 in 5 bills.
Yale E360
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Recent sightings of the "Mekong ghost" fish in Cambodia offer hope for a creature once presumed extinct.
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New Scientist
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Researchers have managed to encode enormous amounts of information, including images, into DNA at a rate hundreds of times faster than was previously possible
Scientific American
OCTOBER 23, 2024
On the Silk Road, these lost twin cities may have sustained themselves in a foreboding landscape with metallurgy and commerce
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
In an era where efficiency is king, are you leveraging the right tools to transform your manufacturing processes? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) is critical for enhancing operational efficiency, reducing waste, and optimizing energy usage—key factors for improving your bottom line and lowering your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, a manufacturing technology expert with 18+ years of hands-on experience, in this new webinar as he uncovers the secrets of MES and how to best utilize thes
New Scientist
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Everything you need to know about Rwanda's outbreak of Marburg virus, which has been described as one of the deadliest human pathogens
NRDC
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Despite public promises to embrace zero-emission trucks, some manufacturers are quietly sabotaging the shift to cleaner vehicles, putting public health at risk.
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Inside Climate News
OCTOBER 23, 2024
The once-mighty river is barely a trickle through much of West Texas. Scientists and advocates say local initiatives could be scaled up to restore flows to the river. By Martha Pskowski Reporting supported with a grant from The Water Desk at the University of Colorado Boulder. Aerial photography support provided by LightHawk.
New Scientist
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Google DeepMind has been using its AI watermarking method on Gemini chatbot responses for months – and now it’s making the tool available to any AI developer
PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Penn State University Libraries will observe GIS Day -- an annual event celebrating the technology of geographic information systems (GIS)-- with sessions on Nov. 18 and a trivia event on Nov. 19. The program is available in-person and online. This year’s activities focus on geospatial presentation, networking opportunities and student engagement. With a theme relating to 2024 Geography Awareness Week : Geographers Take Action, the sessions explore the contributions of geographers.
New Scientist
OCTOBER 23, 2024
A nearby star that exploded 3 million years ago could have removed all dust smaller than a millimetre from the outer solar system
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
Inside Climate News
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Owasco Lake is called the region’s “canary in the coal mine” for harmful algal blooms, which threaten swimmers, pets and some local drinking water supplies. By Peter Mantius This article previously appeared in Water Front.
New Scientist
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Adding blade-like sails to tankers could reduce their annual fuel consumption by up to 30 per cent, slashing the climate impact of the shipping industry
PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Thandazile Moyo , assistant professor of energy and mineral engineering at Penn State, will give the talk, “Aligning with Recycling as a Strategy for Reliable Critical Metals Supply : Policies, Challenges, and Opportunities in the U.S.,” at 4:00 p.m. on October 28, in 112 Walker Building on the University Park campus. The talk will also be available via Zoom.
New Scientist
OCTOBER 23, 2024
The systems we use to produce food have many problems, from horrifying waste to their dependence on fossil fuels.
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.
PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 23, 2024
On October 23, ClearWater Conservancy announced it has received a $2 million grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission through the Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) initiative. This funding will play a vital role in constructing the ClearWater Community Conservation Center, aimed at fostering environmental stewardship and boosting ecotourism in Centre County.
Scientific American
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Supermassive black holes can expel jets of material so vast and powerful that they may shape the large-scale structure of the cosmos
New Scientist
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Feedback was feeling left out after failing to see the recent aurora borealis, but was delighted to find Meta providing an AI-generated version.
PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 23, 2024
A Widener University Commonwealth Law faculty member who has shaped environmental policy for decades has been honored with one of the highest recognitions in his field. John C. Dernbach , emeritus professor, a leading advocate for sustainable development, received the American Bar Association’s 2024 Distinguished Achievement Award in Environmental Law and Policy for his groundbreaking contributions to environmental protection.
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.
New Scientist
OCTOBER 23, 2024
When award-winning author Will Eaves couldn't write his next novel, he discovered that a different approach to creativity offered some answers
Scientific American
OCTOBER 23, 2024
An epidemiologist explores a troubling rise in early-onset breast cancer diagnoses and discusses the potential link to chronic exposure to endocrine disruptors.
New Scientist
OCTOBER 23, 2024
A man and young girl drive across a scorched Australian outback in Juice, an extraordinary new sci-fi novel where nothing is what it first seems, says Emily H.
A Greener Life
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Image generated by AI. By Anders Lorenzen Having been at the forefront of dealing with climate impacts in recent years, Greece has shored up its renewable energy targets. Greece, which has recently battled one climate-fuelled wildfire after the other, has ramped up its renewable energy targets. The revised 2030 energy and climate plan, unveiled by the government, targets the expansion of wind and solar power.
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New Scientist
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Greening our cities is a good thing, but it has to be done with an eye to the unfolding climate crisis of our times
Ocean Conservancy
OCTOBER 23, 2024
This blog was written by Michele Conrad, advisor to Ocean Conservancy on achieving priority fish conservation and ecosystem goals on the West Coast. As a former state ocean policy manager, Michele represented the State of Washington on the Pacific Fishery Management Council for 15 years before starting her own consultancy. She is passionate about helping fisheries manage their way through climate change and furthering ocean conservation efforts.
New Scientist
OCTOBER 23, 2024
What happens if AI is trained to write choral music by feeding it a specially created vocal dataset?
Environmental News Bits
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Download the report. What GAO Found The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established maximum contaminant levels applicable to six types of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. For perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS)—two of the most common PFAS—EPA set maximum contaminant levels at 4 parts per trillion.
NRDC
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Here’s how schools can tap into this new source of funding as they map out their climate action plans.
Environmental News Bits
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Download the report. What GAO Found To participate in the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), landowners and operators take agricultural land out of use and implement conservation practices, or agree to protect grassland, in exchange for annual rental payments.
PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 23, 2024
On October 23, the national Rails To Trails Conservancy named Sarah Clark Stuart , trails and transportation manager in the City of Philadelphia Department of Streets, the 2024 Doppelt Family Rail-Trail Champion for her visionary leadership that has been central to the progress of the Circuit Trails , an 860-miles-plus regional trail network that serves Greater Philadelphia and South Jersey.
National Law Center
OCTOBER 23, 2024
The Corporate Transparency Act requires millions of small business entities to disclose information about their beneficial owners to the federal government. The post Deadline approaches for business owners to comply with Corporate Transparency Act appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
Environmental News Bits
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Read the full story at Retail Dive. Swedish outdoor clothing brand Fjällräven has launched a peer-to-peer resale program in the U.S., per a news release. Powered by resale tech company Archive, the Fjällräven Pre-Loved marketplace allows for customers to buy and sell gently used bags, gear and apparel.
ESA
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Introduction Earlier this year, Vanuatu, Fiji, and Samoa jointly introduced “ecocide” as a crime to be considered by the International Criminal Court. This meeting’s goal was to discuss the theoretical and practical framework of ecocide laws and to educate participants about their potential. The panelists were: Jojo Mehta, Stop Ecocide International; Aresio Valiente Lopez, University of Panama; and Sophie Demenski, Ecosia UK.
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