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Alaska Communities Struggle for Baseline Water Data Amid Climate Uncertainty

Circle of Blue

This story was originally published by the Alaska Climate Adaptation Science Center. Homes and a fisher on the Kenai River. Photo: Christian Thorsberg Seldovia, Alaska a quintessential sleepy fishing town on the southern edge of the Kenai Peninsula starts to wake up around late May. By then, the first salmon are running. Water taxis come and go. Fishing charters fill.

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FIRO to Avoid Water FOMO: How to Save Every Drop with Smart Reservoir Operations in California

Union of Concerned Scientists

Happy Water Week ! Have you ever seen the Sierra Nevada of California from the San Joaquin Valley in the early spring on a clear day? When the Sierra has snow and the air quality allows us to see it from here, that view is second to none. Every year at this time when I look at the Sierra from the Valley, I know if I see little snow, it means its a dry year.

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Hunting Methane Using Satellites

Legal Planet

A stream of data about methanea potent greenhouse gasis now constantly being beamed down from space. New methane satellites provide a powerful data capability for governments who want to demonstrate leadership in climate policy. To equip policymakers with necessary information on satellite methane data, UC Berkeley Laws Center for Law, Energy and the Environment (CLEE), the UCLA Law Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environment are releasing a guide for policymakers, Hunting Methane Usi

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California’s Push to Close the EV Battery Loop

Union of Concerned Scientists

Electric vehicle (EV) sales are increasing , and these vehicles are important to reduce fossil fuel use and air pollution. Increasing sales means more EVs eventually reaching their end of useful life. When an EV retires, the battery can be recycled and the materials recovered to make new batteries. These recovered materials replace what would otherwise be mined, which lessens the environmental and social impact of production.

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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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Environmental Quality Board Tables Vote On Accepting Petition For Study To Increase Setbacks From Shale Gas Wells Until Last Minute Comments Can Be Reviewed

PA Environment Daily

On April 8, the Environmental Quality Board voted 16 to 3 to table a vote on whether to accept a rulemaking petition for study to increase setbacks from shale gas wells until comments submitted at the last minute to the Board can be reviewed. Commissioner Kathryn Zerfuss, representing the Public Utility Commission on the Board made the motion and was seconded by Matt Osenbach, representing Sen.

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San Francisco v. EPA: Impact on Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal

Law Columbia

On March 4, 2025, the Supreme Court handed down an important ruling in City and County of San Francisco v. Environmental Protection Agency. In a 5-4 decision, the Court curtailed the Environmental Protection Agencys (EPA) authority under the Clean Water Act (CWA) to issue pollutant discharge permits. The case involved a wastewater treatment facility that discharged treated water into San Francisco Bay under a CWA permit issued by EPA.

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Breakthrough Prize Winner Gerard ’t Hooft Says Quantum Mechanics Is ‘Nonsense’

Scientific American

After netting the world’s highest-paying science award, preeminent theoretical physicist Gerard ’t Hooft reflects on his legacy and the future of physics

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DEP Updates PA Drought Conditions: Berks County Remains In Drought Warning; Drought Watch Lifted In 6 Counties; 27 Counties Remain In Drought Watch

PA Environment Daily

On April 8, the Department of Environmental Protection announced the Commonwealth Drought Task Force has updated drought conditions in Pennsylvania -- Berks County will remain in Drought Warning, a Drought Watch was lifted for six counties, but remains in place for 27 counties. Beaver, Butler, Clearfield, Indiana, Somerset, and Westmoreland Counties have returned to normal status.

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Space could emerge from time

New Scientist

An investigation of the changing behaviour of a single quantum bit through time has uncovered a tantalising similarity to the geometry of three-dimensional space

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Fish & Boat Commission Funds 5 Watershed Restoration Projects In Lancaster, York Counties Totaling $150,000

PA Environment Daily

On April 8, the Fish and Boat Commission announced five projects were awarded funding through the York and Lancaster Counties Habitat Improvement Grant Program. Funding for the grant program is being provided by two sources, the Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station and the Muddy Run Pumped Storage Project. In accordance with their respective Water Quality Certifications, the PFBC receives a combined total of $150,000 annually to fund projects such as dam removals, stream habitat improvement project

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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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The Dire Wolf Isn’t Back—But Here’s What ‘De-Extinction’ Tech Can Actually Do

Scientific American

Colossal Bioscience says it has “de-extincted” the dire wolf, but other scientists disagree and say more important conservation science is being lost in all the hype

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Conventional/Shale Oil & Gas Industry Association Acknowledges 1.4 Million People ‘Are Impacted By General Oil & Gas Operations’ In Pennsylvania

PA Environment Daily

In an April 7, 2025 letter to the Environmental Quality Board, the PA Independent Oil and Gas Association acknowledged that 1.4 million Pennsylvanians are impacted by general oil and gas operations in the state. PIOGA represents conventional oil and gas operations and some independent shale gas drillers. The letter expressed opposition to a rulemaking petition before the Environmental Quality Board proposing to increase setback distances from unconventional shale gas wells.

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The hunt for the birthplace of Indo-European languages

New Scientist

Its incredibly tricky to pin down the origin of the language that led to the words spoken everywhere between Spain and India and itll be even harder to be sure weve got it right

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House Bill Introduced Authorizing Community Solar Energy Programs

PA Environment Daily

On April 8, Our Solar PA Coalition , organized labor, and industry groups, Pennsylvania lawmakers introduced House Bill 1155 (Schweyer- D-Lehigh), which will authorize community solar programs across the state. The legislation will promote local economic development, enhancing energy reliability, and reducing energy costs. Community solar expands access to clean energy to individuals who typically cannot benefit from residential solar, such as renters and those living in buildings unsuitable for

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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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EPA Announces Changes to Pesticide Data Submission Process for Data Matrix Form

Nanotech

On April 3, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced changes on how the data matrix form (EPA Form 8570-35) is submitted to EPA, stating this change is an improvement to simplify the process for how companies submit data to EPA as part of a pesticide registration package. EPA states these improvements also will make EPAs processing of this information more efficient.

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How to make great coffee with fewer beans, according to science

New Scientist

Physicists have determined that the ideal technique for pour-over coffee can use up to 10 per cent fewer beans to make a cup just as flavoursome

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Sarah Kingsbury: A new tool for setting biodiversity management priorities adapted from aquatic invasive species management

The Applied Ecologist

Shortlisted for the Georgina Mace Prize 2024 Sarah Kingsbury shares insights into her team’s study investigating anew integrated management approachto better assess the effects and risks of aquatic invasive species on Atlantic salmon. About the Research Overview Our idea was to develop an integrated management plan to inform aquatic invasive species and Atlantic salmon management in Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Blood test predicts preeclampsia risk using RNA

New Scientist

A blood test can accurately predict whether someone without a known risk of preeclampsia is likely to develop the potentially fatal hypertensive pregnancy condition

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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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NOAA Reverses Plan to Defer Upkeep of Key Weather Satellites

Scientific American

Agency officials said Monday that NOAA would continue to maintain the Joint Polar Satellite System, crucial weather satellites, after a previous memo suggested maintenance would be deferred

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Rethink of fossils hints dinosaurs still thrived before asteroid hit

New Scientist

The number of dinosaurs may have been stable before the asteroid impact, despite evidence that species were getting less diverse

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10 Sustainability Experts Reveal Their Top Green Living Tips

Earthava

The post 10 Sustainability Experts Reveal Their Top Green Living Tips appeared first on Earthava. Environmental sustainabilityis now a top priority. The World Economic Forums Nature and Net Zero report shows that our actions harm ecosystems and human health. Over 99% of people worldwide breathe polluted air, leading to more respiratory illnesses1. Adopting sustainable living can improve our health and the planet’s.

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How long is a day on Uranus? Slightly longer than we thought, it seems

New Scientist

Thanks to the Hubble Space Telescope, we now know that a day on Uranus lasts for 28 seconds longer than previously thought - a difference that could be crucial in planning future missions to the gas giant

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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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Surgeons Can Permanently Change Eye Color with Experimental Keratopigmentation Procedure

Scientific American

A new surgical procedure to permanently change eye color is gaining traction in the U.S.

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What the new science of magic reveals about perception and free will

New Scientist

Magicians have long exploited quirks in our perception of the world to make us experience the impossible.

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Bamboo takeout containers offer a sustainable alternative free of ‘forever chemicals’

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from the University of British Columbia. A UBC student has developed bamboo-based takeout containers that are as durable as conventional options, dont rely on harmful forever chemicals and break down quickly in natural conditions.

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Smell-seeking drone uses moth antenna to follow a scent

New Scientist

A moth antenna can be integrated into the electronics of a drone to create a smell-seeking bio-hybrid but it only detects the smell of a female moth

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More Wisconsin cities are powering municipal operations with renewable electricity

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from Wisconsin Public Radio. Cities across Wisconsin are investing in renewable electricity to power their municipalities. From city hall to the local library to traffic lights, these municipalities have made it a goal to reduce spending and emissions by switching to green energy. Sun Prairie is one of those cities.

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Ancient rocks boost case for mini ice age linked to fall of Rome

New Scientist

Unusual rocks on an Icelandic beach were dropped there by icebergs, adding to evidence that an unusually cool period preceded the collapse of the Roman Empire

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Genetic mutations linked to toxin exposure found in firefighters’ brain tumors

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from Mass General Brigham. Occupational and environmental exposures can put specific groups of people at higher risk of cancer, including firefighters. A new study by investigators at Mass General Brigham examines a cancer rarely studied in firefighters: gliomasa type of tumor that forms in the brain or spinal cord.

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People Likely Aren’t as Susceptible to False Memories as Researchers Thought

Scientific American

New studies underscore the difficulty of implanting entirely fictional events in a person’s recollection

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Jury orders Chevron to pay more than $744m for destroying Louisiana wetlands

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story in The Guardian. Chevronhas been ordered to pay more than $744m in damages for destroying parts of south-east Louisianas coastal wetlands over the years.

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Blood test suggests preeclampsia risk using RNA

New Scientist

A blood test can accurately determine whether someone without known risk factors for preeclampsia may be at risk of developing the potentially fatal hypertensive pregnancy condition

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