Yale E360
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Despite continued opposition, the World Bank has approved the first of five big dam projects expected to get its support in the coming months. Climate change has upped the need for renewable energy, but the environmental and social costs of building such massive projects remain.
Legal Planet
DECEMBER 19, 2024
As the market for the electric buses, cars, trucks, and trains that help curb the climate crisis continues to grow globally, the battery supply chain faces increased scrutiny. Minerals like lithium, nickel, graphite, and cobalt are too often mined and processed in ways that contribute to harming communities and ecosystems, while the batteries often face wasteful end-of-life disposal.
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Scientific American
DECEMBER 19, 2024
The proof that the Apéry constant is irrational remains one of the most bizarre events in the history of mathematics
Legal Planet
DECEMBER 19, 2024
This is the fifth in a series of posts. The first post is here. The second post is here. The third post is here. The fourth post is here. Decarbonization is a long-term challenge, and it requires commitments to drive the investments required for innovation and deployment of non-fossil-fuel energy sources. But long-term commitments, which are more effective at driving investments, are also vulnerable to reversals due to electoral changes or pushback from existing fossil fuel interest groups.
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.
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 19, 2024
The Penn State Extension will host a January 22 webinar on How Invasive Plants Drive An Insect Invasion from 8:00 to 9:15 a.m. The recent spread of invasive insects like the spotted lanternfly has underscored the interconnected threats posed by invasive plants and insects, both of which can significantly harm ecosystems. Andrew Liebhold will delve into the complex relationship between these invasive species and discuss the critical role of reducing plant invasions to preserve forest health.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Recent findings show that Stonehenges stones came from all over Britain and this offers clues to the monuments purpose, say archaeologists
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New Scientist
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Using descriptions of flavours or chemical data, artificial intelligence can tell apart whiskies from different countries and identify their constituent aromas
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 19, 2024
The fall newsletter of the Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program features an article on the decades-long effort to monitor the biodiversity of the Upper Middle Allegheny River. Other articles include-- -- Surveys For Weasels In Western PA -- Bountiful Bryophytes -- Return To The Coastal Plain Oldenlandia -- Invasive Jumping Worms -- Rediscovery Of A Tick-Trefoil -- Species Associated Other Old Growth -- Assessing The Forrest H.
New Scientist
DECEMBER 19, 2024
This year has delivered some awe-inspiring imagery of space, from the James Webb Space Telescopes stunning shots of faraway stars and galaxies to images of the skies taken from here on planet Earth
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)
DECEMBER 19, 2024
The NSAC staff retreat in West Virginia Theres no such thing as a quiet year when it comes to federal food and farm policy, and 2024 proved to be no exception! As the year comes to a close, we are reflecting on the progress we have made toward building a more resilient and equitable farm and food system. Amidst endless delays in Congress, a noisy election cycle, and major natural disasters that affected farmers nationwide, NSAC continued to do what we do best: advocate for better federal food an
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
Scientific American
DECEMBER 19, 2024
In 2017, a group of students at Dartmouth College filed a lawsuit that revealed an entrenched culture of power and abuse, and in doing so, they sparked a wider conversation about sexual violence in science.
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 19, 2024
The Penn State Extension will host a January 16 webinar featuring an expert panel on Forest Carbon Markets and Payment Programs from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Join Extension for an insightful webinar panel featuring representatives from leading forest carbon payment programs, including the Family Forest Carbon Program (FFCP), Finite Carbon , and Climate Action Reserve , along with a verification auditor who will share their expertise on the complexities of forest carbon markets and payment programs.
Scientific American
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Material from asteroid Ryugu riddled with earthly microbes provides a cautionary tale for scientists seeking signs of alien life
New Scientist
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Analysing footage of what happens when people jump into water, and using a robot to mimic them, has revealed how do the perfect dive-bomb using a Maori technique called the Manu
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
DECEMBER 19, 2024
The Penn State Extension will host another in its series of Conservation Cornerstone webinars January 28 on the Climate-Smart Ag Project (CARAT) from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. The Conservation Cornerstone webinar series is designed for agriculture professionals committed to advancing climate-smart practices. In this webinar discover the USDA-funded CARAT project, led by Penn State University, which provides Pennsylvania dairy producers with financial and technical assistance to implement priority climat
The Applied Ecologist
DECEMBER 19, 2024
In this blog post, Taylor Craft discusses the use of GPS tracking and satellite imagery to uncover the lives of Black-tailed Godwits in the Senegal Delta. You can read their latest study, published alongside co-authors, here. A pressing challenge The landscapes of the endangered continental Black-tailed Godwit face increasing pressures at nearly every key site along their migratory route.
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 19, 2024
The Penn State Extension is seeking individuals and organizations to present at the 2025 Dive Deeper Summit for Water Educators , scheduled for September 25 in Harrisburg. Proposals are due March 5. Dive Deeper is an every-other-year conference for anyone who teaches about water, whether in the classroom, on the lake shore, in the woods, or at the city playground.
Scientific American
DECEMBER 19, 2024
The huge Stegosaurus fossil Apex, bought at auction for $44.
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
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Endangered skates and kingfishers were brought back from the brink this year and scientists found a way to protect frogs from deadly infections
Scientific American
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Think Twice before Giving Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing Kits to Friends and Loved Ones
New Scientist
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Advances in artificial intelligence mean that machines can now perform certain diagnostic tasks with far better accuracy than human doctors - but the picture is more complicated than you might think
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Join the PA Organization for Watersheds and Rivers and the volunteer leaders of the Little Lehigh Watershed Stewards for a Conversation Caf webinar on January 16 from 6:00 7:30 p.m. This event will include an interactive discussion about the impacts of winter salting on local waterways and experiences watershed groups in Pennsylvania have had monitoring, communicating their results, and advocating for change locally and regionally.
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New Scientist
DECEMBER 19, 2024
A simple change to maize, sorghum and sugarcane that allows them to take advantage of rising CO2 levels can boost their growth by around a fifth
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 19, 2024
The PA Association of Natural Resources Extension Professionals has selected the Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission as their 2024 Natural Resource Education Champion award recipient for their unwavering support and partnership in advancing agricultural and environmental education in the Commonwealth. This recognition celebrates the SCCs collaboration with the College of Agricultural Sciences and Penn State Extension to deliver impactful programs benefiting farmers and conservation profes
Law Columbia
DECEMBER 19, 2024
The Sabin Center published a report that explores the international and U.S. laws governing atmospheric methane removal (AMR) via soil amendments. AMR refers to human interventions to accelerate the conversion of methane in the atmosphere to a form that causes less warming (e.g., converting it to carbon dioxide). Scientists have proposed a range of potential AMR approaches, but all are in the early stages of development and require significantly more research to evaluate their efficacy and impac
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 19, 2024
The Choose Clean Water Coalition is now accepting presentation proposals for their upcoming Choose Clean Water Conference. The deadline for submissions is January 10. The conference will be held from May 19-21, 2025 in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Every year, the Choose Clean Water Conference gathers individuals from local, state, and national nonprofits, elected officials, government agencies, and businesses to discuss ways these different sectors can work together toward our collective goalclean wa
Law Columbia
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Today, the Sabin Center published a report that looks back on climate litigation developments since the beginning of 2024. This second installment in our year-end series revisits significant cases and rulings from around the world and connects them to overarching themes. It also identifies key cases that we expect to influence litigation strategies and outcomes in the coming months and years.
A Greener Life
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Image generated by AI. By Jiang Mengnan Chinas oil demand is projected to peak at approximately 770 million tonnes in 2025, according to a forecast by the China National Petroleum Corporations Economic and Technological Research Institute (ETRI), reports Caixin. In 2024, Chinas oil demand is expected to reach 756 million tonnes, marking a modest 0.04% year-on-year increase.
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 19, 2024
The Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training at Penn State Extension invites conservation professionals across the Commonwealth to participate in 2025 Agriculture Literacy Week, happening March 1721, 2025. This is your chance to inspire young minds by volunteering to read this years ag literacy storybook in a local elementary classroom.
Scientific American
DECEMBER 19, 2024
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NRDC
DECEMBER 19, 2024
In June 2024, NRDCs Edwards Clean Air Act settlement team spent three days in Peoria, Illinois, catching up with some of our 15 grant recipients and seeing the fruits of their work.
Scientific American
DECEMBER 19, 2024
See the year’s most striking images from the Hubble and James Webb space telescopes, NASA’s Mars rover and the best sky watching on offer
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