Yale E360
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
At the height of the coronavirus pandemic, the Earth saw a surge in heat-trapping methane. While some researchers believe the spike was related to a global drop in traffic during the pandemic, a new study finds the sudden rise in methane levels was mostly due to the flooding of tropical wetlands.
Legal Planet
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
This morning, Governor Newsom signed a trio of bills— AB 3233 (Addis), AB 1866 (Hart), and AB 2716 (Bryan)—that will protect communities in Los Angeles and across the state from the harms of oil and gas production, the impacts of which are disproportionately experienced in low-income communities of color across the state. He signed the package on a Los Angeles soccer field that overlooks oil wells, joined by community organizers who have led the charge for years.
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New Scientist
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
It seems to be more energy efficient for emus to keep one foot on the ground when running at a moderate pace, and the same may have been true for dinosaurs
Scientific American
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Physicists report the first observations of quantum entanglement in quarks, the heaviest known fundamental particles, inside the Large Hadron Collider
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
New Scientist
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Neuroscientists have been surprised to discover that the human brain is teeming with microbes, and we are beginning to suspect they could play a role in neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's
Inside Climate News
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Wetlands restoration and shoreline rehabilitation efforts in South Baltimore promise to make communities resilient against climate change and severe weather while spawning new green spaces. Scientists say it’s a new science that needs careful and closer scrutiny. By Aman Azhar Brad Rogers and Brett Berkley stepped carefully on the gravel sill along the Middle Branch of the Patapsco River in South Baltimore, which when covered with sandy fill will serve as the bed for 11 acres of newly constructe
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Scientific American
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Cases of deadly heatstroke of children in cars have remained stubbornly persistent—here’s why they happen and how we can prevent them
New Scientist
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
If we want to preserve the dwindling ice in the Arctic, cutting our emissions is no longer enough – we also need to use geoengineering to refreeze this precious ecosystem
PA Environment Daily
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
The 2nd Century Alliance helped organize 50 volunteers to clean up 1.5 miles of Route 82 along the West Branch of the Brandywine Creek on September 21 in Coatesville, Chester County. The Coatesville cleanup resulted in volunteers collecting 269 bags of litter and 26 tires and removing weeds and cigarette butts, litter and yard signs from city streets and sidewalks.
New Scientist
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
DNA and genealogical evidence reveal, for the first time, the identity of cannibalised remains recovered from the Franklin expedition
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.
Scientific American
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Hurricane Helene is a large storm set to bring substantial storm surge to the coast of Florida, as well as wind and rain-driven flooding up into Tennessee and South Carolina
New Scientist
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Tree ring data reveals the impact a fluctuating jet stream has had on Europe for 700 years – and sheds light on future risks amid our warming planet
Scientific American
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
From spotless giraffes to secret squirrels, Janelle Shane probes the absurdity (and dangers) of generative AI
New Scientist
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Though it was first predicted in the 1930s, chemists have just now managed to create a covalent bond that only uses one electron
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.
Scientific American
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
A small asteroid, 2024 PT5, will spend the next two months alongside our planet as a mini moon before swooping back to deep space
New Scientist
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
DNA and protein analysis has identified a white substance smeared on mummies in China as a kind of kefir cheese, made from cow and goat milk
Scientific American
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
A study reports higher prevalence of eating disorders among people with polycystic ovary syndrome, regardless of their body mass index.
New Scientist
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
A flurry of studies has found microplastics in nearly every organ in the human body, from the brain to the testicles.
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Environmental News Bits
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Geueke, B., Parkinson, L. V., Groh, K. J., Kassotis, C. D., Maffini, M. V., Martin, O. V., Zimmermann, L., Scheringer, M., & Muncke, J. (2024). Evidence for widespread human exposure to food contact chemicals. Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology.
New Scientist
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
There can be no victory in a war against nature, says Sunil Amrith in The Burning Earth, a must-read history of our environmental crisis
Environmental News Bits
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Wardhani, B., Dugis, V., Yunus, Moch., & Wu, D. Y. (n.d.). The indigenous Pacific Islands’ resilience against climate injustice. Culture and Religion, 1–18.
New Scientist
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Feedback explores the painstaking science of hair-pulling, and learns that experts have discovered that its effects can range from "hot-burning" to "aching"
Scientific American
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Looking silly when they run saves birds energy—and some dinosaurs may have done the same
New Scientist
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
There has been plenty of controversy over GM crops, but if deployed well they could have a positive environmental impact, says Graham Lawton
Environmental News Bits
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Read the full story in the Washington Post. We toured a facility in Northern Virginia to see how it works and to understand why water use and energy consumption are such a concern.
New Scientist
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Fear of maths has been around for at least a century.
Montrose
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) of 1971 included the transfer of 44 million acres of land to twelve regions and over 200 village ANCs. Some of these areas have been contaminated due to past activities like fuel storage, power generation, natural resource extraction, and were Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDs). Currently, 1,278 sites are listed in the Contaminated ANCSA Lands Inventory, showing documented or potential contamination.
Environmental News Bits
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Read the full story at ESG Today. Apple released its Product Environmental Report for its new iPhone 16 lineup, highlighting some of the key sustainability attributes of its new products, and the progress the company is making towards its climate and sustainable materials goals in the manufacturing and use of its products.
Legal Planet
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Here’s one of the best kept secrets of the federal government: nothing gets done without effective civil servants. I learned this secret firsthand in the three years I just spent at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), first as Chief Counsel, then as Acting Administrator. Political appointees, as I was, help set an agency’s agenda, but we can’t carry it out without the expertise, talent, professionalism, and dedication of career employees.
Environmental News Bits
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Read the full story from NPR. Growing up in rural Alaska, Eva Dawn Burk recalls hunting, trapping and going to fish camp every summer, gathering traditional foods with her family. Burk is Alaska Native, Dene’ and Lower Tanana Athabascan. She grew up in the small villages of Nenana and Manley Hot Springs along the Tanana … Continue reading Climate change makes farming easier in Alaska.
PA Environment Daily
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. As trustee of these resources, the Commonwealth shall conserve and maintain them for the benefit of all the people.” - - Article I, Section 27 Pennsylvania Constitution [It’s Not A Suggestion] House Fall Voting Schedule -- September 2
Environmental News Bits
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Read the full story from ETH Zurich. Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a new way to break down a dangerous subgroup of PFAS known as PFOS. With the help of nanoparticles and ultrasound, piezocatalysis could offer an effective alternative to existing processes in the future.
Legal Planet
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
The battle for control of the U.S. House is going to be very tight. Democrats need to pick up only four seats to flip control – something that will be especially important for them if Trump wins and Republicans win the Senate as expected. Especially in that scenario, control of the House will have a big impact on climate and energy policy, one way or the other.
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