Study Finds Plastic Additives in the Air
Yale E360
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Scientists have found evidence of plastic additives in the air over Southern California, including one additive that has been banned from use in toys.
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This Hydrogen Tax Loophole Would Spike Carbon Emissions–But it’s Not Too Late.
Union of Concerned Scientists
OCTOBER 2, 2024
For hydrogen to have any role in the clean energy transition , it must be cleanly produced. The Section 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit (“45V”), passed as part of 2022’s landmark climate investment law , was specifically designed to spur the shift away from today’s dirty methods of hydrogen production to truly clean production processes instead.
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Power-Thirsty AI Turns to Mothballed Nuclear Plants. Is That Safe?
Scientific American
OCTOBER 2, 2024
As Microsoft strikes a deal to restart a reactor at Three Mile Island to power AI, nuclear specialists weigh in on the unprecedented process
Google says its AI designs chips better than humans – experts disagree
New Scientist
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Google DeepMind claims its AlphaChip AI method can deliver “superhuman” chip designs that are already used in its data centres – but independent experts say public proof is lacking
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
New Poll: Two out of Three GTA Voters Want to Fix the Broken Public Transit Funding Model
Enviromental Defense
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Statement by Nate Wallace, Clean Transportation Program Manager Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People – Today, Environmental Defence released a poll conducted by Innovative Research of a representative sample of more than 2,000 voters in the Greater Toronto Area on their attitudes towards public transit policy.
Ancient DNA tells story of toddler who lived in Italy 17,000 years ago
New Scientist
OCTOBER 2, 2024
A young boy who lived towards the end of the last glacial period had dark skin, blue eyes and a congenital heart condition, a study of his genome reveals
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Dolphin 'smiles' may truly be a sign of playfulness
New Scientist
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Captive dolphins are more likely to make an open-mouthed expression when their playmate can see them and they often reciprocate, hinting that it is a form of visual communication
DEP Begins Accepting Grant Applications Oct. 9 To Plug Orphan Conventional Oil & Gas Wells Abandoned By Their Owners
PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 2, 2024
On October 2, the Department of Environmental Protection announced it will begin accepting applications on October 9 for grants to plug orphan conventional oil and gas wells abandoned by their owners. The new program is part of the $76 million in funding Pennsylvania received from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for plugging wells abandoned by conventional oil and gas well owners.
AIs are more likely to mislead people if trained on human feedback
New Scientist
OCTOBER 2, 2024
If artificial intelligence chatbots are fine-tuned to improve their responses using human feedback, they can become more likely to give deceptive answers that seem right but aren’t
Revealed: Elephants and Gorillas Hang Out in Hidden Playgrounds
Scientific American
OCTOBER 2, 2024
In a dense Republic of Congo rainforest, scientists have mapped a network of strangely open clearings where wild beasts go to eat and hang out
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.
Can AI and new technology fix our dysfunctional democracies?
New Scientist
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Democracy across the world isn’t working the way it should. But scientists and technologists are coming up with new ways to harness the power of the people. Will it save the day?
Killer Whales in Chile Have Begun Preying on Dolphins. What Does It Mean?
Inside Climate News
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Scientists have captured drone footage of behavior never before seen along the coast of the South American country, threatened by both climate change and pollution. By Humberto Basilio In six years studying orcas off Chile’s coast, marine biologist Ana García-Cegarra had never witnessed anything like what she saw in May 2023. In the vast Pacific waters near Antofagasta, a killer whale hurled a small dusky dolphin into the air before devouring it.
Exercise supplement creatine could be grown in edible plants
New Scientist
OCTOBER 2, 2024
The compound creatine, a popular exercise supplement that only occurs naturally in animal products, could one day be produced in edible plants
Wetlands 101
Enviromental Defense
OCTOBER 2, 2024
The experience of exploring a wetland is like no other. The sounds of birds singing and frogs croaking, paired with the incredible sights like watching turtles sunbathe on rocks and logs, or seeing a beaver collect materials for its dam, wetlands are truly remarkable ecosystems. On top of being a natural paradise, wetlands are some of the hardest working ecosystems – which is why they are often referred to as the “kidneys of the earth.
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.
Which AI chatbot is best at avoiding disinformation?
New Scientist
OCTOBER 2, 2024
AI chatbots from Google and Microsoft sometimes parrot disinformation when answering questions about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – but their performance depends on language and changes over time
Largest Brain Map Ever Reveals Fruit Fly’s Neurons in Exquisite Detail
Scientific American
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Wiring diagram lays out connections between nearly 140,000 neurons and reveals new types of nerve cell
Drone versus drone combat is bringing a new kind of warfare to Ukraine
New Scientist
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Machines are fighting machines on the Ukrainian battlefield, as a technological arms race has given birth to a new way to wage war
Hurricanes Kill People for Years after the Initial Disaster
Scientific American
OCTOBER 2, 2024
The average tropical cyclone in the U.S.
Sustainability at Retail
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It's parents who are anxious about smartphones, not their children
New Scientist
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Smartphones have indeed created an "anxious generation", but it isn't young people, it is their parents, argues neuroscientist Dean Burnett
PennFuture: Lawmakers Move Bill To Require Clean Solar Energy Facilities To Have Bonds; But Fail To Have Adequate Plugging Bonds For Dirty Oil & Gas Wells Leaving Taxpayers To Pick Up The Cost
PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 2, 2024
In reaction to the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee moving Senate Bill 211 (Yaw-R-Lycoming) requiring bonding for solar energy facilities [ Read more here ], Pennfuture issued this statement-- With Senate Bill 211, lawmakers target a real, cost-effective climate solution that will ultimately hurt Pennsylvania farmers and ratepayers.
A note from the editor about New Scientist Live
New Scientist
OCTOBER 2, 2024
With just one week to go until the world's greatest festival of ideas and discoveries, New Scientist editor Catherine de Lange reveals what you can expect from the show this year
Hollow Oak Land Trust Spotlight: Laura Theofanous - Championing Milkweed At The Nike Missile Site In Allegheny County
PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 2, 2024
The Hollow Oak Land Trust , based in Coraopolis, Allegheny County, recently shared the story of Laura Theofanous and her efforts to help propagate milkweed, the monarch butterfly's favorite food, at the Nike missile site in Montour Woods owned by the Trust in Moon Township. Here is her story-- In our ongoing efforts to support pollinators, we sat down with Laura Theofanous, a passionate advocate for Monarch butterflies.
It's time to celebrate a renaissance in English nature writing
New Scientist
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Musing on John Lewis-Stempel's latest book, England: A natural history, James McConnachie marks the flowering of other, more diverse voices in nature writing
Choose Clean Water Coalition Now Accepting Applications For Young Environmental Professionals Of Color Mentorship Program
PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 2, 2024
The Choose Clean Water Coalition is now accepting applications for mentors and mentees for the Young Professionals of Color Mentorship Program through November 8. This mentor program enables Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities working in the environmental field to achieve their career and professional development goals, while closing the racial diversity gap that exists within the Chesapeake Bay restoration movement.
A dramatic return from space in Kazakhstan
New Scientist
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Andrew McConnell's otherworldly photograph captures a Russian cosmonaut in front of the just-landed Soyuz MS spacecraft in Kazakhstan's remote grasslands
How the 2024 Election Will Affect IVF and Abortion Access
Scientific American
OCTOBER 2, 2024
The presidential candidates have vastly divergent records on and plans for protecting access to reproductive health care, including abortion and IVF
EPA, FDA, and USDA Release Tool to Help Companies Developing Microbial Biotechnology Products Navigate Regulatory Landscape
Nanotech
OCTOBER 2, 2024
On October 2, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the release of a new web-based tool on the Unified Website for Biotechnology Regulation for companies that develop microbial biotechnology products. EPA notes that biotechnology products include plants, animals, and microorganisms developed through genetic engineering or the targeted manipulation of genetic information.
Centre County Recycling & Refuse Authority Receives $75,000 West Penn Energy Fund Grant For Solar Energy Array; Will Save $2 Million Over 25 Years; Power Renewable Gas Facility
PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 2, 2024
On October 2, the Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority announced it has been awarded a $75,000 grant from the West Penn Energy Fund to support the upcoming solar PV array installation. After a competitive RFP process, CCRRA has hired local solar developer Envinity to complete the installation. The 791.5-kilowatt solar system will be installed over three separate CCRRA buildings and is estimated to produce about 939,881 kwh/year, which will offset more than 100% of the facility’s annual e
Suzetrigine Is Part of a New Class of Pain Medications That Could Offer Relief for Chronic Pain
Scientific American
OCTOBER 2, 2024
A new class of drugs treats pain at the periphery. Here’s what that could mean for those with chronic pain.
How to rebuild democracy to truly harness the power of the people
New Scientist
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Confidence in politics is falling around the world. Can scientific insights help us create a fairer, smarter foundation for government?
EPA Publishes Final Risk Evaluation for TCEP, a Flame Retardant and Plasticizer
Nanotech
OCTOBER 2, 2024
On September 26, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the final risk evaluation for Tris(2-chloroethyl) phosphate (TCEP), a flame retardant and plasticizer. 89 Fed. Reg. 78868. EPA states that it determined that TCEP poses an unreasonable risk of injury to human health and the environment. According to EPA’s September 23, 2024, press release, TCEP “has the potential to cause kidney cancer, damage the nervous system and kidneys, and harm fertility.
We Are Back! Catch Up On Blog Posts You May Have Missed Sept. 30 to Oct. 2
PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 2, 2024
We Are Back! Due to a glitch in the Blogger service at THIS Blogger Site, PA Environment Digest had to temporarily move to another Blogger site for daily posts-- PA Environment Digest Daily Blog -- for September 30, October 1 and the early morning of October 2. Here are the 19 posts you may have missed-- -- Wednesday - PA Environment & Energy NewsClips 10.2.24 -- Public Comments Invited On Draft Juniata River Watershed Conservation Plan By Western PA Conservancy [PaEN] -- Western PA Conserva
Google Is a Monopoly. Should You Use Another Search Engine?
Scientific American
OCTOBER 2, 2024
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