Fri.Jun 21, 2024

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Major League Soccer’s LAFC Has a Big Oil Problem Too

Legal Planet

LAFC announced in a Feb. 27 press release that the soccer team had secured a “three-year extension of its partnership” with Chevron, California’s largest oil company. BMO Stadium, the home of Los Angeles Football Club, is revered as one of the best places to watch soccer in the U.S., thanks to forward-thinking design and good vibes among their famously devout fans.

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Cloud geoengineering could push heatwaves from US to Europe

New Scientist

Climate models suggest that a possible scheme to cool the western US by making clouds brighter could work under current conditions, but may have severe unintended consequences in a future scenario

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Sabin Center Files Amicus Brief Supporting New York City’s Motion to Appeal in Local Law 97 Case

Law Columbia

On June 20 th , 2024, the Sabin Center filed an amicus brief in support of the City of New York’s Motion for Leave to Appeal to the New York State Court of Appeals in Glen Oaks Village Owners, Inc., et al. v. City of New York. Glen Oaks – a 2022 lawsuit brought by a group of cooperative apartment owners – sought to invalidate Local Law 97 of 2019 , New York City’s building performance standard aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the City’s largest buildings.

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World's oldest wine found in 2000-year-old Roman tomb

New Scientist

An urn found in a tomb in Spain contained the cremated remains of a man, a gold ring and about 5 litres of liquid, which has been identified as now-discoloured white wine

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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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PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - June 22

PA Environment Daily

The following DEP notices were published in the June 22 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. -- The Department of Environmental Protection will hold a July 2 virtual public hearing starting at 6:00 p.m. on a PA General Energy project to construct a 12-inch natural gas and two 8-inch water pipelines through Cummings and McHenry Townships in Lycoming County.

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Jupiter’s Great Red Spot may have disappeared and reformed

New Scientist

The Earth-sized storm on Jupiter known as the red spot was thought by many to have been first observed in 1665, but it turns out that may have been an entirely different enormous storm, with today's storm dating back only to 1831

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Easter Island's legendary societal collapse didn't actually happen

New Scientist

Historians have claimed the people of Easter Island overexploited natural resources, causing a population crash, but new evidence suggests they lived sustainably for centuries

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Cheaper Versions of Popular New Weight-Loss Drugs Are Being Developed

Scientific American

As the patents on various weight-loss drugs near expiration, companies in India and China are vying to make lower-cost versions that will widen access to such treatments

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Tropical storms like Alberto can lead to years of declining incomes

New Scientist

The long-term economic effects of tropical cyclones far outweigh the direct damages from high winds and flooding, with local incomes declining for years after the storm hits

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Einstein’s Time Dilation Calculated More Precisely Than Ever with Exploding Stars

Scientific American

Analyzing 1,504 supernovae into the distant universe, astronomers have shown the clearest evidence yet for cosmological time dilation as predicted by Einstein

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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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Electricity prices in Europe are going negative - and that's bad

New Scientist

Periods of excess electricity production are on the rise thanks to the growth of renewable energy, forcing commercial power generators to sell for negative prices.

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Remembering Lynn Conway, of the Conway Effect, Who Helped Launch the Computing Revolution

Scientific American

Lynn Conway, a trans woman and advocate for LGBTQ rights, was underappreciated and often underrecognized for her work in chip design

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Inaugural Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program Conference Recap; Award Winners Recognized

PA Environment Daily

By Chris Canfield & Dana Flowers, Penn State Extension The Inaugural Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program Conservation Conference wrapped up on June 6 at Toftrees Resort in State College, PA. The three-day conference was tailored for individuals working in agricultural conservation and opening day presentations included program updates from the State Conservation Commission, USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service and the Department of Environmental Protection.

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These Bloodsucking Leeches Jump like Striking Cobras

Scientific American

Scientists observed leeches jumping like striking snakes, resolving long-standing debate

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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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DEP Posted 53 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In June 22 PA Bulletin

PA Environment Daily

Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the June 22 PA Bulletin -- -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - June 22 [PaEN] Permits -- The Department of Environmental Protection will hold a July 2 virtual public hearing starting at 6:00 p.m. on a PA General Energy project to construct a 12-inch natural gas and two 8-inch water pipelines through Cummings and McHenry Townships in Lycoming County.

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Oooh, Barracuda

Ocean Conservancy

This blog is best read with musical accompaniment. May we suggest, Barracuda by Heart ? You’ll be glad you listened while you read. The great barracuda, Sphyraena barracuda , has a reputation for being fast, aggressive and a fish you should avoid. Their sharp teeth and speed make them especially good predators. Let’s dive in and learn more about the great barracuda.

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What Are Constellations, and Where Do They Come From?

Scientific American

Cosmic happenstance and biological evolution come together to create a road map to the stars

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Sea Turtle Week Highlights a Need to Safeguard Ocean Habitat

NRDC

The Blake Plateau is home to several sea turtle species and requires greater protection.

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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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Researchers Sample Antarctic Sea Ice amid Rapid Melting

Scientific American

To unravel the effects of melting sea ice, researchers drill the frozen waters around Antarctica and receive a surprise visit from a group of penguins.

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State Budget: PA Environmental Council Sends Budget, Policy Recommendations To PA House, Senate Members

PA Environment Daily

On June 21, the PA Environmental Council sent the following letter to Senate and House members ahead of deliberations over the 2024-25 state budget and legislative policies-- Dear Senators and Representatives: As discussions coalesce around the 2024-2025 budget, we urge the General Assembly to address the following funding and policy priorities this month.

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Mysterious ‘Dark Fungi’ Are Lurking Everywhere

Scientific American

The land, water and air around us are chock-full of DNA from fungi that scientists can’t identify

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DEP Hearing, Special Comment Period Notices For Projects In Jefferson (Solar), Lehigh (Warehouse), Lycoming (Gas Pipeline) and York (Air Permit) Counties

PA Environment Daily

The Department of Environmental Project published these notices of public hearings and a special comment period in the June 22 PA Bulletin -- Jefferson County DEP announced it has tentatively made a decision to deny an Individual Stormwater Permit for the 814 acre Walden Solar PA Jefferson LLC project located in Pine Creek and Warsaw Township, Jefferson County and will accept comments on the tentative decision until July 22. ( PA Bulletin, page 3580 ) Lehigh County DEP will hold a July 23 hearin

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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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Remote Island of Great Nicobar Threatened by Container Terminal

Scientific American

A container port the Indian government plans for this remote island threatens unique Indigenous cultures and biodiversity

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Responding to Deadly Heat, Uttar Pradesh Drafts Urban Cooling Policy

NRDC

With record breaking temperatures taking a devastating toll on human health, the state of Uttar Predesh (UP) has prepared a long-term heat resilience plan.

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Heat Dome Causes Surge in Emergency Room Visits

Scientific American

With a heat dome baking the eastern U.S.

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Multiple global extreme heat events cause fatalities

A Greener Life

By Anders Lorenzen A series of simultaneously multiple extreme heat events across the globe are having fatal consequences. Across four continents deadly heatwaves fueled by climate change, are scorching cities and have led to at least hundreds, and possibly thousands, of deaths in Europe and Asia. There are concerns that in the Northern Hemisphere this summer could surpass last summer as the warmest for the last 2,000 years.

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As climate change amplifies urban flooding, here’s how communities can become ‘sponge cities’

Environmental News Bits

by Franco Montalto, Drexel University “When it rains, it pours” once was a metaphor for bad things happening in clusters. Now it’s becoming a statement of fact about rainfall in a changing climate. Across the continental U.S.

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North Carolina Environmental Commission Dithers on Necessary Standards

NRDC

The newest members of the Environmental Management Commission are keeping PFAS pollution flowing to North Carolina's taps.

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The Best Strategy for Learning May Depend on What You’re Trying to Remember

Scientific American

Different approaches can support varied forms of memory

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EPA’s Proposed NMP Risk Management Rule Includes Requirements to Protect Workers and Consumers

Nanotech

On June 15, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a proposed rule under Section 6(a) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) that would protect workers and consumers from exposure to N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP). 89 Fed. Reg. 51134. To address the identified unreasonable risk, EPA proposes to: prohibit the manufacture (including import), processing, distribution in commerce, and use of NMP in several occupational conditions of use (COU); require worker protections through a

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How to Stay Safe Outdoors in Extreme Heat

Scientific American

Sizzling summer days can be a dangerous time to be outside.

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Heavy Industry at Critical Juncture for Community Engagement

NRDC

An influx of federal funding makes industrial decarbonization ripe for effective community engagement.

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