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Recycling Nuclear Waste: A Win-Win or a Dangerous Gamble?

Yale E360

As interest in nuclear power rises, startups are pursuing plans to recycle spent fuel and reuse its untapped energy to power reactors. Advocates tout new recycling methods as a breakthrough, but many experts warn it will extract plutonium that could be used for nuclear weapons.

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Environmental Hearing Board Denies EQT Shale Gas Motion To Exclude Evidence Of Medical Conditions, Toxicology Reports Related To A Landowner Appeal Of A DEP Water Supply Contamination Determination

PA Environment Daily

On March 27, the Environmental Hearing Board issued an Opinion and Order denying a motion by EQT Chapp, LLC, supported by DEP , to exclude evidence related to medical conditions and toxicology reports in connection with a landowners appeal of DEPs determination that the agency could not conclude his water supply was adversely impacted by oil and gas operations.

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Toxic Algae Spurs Sea Lion Attacks in Southern California

Yale E360

A sea lion sickened by toxic algae attacked a teenage girl in Long Beach, California, on Sunday, the latest episode of erratic behavior from affected animals.

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U.S. Designation of Canada’s “Zero Plastic Waste Agenda” as a Barrier to Trade

Enviromental Defense

Statement by Karen Wirsig, Senior Program Manager, Plastics Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat It is appalling that the latest report from the U.S. government on trade barriers points the finger at the Canadian governments action on plastic pollution. The entry on plastics reads like talking points from the plastics and petrochemical industry that has long opposed action on plastic pollution in the U.S. and els

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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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DCNR Resource Highlights New Forests For All Plan; Explore PA State Parks, Forests Recreation Options; Expanding PA Outdoor Corps; Tips-Trout Season Opens April 5

PA Environment Daily

The latest Resource newsletter from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources features articles on-- -- Forests For All - DCNR Unveils New Plan To Connect People To PA Forests -- With Some Federal Recreation Facilities Closed Due To Staff Cuts, Explore PA State Park, Forest Camping, Recreation Options -- PA Outdoor Corps Youth Workforce Development Program Expanding -- New Program Launches To Replace Invasive Trees, Shrubs With Natives -- Conservation Tip: Trout Season Opens April 5,

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The Hubble Tension Is Becoming a Hubble Crisis

Scientific American

A long-simmering disagreement over the universe’s present-day expansion rate shows no signs of resolution, leaving experts increasingly vexed

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Shingles Vaccination May Help Protect People from Alzheimer’s Disease

Scientific American

A natural experiment in Wales showed that a shingles vaccine might lower the risk of developing dementia

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Plant skin grafts could result in new kinds of vegetables

New Scientist

A company in the Netherlands says it has perfected a way to create "graft chimeras" with the skin of one plant and the innards of another

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USDA Will Fund 543 Projects in 29 States Through Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program 

Nanotech

On March 31, 2025, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it will release obligated funding under the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) for 543 projects totaling $537 million in 29 states. According to the press release, USDA is aggressively exploring additional ways to unleash American energy and incentivize the production and use of homegrown U.S. biofuels, including working alongside the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop Renewable Volume O

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A bestseller is born: How Zuckerberg discovered the Streisand Effect

New Scientist

Feedback is baffled baffled!

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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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It is time to modernize energy insecurity policies to account for extreme heat

Environmental News Bits

Carley, S., & Konisky, D. M. (2025). It is time to modernize energy insecurity policies to account for extreme heat. Joule, 9(3). [link] Abstract The increasing incidence of extreme heat events compromises the well-being of households who are energy insecure.

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Ice-monitoring drones set for first tests in the Arctic

New Scientist

High-speed drones will be put to the test in the extreme Arctic environment as part of a project to assess how quickly glaciers in Greenland are retreating

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Catalytic conversion of polymer waste into high-value products for advancing circular economy and eco-sustainability

Environmental News Bits

Bushra, R., Khayal, A., Ahmad, M., Song, J., Jin, Y., & Xiao, H. (2025). Catalytic conversion of polymer waste into high-value products for advancing circular economy and eco-sustainability. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, 189, 107052.

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Why pilots are worried about plans to replace co-pilots with AI

New Scientist

A cost-cutting initiative in the world of passenger aviation could see flight-deck staff reduced to just a captain, with their co-pilot replaced by AI.

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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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Tiny, Injectable Pacemaker Runs on Light and then Dissolves

Scientific American

This temporary pacemaker, smaller than a grain of rice, could regulate the heart less invasively

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The best retro games console is the one you played at age 10

New Scientist

Nostalgia for video games seems to be strongest for those played during childhood at least for Nintendo Switch players

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Why Aurora Physicists Are Excited about Fram2’s Private Astronauts

Scientific American

The commercial astronauts onboard SpaceX’s Fram2 mission are flying closer to Earth’s poles than anyone has before, offering an intriguing opportunity for auroral science

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The best new science fiction books of April 2025

New Scientist

From robot rights to ageing and climate change, this months science fiction squares up to the big topics, with new titles from authors including Nick Harkaway and Eve Smith

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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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Do We Live inside a Black Hole?

Scientific American

The spins of some early galaxies could be a clue that the entire observable universe exists within a black hole—except, that is, for all the evidence to the contrary

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The epic quest to redefine the second using the world's best clocks

New Scientist

A more precise definition of the second is crucial to all sorts of physical measurements but to get there, scientists have to pack up their extraordinarily fragile optical clocks and take them on tour

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DEP Climate Change Committee Meets April 22 On Microgrids, Abandoned Oil & Gas Well Plugging, Update On Federal Clean Energy, Climate Funding Programs

PA Environment Daily

The DEP Climate Change Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet on April 22 and on the agenda are presentations on resilient microgrids, abandoned oil and gas well plugging and updates on federal clean energy and climate program funding. Available meeting presentations-- -- DEP Microgrid Study Presentation -- DEP Abandoned Oil & Gas Well Plugging Presentation -- April 22 Meeting Slides Public Comments Members of the public who wish to provide comments are requested to register at least 24 hou

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Weekend workouts can be as valuable as exercising throughout the week

New Scientist

Squeezing exercise into one or two days a week seems to have similar health benefits as doing the same amount of physical activity spread out throughout the week

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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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The Science behind Baseball’s ‘Torpedo Bats’

Scientific American

After a stellar Yankees win on Saturday, torpedo bats are in the spotlight. Is there science behind these baseball bats?

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A moving story reveals hidden human cost of drug trials

New Scientist

Drug trials are vital to medicine, but what of those taking part?

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What Is ‘Squirting’? The Science behind the Controversial Phenomenon Explained

Scientific American

A mysterious and often debated aspect of human sexuality colloquially known as “squirting” sparks controversy. This episode explores what research reveals.

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PEMA, Delaware River Basin Commission Hosting 3 Middle Delaware Flood Hazard Mitigation Webinars Starting April 9

PA Environment Daily

The Delaware River Basin Commission and PA Emergency Management Agency are hosting three Middle Delaware Flood Hazard Mitigation starting April 9 The webinars are geared for municipal employees, floodplain managers, engineers, planners and other professionals looking to learn about accessing funding to support community preparedness against hazards.

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It is time to close the autism diagnosis gender gap

New Scientist

For decades, autistic women and girls have had to play "diagnostic bingo" before getting their true diagnosis.

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Increased Mercury, Reduced Insect Diversity, and Food Web impacts from Historical Mercury Mining

Environmental News Bits

Read the project summary and associated publications from the USGS. U.S. Geological Survey scientists are seeking to understand the impacts of mercury mining on headwater streams, organisms, and food webs, focused on potential effects from historical miningin central Idaho.

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Washed-up clothing mimics seaweed in stunning cyanotypes

New Scientist

Mandy Barker's new book, Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype imperfections, highlights the ongoing ocean pollution crisis by echoing an influential 19th-century book

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Big banks predict catastrophic warming, with profit potential

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at E&E News. Top Wall Street institutions are preparing for a severe future of global warming that blows past the temperature limits agreed to by more than 190 nations a decade ago, industry documents show.

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Robert Pattinson shines in clunky sci-fi adaptation Mickey 17

New Scientist

Our hero Mickey accidentally breaks the rules when he's "reprinted", in a tired take on an old trope, finds film columnist Simon Ings

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BASF commissions electrolyzer for major German hydrogen production project

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Power Magazine. German multinational chemical company BASF has commissioned that countrys largest proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer. The company said the 54-MW facility will have an annual capacity of as much as 8,000 metric tons of hydrogen. The electrolyzer is located at BASFs Ludwigshafen site.

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