Union of Concerned Scientists
APRIL 9, 2024
Earlier this year, ExxonMobil released its annual Advancing Climate Solutions report detailing the company’s current and planned contributions to a net-zero future. Put another way—earlier this year, ExxonMobil released its annual greenwashing report, outlining its purported progress towards addressing climate change, a problem the company helped to create.
New Scientist
APRIL 9, 2024
The expansion rate of the universe, measured by the Hubble constant, has been one of the most controversial numbers in cosmology for years, and we seem at last to be close to nailing it down
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Cool Green Science
APRIL 9, 2024
Our selections this year show how the nature writing genre continues to evolve and surprise. The post Earth Day Book Review 2024 appeared first on Cool Green Science.
New Scientist
APRIL 9, 2024
If your life feels aimless and joyless, you may be languishing, says psychologist Corey Keyes — who reveals how it differs from depression and what you can do to flourish instead
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.
Law Columbia
APRIL 9, 2024
In a transformative moment for European and global climate litigation, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) ruled today that the state has a positive duty to adopt, and effectively implement in practice, regulations and measures capable of mitigating the existing and potentially irreversible future effects of climate change. In Verein KlimaSeniorinnen Schweiz and Others v.
Scientific American
APRIL 9, 2024
Studies show that vaccination against COVID during pregnancy provides a powerful safeguard for vulnerable infants too young to receive the vaccine on their own
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PA Environment Daily
APRIL 9, 2024
Many communities and citizens are not aware that a state law passed in 1984 gives them the first chance to comment on Department of Environmental Protection permit applications even before they are submitted to the agency. Act 14 requires applicants to submit notices to municipalities and counties for air quality, water obstruction (Chapter 105), any water quality permit issued under the Cleans Streams Law (including Chapter 102, stormwater, NPDES), any solid waste and hazardous waste, land recy
New Scientist
APRIL 9, 2024
A new way of interpreting the elusive mathematics of quantum mechanics could fundamentally change our understanding of reality
Scientific American
APRIL 9, 2024
The forensic scientist’s toolbox is growing thanks to creative methods that generate reliable leads, analyze evidence, identify suspects and solve cold cases
New Scientist
APRIL 9, 2024
Researchers have used quantum light to create a magnetic field with a strength that is measured in imaginary numbers
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
The Applied Ecologist
APRIL 9, 2024
As part of the ‘Restoring Landscapes’ blog series, author Jake Williams presents a case study illustrating the value of satellite data in filling the knowledge gap on the effect of passive restoration efforts in different climatic and ecological contexts.
New Scientist
APRIL 9, 2024
An oral vaccine in the form of a pineapple-flavoured spray prevented recurrent urinary tract infections in 53.
Scientific American
APRIL 9, 2024
According to Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity, the universe remembers every gravitational wave—and scientists could soon test these cosmic recollections
PBS Nature
APRIL 9, 2024
When a young caracara comes across a penguin carcass guarded by older birds, he calls for backup from other young birds. Young caracaras stick together and join gangs for the first years of their lives.
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.
New Scientist
APRIL 9, 2024
Adding more masts could reduce the overall energy use of phone networks by two-thirds and boost handset battery life by 50 per cent
Scientific American
APRIL 9, 2024
The urban-rural mortality rate gap in the U.S. is increasing, especially among young women and Native Americans.
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 9, 2024
On April 9, the CNX Resources Corporation announced it is nearing completion of its Kiski Water Line project, which will serve the Company's local operational needs, reduce the local impact of natural gas development, and potentially optimize regional water resources by providing additional reliable water infrastructure to area communities. The $20 million project is expected to be completed in June 2024 and will serve future natural gas development in the area.
New Scientist
APRIL 9, 2024
Random-seeming hand gestures seem to help people control prosthetic hands better than ones that mimic their ordinary muscle movements
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.
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 9, 2024
On April 9, the Department of Environmental Protection announced it has assessed significant civil penalties totaling $1,114,000 from Equitrans, L.P. for air quality, waste, and oil and gas violations related to the uncontrolled gas release from Equitrans’ Rager Mountain natural gas storage field and George L Reade 1 storage well in November 2022. Over 1.1 billion cubic feet of gas was released at the facility in uncontrolled venting.
Scientific American
APRIL 9, 2024
The nonprofit Astronomers Without Borders is collecting gently used eclipse glasses through Warby Parker and other sites to enable people to see future eclipses
New Scientist
APRIL 9, 2024
Nobel prizewinning theoretical physicist Peter Higgs has died aged 94.
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 9, 2024
On April 9, the Moms Clean Air Force said EPA announced the final version of the New Source Performance Standards for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Industry and Group I & II Polymers and Resins Industry. This rule will address dangerous pollution from chemical manufacturing facilities, limiting exposure to cancer-causing air toxics for people who live near mor
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New Scientist
APRIL 9, 2024
We have enough genetic material to bring back the northern white rhino, but doing so won’t be easy
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 9, 2024
The fallout continues from the July 2022 contamination of the Village Of Reno’s water supply in Venango County by a conventional oil well wastewater spill which could now include six other water companies in a special proceeding before the Public Utility Commission. On April 9, The Derrick reported the state Office of Small Business Advocate, on April 3, filed a notice to intervene in the case before the state Public Utility Commission to determine the future of the Venango Water Company and pos
Scientific American
APRIL 9, 2024
Curiosity makes people hungry for knowledge—but not necessarily in a hurry
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 9, 2024
The Pennsylvania Resources Council will launch its 2024 Hard-To-Recycle Collection campaign by hosting an event in Karns City, Butler County, on Saturday, April 20. Throughout the spring, summer and fall, five hard-to-recycle collections will enable individuals to responsibly recycle a wide variety of items not accepted in curbside collection such as e-waste, tires and small Freon appliances.
Scientific American
APRIL 9, 2024
Longer growing seasons and increased pollen production driven by climate change could be aggravating your seasonal allergy symptoms
NRDC
APRIL 9, 2024
Kishida’s visit marks a critical inflection point for the U.S. and Japan to accelerate the transition away from LNG and embrace the renewable energy revolution.
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 9, 2024
The PA Association of Environmental Education is reaching out to key educators and professionals in the field of environmental education to participate in an important statewide initiative-- the 2024 Pennsylvania Statewide Environmental Education Survey. The objective of this survey is to gather comprehensive insights into the current landscape and future needs of Environmental Education (EE) across Pennsylvania.
Nanotech
APRIL 9, 2024
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on April 5, 2024, the results of its 2023 sampling assignment, testing talc-containing cosmetic products for the presence of asbestos. The testing was conducted using Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM). FDA states that “[a]sbestos was not detected in any of the 50 samples tested in 2023.
NRDC
APRIL 9, 2024
The EPA's power plant standards will ensure that utilities pursue the clean energy investments that are best for Americans’ wallets, health, and our climate.
Nanotech
APRIL 9, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published on April 3, 2024, an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) regarding lead for wheel-balancing weights (lead wheel weights). 89 Fed. Reg. 22972. EPA requests comments and information to assist in the potential development of regulations for the manufacture (including importing), processing (including recycling), and distribution in commerce of lead for lead wheel weights under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
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