Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

It’s hard to keep up with the latest stories on extreme heat. 2023 was the world’s hottest year—a record that is likely to be broken by 2024. And just last month, NASA recorded the hottest day on record ever on July 22 , the latest in a 13-month stretch of consecutive record-setting weather. These events are part of an upward march in extreme heat in the US that has turned summer into a veritable danger season.

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New Scientist

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

A faint glow from all of the galaxies that have ever existed fills the cosmos, and NASA's New Horizons spacecraft has made the best measurement ever of just how faint it is

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Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Battery storage is essential to integrating more renewable energy into the grid. It provides energy resiliency in the case of natural disasters. It can advance environmental justice by replacing peaker plants, gas or oil plants that run when there is high demand. Peaker plants are dirtier than most power plants and usually sited in low-income communities and communities of color.

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New Scientist

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Ganymede, the largest moon in the solar system, has signs of an enormous ancient impact that would have redistributed its mass, changing its orientation in relation to Jupiter

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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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Scientific American

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Clean indoor air protects against diseases such as COVID and flu, but we’re not doing enough to ensure it

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New Scientist

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

An intricate atlas of the inner lining of the uterus could help researchers better understand conditions like endometriosis, infertility and abnormal menstruation

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New Scientist

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

A survey found 66 species of insects making their homes in cobbled pavements on the streets of Berlin, and greater biodiversity near insect-friendly flower gardens

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy is gearing up for its annual Plant-A-Thon to plant 10,000 native trees, shrubs and perennials in the watershed now through November. Volunteers are needed to make this event a success! Planting sites are located throughout the watershed in Berks, Bucks, Lehigh and Montgomery counties and all skill levels are welcome!

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New Scientist

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The brain's microglia fight invaders, clear debris and tend neural connections, but sometimes they go rogue.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

On September 3, the Public Utility Commission reported Pennsylvania experienced 49 “reportable outage events” in 2023 that disrupted electric service for residents and businesses across the state, according to the latest Electric Service Reliability Report. The number of outage events rose from 42 in 2022 to 49 in 2023, with a corresponding increase in the total number of customers affected by outage events.

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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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New Scientist

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

They fight invaders, clear debris and tend neural connections, but sometimes microglia go rogue.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

On September 3, the PA Parks and Forests Foundation announced the formation of the new Friends Group dedicated to supporting and enhancing Tyler State Park in Bucks County. Friends Groups are composed of volunteers who share a passion for their local state parks and forests. These dedicated individuals contribute their time, energy, and creativity to steward the natural spaces they enjoy and connect new visitors to these places.

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Inside Climate News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

No other region in the state had a comparable level of outbreaks. The Hochul administration is spending millions to help farmers limit nutrient runoff. By Peter Mantius This article previously appeared in Water Front.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Cecil Township , Washington County, is scheduled to hold a hearing September 4 on a proposed oil and gas ordinance that includes a 2,500 foot setback from all protected structures in the township, according to the Center for Coalfield Justice. "This is exciting news after months of organizing and several hearings where residents advocated for this setback in an effort to protect their families," said the Center in a press release.

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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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Scientific American

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

One person’s reality is purely theirs and often unique

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The Western PA Conservancy partnered with landowners to protect 700 acres of forestland in Fayette County to be added to Forbes State Forest and 1,495 acres of forest in Elk County to be included in Moshannon State Forest. Fayette County There is more land for fishing, hiking and wildlife watching thanks to the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy’s permanent protection of a 735-acre property in North Union Township, Fayette County that was immediately conveyed to the Department of Conservation and

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Scientific American

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission is studying how companies use consumer data to charge different prices for the same product

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation PA Rivers and Streams Program will hold Watershed Exploration Programs for students in grades 6 to 12 from eight Pennsylvania schools during September and October. This CBF field education program has been providing hands-on experiential learning programs in Pennsylvania for over 30 years. In that time, roughly 54,000 Pennsylvania students have participated in CBF education programs.

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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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Enviromental Defense

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

More mega-highways in southern Ontario are not the solution to our long-term needs for transportation and pushing them ahead without proper consideration of their massive ecological impacts is clearly unacceptable to most people.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

On September 3, the Southwest PA-based Environmental Health Project released the following statement by Allison L. Steele, Executive Director , regarding the recent report from CNX Resources that its shale gas development (fracking) activities pose no threat to public health. Among many comments, EHP said-- "No peer-reviewed study has ever been able to demonstrate that shale gas development can be done safely and without impact to human health, and any report that claims as much, especially one

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SPR Law

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

For the first time in over a decade, NYSDEC proposes to update Commissioner’s Policy 51 (CP-51), which sets forth the soil cleanup levels for the NYSDEC Division of Environmental Remediation’s remedial programs, including the Inactive Hazardous Waste Disposal Site Remedial Program (State Superfund Program), Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP), Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP), Environmental Restoration Program… The post NYSDEC Proposes Updates to Commissioner’s Policy 51 – Soil Cleanup Guidanc

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation has awarded Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Berks County a $246,000 grant, one of 30 to support wildlife habitat, climate resilience, community conservation partnerships, and equitable access to nature in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The project, “Conserving Farmland Raptors in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed,” is designed to advance the goals of the Chesapeake WILD Program and leverage matching funds.

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ESA

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is an international treaty addressing conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. Adopted at the 1992 UN Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, the CBD covers all ecosystems, species, and genetic resources and aims to develop national strategies to conserve biodiversity and use it sustainably and equitably.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The US Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for grants to remove, replace or restore culverts to improve or restore fish passage for anadromous fish. The deadline for applications is September 23. This discretionary grant program was authorized under the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Units of local or state government are eligible to apply.

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National Law Center

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In the spirit of its valued research-based work, the National Agricultural Law Center has launched an online stakeholder survey to help. The post National Ag Law Center launches national stakeholder survey appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Penn State Extension’s Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training will hold three ‘ Ag Conservation Keystone Training ’ in-person workshops designed to equip conservation professionals with skills to identify on-farm resource concerns and implement conservation practices at three locations across Pennsylvania in October. The workshops will be held October 7-9 at Penn State’s University Park campus, October 15-17 at Penn State Hazleton and October 28-30 at Penn State Beaver.

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Environmental News Bits

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Zhu, Z., Lai, H., Wang, R., Shan, L., Chen, Y., Ni, Z., & Pang, C. (2024). Waste controls waste: Fluoride adsorption behavior and mechanism on modified phosphogypsum biochar. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. [link] Abstract The use of green methods for the treatment of industrial waste and waste reuse has become a key environmental issue.

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National Law Center

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Roundup As August has ended, the staff at the National Agricultural Law Center continue to bring trusted research and information in. The post August Monthly Roundup appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Environmental News Bits

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Read the full story at Trellis. Note: This is the third in a six-part series examining decarbonization practices in the health care industry. Previous columns address the value of integrating sustainability into health care operations and sustainable innovations and practices.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The Upper Delaware Council has announced the honorees for the Annual River Valley Awards who have enhanced the quality of life or protected the resources of the Upper Delaware River Valley. The honorees will be part of an Awards Ceremony on September 22 at the Central House Family Resort in Beach Lake, Wayne County, PA. The Pennsylvania honorees include-- -- Recreation Achievement Award : Paddle for Pride by the TriVersity Pride Center of Milford, PA, for organizing a first annual Upper Delaware

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Environmental News Bits

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

by Li-Jun Ma, UMass Amherst Did you know that the bananas you eat today are not the same type as the ones people were eating a few generations ago?

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Legal Planet

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Project 2025 favors authoritarian presidential rule. It also wants to destroy environmental regulation, especially climate law. That’s not a coincidence. The combination of authoritarianism, extreme conservative ideology, and anti-environmentalism is common globally, not just in U.S. politics. There’s no logical connection between a belief in authoritarian government, upholding traditional hierarchies, and views about protecting the environment or the reality of climate change.

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