String Theorists Accidentally Find a New Formula for Pi
Scientific American
AUGUST 29, 2024
Two physicists have come across infinitely many novel equations for pi while trying to develop a unifying theory of the fundamental forces
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Plastic vaporising process could recycle bags and bottles indefinitely
New Scientist
AUGUST 29, 2024
A new process uses cheap catalysts to break down polyethylene and polypropylene into their building blocks, enabling common plastic objects to be turned into new products
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Ancient Viruses Preserved in Glaciers Show Adaptation to Climate Change
Scientific American
AUGUST 29, 2024
From glacial ice cores extracted from the Tibetan Plateau, scientists recovered the equivalent of 1,705 viral species.
World's largest sailing cargo ship makes first transatlantic voyage
New Scientist
AUGUST 29, 2024
The largest sailing cargo ship in existence is on its maiden voyage across the Atlantic Ocean, demonstrating a carbon footprint 10 times smaller than that of a container ship
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.
How Deadly is Mpox, What Vaccines are Effective, And Other Questions Answered
Scientific American
AUGUST 29, 2024
Infectious disease specialists explain whether vaccines will curb the mpox outbreak that was recently declared a global health emergency
Marmosets seem to call each other by name
New Scientist
AUGUST 29, 2024
Marmosets are the first non-human primates shown to use personalised signifiers to refer to each other – the discovery could help us better understand how language evolved
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Potato yarn may cut the fashion industry's environmental footprint
New Scientist
AUGUST 29, 2024
Thread that contains the part of a potato plant that is normally thrown away could be a sustainable alternative to pure cotton
Wide-scale rangeland condition monitoring: Measurement of increased vegetation cover following stock removal and conservation management
The Applied Ecologist
AUGUST 29, 2024
Angus Retallack explains how, using remote sensing data over a 22-year observation period, vegetation recovery after the removal of livestock and the introduction of conservation-focused management can be assessed. Arid and semi-arid rangelands cover close to 50% of the Earth’s land surface and are relied upon by a diverse range of stakeholders including Indigenous people, pastoralists and environmental conservationists.
SpaceX's Polaris Dawn crew set to attempt the riskiest spacewalk yet
New Scientist
AUGUST 29, 2024
The Polaris Dawn mission will include the first ever civilian spacewalk, and with a new spacesuit and no airlock, it may also be the most dangerous spacewalk ever
Rosalie Haizlett Launches New Book: Tiny Worlds Of The Appalachian Mountains, An Artist's Journey
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 29, 2024
On September 1, Rosalie Haizlette will launch her new book-- Tiny Worlds Of The Appalachian Mountains, An Artist's Journey -- which chronicles her journey from Alabama to Newfoundland documenting the tiny animals, plants and fungi she encountered hiking the Appalachian Mountains. Here's part of her introduction to the book-- My initial vision When I first dreamt up this book project 3 years ago, I knew that it would be a passion project, not a strategic financial move.
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
Backflipping springtails are the fastest spinners known in nature
New Scientist
AUGUST 29, 2024
High-speed camera recordings show that springtails spin at up to 368 rotations per second when they jump away from danger
Food Labeling: What are Third-Party Certifications?
National Law Center
AUGUST 29, 2024
When looking at a food’s packaging, there can be many confusing words, statements, or logos that appear. Along with nutritional claims. The post Food Labeling: What are Third-Party Certifications? appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
Fungus transforms food waste into haute cuisine
New Scientist
AUGUST 29, 2024
The orange mould Neurospora intermedia can grow on a wide range of waste products without producing toxins, and the results are being served in Michelin-starred restaurants
Allegheny County Conservation District, Partners Host 5-Part Building Vibrant Communities Workshops Starting Sept. 24
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 29, 2024
The Allegheny County Conservation District , Tree Pittsburgh , Sustainable Pittsburgh , Green Building Alliance and Allegheny Land Trust are hosting five workshops for municipalities and citizens to promote sustainability , secure funding for climate-resilient, vibrant communities and enhance resident health. Topics Include: -- Development trends and stormwater management -- Environmentally meaningful ordinances -- Maximizing benefits from greenspace -- Strategic tree planting for climate resili
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.
Overcoming Range Anxiety: EVs And Hybrids Offer Long-Distance Travel
Earth 911
AUGUST 29, 2024
One of the lingering concerns for prospective electric vehicle (EV) buyers is range anxiety—the fear. The post Overcoming Range Anxiety: EVs And Hybrids Offer Long-Distance Travel appeared first on Earth911.
Foxwynd Foundation Awards $75,000 Tree Survival Grant To Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 29, 2024
On August 29, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation announced the Foxwynd Foundation of Chester County awarded a $75,000 grant to the Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership. “At Foxwynd Foundation , we are committed to fostering environmental sustainability,” Pamela Villagra, Foundation Executive Director said. “Supporting the Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership is a crucial step in ensuring that the trees planted today thrive and contribute to a healthier environment for future generations.
EPA Calls for Nominations for 2025 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards
Nanotech
AUGUST 29, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on August 29, 2024, that it is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards from companies or institutions that have developed a new green chemistry process or product that helps protect human health and the environment. According to EPA, its “efforts to speed the adoption of this revolutionary and diverse discipline have led to significant environmental benefits, innovation and a strengthened economy.
Viewpoint: Greening the city with moss walls
A Greener Life
AUGUST 29, 2024
By Jeremy Williams In the Ashden offices in London there’s a living green wall in reception. It’s a tradition for new members of staff to have their picture taken in front of the moss wall. Moss walls aren’t just for interior design talking points, however. A blanket of moss on an external wall serves as a sound baffle in a noisy city. It literally softens the urban environment, reducing the visual and sonic starkness of concrete and its angular surfaces.
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.
EPA Will Hold Webinars on Next Round of Chemicals to Be Considered for Prioritization under TSCA
Nanotech
AUGUST 29, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold two virtual public meetings, on September 30 and October 1, 2024, to provide information regarding existing chemical pre-prioritization and prioritization activities under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). 89 Fed. Reg. 68894. EPA states in its August 28, 2024, notice that “[t]he purpose of prioritization is to designate a chemical substance as being either high priority for immediate further risk evaluation, or low priority, for whi
Pyrometallurgical Reduction of Copper Slag with Biochar for Metal Recovery
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 29, 2024
Attah-Kyei, D., Sukhomlinov, D., Klemettinen, L., Michallik, R., O’Brien, H., Taskinen, P., & Lindberg, D. (2024). Pyrometallurgical Reduction of Copper Slag with Biochar for Metal Recovery. Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy.
Why are TSCA Citizen Petitions Filed? — A Conversation with Michael Connett
Nanotech
AUGUST 29, 2024
This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Michael Connett, Partner with Siri & Glimstad, LLP to discuss his epic litigation representing Food & Water Watch, a non-profit consumer organization that sued EPA over the fluoridation of drinking water. This issue has a long and complicated administrative and litigation history, and Michael and his firm are actively engaged in a groundbreaking federal litigation based on a judicial appeal of a denied Toxic Substances Control The post Why ar
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules that Nonprofits are Permitted to Defend Pennsylvania’s Membership in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
MGKF Law
AUGUST 29, 2024
On July 18, 2024, in Shirley v. Pennsylvania Legislative Reference Bureau , No. 85 MAP 2022, 2024 WL 3450536 (Pa. July 18, 2024), the Pennsylvania Supreme Court reversed the denial of three nonprofit organizations’ application to intervene in the litigation challenging the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) regulation implementing Pennsylvania’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (the RGGI Regulation).
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How $20 billion food giant General Mills turned its climate goals into action
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 29, 2024
Read the full story at Trellis. Committing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is easy; figuring out how to meet your commitment is a good deal harder.
Cooper-Booth Wholesale Co. Installs 1.17 GW Rooftop Solar Energy Facility In Lancaster County
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 29, 2024
On August 29, Dynamic Energy , a leader in distributed clean energy solutions, announced it has completed a 907 kW commercial rooftop solar project with Cooper-Booth Wholesale Co., a full-service distributor for convenience store merchandise in the Mid-Atlantic. Situated on 61,000 square feet of industrial rooftop located at the company's Mountville, Lancaster County warehouse and headquarters, the project will offset Cooper-Booth's rising energy costs while driving the company's green energy in
enviPath: The environmental contaminant biotransformation pathway resource
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 29, 2024
enviPath is a database and prediction system for the microbial biotransformation of organic environmental contaminants. The database provides the possibility to store and view experimentally observed biotransformation pathways. The pathway prediction system provides different relative reasoning models to predict likely biotransformation pathways and products.
Statement on PBO Report that Finds ZEV Regulation Will Help Increase Number of EV Charging Ports
Enviromental Defense
AUGUST 29, 2024
Statement from Nate Wallace, Clean Transportation Program Manager, Environmental Defence Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People – Today, Environmental Defence is pleased to see the economic modeling we published with Simon Fraser University’s Sustainable Transportation Action Research Team (SFU START) being referenced by the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) in their latest report, Electric Vehicle Availability Standard: Potential Impacts on Ownership Costs
‘Every building sits on a thermal asset’: how networked geothermal power could change cities
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 29, 2024
Read the full story at The Guardian.
9-Year-Old Drives Tractor Into Conventional Well Causing Gas Leak
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 29, 2024
On August 24, 2024 , DEP’s Oil and Gas and Emergency Response staff were dispatched to the Banco 21-1A conventional producing gas well in Allegheny Township, Westmoreland County owned by Patriot Exploration Corp in response to an emergency call. A 9-year-old child operating a tractor made an “uncontrolled descent” down a hill and collided with the gas wellhead causing significant damage and dislodging the shut-off value for the well, which began releasing natural gas.
Humanscale launches first branded online store for refurbished office furniture
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 29, 2024
Read the full story at Trellis. The ergonomic office chair that has seated Apple CEO Tim Cook is the first model to be part of Humanscale’s new groundbreaking circularity program.
Sen. Yaw To Introduce Bill To Establish PA Baseload Energy Development Fund Based On Texas Model
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 29, 2024
On August 28, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-Lycoming), Majority Chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, announced he would be introducing legislation to establish a Pennsylvania Baseload Energy Development Fund. The Fund would provide low-interest grants and loans to finance the construction, maintenance, modernization and operation of electric generation facilities.
‘Tree-free’ alternatives to wood fibers: 4 common misconceptions
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 29, 2024
Read the full story at Trellis. “Tree-free” alternatives to wood fibers — sugarcane, hemp and wheat straw — have gained traction as eco-friendly choices. You can find them in everything from takeout boxes to lip balm. But despite their popularity, these tree-free materials are not a silver bullet.
Thursday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 8.29.24
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 29, 2024
“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. As trustee of these resources, the Commonwealth shall conserve and maintain them for the benefit of all the people.” - - Article I, Section 27 Pennsylvania Constitution [It’s Not A Suggestion] Senate Fall Voting Schedule -- September
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