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In the Midwest, Herbicide Drift Quietly Undermines Tree Health

Yale E360

Researchers are starting to pay closer attention to the widespread damage wrought by agricultural herbicides. Drifting sprays may not kill trees, shrubs, and other nontarget plants outright, but experts believe they are making them vulnerable to insects, fungi, and disease.

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New Report: Role Of Community-Based Watershed Organizations In Abandoned Mine Reclamation, Mine Drainage Treatment In Pennsylvania - Barriers & Recommendations

PA Environment Daily

The PA Organization for Watersheds and Rivers and its partners just released a final report on the historic role community-based watershed organizations have played in abandoned mine reclamation and mine drainage treatment in Pennsylvania. The report highlights the challenges they face, and the conditions and support necessary to ensure meaningful, practical, sustained watershed organization engagement in the acceleration of AMD remediation in Pennsylvania and its long-term benefits for water qu

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Field Diaries: A PhD Student’s Journey into Waterfowl Research

The Applied Ecologist

In our ‘Field Diaries’ series, The Applied Ecologist is sharing stories from a range of different fieldwork experiences. In this post, Cassidy Waldrep shares her story working with waterfowl across the Atlantic Flyway. In the waterfowl world, many biologists grow up with a love for ducks and geese, some having hunted since they could walk.

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DEP Releases 2024 Climate Change Action Plan Update; 2024 Climate Impacts Assessment Report

PA Environment Daily

On April 25, the Department of Environmental Protection announced the release of the 2024 Climate Change Action Plan Update and 2024 Climate Impacts Assessment Report. The PA Climate Change Act of 2008 requires DEP to prepare a greenhouse gas inventory, develop a voluntary greenhouse gas registry, periodically release updates to the states Climate Change Action Plan with recommendations for strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prepare an updated assessment of how climate change will

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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Wildlife Returns to Site of Devastating Southern California Wildfire

Yale E360

Four months after the disastrous Eaton Fire tore through Altadena, California, wildlife is making a comeback.

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PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - April 26

PA Environment Daily

The following notices were published in the April 26 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. -- MarkWest Liberty Midstream & Resources, LLC - 2.2 Miles Of 20-Inch Natural Gas Pipeline: DEP invites comments on a Chapter 105 permit for a pipeline project impacting Robinson Run and wetlands at several locations.

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DEP To Hold May 1 Virtual Update On State Response To Energy Transfer/Sunoco Twin Oaks Pipeline Leak In Bucks County

PA Environment Daily

The Department of Environmental Protection is scheduled to hold a May 1 virtual update on the state response to the Energy Transfer/Sunoco Twin Oaks Pipeline leak in Washington Crossing and Upper Wakefield Township, Bucks County. The update will be held from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Click Here to register for the meeting to be held via Microsoft Teams. The meeting will also be available by telephone: 267-332-8737.

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National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology’s Final Report Includes Recommendations to Boost Economy and Protect National Security

Nanotech

The National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) announced on April 8, 2025, the availability of its final report and action plan, urging Congressional action to bring the full weight of American innovation to improve and maintain U.S. global leadership in biotechnology. After an extensive study that included more than 1,800 stakeholder consultations, a holistic review of unclassified and classified material, site visits across the United States, and meetings with foreign gover

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DCNR Celebrates Arbor Day By Encouraging Pennsylvanians To Support Tree Planting Across The State With Donations To Keystone Tree Fund

PA Environment Daily

On April 25, to mark Arbor Day , Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams t announced a new way for Pennsylvanians to support tree planting efforts statewide unveiling a new online donation option for the Keystone Tree Fund. The announcement was made during a visit with second-grade students at Melrose Elementary School in the Harrisburg School District, alongside Harrisburg Mayor Wanda R.D.

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Controlled burns reduce wildfire risk, but they require trained staff and funding − this could be a rough year

Environmental News Bits

by Laura Dee, University of Colorado Boulder Red skies in August, longer fire seasons and checking air quality before taking my toddler to the park. This has become the new norm in the western United States as wildfires become more frequent, larger and more catastrophic.

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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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DEP Posted 77 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In April 26 PA Bulletin

PA Environment Daily

Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the April 26 PA Bulletin -- -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - April 26 [PaEN] -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the April 26 PA Bulletin conventional oil and gas facility owners must now submit a compliance report on their methane emissions by June 1, 2025 as required by a 2022 DEP methane pollution reduction rule as a result of a court settlement with the ind

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Is an AI-Drafted Contract Better Than No Contract?

JANZEN AG

Nearly every profession has been disrupted by the ability to Google the answer to a question. How do I fix a faucet leak? Google a how-to video instead of calling the plumber. How can I stop my knee from hurting? Ask Google instead of your doctor. The same scenario happens in law, any lawyer will tell you. And now with generative artificial intelligence widely available, the online answer can be much more comprehensive than a traditional Google search was only a couple years ago.

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Hackers could 'vandalise' quantum computers without people noticing

New Scientist

Hackers may be able to garble the output of programs running on quantum computers, leaving other people with unknowingly incorrect results - but thankfully, there is a fix

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Ancient DNA Reveals Phoenicians’ Surprising Ancestry

Scientific American

Phoenician civilization spread its culture and alphabet across the Mediterranean but not, evidently, its DNA

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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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US government defunds research on misinformation

New Scientist

The US National Science Foundation cancelled funding for research on misinformation, disinformation and AI-generated deepfakes, even as misleading information runs rampant on social media

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Waste not, want not: turning food waste into fertile soil for sustainable growth

Environmental News Bits

by Sofia Sanchez Manzanaro, Horizon: The EU Research & Innovation Magazine In Catalonia there are 7.7 million residents and approximately 7.9 million pigs. Thats over one pig per person. Large-scale pig farming has led to an excess of nitrogen in the soil, a problem shared by many European regions.

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Chatbots can hide secret messages in seemingly normal conversations

New Scientist

Text-generating AIs such as ChatGPT can be used to hide encrypted messages inside fake conversations, which could help people living under oppressive regimes communicate secretly

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Ecological disruptions are a risk to national security

Environmental News Bits

by Bradley J. Cardinale, Penn State; Emmett Duffy, Smithsonian Institution, and Rod Schoonover, Georgetown University When the natural environment is stretched beyond its ability to meet basic human needs for food, clean air, drinkable water and shelter, it is not just a humanitarian concern for the world community.

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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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Environmental Health Project Launches AirView Public, New App To Help Communities Protect Residents From Oil & Gas Pollution; Communities Can Join Today

PA Environment Daily

On April 24, the Environmental Health Project launched its newest app, AirView Public , a free tool designed to help communities understand their air quality so that they can better protect residents from pollution harms. How does AirView Public work? This online tool provides access to air quality readings alongside weather and pollution dispersion information.

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EPA Provides Technical Support for Companies Submitting New Chemical Data

Nanotech

On April 25, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of new resources intended to help companies with the requirements described in EPAs December 2024 final rule governing the review of new chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). According to EPA, the new materials provide companies with clear instructions on how to include required data elements in the current system used for new chemical submissions while the agency works to The post EPA

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Is There Any Sound in Space?

Scientific American

It seems contrary to common knowledge, but sound can travel through some parts of space quite well

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Ancient supervolcano eruption had surprisingly mild impact on climate

New Scientist

Rather than a volcanic winter, the Toba eruption 74,000 years ago resulted in several years of warm and dry weather, geochemical evidence from India suggests

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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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In Colorado, gas for cars could soon come with a warning label

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from Grist. As of 4/23/25, the bill was postponed indefinitely by Senate Committee on Transportation and Energy. View the current status on the Colorado Legislature’s website.

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Ancient camp shows how humans adapted to extreme cold in Europe

New Scientist

An Austrian site occupied by humans from around 24,000 to 20,000 years ago documents a switch towards hunting reindeer for their fur, which may have helped people to endure harsh winters during the last glacial period

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Opinion: The new renewable revolution: Why carbon dioxide removal will transform the carbon market

A Greener Life

At a moment of unprecedented uncertainty for net zero, biochar-based carbon dioxide removal (CDR) is set to reshape the global carbon market. Photo credit: Wikicommons. By Michelle You As unprecedented volatility continues to grip the global carbon market , carbon dioxide removal (CDR) has emerged as the most reliable basis for carbon credits and an indispensable tool for achieving corporate climate commitments.

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Chemical Law and Policy — A Conversation with Karyn Schmidt

Nanotech

This week I had the pleasure of speaking withKaryn Schmidt, now a principal at Squire Patton Boggs in its Public Policy practice, after spending 25 years at the American Chemistry Council (ACC). For the many members in the chemical community who know Karyn, her deep understanding of chemical law and policy will serve the firms clients well. We discuss Karyns transition to private practice, her work at ACC, and Karyns thoughts on what is in The post Chemical Law and Policy A Conversation with Kar

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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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Friday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 4.25.25

PA Environment Daily

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 [Its Not A Suggestion] House Voting Schedule May 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 2

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Wild NYC Author Ryan Mandelbaum Takes a Wildlife-Filled Walk in Prospect Park

Scientific American

Take a walk through Prospect Park with Wild NYC writer Ryan Mandelbaum and learn to connect with nature no matter how urban your environment is.

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Delaware River Basin Commission Hearing May 7; Business Meeting June 11

PA Environment Daily

The Delaware River Basin Commission will hold a virtual hearing on proposed water withdrawal requests, discharges and other projects on May 7 and an in-person and virtual quarterly business meeting June 11. ( formal notice ) The hearing will also take comments on the Commissions annual budget, apportionment of expenses among the signatory parties and a capital projects budget.

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Earless dragons were presumed extinct in Australia – now Daisy and Kip have sniffed out 13 of them

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story in The Guardian. Wildlife detection dogs successfully sniffed out 13 critically endangered earless dragons in previously unknown burrows in Melbournes west, after a training program launched by Zoos Victoria in 2023.

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NALC news release: Agri-Pulse Communications, NALC strengthen collaborative efforts

National Law Center

By Drew Viguet, NALC Communications & Special Projects Coordinator Trusted by agricultural professionals nationwide, Agri-Pulse Communications provides timely, in-depth coverage of.

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