Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 16, 2024

Much of our electricity system is 50 to 70 years old, yet current plans for domestic manufacturing, electric vehicle fleets, community solar gardens and more clean energy all depend on a modern grid. New demands for electricity and the need to reduce climate-changing emissions are driving new grid planning efforts. The obstacles to new technology and more effective investments need to be addressed.

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New Scientist

APRIL 16, 2024

A serendipitous lab accident revealed that hibernating bumblebee queens can make it through days of flooding, revealing that they are less vulnerable to extreme weather than previously thought

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Ocean Conservancy

APRIL 16, 2024

Sometimes when you live in a big city like Baltimore, you forget that you are still living in a vibrant ecosystem. One of my favorite things to do with friends is to spot some of the incredible sea creatures that live in our harbor. One of my favorite animal neighbors is the Atlantic bay nettles, which were recently discovered to be a different species of sea nettle that lives in the Chesapeake Bay.

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New Scientist

APRIL 16, 2024

A black hole 33 times the mass of the sun is the largest stellar black hole ever spotted, and its strange companion star could help explain how it got so huge

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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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NRDC

APRIL 16, 2024

After officials repeatedly dismissed claims that Flint’s water was making people sick, residents took action. Here’s how the lead contamination crisis unfolded—and what we can learn from it.

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New Scientist

APRIL 16, 2024

Remote-controlled cockroaches with computers mounted on their backs can move as a swarm towards a target location, and could be used for search missions

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New Scientist

APRIL 16, 2024

We know little about how embryonic development in animals evolved from single-celled ancestors, but simple organisms with a multicellular life stage offer intriguing clues

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Scientific American

APRIL 16, 2024

The emerging science of laying guilt through public messaging can help safeguard the planet and improve health behaviors

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New Scientist

APRIL 16, 2024

Starfish feet are coordinated purely through mechanical loading, enabling the animals to bounce rhythmically along the seabed without a central nervous system

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Scientific American

APRIL 16, 2024

Certain brain layers specialize in particular waves—which might aid understanding of neuropsychiatric disorders

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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

APRIL 16, 2024

A black hole would be tough to destroy, but in the season two premiere of Dead Planets Society our hosts are willing to go to extremes, from faster-than-light bombs to time travel

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National Law Center

APRIL 16, 2024

The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (“FWS”) have issued a final rule to update the implementing regulations for Section 10. The post FWS Streamline ESA Voluntary Conservation Programs appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Scientific American

APRIL 16, 2024

A rice-grain-size fish screams louder than a jackhammer—and we have a lot to learn from its minuscule brain

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2024

The Commonwealth Financing Authority is now accepting applications for Act 13 Program watershed restoration, abandoned mine drainage abatement, baseline water quality data, orphaned or abandoned well plugging, sewage facilities, flood mitigation programs and recreation grants. The deadline for applications is May 31. These grants are funded by the Act 13 drilling impact fees paid by unconventional shale gas drillers.

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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

APRIL 16, 2024

As the Event Horizon Telescope pursues ambitious upgrades, the project’s latest results reveal the magnetic fields around our galaxy’s supermassive black hole

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2024

Through a partnership between Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful , D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc. and Keep America Beautiful, Route 209 in the Pottsville area of Schuylkill County received extra care and attention by way of a roadway cleanup project. On April 12, Yuengling employees and their family members met at Francis E. Lubinsky Park to sign in and receive supplies of bags, gloves and safety vests.

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Scientific American

APRIL 16, 2024

Contact with nature improves physical and mental health, but greenery is not easily reached by all

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New Scientist

APRIL 16, 2024

Traditional economics makes ludicrous assumptions and poor predictions.

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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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Scientific American

APRIL 16, 2024

Reducing the need for car travel is better for health, the environment and public safety

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Cool Green Science

APRIL 16, 2024

National Geographic Society & TNC extern Brendan Cohen recounts his kayak journey along the Yarra River, where platypus are under threat from urbanization. The post What Does Urbanization Mean for Melbourne’s Platypus? appeared first on Cool Green Science.

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Scientific American

APRIL 16, 2024

Major discoveries during the past 10 years have transformed prostate cancer treatment, enabling it to proceed even for the most advanced form of the disease

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New Scientist

APRIL 16, 2024

Modelling that shows how the world can remain below 1.

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Scientific American

APRIL 16, 2024

Experts describe ways to turn down the volume, from earbuds to smartphone apps that detect harmful noise levels

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Cresforum

APRIL 16, 2024

CRES Forum recently convened experts from Congress and industry to answer the multi-billion-dollar question in today’s energy space: Are clean energy tax credits working? (Spoiler alert: the answer is yes.) The panel, moderated by CRES Forum President Heather Reams , featured Tommy Reynolds from Rep. Buddy Carter’s office , Phil Musser from NextEra , Kathy Weiss from Nextracker , Gil Jenkins from HASI and Tom Taylor from Atlas Public Policy.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2024

The Conservation Fund has transferred more than 19,800 acres of forestland along the Clarion River in Elk County and Kinzua Creek in McKean County to the Western PA Conservancy. This conservation project, called the Clarion Junction Conservation Easement, totals 32,598 acres and provides long-term protection of forested lands in Elk and McKean counties, while keeping them in private ownership and allowing public access.

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Scientific American

APRIL 16, 2024

Making schools more welcoming for all can make for a fair and just society

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2024

The Department of Environmental Protection will open the next round of Growing Greener Plus Watershed Restoration Grants on April 22. Growing Greener Plus includes funding from the Environmental Stewardship Fund, EPA’s Section 319 Program and federal coal mine reclamation funding. Click Here to sign up for email notification of the next grant round.

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Scientific American

APRIL 16, 2024

Fossil and living birds reveal the dazzling biology of feathers

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 16, 2024

The PA Chapter of the American Planning Association is accepting nominations for Great Places In Pennsylvania in two categories: Great Public Spaces and Great Transformations. The deadline for submissions is May 17. Great Places are unique, memorable places that display community planning best practices, have an exemplary character, and a sustainable vision for tomorrow.

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Scientific American

APRIL 16, 2024

Deadly bites could surge as venomous snakes migrate into unprepared countries as the climate changes

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HumanNature

APRIL 16, 2024

Guest post by Carla Galvanoni, Interior Designer and LEED Green Associate On a recent construction site visit to Chicago, I nearly tripped and took a header into a pile of doors. Not the “header” spanning a doorway, the other kind that includes a doctor and stitches. I asked my general contractor what he was going to do with the 12 existing doors being replaced with new interior doors.

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Scientific American

APRIL 16, 2024

More U.S. states are requiring online ID checks.

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