Union of Concerned Scientists

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Throughout his two terms, Governor Gavin Newsom has driven California to the top of the world in clean transportation policies that will improve air quality and fight the climate crisis. Under Newsom, California passed policies to get the state to 100% zero emission vehicle (ZEV) sales , transition large truck fleets from dirty diesel to zero emissions, and fund billions of dollars in incentives and infrastructure for clean transportation.

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Cleannovate

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Upcycling is an inescapable phenomenon when thinking about sustainability. But what’s upcycling in the first place? Let me attempt to explain… SPENT TYRES A brand new car tyre could cost around USD 50 in the Kenyan market. So what if – in a worst case scenario – this tyre is roughed up within a span of a month or two (given the bad state of our roads)?

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Inside Climate News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

A global survey suggests 88 percent of people are worried about the state of nature, but such polling says nothing about where those issues sit among competing concerns, like immigration and the economy. By Katie Surma Most people are “very” or “extremely” concerned about the state of the natural world, a new global public opinion survey shows.

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New Scientist

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Google has built a quantum computer that makes fewer errors as it is scaled up, and this may pave the way for machines that could solve useful real-world problems for the first time

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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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National Law Center

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

On August 20, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) released its final Herbicide Strategy. The document, which was released in a. The post EPA Publishes Highly-Anticipated Final Herbicide Strategy appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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New Scientist

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

People with cancer may have understandable reasons to follow Australian supermodel Elle Macpherson in declining chemotherapy, but the odds aren’t in their favour, warns Elle Hunt

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New Scientist

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The largest pterosaurs, ancient reptiles that were the first vertebrates to master flight, may have mostly soared while smaller ones flapped their wings, a pattern that persists in today's birds

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The Environmental Defense Fund , Moms Clean Air Force and other partners will hold public meetings in Clarion, McKean and Venango counties on a project to test new methods of locating abandoned conventional oil and gas wells. In collaboration with the Department of Environmental Protection, the US Department of Energy, McGill University, and Moms Clean Air Force, the EDF project will use drone-mounted magnetometers and advanced methane detection technologies to locate and address abandoned and o

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New Scientist

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

In counties in the US affected by a bat-killing disease, there has been a 31 per cent increase in insecticide use and an 8 per cent rise in infant mortality

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The Penn State Extension will host a five-part webinar series on Woodland Stewardship - Guided Engagement With Your Land to help woodland owners learn about orest ecosystems, management, and stewardship practices. Five live sessions will be held September 25, October 9, October 23, November 6, and November 20 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. In this educator-guided course, you will learn about forests and how to take care of them.

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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 5, 2024

Rubbing a common yellow food dye onto a mouse's skin turns it temporarily transparent, so we can monitor its insides without harming the animal

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The PA Environmental Council In Case You Missed It In August features articles on-- -- $2 Million Awarded To Circuit Trails Network In Greater Philadelphia -- Circuit Trails Community Grant Program Now Accepting Applications -- Ohio River Basin Water Trails News -- Tali MacArthur And Takeaways From National River Rally -- Padding Sojourn - Protecting The Allegheny River -- PEC’s IronMan Team Takes State College!

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New Scientist

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The forecasts predicted an extreme storm season in the Atlantic, but so far there have only been three named hurricanes – so where are all the storms?

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Scientific American

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick speaks with Science Quickly host Rachel Feltman about how he captures jaw-dropping images from space

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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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New Scientist

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Cyanobacteria exposed to shorter days are better at surviving cold conditions, showing that even simple organisms can prepare for the arrival or summer and winter

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The latest UpStream newsletter from the Stroud Water Research Center celebrates World Rivers Day on September 22 with stories that highlight the importance of thinking globally and acting locally for the rivers that sustain our communities, families, and businesses. Impacts Of Rising Temperatures Temperature is a frequent topic in our daily news — from yesterday’s conditions to the weekend forecast.

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New Scientist

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

News of the asteroid 2024 RW1 impacting near the Philippines may have come as a shock this week, but space agencies and astronomers around the world are keeping an eye out to protect us

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

By Brandon Taylor and Nick Hood On August 29, 2024, the Center for Coalfield Justice published an update on underground longwall coal mining in Greene and Washington counties. Here are some excerpts. Click Here to read the entire update online. What Is Longwall Mining? Longwall mining is a distinct coal mining practice common in Southwestern Pennsylvania; mining a longwall section involves digging through an entire panel of coal in one long swathe, then the roof of the mine falls in once the ope

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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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New Scientist

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Saline drops and sprays have already been linked to reduced cold symptoms in adults and now a study suggests they also work in children

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Scientific American

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

New research harnessed the highly absorbent dye tartrazine, used as the common food coloring Yellow No.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

On September 5, the Independent Fiscal Office reported second quarter natural gas production in Pennsylvania dropped to its lowest level since the third quarter of 2020. Second quarter production was 1,776 billion cubic feet, a drop from 1,940 billion cubic feet from the fourth quarter of 2023. The number of new wells drilled in the second quarter-- 63-- dropped to the lowest number of wells drilled since the first quarter of 2008.

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The Applied Ecologist

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Author Cheryl Schultz talks us through a new study which highlights the importance of active management interventions in helping to buffer effects of climate change, and helping to improve population trends for at-risk butterflies. Where did the idea come from? With extensive coverage in academic and popular publications, the widespread decline of butterflies is well-known.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

On September 5, the Delaware River Basin Commission announced the appointment of Kristen Bowman Kavanagh, P.E. as its next Executive Director, effective December 1, 2024. A formal resolution appointing Kavanagh received unanimous approval at the Commission’s September 5 business meeting. “The Delaware River Basin Commission does exceptional work managing, protecting and improving water resources in areas throughout the Delaware River Basin, including across portions of New York State that benefi

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Martin Rodriguez sells at Corona Farmers Market in Queens | Photo credit USDA Editor’s Note: This post is part of a multi-part series exploring some of the key sustainable agriculture and food systems challenges that the farm bill can address. Through a series comparing the House and Senate Agriculture Committees’ proposals, we provide an assessment of how each chamber’s bill would address a given challenge, and our recommended path forward.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Join Bill McGeeney, Philadelphia Master Watershed Steward and host of the Light Pollution News Podcast on October 13 for an in-person Tap Talk: Watershed Impacts Of Lesser-Known Pollutants at Triple Bottom Brewing , 915 Spring Garden Street in Philadelphia from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Discover actionable steps you can take to protect Philadelphia's natural resources from unexpected sources of pollution, such as light, heat, and salt.

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Scientific American

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

On October 2 & 3, join Penn State Extension , the Ag and Environment Center, Pennsylvania Sea Grant , and fellow educators from across the Commonwealth for two days of immersive, hands-on watershed learning through the Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE) curricular framework. The Dive Even Deeper—MWEEs and Trees Workshop is an extension of Penn State Extension’s award-winning Dive Deeper Water Educators Summit.

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Scientific American

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

As a result of phone bans, millions of students will stuff their phones into fabric pouches this fall

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Endangered Species Law

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

On September 4, 2024, the Center for Biological Diversity, along with more than 20 other groups, (collectively, CBD) delivered a petition (Petition) to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) in which CBD requested the Service promulgate regulations establishing a process, set of criteria, and other requirements for permitting “take” of migratory birds as a result of colliding with buildings.

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Nanotech

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced on September 4, 2024, that its Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) is overseeing a call for industry partnerships to connect industry stakeholders with the capabilities of the Feedstock-Conversion Interface Consortium (FCIC). According to DOE, the funding opportunity will provide resources that allow partners to collaborate with FCIC researchers to address the cost and risk impacts of feedstock and process variability across the bioenergy and biopro

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Environmental News Bits

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The Ag Data Commons is a research data catalog and repository for public access to data produced during research funded or co-funded by the United States Department of Agriculture.

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A Greener Life

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

By Cui Qiwen Flooding has affected the Taklamakan Desert in the Tarim Basin , north-west China, with videos on social media showing submerged roads. The inundations were triggered by high temperatures, snowmelt, and heavy rainfall since July, according to the Ministry of Water Resources. These conditions caused Tarim River tributaries to overflow, prompting the Xinjiang Water Resources Department to activate a flood emergency response.

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