Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Earlier this month, the California Air Resources Board held a workshop on the use of hydrogen combustion engines in trucks in California as part of an agreement with the Truck and Engine Manufacturers. It was clear from the workshop that industry is interested in extending the lifetime of their investments in combustion engine manufacturing regardless of the harm it would cause to the environment or the public.

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Yale E360

DECEMBER 21, 2023

While the world has made significant progress in building systems that can alert people to extreme weather, many places still lack access to early warnings, a new report finds.

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Clean Energy Law

DECEMBER 21, 2023

A district court has ruled that federal law does not preempt an indirect source rule that targets emissions associated with warehouses in Southern California. By Joshua Bledsoe , Nick Cox , and Jennifer Garlock On December 14, 2023, a US federal judge rejected claims that federal law preempts the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s (SCAQMD or the District) adoption of Rule 2305 (Rule), upholding the first-in-the-nation Rule [1] that regulates trucking emissions from warehouses.

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New Scientist

DECEMBER 21, 2023

An extension of Heisenberg's uncertainty principle, which places limits on how precisely you can measure the properties of quantum objects, has found that it really isn't possible to cheat the laws of quantum physics

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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

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The first vehicles to fly under NASA’s new lunar delivery initiative will aim to be the first commercial spacecraft to land softly on another celestial body

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New Scientist

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Sharp metal propellers can harm wildlife, so an alternative made using ferrofluid could be a better approach, if it can be tweaked to work at higher speeds

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New Scientist

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The record for long-distance laser messaging has been broken with a high-resolution video of Taters the cat chasing a red laser dot – it was transmitted over 31 million kilometres

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National Law Center

DECEMBER 21, 2023

In the world of agricultural law, 2023 was a year for significant developments and changes. In summary below, attorneys at the. The post “Top Ten” Issues in Ag & Env Law: 2023 Edition appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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New Scientist

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Adolescents’ brains underwent accelerated ageing during the covid-19 pandemic, and the effect was more pronounced in girls than in boys

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The Applied Ecologist

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Laura Riggi talks us through the latest research, conducted with colleagues, which confirms that mass-flowering crop cultivation alone is unlikely to be sufficient for maintaining pollinators.

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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

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Our favourite wildlife shots of the year feature an inquisitive hyena pup, a colourful sea slug and a fruit bat being swabbed for science

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 21, 2023

On December 21, Earthjustice , on behalf of Scrubgrass Creek Watershed Association and PennFuture , announced they have filed an appeal with the Environmental Hearing Board to overturn or modify DEPs decision to allow the Stronghold Digital Mining, Inc. cryptocurrency Scrubgrass power plant a four-year delay to remove its unpermitted coal ash pile situated near the Allegheny River in Kennerdell, Venango County.

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New Scientist

DECEMBER 21, 2023

An artificial fibre that mimics polar bear fur has been made into a sweater that is said to be as warm as down feather but without its thickness, but not everyone is convinced by the researchers' claims

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The latest UpStream newsletter from the Chester County-based Stroud Water Research Center highlights the expansion of its outreach efforts to farmers and landowners to improve water quality. and much more! Scaling Up Outreach To Landowners This year, Stroud Water Research Center welcomed two new people to the watershed restoration team: Amanda Garzio-Hadzick and Heather Titanich.

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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

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Cheddar cheese's distinct but often subtle flavour comes down to interactions between different bacteria, which cheese-makers could utilise to create a specific taste

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Washington Nature

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Welcome to Exploring Nature, an illustrated blog series that (re)discovers the natural world through art, science, and observation Illustration by Erica Sloniker, Marketing and Visual Communications Specialist Transcript: Winter Sunsets at Robert Y. Pratt Preserve Friday 12-19-23 The days are dark this time of year, so thank goodness it’s peak sunset season!

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Scientific American

DECEMBER 21, 2023

For the first time, researchers have used behavioral measures, brain imaging and molecular biology to test how odorless chemicals from human tears affect people

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 21, 2023

On December 19, in response to a Right To Know Request, the Governor’s Office released the list of state permits, licenses and authorizations covered by the Shapiro Administration’s PAyback Permit Fee Refund Program. The list also includes the deadlines for agencies to review each of those permits from applicants. There are over 750 different permits covered from the Department of Environmental Protection.

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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

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Here’s how to plan COVID-safer holiday get-togethers, using websites that show viral levels in wastewater

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 21, 2023

On December 19, the federal Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement announced $8 million in grants for states and Tribes to update their abandoned mine land inventories, to support future remediation efforts. Pennsylvania is due to receive $300,000, according to the Eastern PA Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation. The enhanced Abandoned Mine Land Inventory System , commonly known as e-AMLIS, is the publicly available central database for all AML problems and reclaimed sites.

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Scientific American

DECEMBER 21, 2023

A new study confirms the blood pressure-lowering power of a low-sodium diet

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Liquid manure doesn’t run off of Greg Strayer’s Cumberland County beef farm and threaten the Conodoguinet Creek any longer, thanks to a new 185,000-gallon storage area made possible with cost-share funds through Pennsylvania’s Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP). “This being a $100,000 project, that’s a big chunk of change,” Strayer said.

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Scientific American

DECEMBER 21, 2023

As the climate crisis continues, sooner or later the massive West Antarctic Ice Sheet will collapse.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 21, 2023

On December 18, the Western PA Conservancy announced the permanent protection of 460 forested acres in Keating Township, McKean County. The Conservancy acquired the land from the Collins Pine Company , a sustainable forestry and wood products operator in the PA Wilds. The Conservancy will own this property, now named the Babcock Family Nature Reserve, and manage it as a natural area open to the public for outdoor recreation that includes hiking, birding, hunting, fishing and wildlife watching.

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Scientific American

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Large language model does better than human mathematicians trying to solve combinatorics problems inspired by the card game Set

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NRDC

DECEMBER 21, 2023

FERC approves day-ahead market option in a vital step toward integrating the western electricity grid

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Scientific American

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Most people naturally have good vitamin D levels.

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Nanotech

DECEMBER 21, 2023

On December 15, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of and solicited public comment on its draft risk evaluation for tris(2-chloroethyl) phosphate (TCEP) and related draft charge questions. 88 Fed. Reg. 86894. EPA states on its website that it reviewed the exposures and hazards of TCEP uses and made risk findings on TCEP.

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Scientific American

DECEMBER 21, 2023

A loophole in FDA processes means older drugs like the ones in oral decongestants weren’t properly tested.

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Cresforum

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Achieving global decarbonization in the transportation sector is challenging. As policymakers charge forward with the implementation of policies that pick winners and losers when it comes to reducing emissions in the transportation industry, transportation leaders are feeling the gear pressure. During the 2023 National Clean Energy Week Policymakers Symposium , Bob Stout , a Senior Fellow at the Duke Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment and Sustainability, moderated a panel discussion on t

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Scientific American

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The larger a cell type is, the rarer it is in the body—and vice versa—a new study shows

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Cresforum

DECEMBER 21, 2023

It’s time for the United States to expand its energy infrastructure, but due to regulatory barriers imposed by both federal and state governments, many companies are being forced to delay projects that would help advance the clean energy transition. During a 2023 National Clean Energy Week Policymakers Symposium panel, Christine Harbin of CRES Forum moderated a discussion between Jason Grumet of the American Clean Power Association , Anne Bradbury of the American Exploration & Production Cou

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