Legal Planet
JULY 12, 2024
This post is the last in a weeklong series on the Supreme Court’s ruling in the Loper Bright case. The ruling caused much rejoicing among conservatives who foretold the death of the administrative state. Among liberals, there was much rending of garments and gnashing of teeth. No one focused on the nuanced doctrine that the Court created to replace Chevron.
New Scientist
JULY 12, 2024
All life on Earth can trace its origin to LUCA, the last universal common ancestor – and now it seems this organism may have lived a few hundred million years after the planet formed
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Inside Climate News
JULY 12, 2024
The category one storm dealt the city disastrous damage. Houston’s first direct hit from a hurricane in decades showed how vulnerable the nation’s energy capital remains. By Dylan Baddour When Hurricane Beryl entered the Gulf of Mexico, the city of Houston had little reason to believe it was about to take its first direct hit from a tropical cyclone in decades.
New Scientist
JULY 12, 2024
Hoverboards, or self-balancing scooters, are already used by hobbyists as a basis for robots, but now a group in Russia is putting them to use on the battlefields of Ukraine
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
In an era where efficiency is king, are you leveraging the right tools to transform your manufacturing processes? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) is critical for enhancing operational efficiency, reducing waste, and optimizing energy usage—key factors for improving your bottom line and lowering your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, a manufacturing technology expert with 18+ years of hands-on experience, in this new webinar as he uncovers the secrets of MES and how to best utilize thes
Scientific American
JULY 12, 2024
New research suggests the Great Red Spot we see on Jupiter today is an entirely different giant storm from the one astronomers observed more than three centuries ago
Ocean Conservancy
JULY 12, 2024
The name “gummy squirrel” seems more fitting for a dangerously delicious confection dreamt up by Willy Wonka, but you may be surprised to learn it is actually a sea cucumber found in the deep ocean. While its name is inspired by its resemblance to gummy candy, to me, this weirdo looks a bit more like a banana-shaped Runt that didn’t pass quality control.
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New Scientist
JULY 12, 2024
Highland and lowland populations in Papua New Guinea have different gene variants derived from Denisovan archaic humans, indicating possible adaptations for lower oxygen levels and higher malaria risk
Scientific American
JULY 12, 2024
People are reluctant to reach out to contacts with whom they have lost touch—but gratified when they do
PA Environment Daily
JULY 12, 2024
The following notices were published in the July 13 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. -- Beech Resources, LLC - Two 16-inch Water Pipelines, One 16-inch Gas Pipeline: DEP invites comments on a Chapter 105 application for three pipelines impacting Beauty’s Run (Exceptional Value), several Exceptional Value wetlands and floodways located in Lycoming Twp., Lycoming County. ( PA Bulletin, page 4052 ) Read more here.
New Scientist
JULY 12, 2024
Working with a tiny cantilever, physicists managed to violate the second law of thermodynamics, using less energy than expected to change the cantilever’s motion
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
PA Environment Daily
JULY 12, 2024
The Foundation for Sustainable Forests is now accepting reservations for the Loving The Land Through Working Forests Conference on September 21 and the Friends of the Foundation Dinner on September 20 , both in Crawford County Loving The Land Conference This field conference is all about forests – threats, management practices, and ways that we can enhance their resilience and overall health.
New Scientist
JULY 12, 2024
Our pupils shrink and expand as we breathe in and out, but whether this affects vision is unclear
PA Environment Daily
JULY 12, 2024
Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the July 13 PA Bulletin -- -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - July 13 [PaEN] -- The Environmental Quality Board published notice in the July 13 PA Bulletin inviting comments on proposed changes to 80 soil and water chemical cleanup standards under the Land Recycling Program, including more compounds in the PFAS family of chemicals and lead, and setting three public hearings.
Scientific American
JULY 12, 2024
The U-shaped curve that pegged youth and old age as the happiest times of life has changed
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.
PA Environment Daily
JULY 12, 2024
Join the Celebrate the Bloom! , a free annual event held at DCNR's Jennings Environmental Education Center in Butler County. This year it will be on July 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Jennings Center is home to the state's only native prairie ecosystem and many unique native prairie plants, including the Blazing Star. At total of 225 native plant species were identified in this 20-acre prairie habitat The Blazing Star, which can grow up to four feet high, and features spectacular purple flo
Scientific American
JULY 12, 2024
The neurons that produce a sick feeling and food aversion are distinct from those that induce a feeling of fullness
PA Environment Daily
JULY 12, 2024
The Environmental Quality Board published notice in the July 13 PA Bulletin inviting comments on proposed changes to 80 soil and water chemical cleanup standards under the Land Recycling Program, including more compounds in the PFAS family of chemicals and lead, and setting three public hearing. This rulemaking proposes to add five compounds from the Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) family of compounds for which new toxicity data has been published.
Scientific American
JULY 12, 2024
A damaging downpour struck Vermont on the anniversary of last year’s flooding disaster, filling streets with mud and basements with water
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.
PA Environment Daily
JULY 12, 2024
The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the July 13 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a RACT III Title V Air Quality Permit for the IPSCO Koppel Tubular LLC facility in Harmony Twp., Beaver County. ( PA Bulletin, page 4046 ) A hearing will be held August 14 at DEP’s Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive in Pittsburgh at 9:30 a.m.
Scientific American
JULY 12, 2024
Finland has decided to vaccinate farmworkers against bird flu—and experts say the U.S.
PA Environment Daily
JULY 12, 2024
The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the July 13 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a Title V Acid Rain Air Quality Permit for the gas-fired Hummel Station Power Plant located in Shamokin Dam Borough, Snyder County. ( PA Bulletin, page 4044 ) DEP has scheduled an August 14-- if requested-- at DEP’s Northcentral Regional Office, 208 West Third Street in Williamsport at 1:00 p.m.
Scientific American
JULY 12, 2024
Researchers on a multimonth Antarctic expedition describe how the climate crisis intertwines with their work.
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PA Environment Daily
JULY 12, 2024
The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the July 13 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a Chapter 105 water encroachment for a Beech Resources, LLC project involving the construction of three permanent pipelines serving shale gas development impacting Exceptional Value water resources in Lycoming Township, Lycoming County. ( PA Bulletin, page 4052 ) The project involves the construction of two 16-inch diameter waterlines and one 16-inch diameter gas pipeline which will make f
Academy of Natural Sciences
JULY 12, 2024
In 2023, a coalition of local environmental and neighborhood-based organizations in Philadelphia produced the Green Living Plan, an action-oriented and community-driven agenda shared with the city’s mayoral candidates. This agenda’s aim was simple: to create healthier, safer and more environmentally equitable neighborhoods. Chris Henry/Unsplash To advance these goals, the Green Living Plan held Philadelphia’s mayoral candidates responsible, with knowledge and data, for directing greater investme
PA Environment Daily
JULY 12, 2024
The Department of Agriculture published notice in the July 13 PA Bulletin announcing an Quarantine Order establishing a framework for taking steps to protect nursery stock from the invasive box tree moth. Agriculture said although the moth is not widely prevalent or distributed in Pennsylvania or the United States, this invasive pest has been declared an “actionable regulatory pest” by the US Department of Agriculture.
Environmental News Bits
JULY 12, 2024
Liu, J., Xiang, T., Song, X.-C., Zhang, S., Wu, Q., Gao, J., Lv, M., Shi, C., Yang, X., Liu, Y., Fu, J., Shi, W., Fang, M., Qu, G., Yu, H., & Jiang, G. (2024). High-Efficiency Effect-Directed Analysis Leveraging Five High Level Advancements: A Critical Review. Environmental Science & Technology, 58(23), 9925–9944.
Nanotech
JULY 12, 2024
The July 13, 2024, Canada Gazette will include a notice announcing the availability of the Updated Draft State of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Report (Updated Draft Report) and Revised Risk Management Scope for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) (Revised Risk Management Scope). The Updated Draft Report defines PFAS as “fluorinated substances that contain at least one fully fluorinated methyl or methylene carbon atom (without any [hydrogen, chlorine, bromine, or iodine atoms
Environmental News Bits
JULY 12, 2024
Ribeiro, M. H. G., Silva, M. C. A., & Benetti, A. D. (2024). “Anaerobic Membrane Bioreactor to Remove Pesticides and Pharmaceuticals from Wastewater: A Bibliometric Review.” Environmental Quality Management, 1–16. [link] Abstract With the development of state-of-the-art analytical methods, new compounds have been detected in water and sewage.
Nanotech
JULY 12, 2024
Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) is pleased to announce that Managing Partner Lynn L. Bergeson has been awarded the highest rank attainable, Band 1, in Chambers USA Guide 2024. This is Ms. Bergeson’s 20th year earning top marks from Chambers USA as one of the best lawyers in America. Chambers quotes clients as saying Ms. Bergeson is “the best chemical lawyer on the planet,” “Lynn is exceptionally sought after, yet she never fails to return my calls or The post Lynn L.
Environmental News Bits
JULY 12, 2024
Kim, H., Kim, H., Woosnam, K. M., & Jang, W. (2024). “Between risk perceptions and adaptation policies: centering climate justice and social innovation in heat vulnerable cities.” Journal of Environmental Policy & Planning, 1–15.
Nanotech
JULY 12, 2024
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently issued final risk management rules under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) banning certain uses of two chemicals: chrysotile asbestos and methylene chloride. The identity of these two chemicals is less important than the process by which the EPA concluded that the banned uses of these chemicals pose unreasonable risks to human health and the environment, and the nature and intrusiveness of the workplace and other restrictions the The po
Environmental News Bits
JULY 12, 2024
Jul 23, 2024, noon CDTRegister here. The era of voluntary sustainability and ESG disclosure reporting is coming to a close. Newly enacted US and European rules are entering into force, creating a regulatory landscape that can be daunting to navigate. Yet some things are already clear.
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