Yale E360
OCTOBER 22, 2024
An unusual early September cyclone drenched large parts of Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya, filling dry lakes and rivers. New satellite imagery from NASA shows the impact of the deluge.
Legal Planet
OCTOBER 22, 2024
The world has continued to watch as fires burn – yet again – across much of the Amazon basin. With historic droughts and ongoing lack of resources to tackle these fires and their underlying causes, they have ravaged millions of hectares of forests, communities, and wildlife habitat in Bolivia , Peru , Brazil , and beyond. These fires, often deliberately set as part of land clearing efforts for cattle or agriculture, are becoming even more intense in the face of the climate crisis and expos
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New Scientist
OCTOBER 22, 2024
The largest prime number is now 16 million digits longer than the previous record found in 2018, thanks to an amateur hunter and his large collection of high-power graphics cards
NRDC
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Today, Golden State Natural Resources released the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) on its industrial-scale wood pellet project proposal. The project would include two industrial-scale wood pellet plants, one in the central Sierras and another in Northern California, as well.
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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.
New Scientist
OCTOBER 22, 2024
A researcher who underwent dozens of brain scans discovered that the volume of her cerebral cortex was 1 per cent lower when she took hormonal contraceptives
Scientific American
OCTOBER 22, 2024
People recovering from substance use disorders need homes, jobs and medication-centered, quality health care, not just a bed in a residential treatment center
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Scientific American
OCTOBER 22, 2024
A potable water shortage and a toxic stew of sewage and other pollutants that Hurricane Helene’s flooding left behind have prompted a race to avert a public health crisis in North Carolina
New Scientist
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Maggie Aderin-Pocock, who has worked on the JWST, catalogues the science behind its most stunning images in her new book, Webb's Universe.
Scientific American
OCTOBER 22, 2024
The Heiltsuk of British Columbia are using a mix of traditional principles and modern implementation to protect salmon and bears in their territory
New Scientist
OCTOBER 22, 2024
A type of mathematical problem that was previously impossible to solve can now be successfully analysed with artificial intelligence
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
Scientific American
OCTOBER 22, 2024
A small study of people with congenital anosmia found changes in breathing that suggest the condition may affect more than just the ability to smell
New Scientist
OCTOBER 22, 2024
A neuroscientist underwent dozens of brain scans over three months to better understand the neurological effects of hormonal contraceptives
National Law Center
OCTOBER 22, 2024
In late September, a federal judge for the Southern District of Florida recommended that an on-going case be resolved in favor. The post WOTUS Update: Judge Recommends Resolving CWA Dispute in Favor of Landowner Following Sackett Decision appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
New Scientist
OCTOBER 22, 2024
In a wetland on the south coast of England, archaeologists dug up one of the oldest and most complete wooden tools ever found in Britain, which is around 3500 years old
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.
Scientific American
OCTOBER 22, 2024
In Absolution, the fourth novel in Jeff VanderMeer’s Southern Reach saga, scientists try to know the unknowable
New Scientist
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Animals that hibernate need a way to keep their blood flowing as their body temperature drops, and it seems that the mechanical properties of red blood cells may be key
National Law Center
OCTOBER 22, 2024
by Drew Viguet, NALC Communications & Special Projects Coordinator Recent NALC webinars have focused on a variety of agricultural and food. The post NALC Webinar Series: A look at recent presentations and what’s on the horizon appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
New Scientist
OCTOBER 22, 2024
New research into the moments between wakefulness and sleep could bring hope for insomniacs and even make us more creative problem-solvers
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.
Earthava
OCTOBER 22, 2024
The post What Is the Difference Between Biodegradable and Compostable? appeared first on Earthava. In today’s environmentally conscious world, terms like “biodegradable” and “compostable” are often thrown around but not always understood. People want to make sustainable choices, but it’s essential to know what these words actually mean.
New Scientist
OCTOBER 22, 2024
The US Department of Homeland Security is trialling chemical sensors that detect the first whiff of smoke in the air and alert fire crews while a potential blaze is still smouldering
PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Life, Liberty And Death on the Appalachian Frontier , published by Masthof Press, tells the stories of men and women who traveled across the mountain ranges and through the river valleys that make up the Appalachian region, often called the first frontier, during the 18th century. They set out on epic journeys for all sorts of reasons – in pursuit of a better life, a matter of survival, to acquire land and escape bad conditions back home, in the interest of state and religion and for military an
New Scientist
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Google’s NotebookLM tool is billed as an AI-powered research assistant and can even turn your text history into a jovial fake podcast.
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PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 22, 2024
On October 22, the Department of Environmental Protection announced it is now accepting Qualified Professional bids through the Pennsylvania eMarketplace for reviewers of four DEP permit applications under the new SPEED [Streamlining Permits for Economic Expansion And Development] Permit Review Program. DEP is accepting bids for reviewing-- -- Air Quality Plan Approvals ; -- Earth Disturbance ; -- Dam Safety ; and -- Individual Water Obstruction and Encroachment applications.
Corp Watch
OCTOBER 22, 2024
When black rain poured down around the Tata Steel plant in IJmuiden, a shipping town in the Netherlands, residents were told that they had no need to worry so long as they kept their windows closed, peeled their vegetables, and washed their hands more frequently. That was in 2018.
PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 22, 2024
“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 [It’s Not A Suggestion] House Voting Schedule -- October 22, 23 -
Enviromental Defense
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Statement by Keith Brooks, Programs Director Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat – Ontario’s commitment to move forward with an integrated and longer-term energy plan, announced this morning, is a step forward. This “plan to plan” indicates that the provincial government has come a long way from the ideologically-driven cancellation of over 750 clean power projects and the days of removing EV chargers.
PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 22, 2024
On October 22, the Allegheny Conference on Community Development issued this statement on the award of an $87 million US DOE grant to Mainspring Energy, an emerging linear generator manufacturer. Mainspring Energy also announced the creation of a manufacturing facility in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania – to be the first high-volume linear generator manufacturing operation in the U.S. and bringing 600 jobs at the new facility to the Pittsburgh region.
PBS Nature
OCTOBER 22, 2024
During the mating season, tensions are high among the male bears of Transylvania as they search for mates. The males battle to show off to potential suitors.
ESA
OCTOBER 22, 2024
By Catherine O’Riordan, ESA Executive Director Executive Director Catherine O’Riordan with ESA observers at the COP16 in Cali, Colombia A huge amount of anticipation can be felt in the room as we wait for the opening plenary at COP16 to begin. Several of us arrived on Saturday, Oct 19, before the official events began. Cali is a vibrant city, known for food, nightlife, and culture, and our initial dinner together gave us an opportunity to sample the excellent cuisine.
Academy of Natural Sciences
OCTOBER 22, 2024
In the Academy’s Library & Archives, Photographs of Medicinal, Economic, and Interesting Plants from Natural Living Specimens, Indigenous and Introduced (1896) is just one example of a bound manuscript containing cyanotypes. Created by photographer, chemist and botanist Charles L. Lochman, it contains 220 cyanotype prints made from glass plate negatives of plants and includes their scientific and common names.
Green Bang
OCTOBER 22, 2024
We're building a new segmentation model of the different types of data centres vs the role of nuclear power in them for a report we're writing. Data Centre Type Use Cases Ownership Nuclear Power Usefulness Heat Sharing Opportunities Core Data Centres High-speed data exchange, internet backbone, interconnection points Often colocation or telecommunications companies Very useful for reliability and uptime; potential for district heating District heating, pre-heating for buildings, potent
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Photo credit: USDA EDITOR’S NOTE: On October 9, 2024, NSAC released “ Stewarding Success: CSP Under the 2018 Farm Bill ”, a comprehensive analysis of the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) over the course of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill). The report offers an in-depth analysis of CSP’s enrollment trends, conservation practices supported, and funding impacts, including the effects of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022.
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