Wed.Jun 05, 2024

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Tiny brain sensor implanted without surgery dissolves after weeks

New Scientist

In animal tests, a cube of hydrogel the length of a rice grain was implanted in the brain with a needle to monitor temperature or pressure, and then dissolved away after a few weeks

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Passage of Bill 185 Undermines the Integrity of all Future Development Approvals Outside Existing Built up Areas

Enviromental Defense

“Third party” appeals limited to polluters, airports, and aggregate pits Statement from Phil Pothen, Land Use and Land Development program manager Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat – Bill 185 effectively ends meaningful, independent oversight of development approvals outside existing built up areas.

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Glasses coated in lithium could let us see in the dark

New Scientist

A film made of lithium niobate and gratings of silicon dioxide converts infrared light into visible light better than the other leading compound, potentially allowing nighttime vision

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Four Animals That Live in the Dunes

Ocean Conservancy

Many beachgoers are familiar with the rolling, sandy landscape created by coastal dunes. But do you know about all the animals that inhabit the dunes? Let’s review some facts about dunes and dive into some of their most famous residents. Never miss an update Enter your email and never miss an update Sorry, but we failed to add you to the list. Please try again or contact 1.888.780.6763 Enter Your Email.loading Thanks for signing up for Ocean Conservancy emails.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

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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Forests may grow more slowly than expected as CO2 levels rise

New Scientist

Rising CO2 levels will spur the growth of forests, which store carbon, but an experiment suggests this effect could be restricted by the availability of phosphorus in the soil

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Despite Temper Tantrum, Youngkin Cannot Reverse Va's Climate Progress

NRDC

Youngkin's Latest, Senseless Attack on a Keystone Climate Law, Clean Cars, Like His Attack on RGGI, Is Divorced from the Facts and the Law, and Will Not Stand

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CIRCULAR REVOLUTION – SIMPLICITY IS GOLDEN

Cleannovate

I once stumbled upon a video of a guy making fun of a friend who had been eating rice and beans for nine days in a row. Well, probably he had been enjoying the best burgers or pizza or fine dining. So that made him quite surprised about the friend’s predicament.

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Gene therapy enables five children who were born deaf to hear

New Scientist

Five children have had gene therapy to treat inherited deafness, this time in both ears, following the success of earlier treatments in just one ear

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California’s “Room to Roam Act:” Factoring Wildlife Connectivity Into Land Use Planning

Endangered Species Law

Recently, the California Assembly passed Assembly Bill 1889 , the “Room to Roam Act.” If enacted without changes, the Room to Roam Act would amend Section 65302 of the Government Code to add certain “fish, wildlife, and habitat connectivity” considerations to the provisions governing general plans for land use in Californian cities and counties.

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Race is a social construct, but racism can cause real biological harm

New Scientist

Research exploring the effects of racism on the brain suggests there is reason to be concerned about potential long-term damage, finds Layal Liverpool

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

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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MDMA Therapy Is Rejected by FDA Panel

Scientific American

Scientific advisers vote overwhelmingly that the risks of MDMA treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder outweigh the benefits

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Michael Crichton and James Patterson's novel Eruption fails to thrill

New Scientist

Eruption, the much-vaunted "collaboration" of the late Michael Crichton and thriller king James Patterson, may work better as a film than a book. Wait till then, says Emily H.

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NASA Rejects Hubble Space Telescope Rescue Mission and Trims Its Science

Scientific American

Failing hardware on NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope may lead to less science, officials say, but the space agency isn’t ready to pursue a private repair mission

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Earth’s atmosphere is trapping twice as much heat as it did in 1993

New Scientist

Earth’s energy imbalance, a key measure of global warming, has doubled in the past 20 years, raising concerns about how much heat the oceans are absorbing

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Implementing D.E.J.I. Strategies in Energy, Environment, and Transportation

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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Celebrating Breakthrough Energy’s Webby Award 

Cresforum

Breakthrough Energy recently announced that their State of the Transition report was honored with a Webby Award in the Science category. The Webby Awards, often referred to as the “Oscars of the Internet,” recognize excellence across various digital domains, including digital arts and sciences. This award emphasizes the significant impact and quality of Breakthrough Energy’s work in accelerating clean energy development in the United States and around the world.

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There's a simple solution to our salt addiction - we must adopt it now

New Scientist

Efforts to curb the amount of sodium we eat have mostly failed, so governments must now try a new strategy: adding potassium to table salt

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New NRDC Analysis: Gov Shapiro's Energy Plan is a Winner

NRDC

Two foundational power sector policies, cap-and-invest plus ambitious clean electricity targets, provide significant benefits

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Eczema may sometimes be caused by eating too much salt

New Scientist

People with eczema have higher levels of sodium in their urine than those without the skin condition, with every additional 1 gram linked to an 11 per cent increase in the risk of a diagnosis

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Shaping a Resilient Future: Climate Impact on Vulnerable Populations

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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Empathetic Parenting Benefits Teens into Adulthood

Scientific American

A 25-year study shows that teens who receive empathy from their parents give more empathy to their peers and, later, their own children

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Striking image lets you see inside a deep-sea anglerfish's killer jaws

New Scientist

This astonishing image may look like a deep-sea monster, with its big teeth and gaping mouth, but the humpback anglerfish is really no bigger than your hand

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Keep PA Beautiful’s Young Ambassadors of Pennsylvania Program Graduates The Class Of 2024; Applications Now Being Accepted

PA Environment Daily

On June 5, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful celebrated the 2024 class of Young Ambassadors Program during a virtual graduation ceremony. The program graduated 28 Ambassadors who committed to eight months of service, while representing and upholding the mission and values of Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful. Commencement speakers included Michael Carroll, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Phoebe Coles, Board Chair of Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful.

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How to easily satisfy your salt cravings without damaging your health

New Scientist

Could potassium fortification be the answer we're looking for when it comes to battling our unhealthy addiction to salt?

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Sustainability at Retail

Sustainability impacts every nation, company, and person around the world. So much so that, in 2015, the United Nations (UN) issued a call for action by all countries to work toward sustainable development. In response to this and as part of a global Sustainability at Retail initiative, Shop! worked collaboratively with its global affiliates to address these critical issues in this white paper.

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Drought Watch 2024: Recent Drought Management Responses in Alberta include the introduction of Bill 21: Emergency Statutes Amendment Act

Environmental Law Centre

Recent proactive steps have been taken to respond to the critical drought in Alberta. In mid-April, the provincial government announced the completion of water-sharing agreements in which municipalities, industry and. The post Drought Watch 2024: Recent Drought Management Responses in Alberta include the introduction of Bill 21: Emergency Statutes Amendment Act appeared first on Environmental Law Centre.

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Amazonian activist Nemonte Nenquimo tells her story in a potent memoir

New Scientist

From a child's curiosity about a visiting missionary to fighting oil companies, Amazonian activist Nemonte Nenquimo's autobiography shows the journey of an extraordinary Indigenous woman

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Eating Cicadas and Other Bugs Could Be Sustainable and Delicious

Scientific American

Make the best of the “double brood” of cicadas with insect kimchi and tempura-fried bugs.

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Boeing launches first crewed Starliner mission to the ISS

New Scientist

The Starliner spacecraft is on its way, carrying two astronauts to the International Space Station, having finally launched on its third attempt

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H5N1 Bird Flu Isn’t a Human Pandemic—Yet

Scientific American

Americans don’t like being told what to do, and many don’t trust government.

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Does coming off antidepressants really cause withdrawal symptoms?

New Scientist

People who stop taking antidepressants may get mental and physical symptoms as their bodies adjust to the lack of medicines - now we know how common this is

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Opinion: How does running fare in a warming world?

A Greener Life

By Anders Lorenzen Today the 5th of June marks two very different naming days, but then again they may be more interlinked than most people imagine; World Environment Day and Global Running Day. With less than two months to the 2024 Olympics, held in Paris one can think back to the most recent Games held in Tokyo in 2021 where extreme heat severely impacted not only the scheduling but also put significantly more stress on the human body.

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May 2024 is the twelfth month in a row to break heat records

New Scientist

The global average temperature during May was highest for any May on record, reaching 1.

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DEP To Host June 20 Hearing On Proposed Monroe County Warehouse Project

PA Environment Daily

On June 5, the Department of Environmental Protection announced it will host a public hearing to take testimony from residents regarding an application for a National Pollutant Discharge and Elimination System Permit (NPDES) for the proposed warehouse 180-115 C-1 Site, LLC Project in Blakeslee, Monroe County. The public hearing will take place on Thursday, June 20, 2024, from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM at the Tunkhannock Township Fire Hall located at 1539 Long Pond Road, Long Pond, PA 18334.

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An already dead star is dying for a second time

New Scientist

A pulsar, the spinning remnants of a star that blew up in a supernova, has been spotted rotating at a comparatively slow rate of once every 54 minutes.

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