A mysterious, incredibly energetic cosmic ray has smashed into Earth
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
A cosmic ray dubbed Amaterasu is the second most powerful one we have ever seen, beaten only by the "Oh-My-God particle".
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Southern Hemisphere Braces for Record-Breaking Heat
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
Like the Northern Hemisphere before it, the Southern Hemisphere is set to be enveloped by sweltering heat during its upcoming summer
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Pneumonia in China: Everything we know so far about mystery illness
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
Unexplained pneumonia cases among children in China may be a result of common respiratory infections rebounding after the country's strict covid-19 lockdowns
Astronomy Is Facing an End Of The Era of Monster Telescopes
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
Money, engineering, and sheer geometry may mark an end of the line for building ever larger astronomical telescopes
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.
Did Homo naledi bury its dead? Debate rages over human relative
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
Studies earlier this year claimed that the extinct hominin Homo naledi buried its dead and produced rock art, but other researchers say the evidence is “non-existent”
Opinion: Any company promoting Black Friday cannot be truly sustainable
A Greener Life
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
Shoppers rush into a store as the door opens for the Black Friday sale. Photo credit: By Powhusku from Laramie, WY, USA CC BY-SA 2.0 – via Wikimedia. By Anders Lorenzen Today the frenzy consumerist festival Black Friday officially begins, that to begin with was held on the last Friday of November, and has now grown far beyond this with some brands having even extended it to a full week.
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Landscape heterogeneity as a management tool to offset negative effects of habitat loss in agroecosystems
The Applied Ecologist
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
Marcella do Carmo Pônzio and Nielson Pasqualotto summarise their latest research in which they and colleagues investigated the effects of landscape heterogeneity and native vegetation cover on richness and composition of native and invasive mammals, across 55 landscapes in the Brazilian Savanna, Cerrado.
AI cleaning robot can tidy up clothes in a messy bedroom
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
Cameras and a grasping arm help this robot pick up a pile of discarded clothes and put them in a laundry basket
Napanee Council Must Say No to Another Gas Plant!
Enviromental Defense
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
Just like in many other communities across Ontario, like Thorold and Toronto, the people of Napanee are speaking up – and they’re saying no more new gas! Atura Power, a subsidiary of Ontario Power Generation (OPG), wants to build a new gas plant in Napanee, a community that already has two existing gas plants. But, the plant’s construction is dependent on a vote of support from Napanee Town Council and its community is urging representatives to say no.
Mercury has salt glaciers that could provide the conditions for life
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
Mercury may have deep underground salt glaciers that encircle the whole planet and could possibly create the conditions necessary for life
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
Earth's Earliest Rocks Forged by Colliding Tectonic Plates
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
Our planet’s crust has been shifting and sliding for four billion years, a new study suggests
Not sleeping enough before surgery may increase pain during recovery
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
Mice that were deprived of sleep before surgery experienced more pain and inflammation afterwards than animals that had slept enough
Thursday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 11.23.23
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania House next voting day Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule Senate next voting day Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- PA Oil & Gas Industry Compliance So Far In 2023 - It Isn’t Pretty -- PennLive: PA American Water Customers In Cumberland County Asked To Limit Water Use Over Pollution Worries Caused By Heavy Rain -- York Dispatch: PA American Water Customers Under Mandatory Water Conserva
Air Pollution Is Really Dangerous, Even More New Evidence Shows
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
Dirty air has been linked to poor health outcomes, ranging from suicidality to low birth weight
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.
What is ‘loss and damage’ and why is it a central issue at COP28?
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
The COP28 climate summit in Dubai could see countries agree on key details of a long-awaited fund to help low-income countries pay for climate-related damages
Gluten's Complex Chemistry Contributes to Delicious Baked Goods
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
Gluten’s unique chemistry gives foods like bread and rolls their airy, stretchy textures
COP28: Countries agree on how to fund climate ‘loss and damage’
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
The COP28 climate summit in Dubai opened with an agreement on key details of a long-awaited fund to help low-income countries pay for climate-related damages, but how much money will flow is still unclear
Statement: Ontario’s Hydrogen Plan Claims are Absurd
Enviromental Defense
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
Statement from Keith Brooks, Programs Director, Environmental Defence Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat – The Ontario Ministry of Energy’s hydrogen announcement this morning is truly ridiculous. The ministry’s plan is nothing but an elaborate scheme to greenwash its efforts to ramp up polluting gas generation across the province.
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.
Amazon sued by three employees who allege gender discrimination and ‘chronic’ pay inequity
Corp Watch
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
Amazon sued by three employees who allege gender discrimination and ‘chronic’ pay inequity CNBC PaulaR Thu, 11/23/2023 - 13:10 Monday, November 20, 2023 Read more Annie Palmer Three staffers in Amazon’s corporate research and strategy division sued the company alleging gender discrimination and retaliation. They claim Amazon regularly assigns female staffers lower job titles for the same roles held by men with higher titles and salaries.
Can China’s emissions actually peak in 2024 ?
Edouard Stenger
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
For the past decades, China’s economic growth has been fueling an explosion of greenhouse gases emissions. To the World Bank, the People’s Republic saw its GDP increase by a massive average of nine percent for 30 years. By becoming the factory of the world – with the impetus and complicity of wealthy Western business owners who saw all the cheap labor – China became the world’s largest greenhouse gases emitter, surpassing the United States.
Police forcibly remove supporters after demonstration at Port Botany against ZIM container ship
Corp Watch
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
Police forcibly remove supporters after demonstration at Port Botany against ZIM container ship ABC News PaulaR Thu, 11/23/2023 - 13:06 Tuesday, November 21, 2023 Read more Helena Burke & Jack Fisher Police have forcibly removed activists who gathered at Sydney's Port Botany in protest last night against the unloading of an Israeli-owned shipping company.
Statement: New report from International Energy Agency reveals the shrinking role of the oil and gas industry in a climate-safe future
Enviromental Defense
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
Statement from Aly Hyder Ali, Federal Climate Program Manager, Environmental Defence Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People – Today’s report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) shows the urgent need for Canada to implement strong new regulations to cap emissions from the oil and gas sector. In fact, the IEA is calling for a 60 per cent reduction in oil and gas emissions by 2030, a target significantly higher than the current goals set by the federal
Sustainability at Retail
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UnitedHealth uses faulty AI to deny elderly patients medically necessary coverage, lawsuit claims
Corp Watch
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
UnitedHealth uses faulty AI to deny elderly patients medically necessary coverage, lawsuit claims CBS News PaulaR Thu, 11/23/2023 - 13:11 Monday, November 20, 2023 Read more Elizabeth Napolitano The families of two now-deceased former beneficiaries of UnitedHealth have filed a lawsuit against the health care giant, alleging it knowingly used a faulty artificial intelligence algorithm to deny elderly patients coverage for extended care deemed necessary by their doctors.
Companies Pushing Weak UN Plastics Treaty Dump Millions Into US Elections
Corp Watch
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
Companies Pushing Weak UN Plastics Treaty Dump Millions Into US Elections Common Dreams PaulaR Thu, 11/23/2023 - 13:12 Friday, November 17, 2023 Read more Brett Wilkins "The only way to curb our catastrophic plastic pollution problem is to cut plastic production, but the industry is spending big to block action at every level to protect their profits," said one campaigner.
Police arrest 3 after protest at Merrimack offices of Israel-based defense company
Corp Watch
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
Police arrest 3 after protest at Merrimack offices of Israel-based defense company New Hampshire Public Radio PaulaR Thu, 11/23/2023 - 13:12 Monday, November 20, 2023 Read more Three people have been arrested and are being held without bail in connection with a protest Monday morning at the Merrimack offices of an Israel-based defense company.
Toyota SUV adverts banned in UK on environmental grounds
Corp Watch
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
Toyota SUV adverts banned in UK on environmental grounds The Guardian PaulaR Thu, 11/23/2023 - 13:09 Wednesday, November 22, 2023 Read more Clea Skopeliti Advertising Standards Authority says Hilux poster and video condone driving that disregards ‘impact on nature’ Corporation Toyota Image Image Products Automobiles, luxury vehicles, commercial vehicles, engines Toyota Website Summary Toyota makes and sells more cars than almost any other manufacturer in the world.
New York police makes arrests at Fox News HQ as Gaza protests spread
Corp Watch
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
New York police makes arrests at Fox News HQ as Gaza protests spread The Guardian PaulaR Thu, 11/23/2023 - 13:13 Friday, November 17, 2023 Read more Gloria Oladipo Pro-ceasefire demonstrators also detained outside investment company accused of helping supply weapons to Israel Gloria Oladipo in New York @gaoladipo
A Silicon Valley ‘Orgasm Cult’ Has Been Sued for Sex Trafficking
Corp Watch
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
A Silicon Valley ‘Orgasm Cult’ Has Been Sued for Sex Trafficking Rolling Stone PaulaR Thu, 11/23/2023 - 13:07 Tuesday, November 21, 2023 Read more EJ Dickson A former employee for OneTaste alleges she was forced to have sex with potential investors and other members of the group BY EJ DICKSON NOVEMBER 21, 2023
FACEBOOK APPROVED AN ISRAELI AD CALLING FOR ASSASSINATION OF PRO-PALESTINE ACTIVIST
Corp Watch
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
FACEBOOK APPROVED AN ISRAELI AD CALLING FOR ASSASSINATION OF PRO-PALESTINE ACTIVIST The Intercept PaulaR Thu, 11/23/2023 - 13:08 Tuesday, November 21, 2023 Read more Sam Biddle After the ad was discovered, digital rights advocates ran an experiment testing the limits of Facebook’s machine-learning moderation. Corporation Facebook Image Image Products Social Media Platform Facebook Website Summary Facebook is a social media company that was founded in 2003 by Mark Zuckerberg.
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