PA Environment Daily

APRIL 4, 2025

The April 4 Take Five Fridays With Pam is now available from the PA Parks and Forests Foundation featuring articles on-- -- Sign Of Spring: Falls Trail At Ricketts Glen State Park open again! -- State Park Gift Cards Are Back ! -- Forests For All Strategic Plan Released -- Photo Contest Winners Now Displayed In Capitol Building In Harrisburg Until April 28 Click Here to read the entire Take Five.

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Yale E360

APRIL 4, 2025

Researchers have developed an AI model that can predict with 90 percent accuracy when and where lightning will ignite wildfires.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 4, 2025

The following notices were published in the April 5 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. -- The US Environmental Protection published notice it will hold a May 6 virtual hearing [if requested] on a proposed underground oil and gas wastewater injection well for enhanced recovery of oil and gas owned by Sandstone Development, LLC in Cyclone, Lafayette Township, McKean County.

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Scientific American

APRIL 4, 2025

Our conscious awareness may be governed by a structure deep in the brain

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Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 4, 2025

Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the April 5 PA Bulletin -- -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - April 5 [PaEN] -- The US Environmental Protection published notice it will hold a May 6 virtual hearing [if requested] on a proposed underground oil and gas wastewater injection well for enhanced recovery of oil and gas owned by Sandstone Development, LLC in Cyclone, Lafayette Township, McKean County.

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Scientific American

APRIL 4, 2025

According to new simulations, many, even most, planets get ejected from their star early in their history

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Scientific American

APRIL 4, 2025

Just as tobacco companies knew they were poisoning people, today’s social media titans knowingly poison our politics, peddling lies and stoking angry divides for profit

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 4, 2025

The Susquehanna River Basin Commission published notice in the April 5 PA Bulletin announcing an April 24 hearing on a series of water withdrawal requests, including renewal of two shale gas water projects in Susquehanna and Wyoming counties. The shale gas withdrawals include-- -- Project Sponsor and Facility: Expand Operating, LLC [Chesapeake Energy] (Susquehanna River), Great Bend Township, Susquehanna County, PA.

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Endangered Species Law

APRIL 4, 2025

On March 29, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas (District Court) vacated the Endangered Species Act (ESA) special 4(d) rule for the northern distinct population segment (DPS) of the lesser prairie-chicken (LEPC). The 4(d) rule had prohibited, in most circumstances, “take” of the species’ northern DPS. Plaintiffs challenged the 4(d) rule in a number of ways, including on grounds that the U.S.

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New Scientist

APRIL 4, 2025

The US anti-vaccine movement is now firmly embedded in the highest levels of government, where those overseeing public health agencies are making drastic cuts both wide and deep

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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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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 4, 2025

Utility Dive and the Associated Press report the federal Department of Health and Human Services fired all the staff implementing the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and may not be able to distribute the last $378 million for this season to states that administer the program. In a press release April 3, Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr.

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Scientific American

APRIL 4, 2025

For a long time, the Kakeya conjecture, which involves rotating an infinitely narrow needle, kept mathematicians guessing—until now

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New Scientist

APRIL 4, 2025

Wakes from offshore wind farms can reduce the power generated by neighbouring farms an issue that is growing more prevalent as turbines get bigger and more numerous

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Scientific American

APRIL 4, 2025

An internal FEMA memo says the agency is canceling future and existing grants that help states and tribes prepare for floods, tornadoes and other disasters

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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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The Applied Ecologist

APRIL 4, 2025

Shortlisted for the Georgina Mace Prize 2024 Fredrick Ssali discusses his team’s study on the impact the invasive flowering plant Lantana camara has on common native species in western Uganda. About the Research Overview The shortlisted paper Associations between Lantana camara L. (Verbenaceae) and common native species in an African savanna is an output of a team of four Ugandan researchers.

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New Scientist

APRIL 4, 2025

As AI developers harvest Wikipedia content to train their models, the resulting surge in automated traffic is driving up costs for the non-profit that runs the popular crowdsourced encyclopaedia

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Scientific American

APRIL 4, 2025

Scientists estimate there are about 4,000 species of native bees in the U.S.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

APRIL 4, 2025

On March 5, the Academy of Natural Sciences Board of Trustees elected a new chair, Suzanne Biemiller. Suzanne steps into the role in the wake of former chair David E. Griffiths retirement, who served diligently in the role for the past six years. Suzanne brings a wealth of leadership experience into the role. She is the Executive Director of Audubon Mid-Atlantic and a Vice President at the National Audubon Society.

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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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Yale E360

APRIL 4, 2025

Researchers have developed an AI model that can predict with 90 percent accuracy when and where lightning will ignite wildfires.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 4, 2025

The PA Department of Agriculture published notice in the April 5 PA Bulletin applications for Sustainable Agriculture Grants will be accepted from April 21 to May 23. Eligible projects include a project to-- -- Reduce operating expenses through practices that are ecologically beneficial. -- Improve soil quality and fertility. -- Improve water quality. -- Reduce or eliminate the need for the purchase of off-farm inputs, such as chemical or synthetic fertilizers, insecticides and herbicides.

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Scientific American

APRIL 4, 2025

Damage surveys provide crucial information about when, where and how strong U.S.

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Environmental News Bits

APRIL 4, 2025

Read the project summary and associated publications from the USGS. U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) scientists conducted the first statewide assessment of antibiotics, antibiotic resistant bacteria (ARB), and antibiotic resistant genes (ARGs) in streams (water column and bed sediment samples) across Iowa.

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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

APRIL 4, 2025

USAID is responsible for global health efforts that have saved the lives of millions of children. What happens when those programs are cut?

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Environmental News Bits

APRIL 4, 2025

Read the full story from the Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability. Satellites have transformed our understanding of the Earths natural systems and how human activity impacts them. Examples are forest cover and deforestation, weather and extreme events, air pollution, and freshwater availability, among many others.

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Scientific American

APRIL 4, 2025

Becoming the first state to ban fluoride is going to cost Utah, both financially and dentally

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Environmental News Bits

APRIL 4, 2025

Read the full post at Great Big Story. Harvest mice are the smallest mammals in Britain. They are only about the size of your thumb, and live in tall grass across the countryside, usually in small nests.

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Scientific American

APRIL 4, 2025

The Dreamer AI system of Google's DeepMind reached the milestone of mastering Minecraft by ‘imagining’ the future impact of possible decisions

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Environmental News Bits

APRIL 4, 2025

Read the full story at TechCrunch. A U.K. startup, originating from founder Jacob Nathans high school science project on using enzymes to break down plastic waste, has secured an oversubscribed $18.3 million in Series A funding. Founded in 2019 in London, Epoch Biodesign is now a 30+ strong multidisciplinary team of chemists, biologists, and software … Continue reading From high school science project to $18.

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PBS Nature

APRIL 4, 2025

As extreme drought overtakes Katavi, predators struggle to find food. Lions rarely hunt hippos, but hungry lions can do crazy things.

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Environmental News Bits

APRIL 4, 2025

Read the full story at Inside Climate News. At the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge visitors center, a sculpture of a great blue heron made from recycled plastic bottles greets guests. Standing 12 feet tall, the bird draws attention to the problem of plastic pollution in the refuge and surrounding city.

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National Law Center

APRIL 4, 2025

By Drew Viguet National Agricultural Law Center U of A System Division of Agriculture April 4, 2025 Fast facts: Western session.

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