Yale E360
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
An unprecedented drought has lowered reservoirs in hydropower-dependent Zambia, leading to economically crippling blackouts and spurring a push for solar. With multiple utility-scale arrays now in the works, the nation is betting on solar to increase its power capacity by a third.
Legal Planet
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
The Los Angeles Dodgers’ most prominent sponsor — Phillips 66, which owns 76 gas — was just indicted for violating the Clean Water Act by allegedly dumping hundreds of thousands of gallons of industrial wastewater from its Carson oil refinery into the LA County sewer system. The details are spelled out in a six-count indictment against the Houston-based company returned by a federal grand jury.
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Union of Concerned Scientists
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Another year, another legislative session. Much like a sine graph , this year had highs and lows. Also like a sine graph, Union of Concerned Scientists will keep moving forward no matter what (and backward technically, but I am political science major and way out of my depth here, so let’s pretend they only move forward, give me kudos for an awesome simile, and get to the recap!).
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Using four telescopes linked together, astronomers have captured an astonishing image of a huge star more than 160,000 light years away
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.
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
On November 21, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation announced it is considering its next move in the fight against plans to create a hydroelectric facility in York County and build a 1.8-mile-long dam and flood 580 acres of farms, fields, and forests at Cuffs Run. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission granted a preliminary permit to York Energy Storage LLC, for a 1,000-acre pumped-storage hydroelectric facility proposed for Cuffs Run, near the Susquehanna River.
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Growing wood directly from stem cells could offer an alternative to cutting threatened hardwood trees, but it isn't clear if it has same properties as actual wood
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New Scientist
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Endangered Ethiopian wolves feed on the nectar of red hot poker plants, and may transport pollen from flower to flower as they do so
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
The Penn State Extension Master Watershed Stewards are seeking individuals who enjoy learning, have the desire and time to volunteer, and value working with others. No previous experience is needed - our program empowers you to make a difference in your community and beyond! The Master Watershed Steward Program provides training, resources, and ongoing support to volunteers looking to engage in environmental restoration projects and educational programs.
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Groups of wild chimpanzees with more complex tool-using behaviours tend to be genetically linked, providing evidence for cumulative culture in other apes
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
The DEP Oil and Gas Technical Advisory Board is scheduled to meet December 5 on a variety of topics including EPA’s oil and gas methane reduction rule, updates on federal well plugging program, injection well primacy, financial assurance and the impact of reduced drilling and permitting activity funding for DEP’s Oil and Gas regulatory program. The full agenda includes these items -- -- Public Comment Period -- Update On RISE PA Program [Reducing Industrial Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions] Click
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
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
In the first hearing test of live baleen whales, the animals detected much higher frequency sounds than expected, forcing researchers to reconsider how these mammals respond to predators – and humans
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
By Bryan R. Swistock, Extension Water Resources Coordinator Droughts can be stressful for the three million rural residents in Pennsylvania who rely on private wells for their water supply. These individual wells tap groundwater aquifers that cannot easily be seen or monitored. The invisible nature of groundwater leads to an uneasy feeling among homeowners relying on wells that their water supply could dry up without warning during a drought.
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Arthropods belong to an evolutionary branch – the ecdysozoa – that contains about half of all animal species, and the earliest fossil evidence of the group dates back 550 million years
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Despite investigative genetic genealogy revolutionizing cold case investigations, it has been underused to free the wrongly convicted
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.
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Space-time may not be continuous but instead made up of many discrete bits – and we may be able to see their effects near the edges of unusually bright black holes
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
By Jodi Sulpizio, York County Master Watershed Stewards Coordinator On a beautiful Sunday afternoon this fall, youth anglers of all ages and backgrounds enjoyed the camaraderie, education, and even a little competition at the Fifth Annual Youth and Family Fishing and Conservation Day held at Kiwanis Lake in York, Pennsylvania. The Master Watershed Stewards in York County partnered with the Lower Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association , Mid-Atlantic Youth Angler and Outdoor Partners , and Watershed
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Samples from the far side of the moon gathered by China’s Chang’e-6 mission record eons of tumultuous lunar history
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
By Wayne W. Kober This profile was first published on the PA Conservation Heritage website-- Jack (John Arthur) Winieski was born in Elmira, New York (NY) on September 5, 1930. He graduated from Catholic High School in Elmira, NY in 1948, from the Syracuse University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry in 1958, and Syracuse University College of Forestry with a Master’s of Science Degree in Forest Genetics in 1960.
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.
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
This Black physicist’s work on the Manhattan Project inspired a County in Florida two generations after her death
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Creatine is commonly associated with athletes and bodybuilders, but the popular supplement seems to have broad benefits on everything from ageing to brain function
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
By Danielle Rhea, Extension Educator Nearly 200 private wells, springs, and cisterns were tested in 2024 as part of educational webinars and workshops helping private water supply owners identify and solve health-related drinking water problems. For the fourth consecutive year, Penn State Extension provided educational webinars and accredited laboratory water testing to private water supply owners across Pennsylvania.
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Chloramine is used as a disinfectant in drinking water systems from the US to Australia.
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PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
On November 21, the US Environmental Protection Agency, US Department of Justice and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection announced two settlements with oil and gas operators in Pennsylvania involving operations in Butler, Lawrence and Mercer Counties. In separate agreements, XTO Energy Inc. (XTO) [ExxonMobil] and Hilcorp Energy Company (Hilcorp) , agreed to resolve alleged Clean Air Act and Pennsylvania Air Pollution Control Act violations involving their oil and gas producti
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Spaghetti strands that are 200 times thinner than a human hair could be woven into bandages to help prevent infections
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
By Jessica Shirley, Acting DEP Secretary This guest essay first appeared on PennLive.com November 21, 2024 -- Business moves fast in the 21st century. As Acting Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), I know that our permits can make or break a project or a business seeking to operate in Pennsylvania. Likewise, the people of Pennsylvania rely on DEP to protect public health and safety by enforcing our environmental laws and regulations.
Nanotech
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on November 20, 2024, the launch of the Tackling Emerging Contaminants (TEC) initiative, a new, no-cost technical assistance effort focused on reducing exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and other emerging contaminants in small or disadvantaged communities. According to EPA, the objective of the TEC Water Technical Assistance (WaterTA) is to support small or disadvantaged communities assess and address emergin
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
By Jodi Sulpizio, York County Master Watershed Stewards Coordinator Stormwater basins are engineered structures that capture stormwater from nearby development. During storm events, stormwater runoff moves across impervious surfaces such as streets, parking lots, sidewalks, etc., and is usually directed into stormwater basins in urban areas. Historically, the purpose of these stormwater structures was to channel the runoff into streams quickly.
Acoel
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Posted on November 21, 2024 by Robert V. Percival December 3, 2024 marks the 40 th anniversary of the worst industrial accident in history. Explosions at a pesticide manufacturing plant in Bhopal, India, released deadly methyl isocyanate into the night air, killing thousands of people instantly and injuring hundreds of thousands more. The plant was owned by Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL), a company majority-owned by the U.S. chemical giant Union Carbide.
National Law Center
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
The Feed newsletter highlights recent legal developments affecting agriculture, with issues released twice a month. Click below to sign up for. The post The Feed: Vol. 2, Issue 22 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
PBS Nature
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
In Madhya Pradesh, renowned as India’s “tiger state,” a team installs AI-integrated camera traps to reduce conflict and safeguard lives in a vital wildlife corridor home to 2 million people – and 300 wild tigers that have caused an increasing number of problems for locals. The post AI of the Tiger | WILD HOPE appeared first on Nature.
Enviromental Defense
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Did you know earlier this month (on November 4, 2024), Canada revealed draft rules to limit pollution from oil and gas companies? This plan could be a real game-changer in helping reduce harmful greenhouse gasses (GHG) from the country’s largest polluters. But to really work, the plan needs to be stronger—and it needs to be finalized quickly. With a federal election coming up soon, it’s critical that the rules are finalized before the next federal budget is announced , or we might never see a ca
PBS Nature
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Black-footed ferrets, North America’s only native ferret, still depend on humans for survival. That’s why a dedicated team has engineered new and innovative tools to help them make it in the wild. The post America’s BFF | WILD HOPE appeared first on Nature.
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