Yale E360
JANUARY 30, 2025
Farmers have long drained peatlands for agriculture, but the dried-out soils release vast quantities of CO2. To halt this process, new initiatives in Germany are not only rewetting peatlands but also creating markets for the native grasses, reeds, and sedges they support.
New Scientist
JANUARY 30, 2025
People receiving talking therapy for mild to severe depression reported greater improvements to their symptoms when also taking creatine compared with those on a placebo
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Scientific American
JANUARY 30, 2025
Observatories in Chile’s Atacama Desert, including the world’s largest optical telescope, could be blinded by light pollution and other unwanted side effects from the proposed construction of a renewable energy megaproject
New Scientist
JANUARY 30, 2025
A muscle that we thought served no purpose beyond enabling some people to wiggle their ears is actually active when we are trying hard to listen
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.
Scientific American
JANUARY 30, 2025
Polio, a disease that can cause lifelong paralysis, has been eliminated from the U.S.
New Scientist
JANUARY 30, 2025
Some US states may see the number of power cuts caused by hurricanes jump by 60 per cent by 2100in a high-emissions scenario, affecting tens of millions each decade
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New Scientist
JANUARY 30, 2025
Mice that were free to scratch their itchy ears saw the number of immune cells go up and levels of infection-causing bacteria decline
Scientific American
JANUARY 30, 2025
The accident that resulted in a commercial airplane crashing into the Potomac yesterday will require air safety investigators to dig deep
New Scientist
JANUARY 30, 2025
Burn marks left on trees show that fires occurred frequently in North America from 1750 to 1880, but they tended to be less severe than modern fires and may have even been beneficial to forests
National Law Center
JANUARY 30, 2025
By Drew Viguet, NALC Communications & Special Projects Coordinator As the nations leading source of agricultural and food law research and. The post NALC news release: Looking for an ag law speaker or resource? The NALC is here to help appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
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
PBS Nature
JANUARY 30, 2025
It was a late-career epiphany that led wacky genius Pat Brown to abandon his academic career and commit himself to fighting global warming and biodiversity collapse. He did it, against all odds, by developing a surprising product: the revolutionary and delicious plant-based Impossible Burger. The post Mission Impossible | WILD HOPE appeared first on Nature.
Inside Climate News
JANUARY 30, 2025
In southeastern Pennsylvania, Hurricane Ida in 2021 was a preview of a flood-prone future. A report recommends construction projects and other fixes to save lives and property. By Jon Hurdle The outlook for more climate-related flooding in a southeastern Pennsylvania watershed has prompted a new call for measures to contain heavy rains, allow raging waters to pass downstream and help the public anticipate bigger and more frequent storms.
PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 30, 2025
On January 30, the Rodale Institute and DAVINES Group announced the launch of The Good Farmer Award U.S. to recognize beginning farmers implementing ecologically sound agricultural practices, building biodiversity on their farm, and who are fostering resilience, sustainability, and social equity. The deadline for applications is March 22. The award builds upon the success of the Italian edition of The Good Farmer Award created by the European Regenerative Organic Center in Parma, Italy, which pr
Scientific American
JANUARY 30, 2025
Tiny frogs seem to skim the water’s surface, but high-speed video reveals their secret
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.
Inside Climate News
JANUARY 30, 2025
Mayor Adams preliminary budget increases investments in programs for children, but historic disinvestment and inadequate staffing levels still loom large in the Parks Department. By Lauren Dalban On a frigid morning last week on the steps of City Hall in New York City, advocates for increasing city funds to the Parks Department demanded $95 million to hire 1,000 additional workers in response to the mayors preliminary budget for the next fiscal year, which starts July 1.
HumanNature
JANUARY 30, 2025
Guest Post by Tucker Melles , 2024-2025 Sustainability Leadership Fellow and Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Chemistry at Colorado State University Earths atmosphere is one of our greatest shared resources and provides many ingredients required for life. We breathe oxygen from the atmosphere, weather systems distribute water, and the ozone in the upper atmosphere protects us from harmful radiation.
NRDC
JANUARY 30, 2025
Leading into next week's budget address
PBS Nature
JANUARY 30, 2025
Filmmakers of "Big Cats, Small World" share their remarkable experiences living alongside Africa's three big cat families. Writer and Director Robyn Keene-Young delves into the differences in the developmental journeys of each species cubs, while Producer and Director of Photography Adrian Bailey reveals the unique challenges of capturing these big cats on film.
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.
A Greener Life
JANUARY 30, 2025
Closing Africa’s energy access gap is within reach. Photo credit: Reuters / Esa Alexander. By Anna Bjerde What will it take to bring electricity to 300 million people in Africa who currently live without it? This is the goal we at the World Bank have set for Mission 300 to halve the number of people on the continent without reliable electricity by 2030.
NRDC
JANUARY 30, 2025
FERCs approval of Markets+ portends western grid fragmentation.
PBS Nature
JANUARY 30, 2025
On Panamas remote Pearl Islands, marine biologist Callie Veelenturf is using her research on endangered sea turtles to help the country enshrine the rights of nature into law and help the communities living there protect their own environment and livelihood. The post Protecting Paradise | WILD HOPE appeared first on Nature.
Environmental News Bits
JANUARY 30, 2025
Morales-Doyle, D., Childress Price, T., & Chappell, M. J. (2019). Chemicals are contaminants too: Teaching appreciation and critique of science in the era of Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Science Education, 103(6), 13471366.
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PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 30, 2025
On January 30, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced the Path of the Flood Trail in Cambria County , a 14-mile journey through history and nature, has been named Pennsylvanias 2025 Trail of the Year. Tracing the historic route of the devastating 1889 Johnstown Flood, this scenic trail attracts visitors from across the globe with its blend of natural beauty, recreational opportunities, and historical landmarks, including the first railroad tunnel in the United Statesthe S
Environmental News Bits
JANUARY 30, 2025
The National Indian Health Board serves as the unified voice of 574+ Federally recognized American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes. The Environmental Health section of their website includes information on climate change, environmental justice, and the Tribal Environmental Justice Technical Assistance Center.
Union of Concerned Scientists
JANUARY 30, 2025
Yesterday U.S. Senate hearings began for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.s nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)a massive agency of more than 80,000 federal employees responsible for safeguarding public health. UCS has been clear since his nomination: RFK Jr. is a dangerous and irresponsible choice to lead HHS. RFK Jr.a lawyer, not a scientisthas a long history of promoting fringe conspiracy theories, peddling misinformation , and sidelining science.
Environmental News Bits
JANUARY 30, 2025
Read the full story at Packaging Strategies. Entering a new year with a new administration, there are a number of factors at play that will challenge sustainability goals. There has been much speculation around how the new federal administration and its policies will impact rising costs and sustainability practices.
Nanotech
JANUARY 30, 2025
On January 28, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Act (EPA) issued a final rule delaying the effective date of four rules, including the December 17, 2024, final risk management rule for trichloroethylene (TCE) issued under Section 6(a) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), until March 21, 2025. 90 Fed. Reg. 8254. EPA states that it is delaying the effective dates of the rules in response to President Trumps January 20, 2025, memorandum entitled Regulatory The post EPA Delays Effectiv
Environmental News Bits
JANUARY 30, 2025
Read the full story from the United Nations. Clean energy is crucial for reaching net zero emissions by 2050 and protecting the climate and our natural world. A just and inclusive energy transition is key to limiting global heating to 1.5 degrees Celsius and preventing the worst climate impacts.
Legal Planet
JANUARY 30, 2025
Nearly half of U.S. states, with more than half the U.S. population, have made climate pledges. Trumps election is a body blow to U.S. climate policy, but there are ways that those states can fight Trump and, importantluy, also move forward on their own plans. Ive posted a new paper on states as havens for climate policy. The paper goes into a lot more detail about the strategies and legal issues.
Environmental News Bits
JANUARY 30, 2025
Read the full story from the World Economic Forum. The climate transition requires annual global investments of at least $4 trillion by 2030. At a time of slow growth, investment can boost productivity, create jobs and stimulate inclusive growth. AI is uniquely positioned to accelerate this transformation by scaling innovation and driving profound systemic change. … Continue reading What is AI’s role in the climate transition and how can it drive growth?
PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 30, 2025
Notice: PA Environment Digest Will Not Publish Feb. 2 thru Feb. 10 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
Environmental News Bits
JANUARY 30, 2025
Read the full post from Beyond Pesticides. Martin Luther King Day recognizes the achievements of a remarkable civil rights leader while asking the nation to assess what more the country must do to ensure equality and environmental justice, as well as protection for those who suffer disproportionately from toxic chemical exposure.
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