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A bacterium has evolved into a new cellular structure inside algae

New Scientist

A once-independent bacterium has evolved into an organelle that provides nitrogen to algal cells – an event so rare that there are only three other known cases

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Scientists Found a Way to Supercharge Cancer-Fighting Cells

Scientific American

The bioengineered immune players called CAR T cells last longer and work better if pumped up with a large dose of a protein that makes them resemble stem cells

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Embryos pause development when nutrients are low — and now we know how

New Scientist

Embryos seem to have a sensor that picks up when nutrients are scarce, prompting them to pause their development until resources become more abundant again

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Southeast at a Crossroads: Bad Gas Bet or Clean Energy Boon?

NRDC

The Southeast is facing a spike in electric load growth projections. Utilities are proposing a massive gas buildout to meet it—we can do better.

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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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How Peter Higgs revealed the forces that hold the universe together

New Scientist

The physicist Peter Higgs quietly revolutionised quantum field theory, then lived long enough to see the discovery of the Higgs boson he theorised.

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Update on Proposed Food Additive Bans

National Law Center

In October 2023, California passed the California Food Safety Act becoming the first state to ban the manufacturing, distribution and sale. The post Update on Proposed Food Additive Bans appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Earth Day Adventures: Six Family-Friendly Activities to Connect with Nature

Earth 911

Earth Day, coming up on April 22nd, is a global event dedicated to connecting us. The post Earth Day Adventures: Six Family-Friendly Activities to Connect with Nature appeared first on Earth911.

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Testing drugs on mini-cancers in the lab may reveal best treatment

New Scientist

A small early-stage trial of the approach, which involves testing dozens of drug combinations on thousands of dishes of cells, may help people with cancer live for longer

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Washed Away: “Freedom Hill” Explores Flooding Caused by Environmental Racism 

Academy of Natural Sciences

Growing up in eastern North Carolina, Resita Cox didn’t understand why her town would flood on a regular basis. She had certainly never heard the term ‘environmental racism’ or ‘racial topography.’ It wasn’t until years later, when she was covering a story as a television journalist, that she began to understand the context of why her town, and other towns like it, were at a high risk of flooding and denied the resources to combat it.

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Quantum 'supersolid' matter stirred using magnets

New Scientist

We can’t stir ordinary solids, but one research team now claims to have stirred an extraordinary quantum “supersolid”, generating tiny vortices

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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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Honey Buzzards Feast on Deadly Hornets

PBS Nature

Asian giant hornets are the biggest on Earth and can kill humans. But their larvae are irresistible to oriental honey buzzards.

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Asbestos Reporting Rule — A Conversation with Richard E. Engler, Ph.D.

Nanotech

This week I discuss with my colleague, Dr. Richard E. Engler, Director of Chemistry for B&C and The Acta Group, our consulting affiliate, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) important and recently issued first final risk management rule for chrysotile asbestos. Those of us in the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) community know asbestos occupies a special place in TSCA’s checkered past, and EPA’s final rule is an important chapter in that book.

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How Will EPA’s New Rule about ‘Forever Chemicals’ Protect Your Drinking Water?

Scientific American

A new EPA rule will limit PFASs, or “forever chemicals,” in your drinking water for the first time.

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California Companies Secure $700 Million for Cement Decarbonization

NRDC

The Department of Energy recently announced that 33 industrial projects, including two California-based companies, will receive federal funding to decarbonize.

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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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Why Some People Always Get Lost—And Others Never Do

Scientific American

Experience may matter more than innate ability when it comes to a sense of direction

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Register Now for “Harmonizing TSCA Consent Orders with OSHA HCS 2012” on May 14, 2024, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (EDT)

Nanotech

Register now to join Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) and The Acta Group (Acta®) for “Harmonizing TSCA Consent Orders with OSHA HCS 2012,” a complimentary webinar covering case studies and practical applications of merging the requirements for consent order language on the Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) consent orders and Significant New Use Rules (SNUR) are issued under Section 5 for specific chemicals.

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Updates Permitting Regulations

Endangered Species Law

Tomorrow, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) will publish its final rule updating regulations implementing section 10 of the Endangered Species Act (Section 10), which addresses the agency’s issuance of incidental take permits and enhancement of survival permits under Section 10. The final rule will take effect 30 days after publication in the Federal Register.

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Ontario Municipalities Rally to Show Support for Ontario Energy Board’s Decision

Enviromental Defense

In a show of support for the Ontario Energy Board’s (OEB) decision to end a costly subsidy to Enbridge Gas, many municipalities are passing motions in support of the OEB. The OEB’s decision has been the centre of attention for environmental and advocacy groups since it was passed late last year. The OEB is Ontario’s independent regulator of the electricity and natural gas sectors.

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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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Sponsors Role in Regulatory Testing, June 12, 2024, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (EDT), via webinar

Nanotech

B&C and Acta are pleased to present “Sponsors Role in Regulatory Testing.” More details will be posted closer to the webinar. The post Sponsors Role in Regulatory Testing, June 12, 2024, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (EDT), via webinar appeared first on Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

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PBSLM Collection

PBS Nature

This collection of science videos and media-enhanced lesson plans draws upon the powerful documentaries of public television’s award-winning natural history series, Nature. The video segments have been carefully selected to engage students with key curriculum concepts. The lesson plans incorporate hands-on activities, online resources, and video to interactively and creatively address topics and standards in Life Science/Living Environment and Earth Science.

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Loading organic phosphorus-degrading bacteria enhanced biochar performance for heavy metals adsorption

Environmental News Bits

Zhu, X., Wang, K., Ma, X., Zhang, Z., Wang, J., Zhang, X., Shen, B., & Si, S. (2024). “Loading organic phosphorus-degrading bacteria enhanced biochar performance for heavy metals adsorption.” Environmental Technology & Innovation, 34, 103585.

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Nature Nuggets

PBS Nature

Nature Nuggets are short, minute-long videos drawn from NATURE , one of the most watched documentary film series on public television. Nature Nuggets began as a new pilot campaign by WNET’s Education Department to test text-based technology as an effective community engagement technique. For this purpose, the minute-long videos from the NATURE series were repackaged for early learners (ages 2 to 6) and promoted as a tool for active science and language learning opportunities to parents, educato

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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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Scale-up of microalgal systems for decarbonization and bioproducts: Challenges and opportunities

Environmental News Bits

Xu, P., Shao, S., Qian, J., Li, J., Xu, R., Liu, J., & Zhou, W. (2024). “Scale-up of microalgal systems for decarbonization and bioproducts: Challenges and opportunities.” Bioresource Technology, 398, 130528. [link] Abstract The threat of global climate change presents a significant challenge for humanity.

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Southwood Prize 2023: Winner announced for early career researcher award

The Applied Ecologist

Journal of Applied Ecology is delighted to announce Dominic McAfee as the winner of the 2023 Southwood Prize! The award is given annually to the best article in the journal by an author at the start of their career. This year, Dominic was chosen by the Senior Editors from a strong shortlist of 12 articles.

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Toward a greener future: Solar solutions for industrial carbon capture

Environmental News Bits

Hosseinifard, F., Hosseinpour, M., Salimi, M., & Amidpour, M. (2024). “Toward a greener future: Solar solutions for industrial carbon capture.” Solar Energy, 271, 112436. [link] Abstract The extensive use of carbon capture methods is severely hampered by their high energy consumption, which frequently outweighs the advantages to the environment.

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AI can spot parasites in stool samples to help diagnose infections

New Scientist

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Achieving energy justice: The role of supervisory and compliance mechanisms in global frameworks and the international community

Environmental News Bits

Zaidan, E., & Antoine Ibrahim, I. (2024). Achieving energy justice: The role of supervisory and compliance mechanisms in global frameworks and the international community. Energy Strategy Reviews, 52, 101335.

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Chico Mendes Prize 2023: Winner announced for early career practitioner award

The Applied Ecologist

We’re excited to announce Melanie Dickie as the winner of the 2023 Chico Mendes Prize, celebrating the best Practice Insights article in the journal by an author at the start of their career.

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Envisioning action-oriented and justice-driven climate change education: Insights from youth climate justice activists

Environmental News Bits

Trott, C. D. (2024). “Envisioning action-oriented and justice-driven climate change education: Insights from youth climate justice activists.” Children & Society. [link] Abstract Through in-depth interviews, this study explored US youth climate justice activists’ views and experiences of climate change education (CCE) and their recommendations for alternative educational approaches to advance climate justice.

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Industry’s Newest Tactics to Undermine EPA Science

Union of Concerned Scientists

Industry is attempting some new tactics to undermine independent science and science-based decisionmaking at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA previously released their updated scientific integrity policy for public comment, and many groups, including the Union of Concerned Scientists , weighed in to assess the strengths and weaknesses of a policy designed to protect scientists and their work from political interference.

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PFAS-free superhydrophobic chitosan coating for fabrics

Environmental News Bits

Tagliaro, I., Mariani, M., Akbari, R., Contardi, M., Summa, M., Saliu, F., Nisticò, R., & Antonini, C. (2024). PFAS-free superhydrophobic chitosan coating for fabrics. Carbohydrate Polymers, 333, 121981.

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Georgina Mace Prize 2023: Winner announced for early career researcher award

The Applied Ecologist

We’re excited to announce Melanie Dickie as the winner of the 2023 Georgina Mace Prize, celebrating the best article in the journal by an author at the start of their career.

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