Deep in Death Valley, a Sprawling Lake Takes Form
Yale E360
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Repeated bouts of heavy rain have filled Badwater Basin in Death Valley, the driest spot in North America.
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EPA Proposes New RCRA Rules With Significant Compliance Obligations
Clean Energy Law
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
The proposed rules would expand the RCRA Corrective Action regime to PFAS and potentially other emerging contaminants. They may complicate ongoing compliance efforts as well as lead to significant value chain impacts. By Gary P. Gengel , Julia A. Hatcher , Thomas C. Pearce , and Guy Jack Mathews The Resource Conversation and Recovery Act (RCRA) mandates a two-part “corrective action” regime: Permits for any “solid waste management unit” (SWMU) at a “treatment, storage or disposal facility” (TSDF
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Rising greenhouse gases have cooling effect on Antarctica’s atmosphere
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
A "negative greenhouse effect" means rising concentrations of CO2 and methane have slightly cooled parts of Antarctica’s upper atmosphere, but that could change as the air becomes more humid
One of the World’s Rarest Whales
Ocean Conservancy
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Each year we discover new species on land and at sea. In 2023, more than 5,000 new deep-sea species were discovered in a large area between Hawaii and Mexico in the Pacific. Defying all biological norms, recently discovered Antarctic strawberry-feather star species can have more than 20 arms. Jumping size brackets, in 2019 a new species called Sato’s beaked whales was identified in the North Pacific , and in 2021, the 40-foot-long Rice’s whale was formally recognized in the Gulf of Mexico.
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.
Genetically modified banana approved by regulators for first time
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Regulators in Australia and New Zealand havegiven the green light to growing a genetically modified banana resistant to a devastating fungal disease spreading worldwide
Newly Discovered Asteroid Fragments Are As Old as the Solar System
Scientific American
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Fragments from Asteroid 2024 BX1 have proven to be a rare meteorite type that helps reveal the early solar system's building blocks
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Making Chemistry Safer Is Worth the Price Tag
Scientific American
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
With chemical spills and other accidents a common occurrence, it’s becoming more expensive to maintain the status quo than to make chemistry safer
Chemical cocktail could restore sight by regenerating optic nerves
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
The optic nerve has been partly regenerated in mice, raising hopes for treating blindness caused by conditions such as glaucoma
Catching Colias: A day in the life of a field ecologist
HumanNature
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Guest Post by Lily Durkee , 2023-2024 Sustainability Leadership Fellow, and Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Agricultural Biology and Graduate Degree Program in Ecology at Colorado State University My first season of field work crammed the emotional roller coaster of three years of grad school into a single summer. There was a period of what am I supposed to be doing?
Realism of OpenAI’s Sora video generator raises security concerns
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
The latest AI model capable of converting text into video is attracting praise from some AI researchers, while also raising concerns about the risks of video deepfakes during global elections in 2024
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
Unprecedented Fire Season Has Raged Through One of Earth's Biodiversity Hotspots
Scientific American
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
More than 500 fires have burned across Colombia, including in its delicate and unique highland wetlands, one of the fastest evolving ecosystems on Earth
Rising greenhouse gases actually cool Antarctica – because it's so dry
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
A "negative greenhouse effect" means rising concentrations of CO2 and methane have slightly cooled parts of Antarctica’s upper atmosphere, but that could change as the air becomes more humid
Under Pluto's Sunny Skies, You'd Have to Wear Shades
Scientific American
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Despite being some six billion kilometers away, the sun from Pluto would be a dazzling sight to behold—carefully, that is
A container ship just tested a system to capture its own CO2 emissions
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Shipping companies are experimenting with onboard carbon capture systems, but they face difficult trade-offs on energy and space for regular cargo
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.
Secret Mathematical Patterns Revealed in Bach's Music
Scientific American
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Physicists found that the music of Johann Sebastian Bach contains mathematical patterns that help convey information
Polar bears appear to be ageing faster as the Arctic gets warmer
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Markers of biological ageing in polar bear tissue samples reveal that stress associated with climate change appears to be taking a toll
Weird 'Obelisks' Found in Human Gut May be Virus-Like Entity
Scientific American
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Rod-shaped fragments of RNA called “obelisks” were discovered in gut and mouth bacteria for the first time
Super-thickeners made from starch reduce calories and carbs in food
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Assembling starch granules into 3D shapes could achieve the same thickening effect in foods with up to 50 per cent fewer granules, reducing the calories and carbohydrates without sacrificing texture
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.
DEP Posted 109 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In February 17 PA Bulletin
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the February 17 PA Bulletin -- -- The Department of Environmental Protection published this notice in the February 17 PA Bulletin announcing final residual waste guidance and inviting comments on a new draft guidance for residual waste transporters-- -- Final Guidance: Minor Revision To Residual Waste and Special Handling Waste Streams - DEP ID: 258-2000-764 : This TGD identifies and describes procedures for the disposal of residual waste and
Warm Winter Threatens Recreation Revenue in the Upper Midwest
Inside Climate News
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
An arts festival was canceled early and an international ski race could be in jeopardy due to minimal snow in Minnesota. Other Midwest states face similar obstacles. By Kristoffer Tigue A record-warm winter is drying up revenue in the Midwest.
Valley Fever Cases Surge after California's Atmospheric River Downpour
Scientific American
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
The fungal pathogen that causes valley fever is thriving in the American West—and intensifying atmospheric rivers could be to blame
DEP Now Accepting Applications For Section 902 Act 101 Local Recycling Implementation Grants
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
The Department of Environmental Protection is inviting applications for Section 902 Act 101 Local Recycling Program Implementation Grants. The deadline to apply is May 10. ( formal notice ) Only those projects involving municipalities that have a mandatory trash collection program or projects seeking support for a residential recycling program that have a corresponding commercial recycling program will be considered for funding.
Sustainability at Retail
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Could Magnesium and TikTok's 'Sleepy Girl Mocktail' Actually Help You Sleep?
Scientific American
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
TikTok’s “sleepy girl mocktails” remind us how important magnesium is for sleep and health
PUC Invites Comments On Enhanced Public Notification and Application Review Procedures For Acquisitions Of Municipal Or Authority-Owned Water & Wastewater Systems
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
The Public Utility Commission published notice in the February 17 PA Bulletin inviting public comments on proposed, enhanced public notification and application review procedures for the acquisition of municipal or authority-owned water and waste water systems. On February 1, PUC the advanced several proposals geared toward increasing public awareness and establishing greater procedural consistency when evaluating the acquisition and valuation of municipal or authority-owned water and wastewater
Hawaii's Coral Ecosystems Are the Latest Reefs to Be Insured against Extreme Storms
Scientific American
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Insurance policies for natural resources are aiding conservation around the world
DEP Invites Comments On Air Quality Permit For Encina Plant For Chemically Recycling Plastics In Northumberland County
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the February 17 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a proposed Air Quality Plan Approval for the Encina Fort Union LLC chemical plastics recycling facility proposed to be located in Point Township, Northumberland County. ( PA Bulletin, page 794 ) A 30-day comment period from the date of this publication will exist for the submission of comments, protests and information.
Student team led by SIU prof seeks to use algae to grow out-of-this-world crops
Environmental News Bits
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Read the full story from Southern Illinois University. A team of students led by a researcher at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is one of just 15 nationwide finalists for the U.S. Department of Energy AlgaePrize 2023-2025 Competition.
Feb. 16 Take Five Fridays With Pam, PA Parks & Forests Foundation
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
The February 16 Take Five Fridays With Pam is now available from the PA Parks and Forests Foundation featuring articles on-- -- PPFF Blog: Keith Russell - His Quest For Urban Conservation Through Bird Watching -- Take Part In Annual Great Backyard Bird Count Feb. 16 - 19 -- Western PA Takes Top Honors For Most Visited Parks -- Feb. 28 Find Out About A Possible Friends of Tyler State Park Group Click Here to read the entire Take Five.
EPA Extends Submission Deadline for Polymer Exemption Reports and Accompanying Claims
Nanotech
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final rule on February 16, 2024, amending the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) regulations for polymers manufactured under the terms of the polymer exemption by extending the submission deadline for reporting. 89 Fed. Reg. 12248. EPA notes that the regulations require that manufacturers (includes importers) of polymers manufactured under the terms of the exemption submit a report of manufacture or import by January 31 of the year The
The Feed: Volume 2, Issue 3
National Law Center
FEBRUARY 16, 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: Volume 2, Issue 3 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
Evaluating the relationship between socioeconomic disparity and potential PFAS contamination in the United States with machine learning: Implications for public health and environmental justice
Environmental News Bits
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Menghani, S., Yang, J., Haefele, L., Carroll, L., Samant, S., Lee, R., Guadarrama, A. S., Noviello, A., & Noviello, A. (2024). “Evaluating the relationship between socioeconomic disparity and potential PFAS contamination in the United States with machine learning: Implications for public health and environmental justice.” International Research Journal of Public and Environmental Health, 11(1).
M?ori Activist Wins Right to Sue Major New Zealand Polluters
Corp Watch
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Climate activist Mike Smith, a Māori elder in Aotearoa (New Zealand), sued seven of the biggest greenhouse gas emitters in the country to publicly admit that they caused a public nuisance and dramatically scale back emissions to reach net zero by 2050.
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