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Part of the Atlantic is cooling at record speed and nobody knows why

New Scientist

After over a year of record-high global sea temperatures, the equatorial Atlantic is cooling off more quickly than ever recorded, which could impact weather around the world

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People Are Overdosing on Semaglutide Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy

Scientific American

Dosing errors in the medication semaglutide, prescribed as Wegovy and Ozempic, can cause severe or prolonged gastrointestinal issues that require medical attention

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The Atlantic is cooling at record speed and nobody knows why

New Scientist

After over a year of record-high global sea temperatures, the Atlantic is cooling off more quickly than ever recorded, which could impact weather around the world

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New Satellite Will Track Methane Super Emitters

Scientific American

Tanager-1 is the first in a series of satellites that aim to pinpoint major emitters of carbon dioxide and methane, major greenhouse gases

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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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Video games are good, actually, find scientists

New Scientist

The World Health Organization considers "gaming disorder" a condition, but researchers have now found that playing video games can boost well-being

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A Path Through Scorched Earth Teaches How a Fire Deficit Helped Fuel California’s Conflagrations

Inside Climate News

Fifty miles on the Pacific Crest Trail with a wildfire expert proved useful and prescient—as I discovered when I caught sight of the smoke. By Bing Lin Miles to Go: The second in an ongoing series Inside Climate News fellow Bing Lin is reporting from the Pacific Crest Trail in Northern California. Over the course of a 500-mile hike, the series is exploring the impacts of climate change on the trail and what outdoor recreation can teach society about sustainability, adaptation and coexistence in

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Monday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 8.19.24

PA Environment Daily

“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.

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Spiders use fireflies as flashing lures to catch more prey

New Scientist

Male fireflies caught in an orb-weaver spider’s web start flashing in an unusual pattern, a deadly deception that seems to attract additional victims for the spider

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Earth911 Podcast: USEFULL Founder Alison Cove Brings Reusable Packaging To Campus Cafeterias

Earth 911

Alison Cove, CEO and founder of USEFULL, works at the forefront of a critical shift. The post Earth911 Podcast: USEFULL Founder Alison Cove Brings Reusable Packaging To Campus Cafeterias appeared first on Earth911.

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Astrology shown to be no better than random guessing

New Scientist

Astrologists claim to be able to use the motion of the planets and stars to make predictions about people's lives, but a detailed study has found that they rarely even agree with each other

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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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On OceanXplorers, James Cameron Brings His Love of the Oceans to New Audiences

Scientific American

James Cameron takes us behind the scenes and beneath the waves in a discussion of the new National Geographic show OceanXplorers on today’s episode of Science Quickly.

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Why the underground home of the world’s weirdest wildlife is in danger

New Scientist

Up to 100,000 extraordinary species, from spiders and beetles to salamanders and fish, live in subterranean caves and cracks.

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August 19 Weekly PA Environment Digest Now Available

PA Environment Daily

“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 [It’s Not A Suggestion] Click Here To View Or Print The Entire Aug

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Watch the Blue Supermoon Rise Tonight

Scientific American

August’s supermoon will be the first of four supermoons in a row

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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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PennDOT Invests Over $51 Million In Multimodal Transportation Projects, Including 3 Trails; New Grant Round Opens Sept. 23

PA Environment Daily

On August 19, the Department of Transportation announced the investment of over $51 million in funding from the Multimodal Transportation Fund to support 66 crucial transportation projects across 32 counties in Pennsylvania, including trail projects in Lackawanna, Lycoming and Mercer counties. The trail projects include-- -- Lackawanna County: Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority – $292,914 to connect an existing section of the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail to another section that is under dev

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Bird Flu Is Infecting Pet Cats. Here’s What You Need to Know

Scientific American

As bird flu spreads in cats, cows and other animals, it has more opportunity to adapt to easily infect humans

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Southwestern PA Water Network To Host Confluence At Mingo Creek - A Celebration Of Watersheds Sept. 28 In Washington County

PA Environment Daily

The Southwestern Pennsylvania Water Network will host the Confluence at Mingo Creek: A Celebration of Watersheds on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Shelter No. 5 in Mingo Creek County Park , 232 Mingo Creek Road, Eighty Four, Washington County. The audience for the Confluence at Mingo Creek are those that enjoy working toward attractive streams and communities that benefit from pristine waters.

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Dark Energy Measurements Suggest the Universe Might Be Way Weirder Than We Thought

Scientific American

Cosmic surveys suggest the force pulling the universe apart might not be constant after all

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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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Centre for Environment and Sustainability: Meet Hannah, Hisham, Max and Oscar

The Applied Ecologist

In this new series, The Applied Ecologist is amplifying the staff and student voices from the University of Surrey’s Centre for Environment and Sustainability to showcase their diverse, interdisciplinary body of work and to help inspire the next generation. In this post, we share below this year’s BSc student’s experiences of their fieldtrip to South Wales, UK.

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Complex, Hidden Landscape Mapped a Mile under Greenland Ice

Scientific American

A new Greenland map suggests how geology might shift and twist below the ice

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Celebrate The World Of Insects At Penn State's Annual Great Insect Fair Sept. 14 In State College

PA Environment Daily

Take a deep dive into the wide world of insects — including a special spotlight on the Pennsylvania firefly — at this year’s Great Insect Fair at Penn State in State College. Bug lovers of all ages are invited to attend the fair from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Snider Agricultural Arena on the University Park campus. The Department of Entomology in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences sponsors the event.

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Here Are the Five Health and Wellness Tools Everyone Needs Now

Scientific American

Prevention is key to health and wellness.

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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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Best-case scenario for climate change is now 1.6°C of warming

New Scientist

The totemic climate goal of keeping warming below 1.

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Report: Getting the Lead Out Costs Less Than You May Think

NRDC

Don’t Let Opponents’ Overblown Cost Estimates Derail EPA Rules to Replace Toxic Lead Pipes

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Effective amendment of cadmium in water and soil before and after aging of nitrogen-doped biochar: Preparation optimization, removal efficiency and mechanism

Environmental News Bits

Wang, Y., Li, J., Li, Q., Xu, L., Ai, Y., Liu, W., Zhou, Y., Zhang, B., Guo, N., Cao, B., Qu, J., & Zhang, Y. (2024). Effective amendment of cadmium in water and soil before and after aging of nitrogen-doped biochar: Preparation optimization, removal efficiency and mechanism. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 477, 135356.

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CLIMATE-COMPETENT LAWYERING

Acoel

Posted on August 19, 2024 by John C. Dernbach It is becoming increasingly difficult to practice law without some knowledge of climate change as well as the law related to climate change. Irma Russell, Matt Bogoshian, and I recently published an article making the case that climate competence is required for competent lawyering. My purposes here are 1) to briefly explain the article, 2) show how lawyers are increasingly scrutinized for their work related to climate change, and 3) suggest that bar

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Application of algal biochar to prevent leachate of heavy metals from mine tailings

Environmental News Bits

Pahlavan, F., Kaur, H., Ackerman-Biegasiewicz, L. K. G., Lamanna, A., & Fini, E. H. (2024). Application of algal biochar to prevent leachate of heavy metals from mine tailings. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 210, 107810. [link] Abstract This paper introduces a biogenic adsorbent derived from microalgae to immobilize copper, iron, and zinc.

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Where Have All the Election Officials Gone?

Union of Concerned Scientists

Around the country, election officials and administrators—the people responsible for overseeing, conducting, and ensuring accessible and accurate elections—are leaving their posts. High turnover among election officials can diminish institutional knowledge and negatively affect voters. As this recent New York Times article illustrates, disinformation, harassment, and a lack of resources are at the heart of why election officials are being driven from the profession.

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Global occurrence, distribution, and ecological risk assessment of psychopharmaceuticals and illicit drugs in surface water environment: A meta-analysis

Environmental News Bits

Zhang, Y., Guo, C., Wu, R., Hou, S., Liu, Y., Zhao, J., Jiang, M., Xu, J., & Wu, F. (2024). Global occurrence, distribution, and ecological risk assessment of psychopharmaceuticals and illicit drugs in surface water environment: A meta-analysis. Water Research, 263, 122165.

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How the Harris-Walz and Trump-Vance Health Policy Records Compare

Scientific American

As Democrats convene in Chicago to make official their presidential and vice presidential nominees, Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov.

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Trees reveal climate surprise: Microbes living in bark remove methane from the atmosphere

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from the University of Birmingham. Tree bark surfaces play an important role in removing methane gas from the atmosphere, according to a study published 24 July in Nature.

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In Their Own Words: Climate Policy and the Party Platforms

Legal Planet

The two major parties are miles, if not light years, apart on climate and energy policy. The two party platforms provide the official positions of both parties. Rather than editorialize about the differences, I thought it would be more useful to let the two parties speak for themselves. I’ve pasted the relevant parts of the GOP platform below.