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Quality Time with Pocket Gophers

Cool Green Science

Most North Americans have heard of gophers. But what about the elusive pocket gopher? The post Quality Time with Pocket Gophers appeared first on Cool Green Science.

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How Did an Aquarium Stingray Get Pregnant without a Mate

Scientific American

Charlotte, a stingray in a small North Carolina aquarium, is taking a DIY approach to reproduction

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Stem cells grown in labs for experimental therapies pose a cancer risk

New Scientist

Around one-fifth of the stem cells grown in laboratories for as-yet-unapproved medical treatments have cancer-causing mutations

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Turkey is racing ahead to become Europe’s biggest coal consumer

A Greener Life

By Anders Lorenzen Even though Germany significantly ramped up its coal consumption in the wake of the decommissioning of its nuclear power plants, Turkey is on track to surpass Europe’s economic powerhouse as the continent’s biggest coal consumer. Analysis from the green think tank, Ember shows high inflation rates are driven by the surge in coal-fired electricity as it is more financially viable than purchases of expensive natural gas.

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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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State Launches $750 Million All Ohio Future Fund for Project-Ready Sites

Ohio Environmental Law

On February 16th, Ohio launched the All Ohio Future Fund which provides $750 million in funding to assist communities with infrastructure costs in order to create project-ready economic development sites. The purpose of the funding is to attract new businesses or grow existing Ohio businesses. It is not meant to be a job retention program. What type of funding is available?

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PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Feb. 10 to 16 - 31 More Conventional Abandoned Well NOVs - 103 For Year; Pipeline Land Slips; Water Supply, Stray Gas Complaints

PA Environment Daily

From February 10 to 16, DEP’s Oil and Gas Compliance Database shows oil and gas inspectors filed 702 inspection entries. So far this year-- as of February 9 -- -- NOVs Issued In Last Week: 238 conventional, 14 unconventional -- Year To Date - NOVs Issued: 781 conventional and 142 unconventional -- Enforcements 2024: 58 conventional and 11 unconventional -- Inspections Last Week: 293 conventional and 384 unconventional -- Year To Date - Inspections: 1,573 conventional and 3,023 unconventional --

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Sunday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 2.18.24

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.” - - Article I, Section 27 Pennsylvania Constitution [It’s Not A Suggestion] Senate next voting day March 18, 19, 20 -

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- Courier Express: Fmr. Black Bear Biologist Gary Alt Honored By Game Commission -- TribLive: Westmoreland’s Larry Larese Recognized By Export Boro For Contributions To Conservation, Development -- TribLive: Outdoor Inclusion: Pittsburgh Nonprofit Creates Recreation Opportunities For People Of Color: ‘There Needs To Be Somebody That Looks Like Me’ -- PUC Consumer

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105 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

Here are 105 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us. Thank you for your leadership! -- Sen. Comitta: Let's Work Together To Address Climate Change, But Stop Rehashing The Same Old Arguments Against RGGI That Are Not Protecting Our Planet And Our People [PaEN] -- Courier Express: Fmr.

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Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported By Local News Media Last Week

PA Environment Daily

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Shapiro -- Tribune-Democrat: Shapiro Defends Spending From Surplus As PA Republicans Warn About Structural Deficit -- TribLive: Shapiro, Visiting Allegheny County, Blasts Republican Critics Of Budget Proposal -- Post-Gazette: Shapiro Talked Budget, US Steel, Main Street During Allegheny County Visit -- WESA: Shapiro Talks Up Main Street Investments, Gets Some Shopping Done In Mt.

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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