Academy of Natural Sciences

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

From science to pop culture and back again, Tiktaalik is a fish made truly famous. Back in 2004, its discovery was hailed as one of the best-known examples of the evolutionary transition from limbed animals that swam to those that walked on land. Now, we all know this semi-smiling fishapod as the friendly fellow optimistically crawling up the riverbank, seen in many headlines, memes and cartoons that have spawned across the internet.

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A Greener Life

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

By Anders Lorenzen Globally all species of bees are in trouble, habitat loss and human intrusion, the rise of pesticides and chemicals and the lack of flowering resources and depletion of nature, as for instance perfectly mown lawns with a diminishing amount of the wildflowers that are critical to establish a healthy bee population are frequently more and more so a commonplace in gardens.

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Cooling Recycling Climate Change Waste 111

Law Columbia

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Colombia accounts for 0.4 % of the global greenhouse gas emissions (“GHG”). The agricultural, land use and forestry sectors are the largest sources of GHG emissions in Colombia, representing 59.1% of the national total. By 2030, Colombia aims to reduce its emissions by 51% in all sectors and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. So far, the country has adopted several laws to strengthen the legal framework towards achieving these goals.

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Climate Change Law Sustainable Development 2018 82

Greenbuilding Law

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Earlier this year, the EPA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that would amend provisions in its Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule altering data collection including expanding the confidentiality of data collected. Then last month, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Delete Act overhauling the State’s data broker law. At a time when the world’s most valuable resource is no longer oil but data, we recently blogged about this new and emergent space in Do You Own Your GHG Emission Data?

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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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Corp Watch

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

How political will often favors a coal billionaire and his dirty fossil fuel Washington Post pratap Sun, 11/12/2023 - 21:09 Friday, December 9, 2022 [link] Gerry Shih, Niha Masih and Anant Gupta GODDA, India — For years, nothing could stop the massive coal-fired power plant from rising over paddies and palm groves here in eastern India.

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Frontiers

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer Researchers from Australia studied the influence of pollution on the sex ratio of clutches of sea green turtles. This species is at risk of extinction from a current lack of male hatchlings. They concluded that exposure to the heavy metals cadmium and antimony, accumulated by the mother and transferred to her eggs, may cause embryos to be feminized.

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Cooling Climate Change Ocean Waste 110

New Scientist

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Some sea turtle populations have become skewed towards females because of climate change, and now it appears that chemical pollution might be adding to the problem

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Climate Change 107

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Here are 69 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! -- Black Appalachian Coalition Urges Allegheny County Health Dept.

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Conservation Natural Gas Recycling Electricity 71

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- US, PA Dept. Of Education Now Accepting Applications For Green Ribbon Schools Recognition [PaEN] -- DOE Recognizes Allegheny College For Energy Savings As A Better Buildings Challenge Partner [PaEN] -- WITF: Meet The Lancaster 14-Year-Old Who’s The Youngest Member of US Angling Youth Fly Fishing Team -- WVIA: Couple Visited Over 100 Pennsylvania State Parks --

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania House next voting day Nov. 13, 14, 15, Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule Senate next voting day Nov. 13, 14, 15, Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- 69 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA [PaEN] -- Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults [PaEN] -- Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported By Local News Media Last W

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Politics Natural Sciences 2024 Recycling 88

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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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Shapiro -- The Lever: Interview With Gov. Shapiro About His First Year In Office; PA Matters In 2024 -- Inquirer Guest Essay: Shapiro Needs To Build Bridges With Republicans - By Commonwealth Foundation -- PennLive: Food Network Star Robert Irvine Cooks Lunch For Veterans While Gov.

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