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Our Environmental Movement Outrageously SLAPPed in the Face

Union of Concerned Scientists

In the March 19th verdict in Energy Transfer v Greenpeace , a North Dakota county jury awarded more than $660 million to one of the largest energy companies in North America because Greenpeace supported the efforts of Indigenous Water Protectors in their protests of the Dakota Access Pipeline. This verdict is an outrage because it undermines Tribal leadership and sovereignty.

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Our Solar PA Coalition Highlights How Community Solar Energy Legislation Is A People-Centered Solution For Clean Energy

PA Environment Daily

On March 20, the Our Solar PA Coalition held a press conference in Harrisburg to advocate for the passage of community solar energy legislation. Another in-person event took place in Western Pennsylvania, where supporters rallied in support of community-centered clean energy at the Homestead Steel Mill Stacks. As one of the priorities in Gov. Shapiros Lightning Plan , this legislation will lower energy bills while allowing renters and those who are otherwise unable to access clean energy to part

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A Growing Chorus of Concerns Signals Peril for the Biomass Industry 

NRDC

This International Day of Forests, we can celebrate the increasingly widespread recognition that the biomass industry is a bad bet for our forests and our communities.

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DEP Posted 115 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In March 22 PA Bulletin

PA Environment Daily

Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the March 22 PA Bulletin -- -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - March 22 [PaEN] -- DEP published notice in the March 22 PA Bulletin announcing an April 30 hearing on the RACT 3 Air Quality Permit for the Tennessee Gas Pipeline Compressor Station 307 in Howe Township, Forest County. ( PA Bulletin, page 2390 ) Read more here. -- The Susquehanna River Basin Commission approved six shale gas devel

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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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Bizarre fossil may have been an entirely new type of life

New Scientist

Chemical analysis suggests the 400-million-year-old fossil Prototaxites was neither plant, animal or fungus hinting at a mysterious life form that went extinct long ago

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Stunning Antarctic Sea Creatures Discovered after Iceberg Breaks Away

Scientific American

A calving iceberg exposed a region that never before had been seen by human eyes, revealing a vibrant, thriving ecosystem

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Classrooms decorated like woodlands seem to slow myopia progression

New Scientist

Spending a lot of time outdoors may be the best way to prevent myopia, or delay its progression, but this isn't always practical.

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Can Earth’s Rotation Be a Power Source? Physicists Debate Bold New Idea

Scientific American

Experiments suggest an unusual magnetic material could help harness energy from Earth’s rotation.

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German company set for first commercial rocket launch from Europe

New Scientist

Isar Aerospace is preparing to launch its Spectrum rocket from a base in Norway, which would make it the first orbital launch from continental Europe outside Russia

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Hegseth Orders Elimination of Pentagon Climate Planning, but Wants Extreme Weather Preparation

Scientific American

The Defense secretary aims to purge climate work from the Pentagon.

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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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Relics in Tutankhamun’s tomb hint he invented elaborate burial rites

New Scientist

Tutankhamun ruled ancient Egypt shortly after a period of religious instability, and objects from his tomb suggest he took advantage to invent new funerary rituals

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What’s the Definition of a ‘Moon’?

Scientific American

Defining the word “moon” is harder than you might think

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A radical new idea for how our ancestors invented stone tools

New Scientist

Stone tools are considered the first form of technology devised by ancient humans but they might not have been invented from scratch

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Movie Math Reveals the Formula for a Hollywood Blockbuster

Scientific American

Most movies follow one of six emotional arcs. Which one sells the most tickets?

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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 it would be utter madness to stop funding mRNA vaccine technology

New Scientist

It's not a just a revolutionary and safe vaccine technology mRNA could help make the best and most expensive drugs in the world affordable for everyone

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How Real Is Severance? The Show’s Neurosurgery Consultant Breaks Down Its Science

Scientific American

A neurosurgeon who has acted as a consultant for Severance explains the science behind the show’s brain-altering procedure—and whether it could ever become reality.

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NASA has made the first radio telescope observations on the moon

New Scientist

The Odysseus spacecraft made a rough landing on the moon last year, toppling over and rendering much of its equipment unusable, but an onboard NASA radio telescope called ROLSES-1 was able to make some observations

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Walking Shouldn’t Be So Dangerous in the U.S.

Scientific American

About 20 people die every day in the U.S. after being hit by a car.

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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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Why you should slow down your brain’s ageing – and how to do it

New Scientist

Many of us have a brain that is older than our years.

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Mass Crocodile Hatching

PBS Nature

When a mother crocodile leaves her nest unattended, a Nile monitor takes the opportunity to steal her eggs. The mother returns to protect most of her eggs but the disturbance sets off a mass hatching.

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NALC news release: National Ag Law Center publishes new resource on navigating wetlands regulations

National Law Center

By Drew Viguet National Agricultural Law Center U of A System Division of Agriculture March 21, 2025 Fast facts: New NALC.

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EPA Releases New TSCA and FIFRA Enforcement Policies

Nanotech

On January 17, 2025, days before the end of President Bidens term, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released two new enforcement documents: (1) Expedited Settlement Agreement (ESA) Pilot Program Under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) (FIFRA Settlement Pilot Program or Pilot Program); and (2) Interim Consolidated Enforcement Response and Penalty Policy (Interim CERPP) for the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) New and Existing Chemicals Program.

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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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PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - March 22

PA Environment Daily

The following notices were published in the March 22 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. -- DEP published notice in the March 22 PA Bulletin announcing an April 30 hearing on the RACT 3 Air Quality Permit for the Tennessee Gas Pipeline Compressor Station 307 in Howe Township, Forest County. ( PA Bulletin, page 2390 ) Read more here. -- The Susquehanna River Basin Commission approved six shale gas development water

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Uninsured: Federal Crop Insurance Program Leaves Most Farms Unprotected

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

Photo credit: Lindsey Scalera. Crop insurance is the cornerstone of the farm safety net, insuring farms for losses from unpredictable weather, market fluctuations, and other risks. Consequently, the federal crop insurance program (FCIP) is the costliest part of agriculture production spending , as taxpayers subsidize the program to the tune of billions of dollars each year.

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Susquehanna River Basin Commission Approved 34 Shale Gas Well Pad Water Use General Permits In January

PA Environment Daily

The Susquehanna River Basin Commission published notice in the March 22 PA Bulletin the Executive Director gave his approval to or renewed 34 general water use permits in January for individual shale gas well drilling pads in Bradford, Centre, Clinton, Elk, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga and Wyoming counties. These are the first general permits approved in 2025.

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Detección temprana de plagas invasoras en árboles: Vigilancia optimizada y perspectivas sociológicas

The Applied Ecologist

Vasthi Alonso Chvez analiza cmo la deteccin temprana del barrenador esmeralda del fresno, responsable de la muerte de millones de fresnos en Estados Unidos, Canad, Rusia y Europa del Este, es esencial para un control efectivo.

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With Some Federal Recreation Facilities Closed Due To Staff, Funding Cuts, DCNR Encourages Pennsylvanians To Explore Options At State Parks, Forests

PA Environment Daily

On March 21, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources reminded Pennsylvanians and visitors that state parks and forests remain open and ready to welcome campers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts. With some federally-operated campgrounds closing due to staffing shortages, DCNR encourages everyone to explore the Commonwealths extensive network of parks and forests for year-round outdoor recreation opportunities.

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Analysis: Greenpeace faces $667 million ruling: Free speech on the line over Dakota Access Pipeline protest

A Greener Life

A Standing Rock solidarity march held in San Francisco in November 2016. Photo credit: Pax Ahimsa Gethen – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia. By Anders Lorenzen On Wednesday, the global climate activist group Greenpeace faced the consequence of its US office having to close down. The Amsterdam-headquartered organisation, which has nonviolent direct action protests at the core of its DNA, has been handed a disproportionately high bill that it cannot foot.

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Abandoned Mine Post: Foundation For PA Watersheds Offers Help To Groups With Projects Caught In Federal Funding Freeze

PA Environment Daily

On March 21, the latest Abandoned Mine Post from the Western PA Coalition for Abandoned Mine Reclamation included an announcement of two funding programs by the Foundation for PA Watershed for groups with projects caught in the federal funding freeze. The programs include-- -- Working Capital Loan Program: The FPW understands the need for working capital to help with cash flow while waiting for grant reimbursements.

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How Tariffs Work—And What Economic Studies Show about Their Real Impact

Scientific American

President Donald Trump is threatening steep tariffs on virtually all imports.

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DEP Invites Comments At April 30 Hearing On RACT 3 Air Quality Permit For Tennessee Gas Pipeline Compressor Station 307 In Howe Twp., Forest County

PA Environment Daily

The Department of Environmental Protection has scheduled an April 30 hearing on the RACT 3 Air Quality Permit for the Tennessee Gas Pipeline Compressor Station 307 in Howe Township, Forest County. ( PA Bulletin, page 2390 ) The station is classified as a major facility for RACT purposes having the potential to emit greater than 100 tons per year of nitrogen oxide (NOx) and 50 tons per year of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions.

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Early detection for invading tree pests: Targeted surveillance and stakeholder perspectives

The Applied Ecologist

Vasthi Alonso Chvez discusses how early detection of the emerald ash borer, responsible for the death of millions of ash trees in the United States, Canada, Russia and Eastern Europe, is essential for effective control.

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