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'Green Grab': Solar and Wind Boom Sparks Conflicts on Land Use

Yale E360

Solar and wind farms are proliferating and increasingly taking up land worldwide, prompting criticism from rural communities and environmentalists. Solutions range from growing crops or grazing livestock under PV panels to putting floating solar farms on lakes and reservoirs.

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Doctors and Medical Schools Are Changing Treatments and Training to Respond to the Warming Climate

Inside Climate News

As global warming spreads pests, diseases and toxins, new programs are developing to help medical professionals look at their patients health, lifestyles and treatments through a climate lens. By Nicole Williams It took nearly a month to contain the wildfires that burned over 40,000 acres around Los Angeles in January, but doctors warn that serious health implications from the blazes are just starting to unfold and will likely persist much longer.

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WeConservePA: Lebanon Valley Conservancy Partnered With Brehm Family To Safeguard 78 Acre Farm In Union Twp., Lebanon County

PA Environment Daily

The Lebanon Valley Conservancy recently preserved two farms along Fort Swatara Road in Union Township, near Swatara State Park , Fort Indiantown Gap , and within the Kittatinny Ridge Sentinel Landscape. The land in and around the Kittatinny Ridge is a strategic area of focus for TLVC, serving as a crucial corridor for songbird migration and vital habitat for rare wildlife.

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Mice seen giving 'first aid' to unconscious companions

New Scientist

Young mice seemingly attempt to revive an anaesthetised cage mate by grooming and biting it and will even pull aside the tongue to clear its airway

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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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Three Rivers Waterkeeper Releases 2024 Swim Guide Report Highlighting E. coli Concerns And Health Of The Allegheny, Monongahela, Ohio Rivers

PA Environment Daily

On February 21, the Pittsburgh-based Three Rivers Waterkeeper , a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the water quality of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio Rivers, announced the release of the 2024 Swim Guide Report. The annual report provides vital information on the swimmability of regional waterways and underscores the importance of ongoing efforts to protect these essential natural resources.

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Volcano in Ethiopia is releasing unusually large plumes of methane

New Scientist

Satellites have detected large volumes of methane spewing from Mount Fentales crater following months of earthquakes that have shaken the region

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NOAA scientists refuse to link warming weather to climate change

New Scientist

In a monthly reporting call on global climate, researchers from the US governments climate and weather agency avoided mentioning rising levels of greenhouse gases

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Microsoft Claims Quantum-Computing Breakthrough—but Some Physicists Are Skeptical

Scientific American

With its ‘topological’ quantum computers, Microsoft aims to reach useful scales faster than competing technologies

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Gigantic star has gone through a rapid transformation and may explode

New Scientist

A red supergiant star appears to have changed in just a few years an astronomical blink of an eye which suggests it may be getting ready to explode in a supernova

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ClearWater Conservancy Preserves 100 Acres Of Beaver Branch Property To Enhance Conservation Efforts In Centre County

PA Environment Daily

On February 19, the ClearWater Conservancy announced the conservation of a significant 100-acre parcel of land along the Beaver Branch watershed in Ferguson and Franklin Townships, finalized on December 16, 2024. This conservation easement, made possible with grant funding from the Open Space Institutes Appalachian Landscapes Protection Fund and the Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds , marks a major milestone in the organizations Scotia Barrens to Ridgelines Initiative and an ongoing commitm

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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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The story of mirror life: from intriguing idea to unprecedented threat

New Scientist

Grave warnings have been issued about the dangers of creating life forms using mirror-image molecules. How worried should we be?

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Penn State Extension Hosts March 6 Lawn To Meadow Conversions Webinar

PA Environment Daily

On March 6, the Penn State Extension will host another in its series of Residential Stormwater Solutions webinars - Lawn To Meadow Conversions from Noon to 1:00 p.m. Stormwater runoff affects every property, making it essential for homeowners to understand how their landscaping choices impact water quality. While lawns offer recreational and aesthetic value, they lack the ecological benefits of native meadows, which serve as recognized stormwater best management practices (BMPs).

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Watch a cuttlefish transform into a leaf and a coral to hunt its prey

New Scientist

In new video footage, cuttlefish show off their dazzling camouflage techniques, such as creating stripes that move over their bodies or mimicking non-threatening objects

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Western PA Conservancy Protects 97 Acres To Expand Popular Outdoor Recreation Areas In Fayette County

PA Environment Daily

The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy recently announced the purchase of two properties, totaling 97 acres, in Stewart Township, Fayette County that will be added to popular outdoor recreation and natural areas in the Laurel Highlands. WPC land protected for Bear Run Nature ReserveA 44-acre forested property located near State Route 381 consists of limestone outcrops along the steep Youghiogheny River Gorge and a mature forest canopy of sugar maple, basswood, oak and shagbark hickory.

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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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New agroforestry maps plot environmental, social, and economic benefits of trees

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from the University of Illinois. Theres a longstanding attitude in many farming communities that trees and agriculture dont mix.

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March 11 Webinar On Lawn Care For Clean Water, Penn State Extension

PA Environment Daily

The Penn State Extension will host a March 11 webinar on Residential Stormwater Solutions - Lawn Care for Clean Water from Noon to 1:00 p.m. Managing stormwater runoff is a critical responsibility for anyone who cares for property, particularly in Pennsylvanias diverse landscapes. Unlike forests and meadows, traditional lawns offer limited environmental benefits and can contribute to runoff and pollution.

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AI trained on novels tracks how racist and sexist biases have evolved

New Scientist

Questioning a chatbot that has been trained on bestselling books from a particular decade can give researchers a measure of the social biases of that era

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His decades of advocacy saved you money while fighting climate change. Here’s his advice for this moment

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Inside Climate News. From 2011 to 2023, U.S. electricity consumption was close to flat, despite substantial economic growth. Among the reasons for that steady rate of consumption: federal and state policies that encouraged energy conservation, including rules that led to a shift toward highly efficient light bulbs and tax breaks … Continue reading His decades of advocacy saved you money while fighting climate change.

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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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Montrose Announces the Appointment of Vincent Colman to Board of Directors and Audit Committee

Montrose

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.–February20 ,2025– Montrose Environmental Group , Inc. (NYSE: MEG), a global environmental solutions company, has appointed Mr. Vincent Colman to its Board of Directors and Audit Committee effective February 20, 2025. The addition of Mr. Colman to our Board reflects our commitment to adding leaders in their respective fields who can help the company drive long-term value for our shareholders, said [ Richard Perlman, Chairman of the Board].

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What makes the bird flu virus so unusual?

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from the University of Illinois. The H5N1 virus attacks specific body systems in each species and behaves very differently in each depending on which body systems are involved, causing widespread death in some animals while barely affecting others, says University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign veterinary clinical medicine professor Dr.

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WeConservePA: Heritage Conservancy Preserves 3 Properties Totalling 60 Acres Of Land In Bucks County

PA Environment Daily

In December 2024, Heritage Conservancy preserved a total of 60 acres of Bucks County natural and farmland in three separate Conservation Easements. All of these easements closed in the same week! This brings our 2024 tally to 335 acres of conserved land. Conservation easements put in place by Heritage Conservancy allow private owners to protect their property for public benefit now and for generations to come.

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Book Review: Australian Birds, Wild Science, & Drought

Cool Green Science

Three new reads from CSIRO Publishing, one of Australias leading science and nature publishers. The post Book Review: Australian Birds, Wild Science, & Drought appeared first on Cool Green Science.

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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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Lancaster Conservancy Partners With Graham Family To Protect 56 Acres In York County

PA Environment Daily

On February 18, the Lancaster Conservancy announced the acquisition of a 56-acre property currently known as the Historic Hellam Preserve located in both Hallam Borough and Hellam Township in York County. The property includes floodplain forest, meadow, a section of Kreutz Creek, and agricultural land. The preserve also includes several historic structures including a renovated 19th century bank barn and farmhouse and a restored 18th century log cabin.

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Packaging innovations: Energizer’s move away from plastic just keeps going and going and going

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Packaging Dive. Companies constantly innovate with technology and redesign their packaging to get better performance, improve marketability and enhance sustainability. Heres a look at three new or updated packaging solutions on Packaging Dives radar.

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Ontario’s Fixation on Highway Sprawl Caused our Housing Shortage

Enviromental Defense

Three years after Ontarios government committed to building more homes faster, the number of homes built in Ontario is dramatically down and government sources show that without radical change fewer than half of the 1.5 million homes promised will be built by 2031. Ontario has had all the tools it needs to house a fast-growing population, even with high interest rates.

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Air pollution clouds the mind and makes everyday tasks challenging

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from the University of Birmingham. People’s ability to interpret emotions or focus on performing a task is reduced by short-term exposure to particulate matter (PM) air pollution, potentially making everyday activities, such as the weekly supermarket shop, more challenging.

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Part I - Environmental Impacts: State Dept. Of Health, Penn State Medical Webinars On Caring For Persons Living & Working In Communities With Oil & Natural Gas Extraction

PA Environment Daily

The state Department of Health Bureau of Epidemiology and Penn State Project ECHO hosted two webinars in January and February for medical professionals and the public on Caring for Persons Living and Working in Communities Involved in Oil and Natural Gas Extraction. In April 2023, the state Department of Health the State Health Improvement Plan identified rising health issues related to natural resource extraction-- including oil and gas development-- as one of the top five threats affecting hea

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AkzoNobel launches waterborne basecoat for body shops

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from Coatings World. A new generation waterborne basecoat for vehicle repair which can significantly improve body shop productivity and performance has been developed by AkzoNobel.

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Celebrating Black History While Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Are Under Attack 

Union of Concerned Scientists

Did you know that Black History Month has its origins in agriculture? The commemoration began as Negro History Week, established in 1926 by a sharecropper born to formerly enslaved parents who went on to earn a PhD from Harvard University and serve as dean of its College of Arts and Sciences. I encourage you to read more about Dr. Carter Godwin Woodsons remarkable life and his efforts to encourage Black Americans to learn about their heritage.

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Scientists are trying to reverse the effects of climate change. In some arenas, they’re winning.

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story in Popular Mechanics. A new meta-analysis of 882 studies across 34 years including 628 plant, animal, and fungi species shows that conservation efforts are sustaining or increasing genetic diversity among many at-risk species. Increasing, or at least sustaining, genetic diversity is crucial as it makes a species more adept at adapting … Continue reading Scientists are trying to reverse the effects of climate change.

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WeConservePA: Buck Hill Conservation Foundation Protects 687.5 Acres With Metzgars Conservation Easement In Monroe County

PA Environment Daily

The Buck Hill Conservation Foundation and The Buck Hill Falls Company are pleased to announce the Inn Site Swap was recorded on February 4, 2025. The Foundation exchanged its 11.7-acre Inn Site property for a 687.5-acre Metzgars Conservation Easement on Company land. The Company is now once again the owner of the Inn Site, and the Foundation has increased land under its management to 1,712 acres.

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Bison, not prison: Activists buy a prison site to rewild the land

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Grist. A coal mine was the first to wreck the land. Now activists want to keep another extractive industry from taking root there: prisons.

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