In Pakistan, a Stunning Solar Boom
Yale E360
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Sky-high power prices are fueling a massive solar buildout in Pakistan.
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Record-breaking diamond storage can save data for millions of years
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Researchers have used lasers to encode information in diamonds, demonstrating record-breaking data density in an ultra-stable and long-lasting system
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Expressions of Pain May Have a Common Origin
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
From “ouch” to “ aïe ” to “ yakayi, ” languages across the world exclaim pain using similar-sounding words, hinting at a common origin
Bird flu may be adapting to become more infectious to humans
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Three people in North America without known animal exposures have tested positive for the bird flu virus H5N1, and samples from two of them suggest the virus is adapting to humans
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.
Fluoride in Drinking Water Is Safe. Here’s the Evidence
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
RFK, Jr., and other potential and current government officials have spread shaky health claims about fluoridated water.
Ocean acidification is reaching deeper waters
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Rising carbon dioxide levels are driving an increase in the ocean’s acidity – and this change is sinking deeper as emissions increase, putting even more marine organisms at risk
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Fossilised droppings tell the story of dinosaurs' rise to power
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
An analysis of hundreds of bromalites – fossilised faeces and vomit – shows how changes in diet enabled dinosaurs to take over the world in the early Jurassic
How to deliver the new climate finance goal
NRDC
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
At COP29 in Baku, governments agreed to a new collective quantified goal (NCQG) for climate finance. How can this be delivered?
Robot balloons are snapping centimetre-resolution photos of the US
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Near Space Labs’s autonomous balloon fleet is already taking high-resolution images of the ground, and its range will expand to the entire continental US early next year
DOE Releases New Report on Pathways to Commercial Liftoff for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Nanotech
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced on November 13, 2024, the release of its latest Pathways to Commercial Liftoff report, “Pathways to Commercial Liftoff: Sustainable Aviation Fuel,” which analyzes the technical and commercial readiness of several sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production pathways and highlights steps that both the public and private sector can take to make the United States a global leader in SAF production as soon as 2030.
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
We may be about to solve the greatest riddle of electromagnetism
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Physicists have long wondered why particles can only have an electric charge of +1, -2 or any whole number.
Walking Pneumonia is Surging in Young Kids. Here's What to Know
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Milder cases of pneumonia, dubbed “walking pneumonia,” are on the rise in young children this year
How could Ukraine stop Russia’s new Oreshnik missile?
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Russia’s new ballistic missile flies on a high arc out of Earth’s atmosphere and releases multiple high-speed projectiles, making it challenging but not impossible to intercept
Why We Probably Won’t Find Aliens Anytime Soon
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Odds are that we’re not truly alone in the cosmos.
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.
The best new popular science books of 2024
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
From a scientific take on screen time to nuclear war, a look at why we age to the future of our oceans, our writers pick their favourite popular science books of the year
A Psychologist’s Tips for Avoiding Overconsumption this Black Friday
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Holiday deals are designed to be irresistible. A consumer psychologist explains how to avoid overconsumption and shop sustainably.
DEP Invites Comments On Draft Community Water System Design Standards Public Water Supply Manual
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the November 30 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a draft Community Water System Design Standards - Part II Public Water Supply Manual Technical Guidance [ DEP ID: 394-2125-004 ]. This TGD provides detailed design and construction standards for community water systems, and information on the procedures to be followed to obtain a Public Water Supply Permit.
How to defeat wild emus - lessons from history
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
As two "feral and not trained" emus go on the lam in South Carolina, Feedback suggests that authorities read up on the war fought against wild emus by the Australians in 1932.
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.
A Science Breakthrough Too Good to Be True? It Probably Isn’t
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
The more exciting, transformative, and revolutionary a science result appears, especially coming out of nowhere, the more likely it is to be dead wrong.
Assessing Global Effectiveness of Supply-Side Interventions for EVs
NRDC
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
India, as the world’s third largest automobile market, has huge opportunity to transform its transportation sector, which would not only support national climate goals but also has the potential to drive global progress. While initiatives like demand incentives and localized manufacturing programs.
Resilience for Sustainability: The Synergistic Role of Green Human Resources Management, Circular Economy, and Green Organizational Culture in the Hotel Industry
Environmental News Bits
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Elshaer, I. A., Azazz, A. M. S., Kooli, C., Alqasa, K. M. A., Afaneh, J., Fathy, E. A., Fouad, A. M., & Fayyad, S. (2024). Resilience for Sustainability: The Synergistic Role of Green Human Resources Management, Circular Economy, and Green Organizational Culture in the Hotel Industry. Administrative Sciences, 14(11).
DEP Invites Comments On Coastal Zone Management Consistency Determination For FDR Park Environmental Restoration Project In Philadelphia
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the November 30 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a Federal Consistency Determination under the Coastal Zone Management Act for the FDR Park Nature Phase Environmental Restoration Project in the City of Philadelphia. The applicant proposes to provide higher quality natural areas than the areas that currently exist in FDR Park.
Sustainability at Retail
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Microplastics and nanoplastics in groundwater: Occurrence, analysis, and identification
Environmental News Bits
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Jeon, C., & Kim, H. (2024). Microplastics and nanoplastics in groundwater: Occurrence, analysis, and identification. Trends in Environmental Analytical Chemistry, 44, e00246. [link] Abstract Microplastics and nanoplastics (MPs/NPs) are a growing environmental concern owing to their widespread distribution and potential adverse effects on ecosystems and human health.
Don’t be fooled by Elon Musk’s chatty Optimus robots
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
The long history of robotics should teach us to be more sceptical when it comes to autonomous humanoid robots, says Nicole Kobie
Progress in development of characterization capabilities to evaluate candidate materials for direct air capture applications
Environmental News Bits
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Carter, M., Nguyen, H. G. T., Allen, A. J., Yi, F., Yang, W.-C. D., Baumann, A. E., McGivern, W. S., Manion, J. A., Kuzmenko, I., Tsinas, Z., Wentz, C. M., Wenny, M., Siderius, D. W., van Zee, R. D., Stafford, C. M., & Brown, C. M. (2024).
Banning scary-sounding ideas can comfort but does more harm than good
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Recent developments in AI and neurological research may prompt concern.
Microalgae as potential agents for biochar production: Future of industrial wastewater treatment
Environmental News Bits
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Ghosh, S., Das, S., Panja, A., Solovchenko, A., & Jha, P. (2024). Microalgae as potential agents for biochar production: Future of industrial wastewater treatment. Circular Economy, 100117. [link] Abstract Diverse industries like breweries, textiles, paper & pulp, mining, chemical & nuclear, and food processing generate huge amounts of wastewater which can be toxic.
We Are Here to Make a Difference: Our Litigators Are at the Ready
NRDC
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
NRDC’s attorneys will continue our time-tested tactics to defend public health and the environment from future federal attacks.
No, America’s battery plant boom isn’t going bust – construction is on track for the biggest factories, with thousands of jobs planned
Environmental News Bits
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
by James Morton Turner, Wellesley College; Joshua Busby, The University of Texas at Austin, and Nathan Jensen, The University of Texas at Austin The United States is in the midst of the biggest boom in clean energy manufacturing investments in history, spurred by laws like the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation … Continue reading No, America’s battery plant boom isn’t going bust – construction is on track for the biggest factories, with thousands of jobs pl
What Makes the Eastern U.S. Drought Different from the West’s
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Drought is more synonymous with the western U.S.
Environmental Fate of Novel Functionalized Hydrofluoroether (HFE) Alcohols
Environmental News Bits
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Folkerson, A. P. (2024). Environmental Fate of Novel Functionalized Hydrofluoroether (HFE) Alcohols [Thesis, University of Toronto]. [link] Abstract Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a diverse class of chemicals ubiquitous in the environment due to their chemical stability and application in a wide range of commercial and consumer products.
Your Friends Shape Your Microbiome—and So Do Their Friends
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Analysis of nearly 2,000 people living in remote villages in Honduras reveals who’s spreading gut microorganisms to whom
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