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CIRCULAR REVOLUTION: CIRCULAR PRODUCTS THAT BOOST OUR HEALTH

Cleannovate

What if we were to produce products with health benefits using principles of circular economy? Better still, what if we extract health-boosting substances from what’s discarded as waste? The circular economy avails to us opportunities to exploit in this regard. Here are some few. BEEF TALLOW What happens to excess fat from animals after slaughter?

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The surprising way sunflowers work together to get enough light

New Scientist

Scientists have known for centuries that sunflowers wobble in seemingly random ways as they grow – but it seems that those movements actually optimise how much light each plant gets

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Breathing in Harm: The Toll of Freight Pollution in California

NRDC

Diesel trucks, making up just 6 percent of vehicles in California, are responsible for a disproportionate amount of harmful emissions, severely impacting communities near freight routes like those in the Inland Empire.

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Hellish conditions have warped an Earth-like planet into an egg

New Scientist

Planets that orbit close to their parent stars are blasted with radiation and contorted by gravity – and the exoplanet TOI-6255b might be the most extreme example yet

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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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DEP Issues Violations To 16 Owners Of 5,374 Conventional Oil & Gas Wells For Failing To Submit Annual Production, Waste Generation/Disposal, Well Integrity Reports

PA Environment Daily

On August 14, 2024, the Department of Environmental Protection issued notices of violation to 16 owners of 5,374 conventional oil and gas wells for failing to submit annual production, waste generation/disposal and well integrity reports over multiple years, according to DEP’s Oil and Gas Compliance Database. The production and waste reports are critical to understanding how much wastewater and other waste those wells generated and where it was disposed of.

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Why is mpox a global emergency again so soon?

New Scientist

Mpox was made a public health emergency of international concern for the first time in July 2022, with this being declared over the following May.

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Arts and crafts seem to boost well-being more than employment

New Scientist

We already know that having a job can improve mental health, but findings suggest that creative hobbies can make life feel even more worthwhile

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FSIS Proposed Salmonella Framework for Raw Poultry Products

National Law Center

On August 7, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) published its proposed Salmonella Framework. The post FSIS Proposed Salmonella Framework for Raw Poultry Products appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Why the T in ChatGPT is AI's biggest breakthrough - and greatest risk

New Scientist

AI companies hope that feeding ever more data to their models will continue to boost performance, eventually leading to human-level intelligence. Behind this hope is the "transformer", a key breakthrough in AI, but what happens if it fails to deliver?

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Susquehanna River Basin Commission Awards More Than $11 Million For Pay-For-Success Nitrogen Reduction Projects

PA Environment Daily

On August 15, the Susquehanna River Basin Commission and the Maryland Department of the Environment announced funding of more than $11 million to seven projects that will help mitigate water quality impacts of the Conowingo Reservoir on the Chesapeake Bay under the Conowingo Watershed Implementation Plan Program. SRBC, acting as financing authority, is awarding this first round of funding provided by the state of Maryland to meet nutrient reduction goals of the Conowingo Watershed Implementation

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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 AI boom is built on one breakthrough – what happens if it fails?

New Scientist

AI companies hope that feeding ever more data to their models will continue to boost performance, eventually leading to human-level intelligence. Behind this hope is the "transformer", a key breakthrough in AI, but what happens if it fails to deliver?

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Postal Service Ignoring Heat Risks to Mail Carriers, Investigation Finds

Scientific American

Internal records show the U.S. Postal Service has tried to get workers out of air-conditioned offices.

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Why ‘sling action’ bowling deceives so many batters in cricket

New Scientist

Experiments in a wind tunnel have revealed why the sling action bowling technique made famous by Sri Lankan cricketer Lasith Malinga is so effective at hoodwinking whoever is batting

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Franklin County Starting Volunteer Stream Team For Water Quality Monitoring; Info Session Sept. 10; Training Oct. 5

PA Environment Daily

Sign up for the Franklin County Stream Team Online Information Session on September 10 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. and learn how you can monitor streams in your community. Volunteer based stream monitoring is a vital tool to evaluate the health of local watersheds. With your help, we can continue to ensure clean water in Franklin County. The Franklin County Conservation District partnered with the Alliance for Aquatic Resource Monitoring (ALLARM) to create a Stream Team.

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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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Listening to worms wriggle can help us monitor ecosystem health

New Scientist

The noises made by organisms like ants and worms as they move around in the soil can be used to assess whether an ecosystem is in good shape

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Three of the Strangest Paradoxes in Mathematics

Scientific American

A barber shaves all men who don’t shave themselves. Does he shave himself?

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We have tools to solve the opioid crisis – so why aren’t they used?

New Scientist

A large majority of people with an opioid use disorder in the US aren’t receiving life-saving medications that treat opioid addiction

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Asteroid That Killed the Dinosaurs Came from beyond Jupiter

Scientific American

New evidence points to a carbonaceous asteroid from the outer solar system as the culprit for Earth’s most recent mass extinction

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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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Exploring Technology-Based Solutions to Reduce Food Waste

Earth 911

Food waste is a huge global issue. Around one-third of all food produced goes to. The post Exploring Technology-Based Solutions to Reduce Food Waste appeared first on Earth911.

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North Branch Land Trust Hosts Third Annual NEPA Barn Banquet To Celebrate Local Agriculture Sept. 17 In Luzerne County

PA Environment Daily

On August 15, the North Branch Land Trust announced its third Annual NEPA Barn Banquet , a dinner event celebrating Pennsylvania’s vibrant agricultural heritage and the Land Trust’s dedication to conserving agricultural lands. Scheduled for September 17 at Friedman Farms in Dallas, Luzerne County, the NEPA Barn Banquet will offer an unforgettable evening featuring a three-course buffet, expertly designed and prepared by Bank & Vine.

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What Conservation Coalitions Have Learned from an Aspen Tree

Inside Climate News

A “rag-tag” group of stakeholders garnered protections this year for a vast aspen grove on Colorado’s Kebler Pass. Other groups across the West are using their approach to build alliances across the political spectrum. By Zoë Rom On the shoulder of Kebler Pass, about halfway between Aspen and Crested Butte, a giant lounges in the Colorado high country.

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Canada Proposes Exclusion of Fluoropolymers from PFAS — A Conversation with W. Scott Thurlow

Nanotech

This week I had the pleasure of speaking with W. Scott Thurlow with Thurlow Law & Public Affairs, headquartered Ottawa, Ontario, about Canada’s most recent updated draft report on the state of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The updated draft report defines PFAS to exclude fluoropolymers, an issue in which Scott and his firm are deeply engaged.

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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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Solar United Neighbors Announces Cumberland Dauphin 2024 Solar Co-op; Info Sessions Start August 21

PA Environment Daily

Solar United Neighbors has launched the Cumberland-Dauphin Solar Co-op , a group buying program for residential solar in Cumberland and Dauphin Counties. It’s a free, zero obligation program that lets homeowners, nonprofits, and small businesses receive a customized proposal at a competitive price for a solar installation, Level 2 EV charger, and/or battery back-up.

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Guest Opinion: Top Tips to Boost Your Home’s Efficiency

Earth 911

In today’s world, green living isn’t just a passing trend – it’s a necessity. With. The post Guest Opinion: Top Tips to Boost Your Home’s Efficiency appeared first on Earth911.

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PennDOT Announces $7.1 Million In Federal Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grants

PA Environment Daily

On August 15, the Department of Transportation announced $7.1 million in investments for Round 1B of federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) funding. Click Here for a list of projects funded. This funding represents another step in the Shapiro Administration's commitment to combating climate change and providing travelers with transportation options that are cleaner, safer, more affordable, and built by Pennsylvanians.

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Tardigrade Fossils Reveal When ‘Water Bears’ Became Indestructible

Scientific American

252 million years ago, tardigrades may have escaped extinction using this one weird trick

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PUC Issues Report On How It Establishes The Fair Market Value In Utility Acquisitions Of Municipal Water, Wastewater Systems

PA Environment Daily

On August 15, the Public Utility Commission made public a report that provides an additional reference for the Commission in Section 1329 of the Public Utility Code (Section 1329) proceedings. Section 1329 outlines a process to establish a fair market value acquisitions of municipal water or wastewater systems, as opposed to a depreciated original cost (DOC) valuation.

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Eating Disorders Are Not Just a Rich White Girl Disease

Scientific American

Misconceptions that eating disorders mostly afflict white, affluent, young females have led to disparities in the treatment of these deadly diseases

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Natural Lands Now Accepting Applications For PECO Green Region Open Space Grants + Bonus Grants Supporting Solar, Energy Efficiency Projects

PA Environment Daily

In partnership with Natural Lands , PECO is once again offering funding through its PECO Green Region Open Space Program , providing competitive grants of up to $10,000 to incorporated Philadelphia nonprofit organizations and suburban municipalities within PECO’s service territory to support open space and natural area projects. The deadline for applications is October 24.

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Ants Bite Off Each Other's Limbs to Save Them from Deadly Infections

Scientific American

Carpenter ants carry out lifesaving amputations on their colony siblings to save them

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Living On A Few Acres - Permaculture & Risk Management Sept. 12 Penn State Extension Webinar

PA Environment Daily

The Penn State Extension will hold a September 12 webinar on Living On A Few Acres - Permaculture & Risk Management from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Permaculture involves the designed use of land to maximize sustainability, functionality, and permanent systems. This involves a holistic assessment and planning of the piece of land in question and of the people who will be living on that land.

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Tagging seals with sensors helps scientists track ocean currents and a changing climate

Environmental News Bits

by Lilian Dove, Brown University A surprising technique has helped scientists observe how Earth’s oceans are changing, and it’s not using specialized robots or artificial intelligence. It’s tagging seals. Several species of seals live around and on Antarctica and regularly dive more than 100 meters in search of their next meal.

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