Why is mpox a global emergency again so soon?
New Scientist
AUGUST 15, 2024
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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Postal Service Ignoring Heat Risks to Mail Carriers, Investigation Finds
Scientific American
AUGUST 15, 2024
Internal records show the U.S. Postal Service has tried to get workers out of air-conditioned offices.
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Arts and crafts seem to boost well-being more than employment
New Scientist
AUGUST 15, 2024
We already know that having a job can improve mental health, but findings suggest that creative hobbies can make life feel even more worthwhile
Three of the Strangest Paradoxes in Mathematics
Scientific American
AUGUST 15, 2024
A barber shaves all men who don’t shave themselves. Does he shave himself?
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.
The surprising way sunflowers work together to get enough light
New Scientist
AUGUST 15, 2024
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
Breathing in Harm: The Toll of Freight Pollution in California
NRDC
AUGUST 15, 2024
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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CIRCULAR REVOLUTION: CIRCULAR PRODUCTS THAT BOOST OUR HEALTH
Cleannovate
AUGUST 15, 2024
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?
Why the T in ChatGPT is AI's biggest breakthrough - and greatest risk
New Scientist
AUGUST 15, 2024
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?
Asteroid That Killed the Dinosaurs Came from beyond Jupiter
Scientific American
AUGUST 15, 2024
New evidence points to a carbonaceous asteroid from the outer solar system as the culprit for Earth’s most recent mass extinction
Listening to worms wriggle can help us monitor ecosystem health
New Scientist
AUGUST 15, 2024
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
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
Tardigrade Fossils Reveal When ‘Water Bears’ Became Indestructible
Scientific American
AUGUST 15, 2024
252 million years ago, tardigrades may have escaped extinction using this one weird trick
We have tools to solve the opioid crisis – so why aren’t they used?
New Scientist
AUGUST 15, 2024
A large majority of people with an opioid use disorder in the US aren’t receiving life-saving medications that treat opioid addiction
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
AUGUST 15, 2024
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.
Close to the edge: Spatial variation in plant diversity, biomass and floral resources in conventional and agri-environment cereal fields
The Applied Ecologist
AUGUST 15, 2024
Laura Sutcliffe discusses her latest study where, alongside colleagues, she investigated the spatial distribution of vascular plant species richness and their contribution to the food web via biomass and flower units in conventional and agri-environment cereal fields. The study: Arable plants Arable plants are usually simply referred to as weeds, reflecting their low status in society and also in biodiversity research.
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 AI boom is built on one breakthrough – what happens if it fails?
New Scientist
AUGUST 15, 2024
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?
Ants Bite Off Each Other's Limbs to Save Them from Deadly Infections
Scientific American
AUGUST 15, 2024
Carpenter ants carry out lifesaving amputations on their colony siblings to save them
Why ‘sling action’ bowling deceives so many batters in cricket
New Scientist
AUGUST 15, 2024
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
FSIS Proposed Salmonella Framework for Raw Poultry Products
National Law Center
AUGUST 15, 2024
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.
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.
Susquehanna River Basin Commission Awards More Than $11 Million For Pay-For-Success Nitrogen Reduction Projects
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 15, 2024
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
What Conservation Coalitions Have Learned from an Aspen Tree
Inside Climate News
AUGUST 15, 2024
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.
Franklin County Starting Volunteer Stream Team For Water Quality Monitoring; Info Session Sept. 10; Training Oct. 5
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 15, 2024
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.
Google’s Project Green Light Uses AI to Take on City Traffic
Scientific American
AUGUST 15, 2024
A Google experiment to improve stoplights shows early positive results.
Sustainability at Retail
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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
AUGUST 15, 2024
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.
Exploring Technology-Based Solutions to Reduce Food Waste
Earth 911
AUGUST 15, 2024
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.
Eating Disorders Are Not Just a Rich White Girl Disease
Scientific American
AUGUST 15, 2024
Misconceptions that eating disorders mostly afflict white, affluent, young females have led to disparities in the treatment of these deadly diseases
Guest Opinion: Top Tips to Boost Your Home’s Efficiency
Earth 911
AUGUST 15, 2024
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.
Canada Proposes Exclusion of Fluoropolymers from PFAS — A Conversation with W. Scott Thurlow
Nanotech
AUGUST 15, 2024
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.
PennDOT Announces $7.1 Million In Federal Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grants
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 15, 2024
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.
Tagging seals with sensors helps scientists track ocean currents and a changing climate
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 15, 2024
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.
Solar United Neighbors Announces Cumberland Dauphin 2024 Solar Co-op; Info Sessions Start August 21
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 15, 2024
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.
ChemFORWARD Module
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 15, 2024
View the documents at the Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community. This ChemFORWARD module consists of 3-lesson units that aims to help instructors teach students how to use the ChemFORWARD platform to obtain hazard information for specific chemicals and to identify safer chemicals to replace chemicals of concern in research and in product formulations.
PUC Issues Report On How It Establishes The Fair Market Value In Utility Acquisitions Of Municipal Water, Wastewater Systems
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 15, 2024
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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