Yale E360
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Scientists have found that some extinct volcanoes, which have not erupted for thousands or millions of years, may contain key metals used in clean energy.
New Scientist
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
In most vertebrates, a pattern of chemical marks on the genome is a reliable indicator of age, but in axolotls this clock seems to stop after the first four years of life
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Scientific American
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Experiment shows that a nuclear explosion could save the planet from a deadly asteroid impact
New Scientist
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Smart TVs from Samsung and LG take screenshots of what you are watching even when you are using them to display images from a connected laptop or video game console
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.
Scientific American
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Quirky perspectives, separated lovebirds and a tobogganing penguin star in 2024 winners of the world’s largest bird photography competition
New Scientist
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
New research is revealing that common sense is a lot more idiosyncratic than we thought, with important implications for tackling political polarisation and the future of AI
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New Scientist
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Dopamine was long thought to play a part in the placebo effect for pain relief, but a new study is questioning its true role
PA Environment Daily
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
The PA Wilds Conservation Shop at Leonard Harrison State Park in Tioga County is holding a special “Second Look” event on October 10 to celebrate the shop and the installation of new viewfinders that will allow colorblind visitors to enjoy the colorful fall foliage for the first time. The newly installed colorblindness viewfinders, which were made possible in part thanks to donations made to the Charity Checkout for Conservation at the PA Wilds Conservation Shops.
New Scientist
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
High-temperature superconducting cables that could transform the power grid may be increasingly viable, thanks to a side effect of fusion energy research and new ways to cool the wires
Scientific American
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo told Floridians to avoid mRNA vaccines, citing false safety concerns
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
PA Environment Daily
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
The Audubon Society Of Western PA , Buffalo Creek Coalition and Penn State Extension will host a Backyard Stream Repair Workshop October 5 at the Buffalo Creek Nature Park in Carver, Butler County from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. Is your stream getting deeper or wider? Are you losing some of your land every time it rains? Have you wondered why your streambanks are changing so rapidly?
Scientific American
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
The universe’s hidden mass may be made of black holes, which could wobble the planets of the solar system when they pass by
PA Environment Daily
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Keep Monroe County Beautiful has officially become a county affiliate of Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful. The affiliate will operate as a program of the Monroe County Municipal Waste Management Authority. To achieve this milestone, Keep Monroe County Beautiful successfully completed Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful’s comprehensive Community Assessment. This vital process gathered crucial data across six key areas: residents’ attitudes towards litter and community image, existing litter prevention program
Scientific American
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
More and more climate scientists are supporting experiments to cool Earth by altering the stratosphere or the ocean
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.
PA Environment Daily
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
On September 24, the Public Utility Commission Safety Division, part of the Commission’s independent Bureau of Investigation and Enforcement (I&E), concluded its investigation into a March 2024 incident in Crescent Township, Allegheny County, which claimed the lives of two residents and destroyed a house on Riverview Road. Following a detailed investigation, the Safety Division found no evidence linking public utility jurisdictional natural gas service to the Crescent Township incident – not
Scientific American
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
The incompleteness of the fossil record complicates efforts to figure out how life on Earth is faring today
PA Environment Daily
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
On the heels of a successful three-month engagement of its Traveling Glass Recycling Bin , the PA Resources Council has expanded its glass recycling efforts to include its first permanent collection site in eastern Pennsylvania in Haverford Township , Delaware County. “Throughout the summer, thousands of Delaware County residents took advantage of PRC’s blue Traveling Glass Recycling Bin by dropping off 15,000 pounds of glass for recycling,” explains PRC Executive Director Darren Spielman.
Scientific American
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Joint Nobel laureates aren’t necessarily direct scientific collaborators, and the prize money isn’t always split evenly
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.
PA Environment Daily
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
The Brandywine Conservancy’s “Bike the Brandywine” event returned for its sixth edition on Saturday, September 21 with nearly 500 cyclists enjoying a partly cloudy day along the Brandywine Creek Greenway and surrounding Chester County countryside. This year’s event featured three scenic loops filled with stunning views of the area’s rural landscapes, rich history and active farmland—much of which the Brandywine Conservancy has helped permanently protect and conserve over the past 55 plus years.
Environmental Law Centre
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
On June 20th, two federal bills addressing a variety of environmental matters were passed into law. Bill C-59 amends several pieces of legislation in order to implement a number of. The post Summer 2024 Federal Legislative Update: Carbon Capture Tax Credits, Greenwashing & Environmental Racism appeared first on Environmental Law Centre.
Earth 911
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
As winter approaches, staying warm at home becomes a priority. The good news is that. The post Six Green Technologies To Keep Your Home Warm This Winter appeared first on Earth911.
The Applied Ecologist
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
As part of our celebration of Peer Review Week 2024, Journal of Applied Ecology is reflecting on the launch of the Early Career Researcher Reviewer Prize. How did the idea come about? The act of peer review (academic work being evaluated by others in the same field) is crucial to the research process.
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PA Environment Daily
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
On September 24, the Department of Environmental Protection announced a temporary repair has been completed to a ruptured sewage line, stopping the release of raw sewage near the Eastern Snyder County Regional Authority’ s (ESCRA) sewage treatment plant in Selinsgrove, Snyder County. The work was performed with DEP oversight by a contractor hired by ESCRA.
Nanotech
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
On September 13, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) began a public comment period on a proposed update to its Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels for Federal Purchasing (Recommendations) that help federal government purchasers and other buyers use private sector standards and ecolabels to buy products that are more sustainable and climate-friendly and contain safer chemical ingredients. 89 Fed.
Green Bang
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing rapidly, with its applications influencing industries worldwide. This surge is particularly evident in the growing adoption of generative models like ChatGPT, GPT-4, and other large language models. However, as AI becomes more entrenched in daily operations, the energy demands associated with training and running these models are soaring, putting immense pressure on global data centers.
Nanotech
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
On September 20, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) filed a motion in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit for a voluntary remand of the case brought by Cherokee Concerned Citizens or review of an Order for a New Chemical Substance under Section 5 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Cherokee Concerned Citizens v.
Green Bang
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing industries, but it also brings significant energy demands, particularly in the tech sector. While AI can enhance energy efficiency in some areas, it also contributes to rising greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions due to its immense computational requirements. This has led to a growing debate about whether AI can genuinely support sustainability efforts or whether it will exacerbate environmental challenges.
Global Green
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
The post Global Green and Green Cross International Announce Strategic Partnership with Creative Integration Laboratories During UN Climate Week 2024 appeared first on Global Green.
Green Bang
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Octopus Energy Generation acquires 100% of Exagen Group from founder Jeremy Littman, driving forward UK expansion and advancing its renewable energy pipeline to support national climate goals. Highlights: Exagen gains backing from new ownership to strengthen its position in the UK energy sector. The company’s development pipeline includes over 2.4GW of solar and energy storage projects across England.
Nanotech
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works will hold a hearing on September 26, 2024, on “Examining the Public Health Impacts of [Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)] Exposures.” The Committee will hear from the following witnesses: The post Senate Committee Will Hold Hearing on September 26 on Public Health Impacts of PFAS Exposures appeared first on Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
Environmental News Bits
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
by Anne Hamby, Boise State University; Eric Jankowski, Boise State University; Krishna Pakala, Boise State University, and Patrick R. Lowenthal, Boise State University Stories of self-doubt are common among engineering students. That was a key finding of a study conducted recently at Boise State University by a team of researchers. Students surveyed questioned their abilities.
Academy of Natural Sciences
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Founded in 1982, Women In Natural Sciences (WINS) — the Academy’s award-winning program designed to bolster the success of primarily young women of color in their pursuit of STEM education and careers in the sciences — recently celebrated 40 years and over 1,000 young women served. For many years, these WINS alumnae have remained informally connected to the program after graduation — supporting current students as mentors and investing in the program’s development and growth.
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