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Extinct Volcanoes Could Be Source of Key Metals Needed for Clean Tech

Yale E360

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.

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The fascinating truth about why common sense isn't really that common

New Scientist

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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Over a Million Public Comments Call for Old-Growth Forest Protections

NRDC

The public comment period for the US Forest Service’s proposed National Old Growth Amendment closed on September 20th. Hundreds of thousands of people wrote in to critique the agency’s proposal, which falls short of it’s intended purpose to protect public.

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Axolotls seem to pause their biological clocks and stop ageing

New Scientist

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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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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PA Wilds Center: New Viewfinders Installed To Allow Colorblind Visitors To Enjoy Fall Foliage At Leonard Harrison State Park In Tioga County

PA Environment Daily

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.

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Smart TVs take snapshots of what you watch multiple times per second

New Scientist

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

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Are superconducting power lines the key to a cleaner grid?

New Scientist

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

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Keep PA Beautiful Welcomes New Local Affiliate-- Keep Monroe County Beautiful!

PA Environment Daily

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

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Pain relief from the placebo effect may not actually involve dopamine

New Scientist

Dopamine was long thought to play a part in the placebo effect for pain relief, but a new study is questioning its true role

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PUC: No Evidence Allegheny County Home Explosion Where 2 Died Related To Columbia Gas Facilities; Allegheny County, DEP Investigations Continue

PA Environment Daily

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

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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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Scientist Nuke an Asteroid in a Lab Mock-Up

Scientific American

Experiment shows that a nuclear explosion could save the planet from a deadly asteroid impact

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PA Resources Council Expands Glass Recycling With First Permanent Site In Eastern PA - Haverford Twp., Delaware County

PA Environment Daily

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.

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Summer 2024 Federal Legislative Update: Carbon Capture Tax Credits, Greenwashing & Environmental Racism

Environmental Law Centre

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.

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Audubon Society Of Western PA, Buffalo Creek Coalition, Penn State Extension Host Oct. 5 Backyard Stream Repair Workshop In Butler County

PA Environment Daily

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?

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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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Dark Matter Black Holes Could Fly through the Solar System Once a Decade

Scientific American

The universe’s hidden mass may be made of black holes, which could wobble the planets of the solar system when they pass by

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Nearly 500 Riders Participate In Brandywine Conservancy's 6th Bike The Brandywine In Chester County

PA Environment Daily

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.

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Geoengineering Wins Reluctant Interest from Scientists as Earth’s Climate Unravels

Scientific American

More and more climate scientists are supporting experiments to cool Earth by altering the stratosphere or the ocean

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Six Green Technologies To Keep Your Home Warm This Winter

Earth 911

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.

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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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Florida Surgeon General Spreads COVID Misinformation in Booster Guidelines

Scientific American

Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo told Floridians to avoid mRNA vaccines, citing false safety concerns

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Early Career Researcher Reviewer Prize: Journal of Applied Ecology

The Applied Ecologist

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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How Many Dinosaur Species Roamed Earth? It’s Surprisingly Hard to Know

Scientific American

The incompleteness of the fossil record complicates efforts to figure out how life on Earth is faring today

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EPA Proposes Updates to Recommendations of Specifications, Standards, and Ecolabels for Federal Purchasing

Nanotech

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.

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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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Why Chemistry, Physics and Medicine Nobel Prizes can be Shared, and How That Works

Scientific American

Joint Nobel laureates aren’t necessarily direct scientific collaborators, and the prize money isn’t always split evenly

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EPA Moves for Voluntary Remand, Seeks to Reconsider PMNs in Cherokee Concerned Citizens

Nanotech

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.

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DEP: Temporary Repair To Sewage Pipeline Stops Sewage Release Into Penns Creek, Susquehanna River In Snyder County

PA Environment Daily

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.

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The Unstoppable Growth of AI: How Data Centers Are Struggling to Keep Up with Soaring Energy Demands

Green Bang

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.

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Global Green and Green Cross International Announce Strategic Partnership with Creative Integration Laboratories During UN Climate Week 2024

Global Green

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.

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AI’s Double-Edged Sword: Will AI Save Energy or Accelerate Emissions?

Green Bang

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.

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Senate Committee Will Hold Hearing on September 26 on Public Health Impacts of PFAS Exposures

Nanotech

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.

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Octopus buys Exagen

Green Bang

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.

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Empowering engineering students through storytelling

Environmental News Bits

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.

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New Role at the Academy is Activating the Vast Network of WINS Alumnae

Academy of Natural Sciences

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.