Loss of Forest Causes Stonefly to Change Color
Yale E360
OCTOBER 25, 2024
The loss of forest in New Zealand has led some stoneflies to change color, a new study finds.
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Earth is now gaining less heat than it has for several years
New Scientist
OCTOBER 25, 2024
The recent surge in warming led to fears that climate change may be accelerating beyond model projections, but a fall in how much heat Earth is gaining makes this less likely
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Iconic Bird of American Horror Stories Faces Its Own Terrifying Fate
Scientific American
OCTOBER 25, 2024
The Whip-Poor-Will’s shrill, death-proclaiming song populates the works of Stephen King and H.P. Lovecraft. But the bird itself has fallen on hard times. Could it become a ghost of Halloweens past?
NASA is developing a Mars helicopter that could land itself from orbit
New Scientist
OCTOBER 25, 2024
The largest and most ambitious Martian drone yet could carry kilograms of scientific equipment over great distances and set itself down on the Red Planet unassisted
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.
Baker Hughes: PA Natural Gas Drilling Rig Count Down To 12, Lowest In More Than 17 Years; Community Support Drops; Big Hole In DEP Budget
PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 25, 2024
On October 25, Baker Hughes reported the number of natural gas drilling rigs in Pennsylvania dropped to 12, the lowest number of rigs in the state since July 2007, according to Reuters. Since August 23, the drill rigs in the state dropped from 21 to 12-- a 42% drop, according to Baker Hughes. Natural gas companies are reducing the number of rigs and new wells they are bringing online in an attempt to raise the prices of natural gas.
DNA helps match 'Well Man' skeleton to 800-year-old Norwegian saga
New Scientist
OCTOBER 25, 2024
The Sverris saga describes how castle invaders “took a dead man and cast him unto the well, and then filled it up with stones”, in what may have been an early act of biological warfare - and now researchers believe they have found the skeleton of the man in question
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Tiny battery made from silk hydrogel can run a mouse pacemaker
New Scientist
OCTOBER 25, 2024
A lithium-ion battery made from three droplets of hydrogel is the smallest soft battery of its kind – and it could be used in biocompatible and biodegradable implants
The Surprising Story of How Peaches Became an Icon of the U.S. Southeast
Scientific American
OCTOBER 25, 2024
The Spanish brought peaches to the U.S., but Indigenous peoples spread the fruit across the eastern half of the U.S.
PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - October 26
PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 25, 2024
The following notices were published in the October 26 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the October 26, 2024 PA Bulletin extending the three Air Quality Permits needed for the temporary operation of the Shell Petrochemical Plant in Beaver County until a full Title V Air Quality Permit can be put in place. ( PA Bulletin, page 6791-6792 ) Read more
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PBS Nature
OCTOBER 25, 2024
In this captivating tale, lion researcher Dr. Philip Stander follows three orphaned desert lion cubs as they navigate the harsh realities of survival in one of the world’s most unforgiving places, Namibia’s brutal Skeleton Coast. Stander’s passion for these majestic creatures began 40 years ago, when he encountered a lone desert lioness on the Coast shores.
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
This surprisingly creative trick helps children eat more fruit and veg
New Scientist
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Weaving tales of magical fruit and vegetables into your children's stories may encourage them to eat healthy snacks
Celebrating Spooky Lake Month with Its Creator Geo Rutherford
Scientific American
OCTOBER 25, 2024
An open body of water can be particularly eerie. It’s part of what led creator and author Geo Rutherford to make her viral videos on Spooky Lakes.
Smart Energy Transition Policymaking Needs Better Mineral Demand Data
NRDC
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Sparse nation-level insights and inconsistent scenario designs leave U.S. policymakers ill-equipped to make responsible decisions on energy transition minerals.
The Unsettled Science behind Weight-Loss Drugs for Teens
Scientific American
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Wegovy and similar weight-loss medications are becoming widely prescribed for teenagers with obesity, but little is known about their long-term effects
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.
AI models fall for the same scams that we do
New Scientist
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Large language models can be used to scam humans, but AI is also susceptible to being scammed – and some models are more gullible than others
These Are the Rumors and Misinformation to Watch for on Election Day
Scientific American
OCTOBER 25, 2024
We can anticipate many false claims as we approach the U.S.
Upcoming Developments in International Governance of Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal
Law Columbia
OCTOBER 25, 2024
The next week has the potential to bring important developments for international governance of marine carbon dioxide removal (CDR). That’s because the parties to the London Convention and London Protocol are meeting from October 28 to November 1 in London to discuss, among other things, governance of ocean alkalinity enhancement and ocean sinking of biomass (e.g. seaweed) for carbon storage.
DEP Extends Air Quality Permits For Temporary Operation Of Shell Petrochemical Plant; No Schedule Posted Yet For Considering Full Title V Air Quality Permit
PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 25, 2024
The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the October 26, 2024 PA Bulletin extending the three Air Quality Permits needed for the temporary operation of the Shell Petrochemical Plant in Beaver County until a full Title V Air Quality Permit can be put in place. ( PA Bulletin, page 6791-6792 ) The request from Shell to extend the permits was received on September 13, 2024 and approved on October 9, 2024, according to the DEP notices.
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.
Climate Goal “Will Be Dead Within a Few Years” Unless World Acts, UN Warns
Scientific American
OCTOBER 25, 2024
The world is well on track to blow past a goal of limiting global warming to 1.
Dr. Susan L. Brantley Named A Distinguished Daughter Of Pennsylvania For Her Research On Water, Geology And The Environmental Impacts Of Natural Gas, Oil Extraction
PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 25, 2024
The Distinguished Daughters of Pennsylvania recently honored eleven women for their professional contributions to the state and around the world as part of their Distinguished Daughters of Pennsylvania program Their accomplishments were celebrated at the Governor's Residence on September 25 in Harrisburg during a luncheon hosted by Gov. Josh Shapiro and First Lady Lori Shapiro.
This Is Your Robot Brain on Mushrooms
Scientific American
OCTOBER 25, 2024
New rolling, hopping robots navigate via fungus
DEP Invites Comments On Total Maximum Daily Nutrient Load Plans For Muddy Run, Union County; Deer Creek, York County
PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 25, 2024
The Department of Environmental Protection published notices in the October 26 PA Bulletin inviting comments on proposed Total Maximum Daily Nutrient Load Plans for Muddy Run in Union County and Deer Creek in York County. Muddy Creek The proposed Muddy Creek TMDL Plan says the stream is impaired for aquatic life use caused by excessive siltation due to urban runoff/storm sewers, agriculture and habitat modification.
Sustainability at Retail
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Treat or Trick? Astronomical Objects Are Beautiful—And Creepy
Scientific American
OCTOBER 25, 2024
If you’ve ever seen faces in clouds, these heavenly entities will leave you haunted
DEP Posted 78 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In October 26 PA Bulletin
PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the October 26 PA Bulletin -- -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - October 26 [PaEN] -- The Susquehanna River Basin Commission published notice in the October 26 PA Bulletin the Executive Director gave his approval to or renewed 20 general water use permits in September for individual shale gas well drilling pads in Bradford, Clearfield, Lycoming, Sullivan, and Susquehanna counties.
US 2024 Election: Amazon eyes advanced nuclear reactor projects
A Greener Life
OCTOBER 25, 2024
A prototype of a small modular reactor designed by X-energy. Photo credit: Amazon. By Anders Lorenzen The world’s biggest profit-making company, Amazon, last week announced that, in addition to continued investments in renewables, to scale up their net-zero ambitions, they’re eying several nuclear energy projects. The company has signed new agreements that it says will support the construction of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).
Susquehanna River Basin Commission Approved, Renewed 20 Shale Gas Well Pad Water Use General Permits In September; 232 General Permits So Far In 2024
PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 25, 2024
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission published notice in the October 26 PA Bulletin the Executive Director gave his approval to or renewed 20 general water use permits in September for individual shale gas well drilling pads in Bradford, Clearfield, Lycoming, Sullivan, and Susquehanna counties. This brings the total general water permits approved by the SRBC in 2024 to 232.
National Ag Law Center sets dates for 2025 conferences
National Law Center
OCTOBER 25, 2024
The Mid-South and Western conferences will be held in June 2025. By Drew Viguet National Agricultural Law Center U of A. The post National Ag Law Center sets dates for 2025 conferences appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
COP16 Dispatch: Day 5 Science, Business and Biodiversity Outcomes
ESA
OCTOBER 25, 2024
By Alison Mize, ESA Director of Public Affairs ESA is represented at Bloom24 , such as this breakfast to discuss nature metrics for business. COP16 is a soup of people, from organizations, students, communicators and country representatives. People are talking about how to achieve biodiversity goals and address the biodiversity crisis across the globe.
Footprints in Action: How UVA Is Managing Its Sustainability Stewardship
Environmental News Bits
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Dukes, E., Cheng, S., Mogen, S., Galloway, J., Leach, A., Trimble, A. R., Pettit, A., Compton, J., & Pennino, M. (2023). Footprints in Action: How UVA Is Managing Its Sustainability Stewardship. Sustainability and Climate Change, 16(1), 48–63.
Delaware River Basin Commission To Hold Nov. 6 Hearing, Dec. 5 Business Meeting
PA Environment Daily
OCTOBER 25, 2024
The Delaware River Basin Commission announced it will hold a virtual hearing November 6 on water withdrawal and other requests and a virtual business meeting on December 5. ( formal notice ) The November 6 virtual hearing will start at 1:30 p.m. The December 5 virtual business meeting will start at 10:30 a.m. Visit the DRBC Commission Upcoming Meetings webpage for the agendas when they are posted and for instructions on joining the meeting via Zoom.
In Horner Park’s natural area, ‘No Dogs’ signs ignored, vandalized: ‘People don’t really care’
Environmental News Bits
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Read the full story at Block Club Chicago. Signs prohibiting pets have been torn down near the park’s nature trails, and off-leash dogs are often roaming the area. Dogs can negatively impact the recently restored native wildlife, experts said.
COP16 Dispatch: Day 1 at COP16: A Microbiologist’s Journey
ESA
OCTOBER 25, 2024
By Zohra Zahir, Ph.D. Candidate, University of Regina, Canada Attending COP16 is a surreal experience. It’s my first time participating in any UN Conference and seeing people from all over the world come together with a shared purpose reminds me that we can sit down at the same table and share our stories, no matter where we come from. As a PhD student in microbiology, I rarely interact with policymakers.
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