Legal Planet
JUNE 11, 2024
California is rapidly experiencing the impacts of a changing climate, from devastating wildfires and persistent droughts to rising sea levels, extreme heat, and erratic precipitation patterns. Climate adaptation is crucial for building resilience to these and other risks, thereby protecting California’s communities, economy, environment, and public health.
New Scientist
JUNE 11, 2024
The plastic-digesting capabilities of the fungus Parengyodontium album could be harnessed to degrade polyethylene, the most abundant type of plastic in the ocean
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Scientific American
JUNE 11, 2024
We should—and must—take careful measure of what we name things
New Scientist
JUNE 11, 2024
Are points of infinite curvature, where general relativity breaks down, always hidden inside black holes?
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
JUNE 11, 2024
Following Mexico’s election of a woman with a scientific pedigree, Nature reviewed the legacy of well-known politicians with backgrounds in science and engineering.
New Scientist
JUNE 11, 2024
Huge stars might have formed in the first million years of the universe if there was enough matter clumped together, according to a computer model
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New Scientist
JUNE 11, 2024
The largest collection yet of detailed medical data and tissue samples from astronauts should help researchers better understand the impacts of space flight on health
Scientific American
JUNE 11, 2024
By performing tricks for birds, monkeys and other creatures, researchers hope to learn how they perceive and think about their world
New Scientist
JUNE 11, 2024
People taking semaglutide, also called Ozempic and Wegovy, either for weight loss or type 2 diabetes, were less likely to become addicted to alcohol
Inside Climate News
JUNE 11, 2024
New insights could help government manage water resources and preserve the mountains. By Alexa Robles-Gil In a village in Checacupe, in the southern region of Cusco in the Peruvian Andes, there used to be a ceremony to prepare a glacier lagoon to gather water, said Richart Aybar Quispe Soto, a local hospital worker. It was a ritual that revered the apus , the spirits of the mountains and water, he said.
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
New Scientist
JUNE 11, 2024
A small trial has found that electrical stimulation of arm muscles while people do physiotherapy exercises leads to more improvement
Inside Climate News
JUNE 11, 2024
Thousands of birds on an Australian island died where they sat when they were overwhelmed by Tropical Cyclone Ilsa in 2023, many of them buried alive in sand and mud. By Bob Berwyn More intense and frequent tropical cyclones and hurricanes are threatening some seabird populations more than previously thought, scientists said this week as they released a new study showing how a 2023 tropical cyclone wiped out 80 to 90 percent of the populations of three species of birds on Bedout Island off Weste
NRDC
JUNE 11, 2024
Colorado hit it out of the park again in implementing its nation-leading Clean Heat law. In its decision on Xcel Energy’s inaugural Clean Heat Plan yesterday, the state’s Public Utility Commission approved the investment of $440 million dollars, mostly in.
Scientific American
JUNE 11, 2024
Google is bringing AI answers to a billion people this year, but generative AI requires much more energy than traditional keyword searches
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.
Law Columbia
JUNE 11, 2024
Local opposition has proven to be a significant barrier to the rapid expansion of renewable energy facilities across the United States. A new edition of the Sabin Center’s Opposition to Renewable Energy Facilities in the United States report identifies 378 renewable energy projects across 47 states that have encountered significant opposition. The report also identifies 395 local restrictions across 41 states, along with 19 state-level restrictions, that are so severe that they could have the e
Scientific American
JUNE 11, 2024
Promethium, one of the rarest and most mysterious elements in the periodic table, has finally given up some crucial chemical secrets
New Scientist
JUNE 11, 2024
Earth is lagging behind other worlds with its single moon, so on this episode of Dead Planets Society we are giving it more – and giving those moons moonmoons to orbit them
Scientific American
JUNE 11, 2024
H5N1 is running rampant through dairy cows, putting humans at risk of an epidemic
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.
National Law Center
JUNE 11, 2024
The Endangered Species Act (“ESA”) is widely recognized as one of the strongest wildlife protection laws in the world. The primary. The post Ag & the ESA: When a Species is Listed “Wherever Found” appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
Scientific American
JUNE 11, 2024
Millions of hand-size Joro spiders are moving up the East Coast.
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 11, 2024
By Alexandra McLaughlin, Penn State News When people see Marcus Ferreira tending to urban street trees or planting pollinator gardens in Philadelphia, they often ask how he gained his expertise. He credits the Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward volunteer program , which he joined in 2021. Since then, he has recruited about a dozen other volunteers through word-of-mouth recommendations.
Acoel
JUNE 11, 2024
Posted on June 11, 2024 by Leslie Carothers The annual release of projections for how long the Social Security trust funds will be able to pay the amounts earned by beneficiaries shows that the gap has grown between what retirees are scheduled to receive and what current workers are paying into the program, indicating that benefit cuts of 20% could start in 2033.
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PA Environment Daily
JUNE 11, 2024
The June edition of the DCNR State Parks Environmental Education newsletter urges everyone to dive into summer and enjoy Great Outdoors Month and National Indigenous People’s History Month in June! The educators at DCNR share some easy and fun nature-based activities, free resources for educators and professional development opportunities. -- Teaching Ideas: Free lessons & summer ideas -- Upcoming Educator Workshops -- Grants for Educators -- Learn About Birds -- Project Learning Tree K-8 Ed
Academy of Natural Sciences
JUNE 11, 2024
The Academy of Natural Sciences has been a part of the Drexel community for over a decade. And we have a lot in common — promoting research being near the top of the list. So, it makes perfect sense that our Library & Archives — with over 250,000 published titles and one-of-a-kind materials spanning over four centuries — is the place to go for studying the art of natural sciences, environmental history or the effects of climate change and biodiversity loss.
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 11, 2024
The PA Recycling Markets Center will hold a Battery Recycling Markets Development Summit on July 11 at CO Hatch Waterfront, 149 West Bridge Street in Homestead, Allegheny County from 9:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. The agenda for the Summit includes-- Welcome and Introductions -- Pete Previte, Recycling Markets Development Manager, Pennsylvania Recycling Markets Center Current Trends and Topics in Battery Recycling --Scott Marks, Recycling Program Manager, Pennsylvania Recycling Markets Center -- Haulers
Washington Nature
JUNE 11, 2024
“Ideally in a pond with turtles” © Hannah Letinich As a research scientist I aim to bring the best available science to conservation decision making. I was classically trained in wildlife, fish, and conservation biology at UC Davis. I later earned my masters and PhD from Yale University’s School of Forestry and Environmental Studies (now School of the Environment).
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 11, 2024
On June 11, the House Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee unanimously reported out House Bill 2338 (Fiedler (D-Philadelphia) updating the duties and powers of the PA Energy Development Authority to use billions of federal climate and clean energy dollars to incentivize investments in Pennsylvania. The bill now goes to the full House for action.
Washington Nature
JUNE 11, 2024
“ Connecting people and science for stronger relationships and better conservation actions.” As a Science and Conservation Specialist with The Nature Conservancy, I advance our team’s science work through our partnership with the University of Washington and through research on landscape-scale changes over space and time. I hold a M.S. degree from the University of Maryland where I studied soil carbon dynamics in freshwater wetlands, examining the often-fuzzy edges where forests become wetlands.
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 11, 2024
On June 1, 182 cars stopped by the Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority on June 1 to take advantage of a paper shredding event that was sponsored by Rep. Kerry Benninghoff’s office. Those 182 cars dropped off 13,126 pounds of paper that was shredded, baled and marketed to local companies to be recycled. It was a wonderful event that was free to the public.
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 11, 2024
by Nina Flores, Columbia University and Joan A. Casey, University of Washington Many Americans think of power outages as infrequent inconveniences, but that’s quickly changing. Nationwide, major power outages have increased tenfold since 1980, largely because of an aging electrical grid and damage sustained from severe storms as the planet warms.
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 11, 2024
Juniata College is now accepting registrations for the Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor Course at Juniata College’s Raystown Field Station , located on Raystown Lake at 14322 Field Station Lane, Entriken in Huntington County on June 29-30. This two-day course is designed for educators, guides, agency employees, other outdoor professionals, and anyone interested in learning more about minimum impact skills and ethics.
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 11, 2024
Timshina, A. S., Robey, N. M., Oldnettle, A., Barron, S., Mehdi, Q., Cerlanek, A., Townsend, T. G., & Bowden, J. A. (2024). Investigating the sources and fate of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in food waste compost. Waste Management, 180, 125–134.
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