Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 12, 2024

Fossil gas power plants currently provide the largest source of electricity generation and capacity in the United States. To meet our climate goals and reach net zero emissions by 2050, most studies show that we need to dramatically reduce gas use for generating electricity, heating homes and businesses, and running industrial processes. But gas power plants have also played an important role in helping to maintain the overall reliability of the electricity grid by meeting peak power demands, su

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Yale E360

MARCH 12, 2024

Emissions of methane from Indonesian coal mines are eight times higher than official estimates would suggest, a new report finds.

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Scientific American

MARCH 12, 2024

New research says building electric vehicles leaves a bigger carbon footprint than making gas-powered cars, though EVs make up the difference in the long run

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New Scientist

MARCH 12, 2024

Since their introduction in the 1800s, giant sequoia trees in the UK have grown up to 55 metres tall and capture 85 kilograms of carbon a year on average

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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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Inside Climate News

MARCH 12, 2024

Sattler is revolutionizing the way health professionals think about how climate disruption is harming human health. “We can't have healthy people on a sick planet.” By Liza Gross Barbara Sattler is on a mission to transform the way nurses, physicians and the general public think about threats to health. For Sattler, a registered nurse, emerita professor of public health at the University of San Francisco and founding member of the international Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments , it st

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New Scientist

MARCH 12, 2024

When the moon hides the sun in a total solar eclipse, some animals seem to think that it is briefly nighttime, while others pace anxiously or even gaze up at the sky

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New Scientist

MARCH 12, 2024

A thought experiment in which all music is replaced with AI-generated "Taylor's Versions" should prompt us to find ways to protect data from AI corruption, warn researchers

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National Law Center

MARCH 12, 2024

The conversation over how to label food products made from plant-proteins and cell-cultured meat is heating up in Europe. Like the. The post France takes up plant protein labeling and cell-cultured meat appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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New Scientist

MARCH 12, 2024

The computers that secure cryptocurrencies like bitcoin consume large amounts of power, pushing up electricity prices and potentially contributing to climate change.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

MARCH 12, 2024

In the library’s McLean Wolf Rare Book Room you’ll find no shortage of works authored by men because, according to conventions of the time, they were best suited to explore the mysteries of the natural world. Some women, however, found ways bend expectations of womanhood to incorporate the study of the natural world into their lives. Many were born into families with the resources to provide them a formal education, of which drawing and appreciation for the natural world were a significant part.

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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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New Scientist

MARCH 12, 2024

Researchers simulated the wind damage from seven historical hurricanes to identify just a few key electrical lines that were crucial to protect the whole grid from cascading power failures

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2024

The latest issue of Penn State Extension Energy Essentials highlights a March 21 webinar on Federal and State Energy Efficiency Programs For Farms And Businesses and a March 18 webinar on Having It All: Balancing Carbon, Forest Health and Other Goals Energy Efficiency Programs This March 21 webinar will focus on the different federal and state energy efficiency programs you might be eligible for.

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New Scientist

MARCH 12, 2024

Some studies have claimed that plants emit sounds when stressed and might perceive the distress calls of other plants, but a review finds the evidence is lacking

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2024

On March 12, the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce announced the Sinnemahone Paddle Race will take place on Saturday, April 13 on the Driftwood Branch of The Sinnemahoning Creek. The coveted traveling trophy named for Bob Umbenhauer will be up for grabs! Registration forms can be picked up at the Cameron County Chamber office or printed from the webpage.

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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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New Scientist

MARCH 12, 2024

An analysis of deep-sea drill cores suggests that Mars may have enough gravitational influence to shift sediment within Earth's oceans on a 2.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2024

On March 11, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a record 45 states , plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and dozens of Metropolitan Statistical Areas have now developed priority climate action plans through investments made possible by the federal Inflation Reduction Act’s Investing in America program. The planning process is supported by EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program, which offers a unique opportunity to help state and local governments develop strateg

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New Scientist

MARCH 12, 2024

The US House of Representatives is voting on a bill that would require TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to sell the app or risk a nationwide ban

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Cresforum

MARCH 12, 2024

As part of the final day of National Clean Energy Week 2023, Director Jigar Shah of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office (LPO) sat down with David Boyce, CEO of Schroders Greencoat , for an armchair discussion moderated by William Atcheson, an ESG & Sustainability Strategist at Jefferies. The armchair discussion highlighted the work that LPO is doing, how it can increase efficiency and accelerate the disbursement of funds and how it can assist the private market in deploying

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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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New Scientist

MARCH 12, 2024

Populations of moths living in urban places may have evolved smaller wings to limit how much bright city lights disrupt their lives

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Scientific American

MARCH 12, 2024

A new study corrects a biased assumption promoted by Charles Darwin 150 years ago and repeated ever since.

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New Scientist

MARCH 12, 2024

Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks orbits the sun every 71 years and is currently making its closest approach.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2024

On March 11, Mountain Watershed Association and Yukon community members announced they will install two informational warning signs on the banks of Sewickley Creek in Westmoreland County near the permitted discharge point of MAX Environmental Technologies Landfill #6 on March 16 at 11:00 a.m. ( Google Maps location ). The signs will be placed at the outfall and downstream of it, detailing several hazardous chemicals, including arsenic, lead, cyanide, cadmium, and hexavalent chromium, that are pe

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New Scientist

MARCH 12, 2024

Most people are too risk-averse when it comes to life's biggest choices.

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The Applied Ecologist

MARCH 12, 2024

Each year, Ecological Solutions and Evidence awards the Georgina Mace Prize to the best article published by an early career author. Today, we present the shortlisted articles for this year’s award based on the previous volume of the journal.

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NRDC

MARCH 12, 2024

White House FY25 budget requests funding for cover crops to support clean water, fight climate change, and build resilience on farms.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2024

On February 8, 2024, the Department of Environmental Protection issued a notice of violation to Blackhill Energy, LLC for failing to prevent the migration of shale gas into groundwater that contaminated three private water supplies with methane in Springfield Township, Bradford County in June of 2022. The violations involve gas wells at the Jackson A South Well Pad that contains four active shale gas wells.

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New Scientist

MARCH 12, 2024

Most people are too risk-averse when it comes to life's biggest choices.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2024

The Governor’s Office has issued a media advisory saying Gov. Shapiro will “announce his Administration's new, commonsense energy policy that creates energy jobs, lowers costs for consumers, addresses climate change, and positions the Commonwealth to continue to be a national leader on energy for decades to come.” The event is scheduled for Wednesday, March 13 at 10:15 a.m. in Scranton.

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Scientific American

MARCH 12, 2024

Japan’s SLIM lander has sparked a new era of precision landings, with big implications for lunar science and exploration

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2024

On March 12, the Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy announced it will host the 20th Annual Watershed-wide Stream Cleanup on Saturday, April 13 starting at 9:00 a.m. To celebrate this milestone, the Conservancy hopes to make it the largest stream cleanup to date with 200 clean-up sites and a goal of 2,000 volunteers! The scope of the event reaches the entirety of the Perkiomen Creek Watershed and surrounding areas, from Quakertown to Norristown and beyond.

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Scientific American

MARCH 12, 2024

Researchers are studying how to maximize creativity and connection in remote and hybrid work settings

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 12, 2024

The latest Penn State Extension Community Trees Update highlights the upcoming 59th Annual Shade Tree Symposium being held March 25-26 at the Lebanon Valley Expo Center in Lebanon. In addition to providing continuing education for arborists, urban foresters, and other green industry professionals, the in-person meeting will include networking opportunities and a trade show.

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