Ocean Conservancy
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
It took Hurricane Helene just three days to travel from the overly warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico to the mountains of North Carolina, causing incredible damage and loss of life. Hurricane Milton also moved fast, intensifying from a Category 1 to a Category 5 hurricane in a single day, before hitting Florida with incredible winds, tornados and flooding.
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the November 16 PA Bulletin -- -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - November 16 [PaEN] -- DEP published notices in the November 16 PA Bulletin extending these Water Quality and Waste General Permits-- -- Oil & Gas General Permit For Erosion & Sedimentation [ESCGP-3] For 2 Months -- General Permit For Beneficial Use Of Biosolids By Land Application [PAG-08] Until New General Permit Is Fi
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Yale E360
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
At least 1,773 fossil fuel lobbyists are attending the U.N. climate negotiations now underway in Baku, Azerbaijan, according to a tally by a coalition of climate groups.
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
By Ryan Davis, Senior Forest Projects Manager On October 28th, the Alliance’s PA Riparian Forest Buffer Project planted its 1,000th acre! This work started in the spring of 2018 with grant funding from the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) as the Alliance sought to offer flexible, comprehensive reforestation support that would help fill gaps in existing programs. 14 planting seasons later, the project is still going strong thanks to many more grants from DCNR, the Nation
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.
A Greener Life
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
By Anders Lorenzen A series of events have prompted criticisms of the host of this year’s UN climate talks, COP29. There’s an increasing sentiment that the procedure is no longer fit for purpose. The respected and influential scientist and Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Action Research, Johan Rockström, Christiana Figueres, the former head of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, and Mary Robinson, the former President of Ireland, are some of the influential and hig
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
On November 14, Pennsylvania Sea Grant announced the launch of a new resource, “ Choose Native – Pennsylvania’s Guide to Using Native Species in Landscaping and Water Gardening.” The 208-page guide serves as a portable resource to assist professional landscapers, homeowners, and garden enthusiasts in selecting native species over non-native, ornamental, or even invasive species for landscaping, gardens, and water gardens.
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PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
On November 15, the Department of Environmental Protection announced the award of $402,021 to support 10 local projects to protect and restore the Delaware Estuary Coastal Zone. The 112-mile Delaware Estuary coastal zone is in Bucks, Delaware, and Philadelphia counties and encompasses islands, marshes, and other areas in the Delaware Estuary watershed.
Enviromental Defense
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
This is a guest blog written by the Humber River Pals, whose mission is to organise regular ravine cleanups to reduce the amount of litter in our ravine system while introducing the beauty and history of the Humber River to the high needs neighbourhood of Weston. A lot is happening on the banks of the humber! On a summery day in October, I crossed the bustling intersection of Church and Weston and made my way down three flights of stairs to where Cruickshank Park stretches out along the banks
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
A genetic mutation makes some cats’ tail curl over their back, giving them something akin to an accent when they communicate with other kitties
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Water levels in the Caspian Sea are set to fall dramatically as the climate gets hotter, posing a major threat to economic activity and ecosystems in the region
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
Water Research & Technology
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology is pleased to announce that Dr Ming Xie has joined the journal as an Associate Editor. Ming is a Lecturer of Chemical and Environmental Engineering at the University of Bath, and an Industrial Fellow by the Royal Academy of Engineering. Ming’s research is based on membrane technology relating to the areas of food, energy, and water.
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Letting AI models communicate with each other in their internal mathematical language, rather than translating back and forth to English, could accelerate their task-solving abilities
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
On the 50th anniversary of the “Arecibo message,” we present a reflection on humankind’s first attempt to send a transmission to intelligent life in the cosmos.
Nanotech
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
TSCA/FIFRA/TRI EPA Proposes To Add 16 PFAS And 15 PFAS Categories To The TRI List Of Chemicals: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed on October 8, 2024, to add 16 individual per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and 15 PFAS categories representing more than 100 individual PFAS to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) list of toxic chemicals subject to reporting under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) and the Pollution Prevention Act (PPA) The pos
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.
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Attempts to prevent Australian children from accessing social media are likely to fail, and could do more harm than good
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Anglerfish have invisible fangs, narwhal tusks are extra-long canines, and more facts from the weird and wonderful study of teeth will astound you
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
A classic study found that people can fail to notice a gorilla when they are focusing on something else, but new experiments suggest this "inattentional blindness" might not tell the whole story
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
In 1974 we beamed a radio transmission into space that changed the way we think about our place in the cosmos
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.
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
A genetic flaw dooms half of all crested newts to die before they hatch – now we know how this baffling evolutionary quirk came about
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Finding a perfect sphere is actually pretty difficult
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
It has been 50 years since archaeologists discovered Lucy, perhaps the most famous ancient hominin ever found.
PBS Nature
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Witness Sir David’s love of fossils as a young boy in Leicester transform into a passion for the natural world in his field of study at Cambridge. From his early days as a presenter on BBC’s Zoo Quest, Attenborough rose through the ranks to become the foremost natural history presenter in the world.
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New Scientist
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Two massive galaxies are bending light from the same distant quasar, creating a so-called Einstein zigzag lens that could help astronomers pin down how quickly the universe is expanding
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The Chandra X-ray Observatory is facing closure.
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The Department of Environmental Protection will hold a December 17 hearing on the Chapter 105 Water Obstruction and Encroachment permit application for the Pocono Mountains Corporate Center North Warehouse located in Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County. ( PA Bulletin, page 7532 ) The project will impact Hawkey Run (High Quality), Duck Puddle Run (High Quality) and Exceptional Value Wetlands.
NRDC
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Federal Highways Administration funding could help Caltrans unlock emission reductions from concrete and asphalt used in state transportation infrastructure.
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The Department of Environmental Protection published notices in the November 16 PA Bulletin extending these Water Quality and Waste General Permits-- -- Oil & Gas General Permit For Erosion & Sedimentation [ESCGP-3] For 2 Months -- General Permit For Beneficial Use Of Biosolids By Land Application [PAG-08] Until New General Permit Is Finalized -- General Permit For Beneficial Use Of Exceptional Quality Biosolids By Land Application [PAG-07] Until New General Permit Is Finalized -- Genera
Environmental News Bits
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Read the full story at ESG Dive. Environmentally conscious hotel Populus has opened in downtown Denver two years after real estate developer Urban Villages broke ground on the property, Aparium Hotel Group announced Oct. 15. Populus, which plants a tree for every stay, claims to be the first “carbon positive” hotel in the U.S.
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The Department of Environmental Protection has scheduled a December 17 hearing on the renewal of a Title V Air Quality Permit for the Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company LLC Bailey Coal Mine Prep Plant located in Richhill Township, Greene County, and East Finley Township, Washington County. ( PA Bulletin, page 7507 ) The hearing will be held at DEP's Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m.
Environmental News Bits
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Read the full story at Cosmetics Design. Mintel’s 2025 Global Beauty and Personal Care Trends report reveals a rising demand among US consumers for beauty brands to lead in sustainability and environmental responsibility, driving companies to adopt innovative practices in sourcing, transparency, and product development.
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the November 16 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a Chapter 105 Water Obstruction and Encroachment permit application covering activities related to the restoration of Pursley Creek damaged by longwall coal mining in Center Township, Greene County. ( PA Bulletin, page 7532 ) The project is being conducted to eliminate pooling in the stream at three sections located over panels 73, 74 and 75 of the Cumberland Mine Oak Forest Mine.
Environmental News Bits
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Read the full story at Atmos. Grammy nominee and Climate Revival cofounder Antonique Smith takes us inside her Black church tour, where she’s igniting climate action through music and spoken word.
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