Yale E360
JANUARY 13, 2025
In a first, the U.S. saw wind and solar supply more power than coal last year, according to a new analysis. But even as renewables made gains, U.S. emissions stayed flat owing to rising demand for energy.
New Scientist
JANUARY 13, 2025
Trees dating back almost 6000 years ago have come to scientists' attention due to ice melting in the Rocky Mountains, offering a "time capsule" into the past
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PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 13, 2025
The Physicians for Social Responsibility PA , the League of Women Voters of PA , and the Department of Environmental and Energy Engineering at Duquesne University invite you to register for the 2025 Shale Gas and Public Health Conference: New Directions to be held February 27 in Pittsburgh and online. The Conference will bring together scientists, public health experts, industry leaders, and advocacy groups to explore the latest research and insights on unconventional oil and gas development, it
Scientific American
JANUARY 13, 2025
Theoretical physicists predict the existence of exotic “paraparticles” that defy classification and could have quantum computing applications
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.
New Scientist
JANUARY 13, 2025
The tattoos of 1200-year-old mummies from Peru can now be seen in exquisite detail, showing fine markings that may have been made with cactus needles or animal bones
Scientific American
JANUARY 13, 2025
A new study finds that dementia cases will increase at a much higher rate than expected, with lifetime risk rising to 42 percent after age 55
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Scientific American
JANUARY 13, 2025
Wildfires burning in cities unleash a toxic, unpredictable combination of compounds into the air
New Scientist
JANUARY 13, 2025
Regular pulses of X-ray radiation emanating from a supermassive black hole could be explained by a white dwarf star on the verge of falling in
Scientific American
JANUARY 13, 2025
Despite the hype over artificial intelligence in medicine, the systems require consistent monitoring and staffing to put in place and maintain
New Scientist
JANUARY 13, 2025
A new analysis of marsquakes measured by NASAs InSight lander indicates Mars has a solid inner core but other researchers say the evidence is thin
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
PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 13, 2025
The Game Commission this week announced a fresh slate of monthly activities, archery programs and popular annual events-- including a new one-- at the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area and Conservation Heritage Museum in Lancaster County. World Migratory Bird Day will be held May 10 and the annual Wildlife Art Show is scheduled for August 2-3. A new addition this year is an event on June 28 called the Pennsylvania Conservation Collectibles Expo.
New Scientist
JANUARY 13, 2025
Suzie Imber is a co-investigator for the BepiColombo mission, currently on its way to Mercury.
PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 13, 2025
Butler County-based Stream Restoration Inc. is seeking qualified candidates for a Watershed Restoration Project Manager position. The individual in this position will work with the Executive Director, staff, communities, and project partners to develop, fund, and implement environmental restoration projects that improve the water quality and ecological function of watersheds.
Scientific American
JANUARY 13, 2025
In this week’s news rundown, norovirus cases are up, a bird flu death is reported and Los Angeles has experienced devastating fires.
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
JANUARY 13, 2025
A new technique involving lasers can measure long distances more precisely than ever, which could be useful for space telescopes
Scientific American
JANUARY 13, 2025
The ferocity and scale of the fires that tore through the Los Angeles area become clearer in photographs
Nanotech
JANUARY 13, 2025
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released final risk management rules under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE) on December 9, 2024, and for carbon tetrachloride (CTC) on December 11, 2024. EPA states that all uses of TCE will be banned over time, with the vast majority of identified risks eliminated within one year, and safer alternatives readily available for the majority of uses.
Scientific American
JANUARY 13, 2025
Wildfires are storming into urban areas more frequently, and toxins in homes and cars are increasing cancer risk for firefighters
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
JANUARY 13, 2025
Volcanoes have been proposed as the reason for the extinction of the Neanderthals and the hobbits of Indonesia, but the end of those species may not have come from a single, dramatic event
Environmental News Bits
JANUARY 13, 2025
Agmapisarn, C., Seetha, P., & Fakfare, P. (2024). Optimizing Surplus Food Redistribution: Leveraging Digital Platforms to Advance Sustainable Consumption. Sustainable Development, n/a(n/a). [link] Abstract Reducing food waste is a critical global challenge, intertwined with broader goals of sustainable consumption and sustainable development.
NRDC
JANUARY 13, 2025
A recently published review I co-authored concludes exposure to microplastics is suspected to harm human reproduction and digestive and respiratory health
Environmental News Bits
JANUARY 13, 2025
by Ellen Welti, Smithsonian Institution More than one-third of all animals on Earth, from beetles to cows to elephants, depend on plant-based diets. Plants are a low-calorie food source, so it can be challenging for animals to consume enough energy to meet their needs.
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PBS Nature
JANUARY 13, 2025
The lionesses synchronized their pregnancies, which may have seemed like a good idea at the time. But now they are swamped with a dozen demanding cubs.
Environmental News Bits
JANUARY 13, 2025
Sezer, M., Isgoren, M., Veli, S., & Dimoglo, A. (2025). From waste to resource: Transforming waste carbon felt into efficient cathodes for circular economy practices. Chemical Engineering Science, 305, 121162.
Nanotech
JANUARY 13, 2025
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on January 6, 2025, that it is updating the list of chemicals subject to toxic chemical release reporting under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) and the Pollution Prevention Act (PPA). 90 Fed. Reg. 573. Specifically, the final rule updates the regulations to identify nine per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that must be reported pursuant to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (FY
PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 13, 2025
On January 13, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $2,400,000 for 24 small businesses to develop technologies to address public health and environmental challenges. These companies are using innovative approaches that include treating PFAS in biosolids, reducing the amount of greenhouse gas emissions from building materials, and developing chemical alternatives that are safer for our environment.
Environmental News Bits
JANUARY 13, 2025
by Laura Russo, University of Tennessee In order to reproduce, most flowering plants rely on animals to move their pollen. In turn, pollinators rely on flowers for food, including both nectar and pollen. If youre a gardener, you might want to support this partnership by planting flowers. But if you live in an area without … Continue reading Planning for springs garden?
PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 13, 2025
On January 13, the Public Utility Commission Office of Administrative Law Judge announced public input hearings to gather feedback on multiple applications filed by PPL Electric Utilities Corporation (PPL) for electric transmission line projects. These projects involve constructing, rebuilding, and upgrading key transmission lines and associated facilities in parts of Chanceford, East Hopewell, and Hopewell townships in York County, which PPL says are necessary to address transmission reliabilit
Environmental News Bits
JANUARY 13, 2025
Read the full story at Smile Politely. In a huge win for the environment, native pollinators, and gardeners across the state, Illinois recently passed HB5296, also known as the Native Homeowners Landscaping Act.
Legal Planet
JANUARY 13, 2025
Big Oil has failed to persuade the U.S. Supreme Court to shield it from numerous state climate lawsuits filed across the country seeking damages for the harms caused by climate change harms like the historic, supercharged urban fires burning in Los Angeles. The justices held a conference on Friday, January 10 to determine whether to weigh in on this state climate litigation against oil companies specifically whether to hear arguments in their appeal of a Hawaii State Supreme Court decision tha
Environmental News Bits
JANUARY 13, 2025
Read the full explainer from the World Resources Institute. Copper is one of the most crucial minerals needed to drive the clean energy transition, and a faster transition could push copper demand beyond current production capacity. One way to overcome this challenge is by recycling.
Union of Concerned Scientists
JANUARY 13, 2025
The work that federal agencies do has real consequences for people across the countryand it matters who leads those agencies. Thats why today, 28 organizations sent a letter to the Senators who head committees responsible for considering key nominees and urged them to vote against nominees who lack the necessary qualifications, have serious conflicts of interest, or fail to recognize any scientific consensus relevant to their agency.
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