Colon Cancer Linked to Mouth Bacteria
Scientific American
APRIL 15, 2024
Genomic research of Fusobacterium nucleatum isolated from colon cancer tumors may help researchers develop future screening tests and cancer vaccines
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A Highway in Indiana Could One Day Charge Your EV While You’re Driving It
Inside Climate News
APRIL 15, 2024
Construction of the pilot project on U.S. Highway 52 began this month. State officials hope it can help quell range anxiety and electrify long-haul trucks. By Kristoffer Tigue Blake Dollier spoke excitedly as he watched the construction crews pulverize concrete along a quarter-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 52 where it passes through West Lafayette, Indiana.
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This Bird Is Evolving Right in Front of Us
PBS Nature
APRIL 15, 2024
In the early 2000s, an invasive snail species took over these Florida wetlands. These invasive snails were too big for many of Florida's snail kites to consume so many birds vanished. But ten years later, these birds made an unbelievable recovery.
NOAA Declares a Global Coral Bleaching Event in 2023
Inside Climate News
APRIL 15, 2024
Scientists warn that the die off hit previously unaffected areas and more resilient species. Reef declines are leaving coastal communities increasingly vulnerable to storm surges. By Bob Berwyn From shallow-water reefs in the Red Sea to graceful gorgonian species in the Caribbean and the rugged branching corals that form the structure of the Great Barrier Reef, the past year brought bleaching, decline and death to coral reefs around the world.
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.
If Alien Life Is Found, How Should Scientists Break the News?
Scientific American
APRIL 15, 2024
At a recent workshop, researchers and journalists debated how to announce a potential discovery of extraterrestrial life
We live in a cosmic void so empty that it breaks the laws of cosmology
New Scientist
APRIL 15, 2024
Mounting evidence suggests our galaxy sits at the centre of an expanse of nothingness 2 billion light years wide.
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Little Juniata River Assn.: More Than 100 Volunteers Clean Up 30 Miles Of River Banks In Huntingdon, Blair Counties
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 15, 2024
On April 13, the Little Juniata River Association held its 19th Annual River Bank Clean Up that attracted over 100 volunteers to clean up 30 miles of river banks from Barrie, Huntingdon County to Altoona, Blair County. Volunteers filled two 40 foot dumpsters with litter and trash. The LJRA is an Adopt-a-highway group with PennDOT and has received many awards from state agencies, environmental nonprofits and national organizations for its effective protection and improvement of this Central Penns
Take Action: This Farm Bill Should Center Conservation, Not ConsolidationÂ
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)
APRIL 15, 2024
This week, farmers, consumers, and advocates across the country are making calls to Congress with a central message: pass a farm bill for all farmers that centers conservation, not consolidation. Farm bill negotiations may be heating up once again after a standstill that has left members of Congress divided about what to prioritize. Now is the time to act.
How Parents Can Heal Rifts with Their Adult Children
Scientific American
APRIL 15, 2024
Repairing a broken parent-adult child relationship is possible if both sides approach it earnestly and honestly
Poll: People Want Action on Plastics for Health and Wildlife
NRDC
APRIL 15, 2024
New poll results show overwhelming public support for government action to address the plastic crisis, including a strong global plastics treaty.
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
Geoscientists are using telecom 'dark fibres' to map Earth’s innards
New Scientist
APRIL 15, 2024
The networks of fibre optic cables that criss-cross the planet could be used to better understand what’s happening inside it
AI Recruiters Have Joined the Job Search. Who Are They Helping?
Scientific American
APRIL 15, 2024
Small start-ups and big professional platforms are using AI to find and recruit new hires—but these tools can reinforce bias
Parkinson's disease progression slowed by antibody infusions
New Scientist
APRIL 15, 2024
Monthly infusions with the drug prasinezumab appeared to slow the progression of motor symptoms in people with advanced Parkinson's disease
Earth911 Podcast: Making Billions of Square Feet of Commercial Space Sustainable with CBRE’s Rob Bernard
Earth 911
APRIL 15, 2024
The built environment, particularly office buildings other urban facilities, are responsible for 39% of the. The post Earth911 Podcast: Making Billions of Square Feet of Commercial Space Sustainable with CBRE’s Rob Bernard appeared first on Earth911.
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.
As Climate Change Intensifies Wildfire Risk, Prescribed Burns Prove Their Worth in the Heat-Stressed Plains of the Texas Panhandle
Inside Climate News
APRIL 15, 2024
In a small Texas city, officials say land previously treated with a prescribed burn stopped the Windy Deuce Fire from entering neighborhoods. But the practice of intentionally burning excess vegetation has faced opposition from some private landowners. By Keaton Peters BORGER, Texas—Months before the Texas Panhandle erupted with destructive wildfires, fire crews in Borger were igniting fire intentionally on a seven-mile, roughly 250-foot wide ribbon of land on the edge of town.
8 Ways to Protect Wildlife Near Your Home
Scientific American
APRIL 15, 2024
However much outdoor space you have, here’s how to use it for conservation
Keystone Trails Assn. Welcomes 3 New Staff Members To Expand Presence In Bedford, Clinton & Lancaster Counties
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 15, 2024
On April 15, the Keystone Trails Association is pleased to announce the appointment of three new staff members: Al Germann as Regional Trail Care Coordinator in the PA Wilds, Kate Prisby as Manager of Events and Programs, and Haley Feaster as Manager of Communications and Development. Once an all-volunteer organization with only a few staff, KTA is transitioning to a staff-driven organization destined to expand its reach and impact on the hiking community and trails preservation in Pennsylvania.
Do Sperm Whales Have Culture?
Scientific American
APRIL 15, 2024
As hard as it is to study these denizens of the deep, researchers have found some intriguing evidence to support the idea the "sperm whale culture" exists.
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.
A Tailgate for the Sun
Cool Green Science
APRIL 15, 2024
Join writer Jenny Rogers as she watches the solar eclipse from a remnant patch of blackland prairie in Texas. The post A Tailgate for the Sun appeared first on Cool Green Science.
Tiny nematode worms can grow enormous mouths and become cannibals
New Scientist
APRIL 15, 2024
One species of nematode worm turns into a kin-devouring nightmare if it grows up in a crowded environment with a poor diet
The Heat Is On During India’s 2024 General Elections
NRDC
APRIL 15, 2024
Millions of people will be contending with dangerous temperatures over the coming weeks as they cast their ballots.
PAEE/NAAEE: Relaunch Of 'Outside For 5' Campaign Urges Educators To Embrace Outdoor Learning
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 15, 2024
The PA Association of Environmental Educators and the North American Association for Environmental Education Affiliate Network have relaunched a pledge campaign called Outside for 5 encouraging teachers, administrators, nonformal educators, youth development leaders, and parents in Pennsylvania to engage students and children in outdoor learning for at least five minutes a day, five days a week, or any meaningful amount of time.
Sustainability at Retail
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Closing the Gap to Protect Illinois Wetlands
NRDC
APRIL 15, 2024
A bill to protect Illinois’ remaining wetlands is moving forward in the state legislature, seeking to close a regulatory gap created by the Supreme Court.
Environmental Defence Celebrates Progress on the Sustainable Jobs ActÂ
Enviromental Defense
APRIL 15, 2024
Statement by AliĂ©nor Rougeot, Program Manager, Climate and Energy It is good news for workers and communities that the Sustainable Jobs Act is one step closer to becoming law. This legislation is essential for preparing Canadians to succeed in the green economy. After months of unnecessary delays, we’re relieved to see it advancing to the Senate.
Calling New York to break up with toxic PFAS this Earth Day
NRDC
APRIL 15, 2024
New York Legislature has a real opportunity to address upstream sources of PFAS contamination
Endangered Species Alert: What Animals Are About To Go Extinct?
Earthava
APRIL 15, 2024
The post Endangered Species Alert: What Animals Are About To Go Extinct? appeared first on Earthava. The balance of ecosystems is under threat as numerous animal species face the risk of extinction. Current estimates indicate a startling number of animals are on the brink of disappearing forever, primarily due to human activities. These activities include habitat destruction, poaching, and climate change, which undermine the survival prospects of critically endangered species.
An ICU Nurse Explains the Vital Role of Family Caregivers in Loved Ones' Health
Scientific American
APRIL 15, 2024
Family caregivers provide critical support and familiarity to patients, but can also experience burnout
Deadly upwellings of cold water pose threat to migratory sharks
New Scientist
APRIL 15, 2024
Climate change is making extreme cold upwellings more common in certain regions of the world, and these events can be catastrophic for animals such as bull sharks
April 15 Weekly PA Environment Digest Now Available
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 15, 2024
“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. As trustee of these resources, the Commonwealth shall conserve and maintain them for the benefit of all the people.” -- Article I, Section 27 Pennsylvania Constitution [It’s Not A Suggestion] Click Here To View Or Print The Entire Apr
COVID, Flu and RSV Vaccines Are Lifesavers. Why Aren’t More Older Adults Getting Them?
Scientific American
APRIL 15, 2024
We need to do more to ensure older adults—including those living in long-term care facilities—are up to date on recommended vaccines
Gov. Shapiro Honors 22 Projects With Governor's Award For Environmental Excellence; Awards Dinner April 30
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 15, 2024
On April 15, the Department of Environmental Protection announced 22 projects completed by schools, businesses, and community organizations around the state were recognized with the 2024 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence. “This year’s Environmental Excellence honorees showcase the innovative ways we can protect our environment and shape a more sustainable future here in Pennsylvania,” DEP Interim Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley.
Recent Federal Developments for April 2024
Nanotech
APRIL 15, 2024
TSCA/FIFRA/TRI EPA Seeks Comment On Proposed Settlement Agreement To Conclude A TSCA Rulemaking Regulating Lead Wheel Weights, Publishes ANPRM Regarding Lead Wheel Weights: On March 13, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published notice of a proposed settlement agreement to address a petition for writ of mandamus filed by the Ecology Center, the Center for Environmental Health, United Parents Against Lead & Other Environmental Hazards, and the Sierra Club in the United Sta
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