Renewables Supplied Two-Thirds of Germany's Power Last Year
Yale E360
JANUARY 8, 2025
Germany, the largest economy in Europe, got nearly two-thirds of its power from renewables last year, an analysis shows.
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California wildfires fuelled by months of unusual extreme weather
New Scientist
JANUARY 8, 2025
Fast-moving wildfires are burning long after the regular fire season is over due to an unlikely sequence of extreme weather events that may have been exacerbated by climate change
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What policies lead to greenhouse gas emissions declines?
Legal Planet
JANUARY 8, 2025
In a series of posts (beginning here , and ending here ) last month, I outlined an approach to climate policy that emphasizes the role of subsidies in building political support and technological progress for climate policy. In doing so, I drew heavily on existing political science research and case studies from North America and Europe. But another fruitful approach for climate policy research can be studies that look at policies and emissions results from a large number of countries around the
Physicists discover that 'impossible' particles could actually be real
New Scientist
JANUARY 8, 2025
Every fundamental particle in the universe fits into one of two groups called fermions and bosons, but now it seems there could be other particles out there that break this simple classification and were once thought to be impossible
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.
Palisades and Eaton Fires Show Rising Dangers of Fast-Moving Fires
Scientific American
JANUARY 8, 2025
In California and elsewhere, fast-moving fires are particularly damaging and expensive because they take people by surprise, making evacuations difficult
Sleeping pills disrupt how the brain clears waste
New Scientist
JANUARY 8, 2025
A common sleep medication prevents mice from effectively clearing away waste and toxins from their brain during sleep
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Vaccine misinformation can easily poison AI – but there's a fix
New Scientist
JANUARY 8, 2025
Adding just a little medical misinformation to an AI models training data increases the chances that chatbots will spew harmful false content about vaccines and other topics
What the End of U.S. Net Neutrality Means
Scientific American
JANUARY 8, 2025
A federal court’s decision deals a legal blow to the open Internet
New Glenn launch: Blue Origin's reusable rocket set for maiden flight
New Scientist
JANUARY 8, 2025
Jeff Bezoss space company is about to launch New Glenn, a reusable rocket intended to rival SpaceXs Falcon Heavy, for the first time
North Branch Land Trust Receives Susquehanna Greenway Partnership Watershed Education Grant
PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 8, 2025
On January 8, the Luzerne County-based North Branch Land Trust announced it is a recipient of a 2024-2025 Susquehanna Greenway Partnership Mini-Grant. Through this project and funding from the Susquehanna Greenway, North Branch Land Trust will work with conservation and community partners to create and install contextual watershed educational signage at Hanover Crossings Marsh Sanctuary located in Hanover Township, Luzerne County.
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
We thought we knew emperor penguins – robots are proving us wrong
New Scientist
JANUARY 8, 2025
For decades, we studied only a tiny number of Antarctica's emperor penguins.
ADHD Symptoms Can Fluctuate with the Menstrual Cycle
Scientific American
JANUARY 8, 2025
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms worsen right before and during a period, a new study finds, and this could impact treatment
Punk and Emo fossils rock our ideas of how ancient molluscs looked
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JANUARY 8, 2025
Two species of marine molluscs dating back about 430 million years have been named Punk and Emo for their outlandish spiky appearance
Why Time ‘Slows’ When You’re in Danger
Scientific American
JANUARY 8, 2025
It seems like time slows in an emergency or in the heat of a sports match.
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.
Will genome editing transform our children's health? Some have doubts
New Scientist
JANUARY 8, 2025
A team of scientists claims that the risk of common conditions like heart disease could be slashed by editing people's genomes at the embryo stage - but other biologists strongly disagree
PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Dec. 21 to 31 - Record Number Conventional, Shale Gas Abandoned Well Violations In 2024; Gas Storage Area Well Leaks
PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 8, 2025
From December 21 to 31, DEPs Oil and Gas Compliance Database shows oil and gas inspectors filed 694 inspection entries. Follow these links to spreadsheets showing the violations and inspections occurring between December 21 to 31-- Click Here for violations issued between December 21 to 31. Click Here for inspection entries between December 21 to 31.
SpaceX: Starship to launch fake satellites on seventh test flight
New Scientist
JANUARY 8, 2025
SpaceXs most ambitious Starship flight yet will see reused hardware, the deployment of 10 fake satellites and another attempt to catch the booster with chopsticks
Flooding’s Hidden Killers Include Heart Attacks and Infections
Scientific American
JANUARY 8, 2025
A new study found that flood deaths can rise by 25 percent three months after a disaster
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 healthy dose of AI can improve medical care and save lives
New Scientist
JANUARY 8, 2025
Done right, with real-world evidence to back up the claims and persuade doctors to adopt it, artificial intelligence has the power to enhance clinical outcomes
The Unusually Strong Force Behind the Apocalyptic Fires in Los Angeles
Inside Climate News
JANUARY 8, 2025
This is not a typical Santa Ana. By Umair Irfan, Vox This article was originally published by Vox and is republished here as part of theClimate Deskcollaboration.
Memoir offers new insights into the life of naturalist Gerald Durrell
New Scientist
JANUARY 8, 2025
In the centenary of naturalist Gerald Durrells birth, a new memoir adds rich new layers to what we know about the man
DEP Issues Permits For Bishop Brothers Minard Sand, Gravel, Sandstone Mine In Bradford County
PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 8, 2025
On January 8, the Department of Environmental Protection issued permits to Bishop Brothers Construction Company Inc. for the Minard Mine , a surface mining operation for sand, gravel, and sandstone in Athens Township, Bradford County following careful regulatory review and consideration of extensive public comment. DEPs Moshannon District Mining Office has issued an industrial mineral surface mining permit and associated National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for the mini
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A first nomination for the 2025 Reverse Nominative Determinism award
New Scientist
JANUARY 8, 2025
Feedback has found a contender for the 2025 Reverse Nominative Determinism gong: the scientific journal Intelligence
Pluto May Have Won Its Moon Charon with a ‘Kiss’
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JANUARY 8, 2025
Pluto and its largest moon Charon could have come together via a 10-hour “kiss-and-capture” encounter after a grazing collision
Children are being overlooked in conversations about AI
New Scientist
JANUARY 8, 2025
We need to stop ignoring young people's firsthand experience with artificial intelligence.
DCNR Hosts 5 Webinars On Draft State Outdoor Recreation Plan Starting Feb. 3
PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 8, 2025
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will host five webinars on the new draft State Outdoor Recreation Plan priorities. The webinars will review the draft plan's priorities as well as provide time for audience questions. A public comment link will be provided at the end of each webinar. All the webinars are free and open to the public.
Ancient humans understood the future and the past pretty much as we do
New Scientist
JANUARY 8, 2025
Sticks found in a cave that date back 12,000 years and other archaeological evidence show how humans have long viewed the future in a similar way to us, says Annalee Newitz
Analysis: Norway’s electric vehicle transition is nearly complete
A Greener Life
JANUARY 8, 2025
Image generated by AI. By Anders Lorenzen There will still be some fossil-fuel-driven cars on the roads in Norway in the years and decades. However, their current status as dominating the car market will soon be a thing of the past, with electric vehicles heading the market. New data shows that no other developed economy has made as much progress as the Scandinavian country in transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs).
EPA Proposes Partial Waiver of 2024 Cellulosic Biofuel Volume Requirement and Extension of 2024 Compliance Deadline
Nanotech
JANUARY 8, 2025
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a proposed rule on December 12, 2024, that would partially waive the 2024 cellulosic biofuel volume requirement and revise the associated percentage standard under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program due to a shortfall in cellulosic biofuel production. 89 Fed. Reg. 100442. As a result of this proposed change, EPA proposes to extend the RFS compliance reporting deadline for the 2024 compliance year.
2024 Wins in Food Waste & What’s Next in 2025
NRDC
JANUARY 8, 2025
As we jump into 2025, our team reflects on last years progress in the fight against food waste. There have been many key achievements and other exciting developments over the past year and much more to come this year.
Air pollution exposure disparities among ethnic groups in high-income countries: A scoping review
Environmental News Bits
JANUARY 8, 2025
Mustansar, T., van den Brekel, L., Timmermans, E. J., Agyemang, C., & Vaartjes, I. (2025). Air pollution exposure disparities among ethnic groups in high-income countries: A scoping review. Environmental Research, 267, 120647. [link] Abstract Background The adverse health effects of air pollution are well-established.
PUC Approves Settlement In 2019 Philadelphia Gas Works Explosion That Killed 2, Displaced 60 Residents
PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 8, 2025
On January 8, the Public Utility Commission approved a landmark settlement with Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW), transforming the lessons of a tragic 2019 house explosion into a set of pioneering safety initiatives. These measures include a first-of-its-kind program to provide residential methane detectors, a commitment to seek federal funding to modernize aging infrastructure, and enhanced collaboration with key stakeholders.
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