Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Coming up for a vote in early November is a resolution advanced by the Ireland and New Zealand delegations to the United Nations (UN) to commission a critical new scientific study on the effects of nuclear war. The study, which would be the first under UN auspices in more than 30 years, would be run by an independent scientific panel of 21 members and would examine the physical effects and societal consequences of a nuclear war on local, regional, and planetary scales.

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Cleannovate

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Plastics generate interest because they are easy to make but very difficult to degrade leading to a plastic solid waste catastrophe. Most plastics are a by-product of petroleum refining, which make their presence a guarantee as long as we use fossil fuels. Some might say that we can recycle plastics into other products like building blocks, diesel etc However, is this form of recycling- also called chemical recycling- really sustainable?

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New Scientist

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Simulations suggest that when a quantum battery shares a quantum state with the device it is powering, the device can gain more charge than was stored in the battery to begin with

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National Law Center

OCTOBER 29, 2024

If you are a consumer interested in connecting with and financially supporting farmers in your local community, one option is Community. The post Community Supported Agriculture: Introduction appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

In an era where efficiency is king, are you leveraging the right tools to transform your manufacturing processes? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) is critical for enhancing operational efficiency, reducing waste, and optimizing energy usage—key factors for improving your bottom line and lowering your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, a manufacturing technology expert with 18+ years of hands-on experience, in this new webinar as he uncovers the secrets of MES and how to best utilize thes

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New Scientist

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Antibiotics can reduce diversity in the gut microbiome, raising the risk of infections that cause diarrhoea - and the effects may last years

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 29, 2024

On October 29, the PA Association of Environmental Educators announced it is accepting nominations for the annual PAEE Awards and the Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences Awards programs. The deadline for nominations is December 13. Do you know someone who is making an impact in the field of environmental education in Pennsylvania? Maybe it's a dedicated educator, a passionate student, or an organization leading the charge for a better environment.

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Scientific American

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Harris recently proposed a Medicare plan that would cover at-home health aides and other long-term care services, which could provide much needed relief to older adults and caregivers

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New Scientist

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In some recent years, the Amazon biome released more carbon than it absorbed, and further degradation could make it a permanent shift

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 29, 2024

During a routine inspection on October 25, 2024, the Department of Environmental Protection discovered an oil and gas wastewater release from the Bear Lake Properties LLC Bittinger #4 conventional injection well site in Columbus Township, Warren County. The wastewater release traveled approximately 1,770 feet from the Bittinger 4 well, down drainage swales, across an ATV trail and into unnamed tributaries to Brokenstraw Creek, according to DEP’s inspection report.

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New Scientist

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Peaks in appetite and metabolism driven by our body's inbuilt clocks mean that eating at the wrong time can have consequences for our health and waistline

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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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Scientific American

OCTOBER 29, 2024

An ancient temple made by Arabian immigrants from the Nabataean culture has finally been found off the Italian coast

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New Scientist

OCTOBER 29, 2024

A specialised algorithm could help autonomous vehicles track hidden objects, such as a pedestrian, a bicycle or another vehicle concealed behind a parked car

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Law Columbia

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The rising interest in artificial intelligence and data centers has sparked discussions on how to meet the immense power demand from data centers in a carbon-responsible manner. Many data center operators have 100% clean energy pledges, but regulatory barriers can make meeting these goals challenging. This is particularly true in states restricting the ability of electricity customers to purchase electricity from entities other than the local utility.

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New Scientist

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Recent research shows that anti-inflammatory diets are not as faddish as they might sound, with the power to reduce the risk of heart attacks and some cancers

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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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The Applied Ecologist

OCTOBER 29, 2024

For Black History Month 2024, the British Ecological Society (BES) journals are celebrating the work of Black ecologists around the world and sharing their stories. In this blog, Lekeah Durden shares her story and journey in academia. Contact: Affiliation: University of Georgia-Athens, USA LinkedIn: [link] Ecological Interests How did you get into ecology?

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New Scientist

OCTOBER 29, 2024

We get about a quarter of our calories from snacks and new research shows that this isn't necessarily bad for us.

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Endangered Species Law

OCTOBER 29, 2024

On Wednesday, October 23, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) released final guidance and tools (Final Guidance) to assist project proponents with Endangered Species Act (ESA) compliance with respect to the northern long-eared bat ( Myotis septentrionalis ) (NLEB) and the tricolored bat ( Perimyotis subflavus ) (TCB). The Final Guidance includes: (1) a step-by-step consultation guidance document which outlines a voluntary approach to streamline ESA section 7 consultation for the NLEB an

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New Scientist

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Simulations suggest that when a quantum battery shares a quantum state with the device it is powering, the device can gain more charge than was stored in the battery to begin with

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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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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The DEP Citizens Advisory Council and DEP Environmental Justice Advisory Board are scheduled to hold a joint meeting November 12 to hear presentations on the new federal oil and gas methane emission reduction rule, hydrogen hubs and discuss issues of joint concern. Acting DEP Secretary Jessica Shirley is on the agenda for an update on agency activities.

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Scientific American

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Scientific American columnist Martin Gardner started a long mathematical conversation that continues today

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The Pennsylvania Forestry Association will hold its 138th Annual Symposium - What Makes A Health Forest November 16 at the Ramada Conference Center in State College from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Everyone interested in the care and support of Penn's Woods are welcome to attend. The agenda includes presentations on-- -- Conserving working woodlands with a goal of enhancing forest health -- Healthy wildlife habitat and resources available -- DCNR Bureau of Forestry Update -- Conservation volunteers a

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Scientific American

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Anti-intellectualism is a prevalent and pernicious force in American public life.

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PBS Nature

OCTOBER 29, 2024

These hummingbird chicks are ready to join the adults at the local feeders, where a predator lurks nearby: a roadrunner. Like the cartoon, the real roadrunner is clever -- and also a hunter.

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Environmental News Bits

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Manafpour, A. A., Feyzi, F., & Rezaee, M. (2024). An environmentally friendly deep eutectic solvent for CO2 capture. Scientific Reports, 14(1), 19744. [link] Abstract A leading cause of global warming is the increase of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions due to anthropogenic activities which prompts an urgent need for substantial reduction.

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Scientific American

OCTOBER 29, 2024

To heal political division, start with common moral ground, a study suggests

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Environmental News Bits

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Zhou, H., Zheng, W., Cooke, R., Oladeji, O., Tian, G., & Bhattarai, R. (2024). Sorption materials for phosphorus reduction in drained agricultural fields: Gaps between the results from laboratory evaluation and field application. Ecological Engineering, 207, 107351. [link] Abstract Phosphorus (P) losses from drained agricultural fields are a major cause of eutrophication.

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Scientific American

OCTOBER 29, 2024

A self-building sponge that efficiently collects gold could eliminate some harsh methods used to process e-waste

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Environmental News Bits

OCTOBER 29, 2024

McDonagh, J. L., Zavitsanou, S., Harrison, A., Zubarev, D., van Kessel, T., Wunsch, B. H., & Cipcigan, F. (2024). Chemical space analysis and property prediction for carbon capture solvent molecules. Digital Discovery, 3(3), 528–543. [link] Abstract We present a new chemical representation (the CCS fingerprint) and data set (ccs-98) for carbon capture solvents.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The Environmental Quality Board is scheduled to meet on November 12 to consider a proposed regulation on notification of spills, corrections to Air Quality regulations on RACT requirements for nitrogen oxide and volatile organic compounds and final-omitted regulations on noncoal mine blasting. Spill Notification This proposed regulation is intended to provide clarity on the issue of when companies and other responsible parties are required to notify DEP of spills and releases to protect the wate

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Environmental News Bits

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Read the full story from the University of Illinois. The U.S. National Science Foundation and partner agencies in the U.S., Canada, Finland, Japan, the Republic of Korea (ROK), and the United Kingdom announced funding of new international centers of excellence in their Global Centers competition.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 29, 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] House Voting Schedule -- November 12, 13

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Environmental News Bits

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Read the full story at Biochar Today. Excess phosphorus from agricultural runoff is a key factor contributing to water pollution and harmful algal blooms. A recent study explored the use of designer biochar pellets to reduce phosphorus loss from tile-drained agroecosystems, a common feature in intensive farming regions.

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