Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 3, 2024

The outcomes of the latest international climate negotiations at COP28 in Dubai in December, while taking some important steps forward, fell far short of what is needed to avert climate catastrophe. Despite formally recognizing for the first time that a transition from fossil fuel use is necessary, nations failed to agree to the fast, fair, and funded phase-out that scientists are calling for.

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Yale E360

JANUARY 3, 2024

The U.K. is drawing less power from natural gas and coal than it has at any point in the last 66 years.

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Energy & the Law

JANUARY 3, 2024

In re Luminant Generation Company LLC et al is a bitter pill for the litigation hangover from Winter Storm Uri. Takeaway: Texas does not recognize a legal duty owed by wholesale power generators to retail customers to provide continuous electricity to the electric grid and ultimately to the customers. The claims Hundreds of retail electricity customers sued hundreds of entities involved in virtually every aspect of the Texas electricity market.

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New Scientist

JANUARY 3, 2024

People with severe covid-19 infections are more than 4 times as likely to later be diagnosed with schizophrenia than people who have not been infected, though the risk of developing the condition is relatively low

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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.

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Scientific American

JANUARY 3, 2024

Several new studies reveal that getting multiple COVID vaccine doses provides strong protection against lingering symptoms

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New Scientist

JANUARY 3, 2024

An AI analysis of satellite images reveals fishing, shipping and offshore development activities worldwide by monitoring boats that don't publicly broadcast their location

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New Scientist

JANUARY 3, 2024

Fossilised bacteria from Australia contain the earliest evidence of photosynthetic structures called thylakoids, which may have driven the accumulation of oxygen in Earth's atmosphere

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Scientific American

JANUARY 3, 2024

A new thermal transistor can control heat as precisely as an electrical transistor can control electricity

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New Scientist

JANUARY 3, 2024

Feedback reads up on the latest research into how Bulgarian-style yogurt could enhance astronauts' performance during missions to Mars – but might affect flatulence frequency

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Scientific American

JANUARY 3, 2024

Transparent wood material is being exploited for smartphone screens, insulated windows, and more

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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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New Scientist

JANUARY 3, 2024

Neutrinos produced inside an exploding star could betray exotic particles that would lead to a deeper theory of physics. Will our detectors be ready in time for the next nearby supernova?

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Scientific American

JANUARY 3, 2024

We will never know if we live in a computer simulation; here is a more interesting question

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Technology Technology 145

New Scientist

JANUARY 3, 2024

A non-lethal method of catching great white sharks and releasing them 500 metres further out to sea can make the predators steer clear of beaches where people swim

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 3, 2024

The PA Resources Council is now accepting entries for the Gene Capaldi Lens on Litter Photo Contest , an annual statewide photography contest rewarding amateur photographers who snap unusual or eye-catching images of litter across the Commonwealth. The deadline for entries is October 31. The purpose is not to glorify litter, but to bring awareness to how litter threatens public health and safety, scenic beauty, property values, the environment and wildlife.

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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.

Clean Energy

New Scientist

JANUARY 3, 2024

From a solar eclipse in April to a meteor shower in May, it’s time to plan your cosmic calendar for the year, says Abigail Beall

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A Greener Life

JANUARY 3, 2024

By Priyanka Thirumuthy The combination of heat and humidity during the recent ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in India took a toll on its athletes. What is the future of cricket in a warming world? The cricket world watched in awe on 7 November as Australia’s Glenn Maxwell made history. While playing Afghanistan during the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s Cricket World Cup, the batsman became the first Australian man to achieve a double century in a one-day international match.

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New Scientist

JANUARY 3, 2024

A newly discovered drug treated infections in mice caused by a strain of bacteria that is resistant to most available antibiotics

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 3, 2024

Projects are being accepted for the Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Litter Hawk Youth Award Program , a recognition program for students in Kindergarten through 6th Grade. The deadline for entries is January 31. Kids can participate individually or as part of a lesson initiated by schools, home-schools, scout troops, 4-H clubs, environmental clubs or other organized groups.

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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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New Scientist

JANUARY 3, 2024

For decades, the health of half the population has been sidelined in medical research, but there are signs that this inequity can finally be addressed

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 3, 2024

On January 3, the Department of Environmental Protection announced the Shell Petrochemical Plant Beaver County Environmental Mitigation Community Fund is now accepting applications for community projects to benefit the environment, health and/or quality of life for communities in Beaver County. The application period starts January 4 and ends February 29.

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Natural Gas 2024 Environmental Protection Recycling 101

New Scientist

JANUARY 3, 2024

The first ever soap films with chemically distinct sides are a step towards cheap soap-based devices that could create useful chemicals through artificial photosynthesis

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 3, 2024

The second deadline for USDA NRCS Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) applications to be considered for funding in Pennsylvania is March 1, 2024. Through CSP, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) helps farmers and forest landowners earn payments for expanding conservation activities while maintaining agricultural production on their land.

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New Scientist

JANUARY 3, 2024

From a thriller set on the International Space Station to Nicolas Cage reeling from monsters, end-days are everywhere.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 3, 2024

Registrations are now being accepted for WeConservePA's Pennsylvania Land Conservation Conference , the premier networking, training, and inspirational event for people working to conserve land, to be held in Bethlehem April 3 to 5. WeConservePA, local land trusts and conservation organizations help people conserve the lands needed for healthy, prosperous, and secure communities—the forests, farms, parks, urban gardens and other green places that safeguard our drinking water, prevent flooding, p

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New Scientist

JANUARY 3, 2024

Self-driving labs can perform experiments thousands of times faster than a human and they don't need to sleep.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 3, 2024

The PA Sea Grant Program and Penn State Extension are now accepting registrations for three Choose Native Plants Workshops for landscapers and water gardeners in Erie, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia in March. Landscaping and water gardening activities often lead to the unintended introduction and spread of invasive plant species to our land and waterways.

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New Scientist

JANUARY 3, 2024

Liam Graham's book is an ambitious, sometimes technical bid to explain how unflashy thermodynamics answers deep questions about the structure of our cells, Earth and the universe

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Scientific American

JANUARY 3, 2024

Middle-aged stars hit cruise control, stifling their magnetic fields and resisting the slowdown that scientists expected

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New Scientist

JANUARY 3, 2024

The subject of a new David Attenborough documentary, a stunning pliosaur fossil unearthed in the UK is teaching us more about these deadly predators

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Scientific American

JANUARY 3, 2024

Worried Pentagon officials are resetting U.S.

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New Scientist

JANUARY 3, 2024

Cosmology has transformed our understanding of time past and the aeons to come, pointing to a deep future in which life may morph into incredible forms, says Astronomer Royal Martin Rees

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 3, 2024

The PA Environmental Council’s In Case You Missed It In December is now available featuring articles on-- -- Welcome Thomas Gilbert As New PEC President -- Vote Now For PA River Of The Year ! -- Videos: Building Community On The Southeast Circuit Trails -- Climate Awakening - Crafting A Sustainable Future Art Exhibit In Pittsburgh -- Team Up To Clean Up In Northeast PA -- Predicting The Unpredictable: New Tech Helps Communities Respond To Disasters -- PEC Podcast: Davitt Woodwell Reflecting On 3

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