U.K. Fossil Power Falls to Lowest Level Since 1957
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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COP28 took steps toward safeguarding cultural heritage from climate change
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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Retail Electricity Customers Denied Relief from Uri
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.
Vaccination Dramatically Lowers Long Covid Risk
Scientific American
JANUARY 3, 2024
Several new studies reveal that getting multiple COVID vaccine doses provides strong protection against lingering symptoms
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.
World's first tunnel to a magma chamber could unleash unlimited energy
New Scientist
JANUARY 3, 2024
In Iceland, scientists are planning to drill two boreholes to a reservoir of liquid rock.
Stop Asking If the Universe Is a Computer Simulation
Scientific American
JANUARY 3, 2024
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Scientists Finally Invent Heat-Controlling Circuitry That Keeps Electronics Cool
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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
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Are Russia and China Teaming Up to Control the Arctic?
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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
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Membrane-destroying drug works against antibiotic-resistant bacteria
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A newly discovered drug treated infections in mice caused by a strain of bacteria that is resistant to most available antibiotics
Stars Don't Slow Down with Age like Astronomers Thought
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Shaping a Resilient Future: Climate Impact on Vulnerable Populations
Speaker: Laurie Schoeman Director, Climate & Sustainability, Capital
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DEP Accepting Project Applications For $5 Million Shell Petrochemical Plant Beaver County Environmental Mitigation Community Fund
PA Environment Daily
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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.
Supernova neutrinos could break physics – if we can make sense of them
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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
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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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New Scientist
JANUARY 3, 2024
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PA Environment Daily
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New Scientist
JANUARY 3, 2024
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PA Sea Grant, Partners Offer Choose Native Plants Workshops For Landscape Professionals In Erie, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia
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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.
How to spot the Quadrantids meteor shower on 3 and 4 January
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