Union of Concerned Scientists

OCTOBER 30, 2024

In 2021, a record-breaking heat dome enveloped Oregon , tragically claiming the lives of 72 people. In response, Multnomah County, which includes Portland, filed a lawsuit for over $51 billion against major fossil fuel entities–one of the largest claims for a climate case to date. The case names ExxonMobil, the American Petroleum Institute, McKinsey & Co., and others, including the recently added NW Natural , a gas utility, alleging that their contributions to climate change—and their disinf

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Yale E360

OCTOBER 30, 2024

China is likely to see its emissions fall this year, despite rising power demand, as it continues to build out renewable power at unparalleled speed, a new analysis finds.

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Legal Planet

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Achieving climate goals requires significant investments in clean energy, transportation, and other climate technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and remove carbon from the atmosphere. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act have resulted in historic levels of public investment to transform existing energy and transportation systems and lay the foundation for emerging climate technologies.

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Inside Climate News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

A decade of attribution research shows that “burning fossil fuels causes climate change and climate change causes death and destruction.” By Bob Berwyn The 10 deadliest weather disasters since 2004, including three tropical cyclones, four heatwaves, two floods and a drought, killed at least 570,000 people, and a new study shows how all of them were intensified by global warming, “caused by the burning of oil, gas and coal and deforestation.

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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

OCTOBER 30, 2024

During the pandemic, researcher Daniela Rößler couldn't go out, so she started looking around her for her next research project. Then she found a really big one, and it had been right in front of her all along.

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New Scientist

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Scientists used AI to transform tourist photos into a 3D digital map of Antarctic penguin colonies – even as researchers debate whether to harness or discourage tourism in this remote region

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New Scientist

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The health benefits of fermented food and drink have long been touted, but firm evidence in favour of kombucha, sauerkraut and kefir is surprisingly elusive

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Ocean Conservancy

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Cue the music, “This is Halloween, this is Halloween.” That’s right, when Tim Burton’s famed The Nightmare Before Christmas comes on, you know America’s favorite candy holiday—Halloween—is here. What’s the spookiest part of Halloween? For some, it’s the chilling movies, while for others, it’s the ghostly costumes. However, for our ocean and the planet, the real fright comes from plastic waste.

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Scientific American

OCTOBER 30, 2024

When voters decide between two alternatives, as is effectively the case in the U.S. presidential election, it usually comes down to a neck-and-neck race.

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New Scientist

OCTOBER 30, 2024

A massive undertaking to map cancer tumours is providing new insights into how the disease forms, evolves and develops resistance to treatments

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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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ESA

OCTOBER 30, 2024

By Astrid Caldas, Jeannine Cavender, and Stephanie Hampton. Over twenty ESA members are attending COP16 in Cali, Colombia as delegates badged by the UN Convention on Biological Diversity From left to right: Astrid Caldas, Kofi Akamani, Jeannine Cavender, Leisa Perch, Stephanie Hampton, and James Reed at the COP16 panel on October 26, 2024. Secretariat with official observer status.

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New Scientist

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The Renaissance artist Michelangelo had carried out human dissections, which may have led him to include women with breast cancer in some of his pieces

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Scientific American

OCTOBER 30, 2024

If the influenza virus infecting cattle workers starts a pandemic, help in the form of a vaccine is months away

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New Scientist

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Our metabolism's response to food is highly idiosyncratic and there are hints that tailoring our diet to these personal differences can deliver health benefits

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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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Scientific American

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Global temperatures through September point to 2024 besting 2023 as the hottest year on record. How many future years set records depends in part on the outcome of the 2024 U.S.

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New Scientist

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Orca – Black & White Gold digs deep into the dirty waters surrounding the killer whale trade and captures a daring rescue mission

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 30, 2024

On October 30, the PA Resources Council announced it will conclude its 2024 household chemical collection campaign on November 9 by hosting a drive-thru event in Pittsburgh to provide Pennsylvania residents with an opportunity to safely dispose of household cleaners, automotive fluids, paints, pesticides, e-cigarettes and other products containing potentially hazardous components.

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New Scientist

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Most ingredients touted as the key to better health fail to live up to the hype but fibre bucks this trend, with benefits for the whole body, not just the gut

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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 30, 2024

PASA Sustainable Agriculture is now accepting registrations for the 2025 PASA Sustainable Agriculture Conference to be held February 5 to 7 in Lancaster. Hear from an incredible lineup of 100+ speakers at 80+ educational sessions who will spark new ideas and inspire action. Explore products, services, and resources made for farmers and agriculture enthusiasts at the expanded trade show.

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Scientific American

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Host Rachel Feltman and behavioral scientist Coltan Scrivner explore our fascination with fear and what drives our obsession with all things spooky.

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New Scientist

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Feedback digs into a baffling ad for a mobile game and identifies a new and devilish way to advertise a product online: make it as confusing as possible to encourage people to click (it worked on Feedback)

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The latest What’s The Buzz? Pollinator newsletter from Penn State Extension Master Gardeners features articles on the 18th Habitat of Merit Award winners from York County, late blooming native plants, creating safe havens for pollinators and much more. Habitat of Merit Award Winner Linda and Rich Silverman, York County Master Gardeners, sat down with Sandy Ullrich and Don Hake, the 18th Habitat of Merit Award winners, for a conversation about the habitat areas they created.

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New Scientist

OCTOBER 30, 2024

A fossil of a tadpole from Argentina is 161 million years old - and isn't that different from some modern species

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 30, 2024

On October 30, the PA Council of Trout Unlimited announced it is now accepting applications for approximately $215,000 in Coldwater Heritage Partnership’s Coldwater Conservation Grants. The deadline to apply is December 18. Non-profit organizations, conservation districts, and municipalities are among those eligible to apply for planning grants of up to $10,000 and implementation grants up to $25,000.

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New Scientist

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Forget Armageddon-sized rocks, just one of 25,000 smaller asteroids could destroy a city on Earth.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 30, 2024

On October 30, the Shapiro Administration launched the new Discover State Grants website -- a one-stop state funding search tool to streamline the process of learning about government funding opportunities. Secretary of Administration Neil Weaver and the Commonwealth Office of Digital Experience (CODE PA) said the new website makes it easier for residents, businesses, non-profits, schools, and local governments to find and apply to grant programs from state agencies.

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New Scientist

OCTOBER 30, 2024

From the benefits of fermented foods to diets that promise a better hormone balance, there is a confusing array of dietary advice out there

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 30, 2024

On October 30, the full Public Utility Commission approved the October 17 emergency order issued by Administrative Law Judge Mark A. Hoyer appointing Aqua Pennsylvania as temporary receiver of six Rhodes Estate water companies effective October 31. Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. was appointed receiver for the Sugarcreek Water Company, West Hickory Water Company, Plumer Water Company, Fryburg Water Company, and Cooperstown Water Company and Aqua Pennsylvania Wastewater, Inc. was named receiver for Blain

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New Scientist

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The US Census Bureau processes data before publishing it in order to keep personal information private – but a new approach could maintain the same privacy while improving accuracy

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 30, 2024

By Kevin Sliman, Penn State News Microplastics have been steadily increasing in freshwater environments for decades and are directly tied to rising global plastic production since the 1950s, according to a new study by an interdisciplinary team of Penn State researchers. The findings provide insight into how microplastics move and spread in freshwater environments, which could be important for creating long-term solutions to reduce pollution, the researchers said.

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New Scientist

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Diets that claim to control excess oestrogen or stress hormones are all the rage on Instagram and TikTok.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 30, 2024

On October 30, the Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority announced the award of $44,755 in Recycling Mini-Grants to five recipients. The CCRRA mini-grant provides reimbursement grant funding for Centre County based projects that improve recycling education and collection of source-separated materials to be processed by CCRRA. Congratulations to the 2024 Recycling Mini-Grant award recipients-- -- State College Borough ; Public On-Street Recycling Container Replacement; $11,380.00 -- Centre

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