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China’s Stock Exchanges to Plan Sustainability Disclosure Rules for Big Companies

Clean Energy Law

The guidelines aim to transform China’s approach to ESG by introducing sustainability disclosure rules for large listed companies. By Hui Xu , Paul A. Davies , Jean-Philippe Brisson , and Qingyi Pan On February 8, 2024, under the auspices of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), each of China’s three major stock markets — Shanghai Stock Exchange, Shenzhen Stock Exchange, and Beijing Stock Exchange— unveiled draft guidelines on sustainable development reports (SDRs) (collectively ref

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‘Sound laser’ is the most powerful ever made

New Scientist

A new device uses a reflective cavity, a tiny bead and an electrode to create a laser beam of sound particles ten times more powerful and much narrower than other “phonon lasers”

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Right Whale Calf Succumbs to Vessel Strike Injuries

NRDC

The months-old calf of Juno has died from the injuries it sustained after being struck by a vessel in early January.

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Mental health conditions may accelerate ageing by damaging RNA

New Scientist

People with mental health conditions have greater amounts of damaged RNA than those without one, which might explain the link between the conditions and age-related diseases such as cancer

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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.

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Astronomers Are Snapping Baby Pictures of Planets by the Dozen

Scientific American

Snapshots of a plethora of planet-forming disks offer more than just eye candy—they also reveal some fundamental aspects of how worlds are born

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Single mathematical model governs primate brain shape across species

New Scientist

An analysis of primate brains shows that the pattern of folds on the surface follows the same mathematical pattern across species

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Perfectly straight ridges may cover the poles of Saturn’s moon Titan

New Scientist

Saturn’s moon Titan may have hundreds of strange ridges called yardangs that could teach us how the icy moon’s geology and conditions vary across its surface

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The Science behind Humpback Whales’ Eerie Songs

Scientific American

Scientists have long wondered how baleen whales make their songs, and a new study has finally uncovered the anatomical workings behind their melodies.

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Energy transition and social sciences – How can environmental sociology help us expand the understanding of energy transitions?

HumanNature

Guest Post by Emilia Ravetta , 2023-2024 Sustainability Leadership Fellow, and Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Sociology at Colorado State University The 2023 was the warmest year on record of history (World Meteorological Organization 2023). With increasing temperatures, global warming and climate change are only become more concerning and immediate.

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Penn State Master Gardeners Of Cambria County Host Dr. Doug Tallamy April 11 - Nature's Best Hope, A New Approach To Conservation That Starts In Your Yard

PA Environment Daily

Join the Penn State Master Gardeners of Cambria County for a lecture and book signing by Dr. Doug Tallamy on April 11 at the Forest Hills High School Auditorium in Sidman, Cambria County from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Recent headlines about global insect declines and three billion fewer birds in North America serve as a bleak reality check regarding the ineffectiveness of our current landscape designs in sustaining the plants and animals vital to us.

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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

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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Pregnancy and Childbirth Reshape the Brain in Profound, Sometimes Lasting Ways

Scientific American

A study of more than 100 birthing parents showed that pregnancy and birth cause changes in brain circuits that may be involved in empathy and bonding with the child

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DCNR State Parks March Environmental Education Newsletter Puts Spring In Your Educational Steps!

PA Environment Daily

Let the March issue of DCNR State Parks Environmental Education newsletter put some Spring in your education steps this month with features like this-- -- Spring Equinox Yoga Learning Poses -- Women's History Month -- DCNR Jobs & Internships -- Teaching ideas for the April 8 Solar Eclipse -- National Bird Feeding Month -- April/May Educator Workshops -- Exploring The Outdoors Click Here to read the entire newsletter.

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Gold flecks make super-transparent glass fully opaque from one side

New Scientist

A glare-free window that is opaque from the outside but still offers a clear view from inside could be made with a coating using billions of tiny bits of gold

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PennVEST To Hold Local, In-Person, Online Educational Events To Share Information On Unprecedented Water Infrastructure Funding Opportunities, Starting March 21

PA Environment Daily

The PA Infrastructure Investment Authority will kick off a series of local, in-person and online educational events around the state to share information and answer questions about drinking water, wastewater, nutrient pollution reduction, stormwater management and other water infrastructure funding opportunities. Many new funding opportunities are available because of the historic federal investments being made in water infrastructure.

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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

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 Long, Long Battle for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

NRDC

For decades, politicians have vacillated between protecting Alaska’s refuge as one of the last unspoiled places on earth and plundering it for oil.

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Susquehanna River Basin Commission Approves 30 Shale Gas Well Pad Water Use General Permits In Bradford, Clearfield, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, Wyoming Counties

PA Environment Daily

In January, the Executive Director of the Susquehanna River Basin Commission gave his approval to 30 water use permits for individual shale gas well drilling pads in Bradford, Clearfield, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, Wyoming counties. ( formal notice ) The approvals were granted under SRBC regulation 18 CFR 806.22(e) and (f) that creates a general permit-type process to grant approval for water use by individual shale gas drilling pads.

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Mental illness may accelerate ageing by damaging RNA

New Scientist

People with mental illness have greater amounts of damaged RNA than those without a mental health condition, which might explain the link between mental illness and age-related diseases such as cancer

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DEP Environmental Justice Update Highlights Governor’s New STEM Fellowship; Grant Deadlines; May 14 Environmental Justice Advisory Board Meeting

PA Environment Daily

The latest Environmental Justice Update from DEP features articles on the Governor’s STEM Fellowship, coming grant application deadlines and the next Environmental Justice Advisory Board meeting. STEM Fellowship The Governor's Science and Technology Fellowship is seeking talented, passionate individuals who want to explore careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and have a drive to help make Pennsylvania a better place to live.

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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.

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Canaries in a coalmine: Birds and forest degradation in Canada

NRDC

Canada, as a signatory to the Glasgow Leaders’ Declaration on Forests and Land Use, must halt and reverse deforestation and land degradation by 2030.

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PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - March 16

PA Environment Daily

The following DEP notices were published in the March 16 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published a notice in the March 16 PA Bulletin saying it issued a deficiency letter to the Shell Petrochemical Plant in Beaver County on February 6, 2024 which said a Final Report Shell submitted under the Act 2 Land Recycling Program "did not demonstrate attainment of the Stat

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Most Astronauts Get ‘Space Headaches.’ Scientists Want to Know Why

Scientific American

Headaches are a common and recurring problem in space, even for astronauts that don’t experience them on Earth

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DEP Posted 76 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In March 16 PA Bulletin

PA Environment Daily

Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the March 16 PA Bulletin -- -- The Governor’s Office published notice in the March 16 PA Bulletin of an updated Regulatory Agenda providing an agency-by-agency list of regulations under development. DEP publishes a Regulatory Agenda and a Technical Guidance Agenda to promote better public participation. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the March 16 PA Bulletin it has scheduled an April 17 hearing and extended

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Sustainability at Retail

Sustainability impacts every nation, company, and person around the world. So much so that, in 2015, the United Nations (UN) issued a call for action by all countries to work toward sustainable development. In response to this and as part of a global Sustainability at Retail initiative, Shop! worked collaboratively with its global affiliates to address these critical issues in this white paper.

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Ancient Malaria Genome from Roman Skeleton Hints at Disease’s History

Scientific American

Genetic information from ancient Roman remains is helping to reveal how malaria has moved and evolved alongside people

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Miniature furniture 3D printed using ink made from recycled wood

New Scientist

Waste wood can be reconstituted into a form that can be 3D printed and used to produce furniture or other objects

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Penn State Extension, Partners Host Volunteer Tree Plantings April 13 - Lebanon County, April 16 - Lancaster County

PA Environment Daily

Penn State Extension and the Penn State Agriculture & Environment Center's Greening the Lower Susquehanna Program will host two volunteer tree plantings/workshops on April 13 in Lebanon County and April 16 in Lancaster County. April 13 Join Penn State Master Watershed Stewards and the Rockledge Homeowner's Association to help plant a riparian buffer, one of the most cost-effective ways to protect our waterways and keep the water clean.

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A ‘Havana Syndrome’ Investigation in Congress Rests on Politics, Not Science

Scientific American

Lawmakers should look in the mirror if they want answers to who hyped dubious reports of Havana syndrome.

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Recent Federal Developments for March 2024

Nanotech

TSCA/FIFRA/TRI EPA Extends Submission Deadline For Polymer Exemption Reports And Accompanying Claims: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final rule on February 16, 2024, amending the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) regulations for polymers manufactured under the terms of the polymer exemption by extending the submission deadline for reporting. 89 Fed.

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Clean Air Council, Moms Clean Air Force, Earthworks Host March 20 Webinar On Federal Waste Oil & Gas Emission Charges

PA Environment Daily

On March 20, the Clean Air Council , Moms Clean Air Force and Earthworks will host a webinar on federal waste emission charges to be assessed on the oil and gas industry from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently proposed its Waste Emissions Charge for oil and gas operators as required by federal law. This rule would require large emitters to pay a fee for excessive climate-warming emissions.

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Recording Available for “FIFRA Hot Topics” Webinar

Nanotech

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.’s (B&C®) March 12, 2024, webinar, “FIFRA Hot Topics,” is now available for on-demand viewing. During this one-hour webinar, James V. Aidala, Senior Government Affairs Consultant, Lisa R. Burchi, Of Counsel, and moderator Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner, discussed key priorities for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) and what companies should know to stay on top of new developments in the law and regulation of pes

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The Feed: Volume 2, Issue 5

National Law Center

The Feed newsletter highlights recent legal developments affecting agriculture, with issues released twice a month. Click below to sign up for. The post The Feed: Volume 2, Issue 5 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Senate Committee Will Hold Hearing on Examining PFAS as Hazardous Substances

Nanotech

The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works will hold a hearing on March 20, 2024, on “Examining PFAS as Hazardous Substances.” The scheduled witness include: The post Senate Committee Will Hold Hearing on Examining PFAS as Hazardous Substances appeared first on Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

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DEP Invites Comments On Proposed Changes To General Air Quality Permit Authorizing Coal Mine Methane Flares

PA Environment Daily

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the March 16 PA Bulletin inviting comments on proposed changes to the General Air Quality Permit authorizing coal mine methane flares. The proposed revised General Permit contains a revision to the Best Available Technology requirement for nitrogen oxide emissions and an added option for installing a continuous methane monitor.