Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 20, 2024

For years at the Center for Science and Democracy (CSD), we have championed the need for federal agencies to adopt clear and equitable practices for engaging with the public. The public’s ability to weigh in on new rules and regulations proposed by agencies lies at the heart of a strong democracy. It offers a critical mechanism through which members of the public can have a direct say in the decisions our government is making.

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Inside Climate News

MAY 20, 2024

A steep decline of Antarctic sea ice may mark a long-term transformation in the Southern Ocean, and seawater intrusions beneath the Thwaites Glacier could explain its melting outpacing projections. By Bob Berwyn Antarctica’s vast ice fields and the floating sea ice surrounding the continent are Earth’s biggest heat shields, bouncing solar radiation away from the planet, but two studies released today show how global warming is encroaching even on the sunlight reflector in the coldest region on t

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New Scientist

MAY 20, 2024

Mathematicians are celebrating a 1000-page proof of the geometric Langlands conjecture, a problem so complicated that even other mathematicians struggle to understand it.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 20, 2024

The Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake is seeking qualified candidates for executive director who is responsible for managing the organization, including all financial oversight, implementation of IPC’s programs, securing significant unrestricted funds, and collaboration with the Board of Directors to advance the mission of the organization. The ideal candidate would be able to navigate interfaith dynamics effectively, develop relationships with a diverse range of partners, and cultivate a p

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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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New Scientist

MAY 20, 2024

We can describe different kinds of thought and how they arise, to some extent, but the relationship between neural activity and the nature of what we are thinking isn't well understood

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Scientific American

MAY 20, 2024

Although studies are still mixed and products are often inconsistent, many scientists have hope that cannabidiol can help furry patients with arthritis, allergies and anxiety

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PBS Nature

MAY 20, 2024

Born inside a hollow tree in mid-April, two pine martens were born vulnerable and dependent on their mother. By the end of the summer, these kits were venturing out on their own.

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New Scientist

MAY 20, 2024

Experiments show that effect doesn’t always follow cause in the weird world of subatomic particles, offering fresh clues about the quantum origins of space-time

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

MAY 20, 2024

For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: House Farm Bill Misses Opportunity to Move Agriculture Forward Washington, DC, May 20, 2024 – On Friday, May 17, the House Agriculture Committee released the long-awaited Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 (FFNSA ).

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New Scientist

MAY 20, 2024

An acid produced by an acne-causing bacteria reduced the severity of people's dandruff by adjusting their scalp's microbiome

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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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PA Environment Daily

MAY 20, 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] Click Here To View Or Print The Entire May

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New Scientist

MAY 20, 2024

The rare Bornean flat-headed frog was thought to be the only frog with no lungs, but we now know it has very, very tiny ones

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 20, 2024

On May 20, the Damascus Citizens for Sustainability alerted the public the PA Department of Environmental Protection has designated 84 municipalities in Pennsylvania and one county in New York as “disposal facilities” for wastewater from conventional oil and gas drilling because well owners indiscriminately dump their waste on public roads. Although road dumping oil and gas wastewater is illegal-- but not banned-- conventional well owners continue to do it wherever they want to.

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New Scientist

MAY 20, 2024

Electrical stimulation on the back during rehabilitation exercises causes lasting improvements in people’s ability to use their hands.

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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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PA Environment Daily

MAY 20, 2024

On May 20, the North Branch Land Trust announced it was awarded an American Water Charitable Foundation 2024 Water and Environment grant , focusing on water quality and quantity, as well as the health of the vital wetland ecosystem at Hanover Crossings Marsh Sanctuary , in Hanover Township, Luzerne County. Ellen Ferretti, Executive Director of North Branch Land Trust, says, “North Branch Land Trust is honored and grateful for the support given to this project by the American Water Charitable Fou

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New Scientist

MAY 20, 2024

There are all kinds of different ways to measure biodiversity.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 20, 2024

On June 19, Penn State Extension will hold a webinar on Testing Emerging Contaminant Mixtures In PA Private Wells from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. The prevalence of emerging contaminants like PFAS, PPCPs, and pesticides in drinking water is a growing concern. Despite serving millions, private wells receive limited attention. This webinar will discuss findings from recent monitoring of 70 wells in Pennsylvania.

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New Scientist

MAY 20, 2024

Estimates suggest there are trillions of free-floating worlds in our galaxy alone.

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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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Scientific American

MAY 20, 2024

The CPORT algorithm, commonly used to estimate the risk that a child pornography offender will offend again, hasn’t been validated for use in the U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 20, 2024

The Lancaster County Master Watershed Stewards will host a June 27 Workshop On Swarr Run Stream Restoration at the Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center , 2160 State Road in Lancaster from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Justin Spangler, Water Resources Engineer with Landstudies, Inc. and the Master Watershed Stewards, will be discussing impaired streams in Lancaster County from a historical perspective and the benefits of the stream restoration techniques used at Swarr Run.

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Law Columbia

MAY 20, 2024

In April 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced funding recipients for its National Clean Investment Fund (NCIF) and Clean Communities Investment Accelerator (CCIA) , two programs established by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The NCIF and CCIA awards are a step towards implementing the “third leg of the stool” with respect to the IRA’s funding and financing offerings to municipal governments and community benefit organizations (CBOs): (1) direct grants to local g

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 20, 2024

The Department of Environmental Protection is now accepting applications for about $5 million in funding for Alternative Fuels Incentive Grants available to school districts, municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and businesses in Pennsylvania that want to transition to cleaner fuel transportation. The deadlines for applications are June 28 and December 20.

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MAY 20, 2024

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Scientific American

MAY 20, 2024

A rare geomagnetic storm lit up skies, eerie AI demonstrations and a cautionary word about raw milk.

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Environmental News Bits

MAY 20, 2024

Download the report. What GAO Found The Department of Energy (DOE) obligated almost $1.4 billion across 654 research and development projects to support carbon capture, utilization, and storage and direct air capture technologies from fiscal years 2018 through 2023.

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Scientific American

MAY 20, 2024

It’s a “big deal” to demonstrate entangled quantum networks outside a lab

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Endangered Species Law

MAY 20, 2024

On May 20, 2024, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) published a final rule listing the dunes sagebrush lizard ( Scleroperus arenicolus ) (DSL) as endangered (Final Rule) under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). In the Final Rule, the Service identifies habitat loss and fragmentation of dunelands associated with oil and natural gas production and frac sand mining as the primary threat to the species, with climate change causing additional impacts.

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Environmental News Bits

MAY 20, 2024

by Mary Hagedorn, Smithsonian Institution Coral reefs are some of the oldest, most diverse ecosystems on Earth, and among the most valuable. They nurture 25% of all ocean life, protect coasts from storms and add billions of dollars yearly to the global economy through their influences on fisheries, new pharmaceuticals, tourism and recreation.

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Earthava

MAY 20, 2024

The post Sustainability Certifications: Your Guide to Eco-Friendly Credentials appeared first on Earthava. Sustainability certifications are tangible validations for professionals, businesses, and products that meet specific environmental and social standards. These credentials are designed to provide standards for best practices, improve industry credibility, and foster a common language of sustainability terms and measures.

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Environmental News Bits

MAY 20, 2024

Roetman, Eric, Jelle Joustra, Geert Heideman, and Ruud Balkenende. 2024. “Does the Rubber Meet the Road? Assessing the Potential of Devulcanization Technologies for the Innovation of Tire Rubber Recycling.” Sustainability 16(7), 2900. [link] Abstract Innovation is crucial to meet the circular economy goals for tire recycling. Devulcanization, an innovative recycling method of reprocessing tire rubber, … Continue reading Does the Rubber Meet the Road?

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Nanotech

MAY 20, 2024

On April 30, 2024, the House Appropriations Subcommittee for Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies held a hearing on the fiscal year (FY) 2025 budget request for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee for the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies held a separate hearing on EPA’s FY 2025 budget request on May 1, 2024, and the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works held its own hearing on May 8, 2024.

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Environmental News Bits

MAY 20, 2024

Read the full story at Grocery Dive. Home Chef announced Tuesday the launch of a new sustainability-focused program that will redirect surplus food and reduce waste in its manufacturing and production process. The meal kit company partnered with local nonprofit organizations across its four facilities to streamline the food donation process.

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