New Scientist
AUGUST 30, 2024
A neural network can recreate the classic computer game Doom despite using none of its code or graphics, hinting that generative AI could be used to create games from scratch in future
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 30, 2024
Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the August 31 PA Bulletin -- -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - August 31 [PaEN] -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the August 31 PA Bulletin announcing the availability of a revised NPDES General Permit for Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activities (PAG-02).
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New Scientist
AUGUST 30, 2024
‘Little red dot’ galaxies seen by JWST appear to be much more tightly packed with stars than other galaxies, raising big questions about how they came to be this way
Inside Climate News
AUGUST 30, 2024
Thanks to consistent funding from the Department of Energy, the Center for Environmental Energy Engineering has been improving the global landscape of energy conversion. By Hannah Marszalek As global temperatures continue to rise at a dangerous rate, so does the number of air conditioning units in use. Researchers at the University of Maryland’s Center for Environmental Energy Engineering have been working for years on Department of Energy-funded projects to implement technologies that may be th
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.
New Scientist
AUGUST 30, 2024
Atoms tunnelling through a quantum battery could charge it and also keep it from losing energy, which could give an advantage over conventional batteries
Scientific American
AUGUST 30, 2024
Shared experiences, more than material things, bring people together
Environmental Professionals Connection brings together the best content for environmental professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Scientific American
AUGUST 30, 2024
Personal stories and research reveal the challenges of family caregiving.
New Scientist
AUGUST 30, 2024
Amid rising cases of mpox in Central Africa, it is important to uncover whether this virus causes symptoms even after the infection has cleared
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 30, 2024
The DEP Citizens Advisory Council is scheduled to meet on September 10 to hear a presentation on hydrogen and food processing residuals. The full agenda includes -- -- Hydrogen - Silver Bullet or Limited Uses?: William Haaf, Retired DuPont Manager of Product Stewardship -- Food Processing Residuals: Meaghan Wright & Dorene Pasekoff, East Coventry Advocacy -- Public Comment Period Public Comment Period Individuals interested in providing public comment during the meeting must sign up 24-hours
New Scientist
AUGUST 30, 2024
Brown dwarfs could be hiding dark matter inside their cores – if they are, there would be signs that could help us track it down
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
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 30, 2024
The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the August 31 PA Bulletin announcing the availability of a revised NPDES General Permit for Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activities (PAG-02). The permit will become effective December 8, 2024 and will expire on December 7, 2029. Click Here for related documents. For more information on environmental programs in Pennsylvania, visit DEP’s website , Report Emergencies, Submit Environmental Complaints ; Click Her
New Scientist
AUGUST 30, 2024
The US military has prioritised deploying high-altitude balloons that can carry out surveillance
Nanotech
AUGUST 30, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold a webinar on September 19, 2024, on “A Safer Choice for Cleaning: Increasing Access to Products with Safer Ingredients.” Jennie Romer, EPA Deputy Assistant Administrator for Pollution Prevention, will host a webinar on how EPA’s Safer Choice program helps people find and have access to cleaning and other products made with safer ingredients and how the program works in partnership with a broad range of stakeholders to The post EPA Will Hol
New Scientist
AUGUST 30, 2024
A chance to observe the high-speed re-entry of a falling satellite will give researchers important insights on how debris burns up in our atmosphere
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.
Scientific American
AUGUST 30, 2024
Even Earth’s mightiest telescopes aren’t up to the task of imaging Apollo lunar landing sites.
New Scientist
AUGUST 30, 2024
The Hugo award-winning author explains how she finally got to grips with Octavia E.
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 30, 2024
The Beaver County Marcellus Awareness Community will host an in-person and online event September 12 on Connecting Communities In The Fight Against Industrial Pollution. The event will be held at the Penn State Beaver Campus Student Union Building, 100 University Drive in Monaca from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. BCMAC said Beaver County has a long history of industrial pollution, largely tied to its role as a hub of manufacturing and industrial activity dating back to the 19th century.
Law Columbia
AUGUST 30, 2024
Photo by Robert Tjalondo on Unsplash Every summer now feels like Groundhog Day. More heat records broken. Soon, we’ll have more school days canceled (take Philadelphia for example where nearly 30 percent of city schools recently shut down due to lack of cooling systems). We already have more heat-related deaths (in fact, according to a study , it’s very likely we’ve been undercounting them).
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.
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 30, 2024
The Environmental Quality Board is scheduled to meet on September 10 on proposed stream redesignations and a laboratory fee review report. Stream Redesignations The proposed stream redesignations included in the regulatory package to be considered by the Board are the result of data submitted by the Fish and Boat Commission and stream evaluations conducted by DEP.
Enviromental Defense
AUGUST 30, 2024
Despite construction capacity constraints and interest rate hikes, Ontario has still had enough labour, equipment, materials, investment and land within municipal settlement boundaries to keep up with the growing number of new households.
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 30, 2024
A recent Penn State Institute of State and Regional Affairs report examined the perceptions of flood insurance among real estate professionals, lenders, and insurers, and how these factors influence client decisions. Its conclusion: Clients often underestimate their flood risk and are unaware of the complexities and costs associated with flood insurance, particularly renters who face significant information gaps.
A Greener Life
AUGUST 30, 2024
By Anders Lorenzen Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, western countries have pledged to end the purchasing of oil and gas from Russia. However, the rhetoric does not meet the action, at least not in Europe. While the European Union (EU), have reduced its reliance on Russian gas since 2022, there’s still a high dependency, this is despite intense fighting in the region where the infrastructure exists that pumps Russian gas from Russia via Ukraine to European countries such as Hungary and Slova
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ESA
AUGUST 30, 2024
Overview of ESA’s Participation at COP16 The Ecological Society of America (ESA) is pleased to announce its active participation in the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), scheduled from October 21 to November 1, 2024, in Cali, Colombia. The United Nations CBD granted ESA NGO observer status, allowing a delegation of 20 esteemed leaders, staff and members from around the globe to attend this pivotal event.
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 30, 2024
Medina, H., & Farmer, C. (2024). Current Challenges in Monitoring Low Contaminant Levels of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Water Matrices in the Field. Toxics, 12(8). [link] [open access] Abstract The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of the United States recently released the first-ever federal regulation on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) for drinking water.
New Scientist
AUGUST 30, 2024
In the opening to Octavia E.
NRDC
AUGUST 30, 2024
The Bureau of Land Management’s updated Western Solar Plan will guide solar energy siting and development across 11 western states for the next decade.
Cool Green Science
AUGUST 30, 2024
Natural climate solutions, like agroforestry, can help protect biodiversity and contribute to the reductions needed to mitigate climate change. The post Brazilian Family Farmers Use Agroforestry to Improve their Lands and Livelihoods (and Help Fight Climate Change) appeared first on Cool Green Science.
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 30, 2024
Read the full story at Trellis. Delta Air Lines, after two years of prototyping and testing, will replace single-use plastic cups with recyclable paper ones on transcontinental flights by the end of the year. From there, the airline will transition domestic U.S. journeys in 2025.
Environmental Law Reporter
AUGUST 30, 2024
Air Quality Trends 2024 Rachel Jean-Baptiste Fri, 08/30/2024 - 09:33 Volume 54 Issue 9
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 30, 2024
Download the document. A national policy to channel a significant number of new wind and solar projects to targeted categories of rural and post-industrial lands, or brownfield sites, could address the dual problems of clean energy opposition and economic decline. This policy digest is based on the ideas developed in more detail in Alexandra B.
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 30, 2024
The August 30 Take Five Fridays With Pam is now available from the PA Parks and Forests Foundation featuring articles on-- -- Report On The Foundation Board Member Meeting In PA Wilds -- Recovery In Nature Initiative Featuring State Parks, Trails, Waterways -- 50th Anniversary of Point State Park Fountain -- Sept. 25 PPFF Book Club : ‘On The Trail’ by Silas Chamberlin -- Allen Dieterich-Ward’s Pennsylvania - Cradle Of Conservation Now Available Click Here to read the entire Take Five.
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 30, 2024
Read the full story in Space News. As humanity embarks on a new era of space exploration, of establishing permanent human bases on the moon and Mars, sustainability must become the bedrock of our exploration efforts beyond Earth.
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