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In Africa, Local Communities Protect More Wildlife Than Do Parks

Yale E360

A new analysis shows that African wildlife increasingly depend on lands managed by villagers and herders. In many areas, locally-run conservancies now more effectively protect wildlife than national parks do, with communities reaping tourism revenue and other benefits.

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Ask A Scientist: How Can Scientists Drive Change Through Climate Lawsuits? 

Union of Concerned Scientists

As the climate crisis deepens, so does the urgency to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for decades of deception. Governments representing more than a quarter of the US population have filed lawsuits against major corporations including ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell, and BP, seeking justice for the harm caused by their lies about the dangers of their products.

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AI could assemble a record-breaking quantum computer out of cold atoms

New Scientist

A huge number of ultracold atoms have been corralled into a grid that could form the basis of the next largest quantum computer

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DEP Launches New Permit Tracking Webpage For Applicants, Public

PA Environment Daily

On January 14, Acting DEP Secretary Jessica Shirley briefed DEPs Citizens Advisory Council on a new Permit Tracking webpage that just became available for applicants and the public to see where permits are in the DEP review process. With this new tool, users can search by county, program area, permit type or by the authorization (permit) ID or by keyword.

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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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Giant isopod named after Darth Vader is a delicacy in Vietnam

New Scientist

A marine crustacean that looks like Darth Vaders helmet has been recognised as a new species, but it could be under threat from trawling due to its popularity in Vietnamese restaurants

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Why Are Recurring Dreams Usually Nightmares?

Scientific American

Recurring dreams may feature taking a test the dreamer didn’t study for, having to make a speech or being attacked.

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Venn Diagrams' History and Popularity Outside of Math Explained

Scientific American

A look at the curious history of Venn diagrams and how they blend logic with geometry

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US has imported billions of wild animals in the past 20 years

New Scientist

From 2000 to 2022, the US legally imported almost 30,000 different species of plants and animals, from songbirds to reptiles

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Blue Ghost, Third Private U.S. Lunar Lander, Launches to the Moon

Scientific American

A Texas-built lander named Blue Ghost marks another test of NASA’s new lunar delivery initiative

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SpaceX is launching Blue Ghost and Resilience landers to the moon

New Scientist

Two companies, Firefly Aerospace and ispace, are aiming to make the second and third successful private landings on the moon - and both are launching on the same Falcon 9 rocket

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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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TECfusions Unveils Massive 1,400-Acre Data Center Project With 3 Gigawatts Of Natural Gas-Fired Power Generation In Westmoreland County

PA Environment Daily

On January 14, TECfusions announced the acquisition of 1,395 acres in Upper Burrell, Westmoreland County for a data center project, known as TECfusions Keystone Connect. This strategic purchase, which includes the former Alcoa R&D campus and surrounding real estate, marks a significant expansion of TECfusions' portfolio. The project will transform the shuttered office and industrial site into a state-of-the-art data center campus, with plans for 3 gigawatts of natural gas-fired power generat

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Can a new class of wearable tech actively boost your mental health?

New Scientist

A range of brainwave-reading devices and other gadgets aim to monitor our nervous systems and intervene to improve our well-being. Do they work?

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What Does the New Political Reality Mean for Climate Action in Canada

Enviromental Defense

Prime Minister Trudeaus recent decision to prorogue Parliament and announce his upcoming resignation may have left you wondering about what this could mean for climate change policy. At Environmental Defence, we have two main take-aways: Increased urgency: there are still a few critical climate policies that now have a shortened timeline to cross the finish line.

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FDA Releases Final “Healthy” Rule

National Law Center

On December 27, 2024, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published its final rule updating the definition for the implied nutrient. The post FDA Releases Final “Healthy” Rule appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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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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Penn State Extension Hosts Feb. 10 Webinar On Nitrogen - Crop Nutrient And Water Pollutant

PA Environment Daily

The Penn State Extension will hold a February 10 webinar on Nitrogen - Crop Nutrient and Water Pollutan t from Noon to 1:00 p.m. Modern agriculture relies on nitrogen fertilizer but increasingly faces its downsides, including carbon emissions, surface water pollution, and groundwater contamination. The manufacturing of ammonia from atmospheric nitrogen has resulted in an overabundance of inorganic nitrogen in soils worldwide.

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After Los Angeles Fires, Drinking Water Safety Is at Risk

Scientific American

Fires can make drinking water, pipes and tanks unsafe.

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Interns Wanted: PA Sea Grant - Undergraduate Internship Opportunities

PA Environment Daily

Pennsylvania Sea Grant is excited to announce four paid summer internship opportunities for undergraduate students seeking to gain experience in the areas of communications, education, outreach, and research. The experience will help prepare undergraduate students for graduate school and careers in science, policy, management, and outreach focused on oceans, Great Lakes, and watersheds.

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We Earthlings: Microplastics In Your Tea?

Earth 911

Research from the Universitat Autnoma de Barcelona revealed that brewing tea with plastic tea bags. The post We Earthlings: Microplastics In Your Tea? appeared first on Earth911.

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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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Susquehanna River Basin Commission Newsletter Highlights New Studies On Harmful Algal Blooms, Eels, Dam Removal; Grants

PA Environment Daily

The latest issue of The Guardian newsletter from the Susquehanna River Basin Commission features articles on-- -- Executive Director: Routine Is Good -- New Studies: Harmful Algal Blooms , Eel Restoration , Dam Removal Impacts -- $155,000 In Watershed Restoration Grants -- January 30 Hearing On Water Withdrawals, New General Permit, Dry Cooling Resolution -- Last Call For Water Use Mitigation Grants -- March 21: State Museum Lunch & Learn - Leading The Way With eDNA , 12:15 p.m.

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Federal protection for monarch butterflies could help or harm this iconic species, depending on how it’s carried out

Environmental News Bits

by William E. Snyder, University of Georgia and Michael Crossley, University of Delaware Monarch butterflies are among the most beloved insects in North America. They are brightly colored and unique, both as caterpillars and later as mature insects. Monarchs are found in every U.S.

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Penn State Extension Ag Water Webinar Series: Feb. 24 PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' 101 For Farmers

PA Environment Daily

The Penn State Extension will hold another in its Ag Water Webinar Series on February 24 on PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' 101 for Farmers from Noon to 1:00 p.m. Discover the essentials of per- and poly-fluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) in this insightful webinar. Often referred to as "forever chemicals," PFAS are contaminants of emerging concern with significant implications for the environment and agricultural systems.

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Cookware Association Files Federal Challenge to Minnesota’s Ban on PFAS in Cookware

Nanotech

The Cookware Sustainability Alliance (CSA) announced on January 9, 2025, that it has filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, seeking a preliminary injunction of Minnesotas ban on the sale of cookware containing intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). CSA v. Kessler (No. 0:25-cv-00041). According to CSA, the chemical coating on nonstick cookware contains fluoropolymers, which are fundamentally different compounds from the chemicals that have mo

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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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PA Sea Grant: Applications Now Being Accepted For Sea Grant Shipboard Educator Science Workshop On Lake Michigan

PA Environment Daily

Formal and nonformal 5-12th grade educators from Great Lakes states are invited to apply for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spend a week aboard a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency research vessel alongside scientists and to bring the Great Lakes back to their classrooms. The workshop, organized by the Center for Great Lakes Literacy (CGLL), is July 7-13, 2025.

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EPA Releases Draft Risk Assessment of PFOA and PFOS in Biosolids, Will Hold Webinar on January 15, 2025

Nanotech

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on January 14, 2025, a draft risk assessment of the potential human health risks associated with the presence of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) in biosolids, also known as sewage sludge. According to EPA, the findings show that there may be human health risks associated with exposure to PFOA or PFOS with all three methods of using or disposing of sewage sludge — land application The post EPA Re

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The NALC Quarterly Newsletter: 4Q24

National Law Center

The National Agricultural Law Center compiles and publishes a quarterly newsletter highlighting recent and upcoming events and resources. The newsletter for. The post The NALC Quarterly Newsletter: 4Q24 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Enhanced remediation of heavy metal-contaminated soils using biochar and zeolite combinations with additives: A meta-analysis

Environmental News Bits

Viana, R. da S. R., Chagas, J. K. M., Paz-Ferreiro, J., & Figueiredo, C. C. de. (2025). Enhanced remediation of heavy metal-contaminated soils using biochar and zeolite combinations with additives: A meta-analysis. Environmental Pollution, 367, 125617.

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Release: NSAC Applauds Final Rule to Bring Fairness to Poultry Tournament System

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition lzaks@sustainableagriculture.net Tel. 347.563.6408 Release: NSAC Applauds Final Rule to Bring Fairness to Poultry Tournament System Washington, DC, January 14, 2025 The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) applauded Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack for todays announcement of a new final rule under the Packers and Stockyards Act: Poultry Grower Payment Systems and Capital Improvement Systems.

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Tweeting Circular Economy: Unveiling Current Discourse Through Natural Language Processing

Environmental News Bits

Maarif, M. R., Pratama, A. B., Hutahaean, M., Saleh, A. R., Fitriyani, N. L., & Syafrudin, M. (2024). Tweeting Circular Economy: Unveiling Current Discourse Through Natural Language Processing. Sustainable Development, n/a(n/a).

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EPA Releases Draft Risk Assessment Saying Land Application Of Biosolids With PFOA And PFOS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Can Be A Human Health Risk; Jan. 15 Webinar

PA Environment Daily

On January 14, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a draft risk assessment, or scientific evaluation of the potential human health risks associated with the presence of toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemicals in biosolids , also known as sewage sludge. The findings for the draft risk assessment show that there may be human health risks associated with exposure to the forever chemicals PFOA or PFOS with all three methods of using or disposing of sewage sludge lan

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EPA releases Draft Sewage Sludge Risk Assessment for Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS) (aka PFAS)

Environmental News Bits

This morning, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released the Draft Sewage Sludge Risk Assessment for Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS) for public comment.

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NNCO Releases NNI Supplement to President Biden’s 2025 Budget

Nanotech

On December 19, 2024, the National Nanotechnology Coordination Office (NNCO) released The National Nanotechnology Initiative Supplement to the Presidents 2025 Budget, which also serves as the annual report for the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI). According to the report, President Bidens fiscal year (FY) 2025 budget requests over $2.2 billion for NNI, with cumulative funding totaling over $45 billion since the inception of NNI in 2001 when Congress approved increased funding for nanotec

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Heavy metals in crisps and cookies: What every bakery and snack producer should know

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Bakery & Snacks. Food safety scandals can crumble even the most trusted brands, and heavy metals in popular snacks like potato chips and cookies are an alarming culprit. How can bakery and snack producers tackle this hidden threat?

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