Legal Planet
JULY 15, 2024
The first efforts to use of wind to generate electricity was 134 years ago, and the photoelectric effect was discovered six decades earlier. So in a sense, these are old technologies — about the same age as the very first internal combustion engines. But the scientific and technological advances that made these technologies competitive with fossil fuels are much more recent.
New Scientist
JULY 15, 2024
We may have finally found an entry point to the caves hidden beneath the moon’s surface, which could shield future astronauts from dangerous radiation
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Scientific American
JULY 15, 2024
Cultured meat that tastes and smells more appetizing could enhance public perception of artificial steaks
New Scientist
JULY 15, 2024
GPS jamming and spoofing has begun to affect transatlantic flights.
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.
Scientific American
JULY 15, 2024
It’s been 55 years since the Apollo 11 mission, innovative “stillsuits” designed to recycle astronaut pee could enhance spacewalks, and a surprising case of the plague has occurred in Colorado.
New Scientist
JULY 15, 2024
Alex Lupsasca plans to extend Earth's largest telescope network beyond the atmosphere with a space-based dish.
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New Scientist
JULY 15, 2024
Ten people in the US have been infected with a strain of bird flu called H5N1, but patchy surveillance means that some cases may be slipping through the cracks
Cool Green Science
JULY 15, 2024
More than 40% of the planet’s toads, frogs, salamanders and caecilians face extinction, but many can still be saved. The post Why Are Amphibians the Most Endangered Class of Animals? appeared first on Cool Green Science.
New Scientist
JULY 15, 2024
A device that generates a small electrical current from falling raindrops is able to power lights and fans
Scientific American
JULY 15, 2024
New regulations, and satellites like MethaneSat, very likely will not cut methane emissions.
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
New Scientist
JULY 15, 2024
Two studies suggest the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation could collapse by the middle of the century and wreak havoc with the climate, but such predictions are controversial
PA Environment Daily
JULY 15, 2024
On July 15, the Allegheny County Conservation District released comprehensive data on county development patterns spanning 2020 to 2023 , accompanied by mapped locations of stormwater infrastructure. This release marks the first update to datasets originally debuted in January 2024, now incorporating 2023 developments and related stormwater infrastructure.
Earth 911
JULY 15, 2024
Tim Sperry is the Founder and CEO of Boca Raton, Florida-based Carbon Limit, the maker. The post Earth911 Podcast: Carbon Limit’s Tim Sperry Pours the CaptureCrete Story appeared first on Earth911.
PA Environment Daily
JULY 15, 2024
On July 15, the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership and PennEnvironment highlighted the recommendations in a new Legislative Budget and Finance Committee report on using wildlife corridors to protect wildlife, limit vehicle collisions and reconnect habitats. Suggestions include better utilizing forested and other undeveloped corridors, as well as road-crossing structures, to help animals safely move between areas fragmented by roads, buildings and other infrastructure development and to
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.
Environmental News Bits
JULY 15, 2024
Fitzmaurice, H. L., & Barton, J. C. (2024). “Creating a Family of Educators Committed to Justice-Centered Climate Change Pedagogy.” Connected Science Learning, 6(3), 133–140. [link] [open access] Abstract Teaching the scientific, historical, and social facets of global climate change, its causes, and inequitable impacts presents a challenge to most K–12 teachers.
PA Environment Daily
JULY 15, 2024
Visitors are invited to Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Berks County to view the annual Autumn Migration Hawkwatch , which takes place daily from August 15 through December 15. Visitors can join the Sanctuary counters as they monitor the southbound raptor migration from the Sanctuary’s famous North Lookout. Trail fees apply for non-members: $10 for adults, $7 for seniors, and $5 for children ages 6-12; ages 5 and younger are free.
Environmental News Bits
JULY 15, 2024
Read the full story from ProPublica. Since December, Nike has lost about 30% of employees who worked primarily on sustainability initiatives, due to layoffs, voluntary departures or transfers to other duties. Already, the company was missing its targets for reducing emissions.
PA Environment Daily
JULY 15, 2024
The PA Natural Heritage Program released its 2023 annual report highlighting new species discovery, the growing and widespread impacts of invasive species and the coming deadline for updating the State Wildlife Action Plan. Invasive Species "Invasive species and their impacts have become more prominent and widespread. All PNHP partners are members of the Governor’s Invasive Species Council and are working with other agencies and entities in the state to organize regional approaches to combat inv
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.
The Applied Ecologist
JULY 15, 2024
In this new series, The Applied Ecologist is amplifying the staff and student voices from the University of Surrey’s Centre for Environment and Sustainability to showcase their diverse, interdisciplinary body of work and to help inspire the next generation.
PA Environment Daily
JULY 15, 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 Jul
Environmental News Bits
JULY 15, 2024
Download the document. Federal agencies mandated to support ocean biodiversity research, monitoring, and management face logistical challenges in effectively monitoring biodiversity across the vast U.S. ocean.
PA Environment Daily
JULY 15, 2024
Farmers and others involved in production agriculture looking to explore the latest agricultural goods, services, equipment and technology can find everything they need at Penn State’s 2024 Ag Progress Days. The event will be held Aug. 13-15 at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center at Rock Springs, Centre County. The event will feature more than 400 commercial and educational exhibits, along with various field demonstrations and workshops.
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Environmental News Bits
JULY 15, 2024
Guillén-Gosálbez, G., Francisco dos Santos, L. Integrating industrial sectors in the transition to more sustainable chemicals. Nature Chemical Engineering 1, 336–337 (2024). [link] Abstract Transitioning to more sustainable chemicals will require the challenging replacement of fossil resources with renewable carbon and energy sources in their production.
Nanotech
JULY 15, 2024
TSCA/FIFRA/TRI EPA’s Proposed NMP Risk Management Rule Includes Requirements To Protect Workers And Consumers: On June 15, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a proposed rule under Section 6(a) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) that would protect workers and consumers from exposure to N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP). 89 Fed.
Environmental News Bits
JULY 15, 2024
Read the full story in The Guardian. Michael Bertram, an assistant professor at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, said: “Active pharmaceutical ingredients are found in waterways all around the globe, including in organisms that we might eat.
Vorys Law
JULY 15, 2024
In EOG Resources, Inc. v. Lucky Land Mgmt., LLC , [1] the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit granted a stay of the trial court’s preliminary injunction that would have allowed the producer to construct a well pad on the appellant’s property. The underlying issue was whether the producer has the right to use the surface of appellant’s property to develop the minerals underlying adjoining properties.
Environmental News Bits
JULY 15, 2024
McCabe, S.D., Ferrari, D., Green, J. et al. “Post-January 6th deplatforming reduced the reach of misinformation on Twitter.” Nature 630, 132–140 (2024). [link] Abstract The social media platforms of the twenty-first century have an enormous role in regulating speech in the USA and worldwide. However, there has been little research on platform-wide interventions on speech.
Union of Concerned Scientists
JULY 15, 2024
Extreme heat and wildfire smoke should of course be defined as major disasters by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. According to the National Weather Service , heat kills more people in this nation than hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and lightning combined. The Washington Post reported that extreme heat killed at least 28 people across the nation in the past week.
Environmental News Bits
JULY 15, 2024
Siim, B. (2024). “Gender, Activist Citizenship, and Climate Change.” In: Siim, B., Stoltz, P. (eds) The Palgrave Handbook of Gender and Citizenship. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. [link] Abstract Critical and feminist scholars and activists have linked global political challenges posed by the environmental and climate crises to contemporary social problems with gender, inequality, marginalization, and poverty.
New Scientist
JULY 15, 2024
An AI can identify the sex of a 9 to 10-year-old child based on their brain scans, but may be less accurate when it comes to gauging their gender
Environmental News Bits
JULY 15, 2024
Keesari, T. (2024). Tracing the footprints of contaminants in water environment through the application of stable isotopic systematics. Current Opinion in Environmental Science & Health, 40, 100559. [link] Abstract Contamination of freshwater resources is a major challenge in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals proposed for the future wellbeing of the world.
Enviromental Defense
JULY 15, 2024
It has been a while since we’ve written about the Impact Assessment Act (IAA). It’s time for an update. Last month, the federal government amended the IAA – and the changes mean that major projects can no longer be rejected based on their climate impacts. But before we dig in, a reminder of why impact assessments are crucial. Fighting for climate consideration in project reviews Environmental impact assessments are supposed to ensure that only projects which keep our communities safe and healthy
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