Mon.Jul 15, 2024

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Renewable Energy: A Timeline

Legal Planet

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.

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KENYA: A TURNING POINT

Cleannovate

Look… I do not agree with the leadership of President William Ruto… He has allowed cronies and tribesmen to mismanage government agencies… He doesn’t seem to have clear numbers about our debt and what ought to be paid… He seems to be letting police agencies abduct people with some of them losing their lives… He […]

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Is a vital ocean current just decades away from catastrophic collapse?

New Scientist

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

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Joint Statement: The Chemical Industry’s Influence is Dismantling Canada’s PFAS Class Listing

Enviromental Defense

ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE, ECOJUSTICE, CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICIANS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, BREAST CANCER ACTION QUEBEC Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat – In May 2023, the federal government proposed listing the entire class of PFAS as ‘toxic’ under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA).

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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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Deep pit on moon may be entrance to cave that could act as lunar base

New Scientist

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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Lab-Grown Meat Is Getting Closer to Tasting Like Real Beef

Scientific American

Cultured meat that tastes and smells more appetizing could enhance public perception of artificial steaks

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Astronauts Can Drink More Recycled Pee Than Ever, and You Can Still Catch the Plague

Scientific American

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.

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Raindrop-powered generator harvests electricity from bad weather

New Scientist

A device that generates a small electrical current from falling raindrops is able to power lights and fans

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Allegheny County Conservation District Releases Updated Development, Stormwater Data; Sept. 24 Workshop On Stormwater Trends

PA Environment Daily

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.

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The physicist who wants to build a telescope bigger than Earth

New Scientist

Alex Lupsasca plans to extend Earth's largest telescope network beyond the atmosphere with a space-based dish.

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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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Autumn Migration Season Kicks Off August 15; Autumn Lecture Series; Weekend Programs At Hawk Mountain Sanctuary

PA Environment Daily

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.

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The Federal Government Abandons a Crucial Climate Responsibility

Enviromental Defense

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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Legislative Budget & Finance Committee Releases Recommendations On Using Wildlife Corridors To Protect Wildlife, Limit Vehicle Collisions, Reconnect Habitats

PA Environment Daily

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

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Why Are Amphibians the Most Endangered Class of Animals?

Cool Green Science

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.

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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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July 15 Weekly PA Environment Digest Now Available

PA Environment Daily

“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

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Planes are under attack from GPS jamming – can we find a fix?

New Scientist

GPS jamming and spoofing has begun to affect transatlantic flights.

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Earth911 Podcast: Carbon Limit’s Tim Sperry Pours the CaptureCrete Story

Earth 911

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.

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Methane’s Climate Crisis Needs More than Satellites to Stop Emissions

Scientific American

New regulations, and satellites like MethaneSat, very likely will not cut methane emissions.

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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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Penn State Ag Progress Days To Feature 400+ Commercial & Educational Exhibits; Field Demos; Forest Management; Stream Buffers Tour In Centre County Aug. 13-15

PA Environment Daily

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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Creating a Family of Educators Committed to Justice-Centered Climate Change Pedagogy

Environmental News Bits

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.

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Centre for Environment and Sustainability: Practitioner training for sustainable development

The Applied Ecologist

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.

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Nike pledged to shrink its carbon footprint. It just slashed the staff charged with making that happen.

Environmental News Bits

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.

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Recent Federal Developments, July 2024

Nanotech

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.

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The National Ocean Biodiversity Strategy

Environmental News Bits

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.

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U.S. Court of Appeals Grants Stay of Preliminary Injunction, Pausing Construction of Well Pad

Vorys Law

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.

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Integrating industrial sectors in the transition to more sustainable chemicals

Environmental News Bits

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.

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Ripe for Disaster Declarations: Heat, Wildfire Smoke…and Death Data

Union of Concerned Scientists

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.

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Meth-addict fish, aggro starlings, caffeinated minnows: animals radically changed by human drugs – study

Environmental News Bits

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.

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PA Natural Heritage Program Releases 2023 Annual Report Highlighting New Species Discovered, Growing Impacts Of Invasive Species, State Wildlife Action Plan Update

PA Environment Daily

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

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Post-January 6th deplatforming reduced the reach of misinformation on Twitter

Environmental News Bits

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.

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AI can identify a child's sex based on their brain activity

New Scientist

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

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Gender, Activist Citizenship, and Climate Change

Environmental News Bits

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.

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Monday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 7.15.24

PA Environment Daily

“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] House next voting day September 23 -- Com