Enviromental Defense

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE, TORONTO ENVIRONMENTAL ALLIANCE Groups warn that province could approve proposal without giving residents opportunity to understand health and environmental impacts of massive expansion plan Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat – Environmental groups are raising the alarm about plans for a massive expansion of a private waste incinerator located in the Bramalea area of Brampton, west of Tor

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New Scientist

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Many artificial intelligence models available to the public are designed to refuse harmful or illegal requests, but it turns out that AIs are very good at convincing each other to break the rules

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Scientific American

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara peoples are learning more about the missiles siloed on their lands, and that knowledge has put the preservation of their culture and heritage in even starker relief.

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New Scientist

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

There is no strong evidence that taking cannabis improves our ingenuity, although it does make users feel more creative

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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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Scientific American

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Some astrocytes, thought to play only a supportive role in the brain, can communicate with neurons

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The Susquehanna River Basin Commission is scheduled to hold a business meeting December 14 on water withdrawal requests-- including seven related to shale gas drilling. ( formal notice ) The shale gas drilling water withdrawal requests include-- -- EQT ARO, LLC (Pine Creek - Exceptional Value + High Quality) , Watson Township, Lycoming County , PA. Application for renewal of surface water withdrawal of up to 0.720 mgd (peak day) (Docket No. 20181202). -- Hummel Station, LLC (Susquehanna River),

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Earth 911

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Savannah Seydel, vice president of sustainability and impact at Better Earth, a maker of compostable. The post Earth911 Podcast: Better Earth’s Savannah Seydel on Compostable Packaging appeared first on Earth911.

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Scientific American

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

This beginner’s guide to telescope basics will help make holiday shopping a little more heavenly

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the November 25 PA Bulletin -- -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - November 25 [PaEN] -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the November 25 PA Bulletin announcing it is now accepting applications for Driving PA Forward Onroad Rebate Funding to replace diesel trucks, school buses and transit buses.

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Scientific American

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Heat pumps are ubiquitous in the form of air conditioners.

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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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New Scientist

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Background music is less distracting at parties if you are unfamiliar with the songs being played, according to brain activity data

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Scientific American

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Scientists can finally predict a chemical’s odor without having a human sniff it

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New Scientist

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Background music is less distracting at parties if you are unfamiliar with the songs being played, according to brain activity data

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The Department of Environmental Protection is now accepting applications for Driving PA Forward Onroad Rebate Funding to replace diesel trucks, school buses and transit buses. The deadline for applications is February 2. ( formal notice ) $6 million in funding is available for eligible school districts, municipal authorities, political subdivisions, other state agencies, nonprofit entities, corporations, limited liability companies or partnerships incorporated or registered in this Commonwealth,

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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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New Scientist

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Equipping jellyfish with artificial aids can boost their speed and could allow them to carry ocean sensors

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PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

In October, the Executive Director of the Susquehanna River Basin Commission gave his approval to 19 water use permits for individual shale gas well drilling pads in Bradford, Lycoming, Susquehanna, Tioga, Wyoming counties. ( formal notice ) The approvals were granted under SRBC regulation 18 CFR 806.22(e) and (f) that creates a general permit-type process to grant approval for water use by individual shale gas drilling pads.

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Frontiers

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The Frontiers Research Foundation launches the Open Science Charter calling upon governments, research institutions and funders, the scientific community, and citizens everywhere to support mandatory open access to all publicly funded scientific knowledge by 2030.  Photo credit: NASA The climate emergency poses an existential threat, demanding immediate and far-reaching actions.

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Corp Watch

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Palm oil and rubber plantation company Socfin has been accused of land grabbing in Cambodia, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Liberia and Sierra Leone. Activists targeted the Bolloré Group (Socfin’s second biggest shareholder) to demand change, resulting in the company being placed on a watchlist by Switzerland’s largest public pension funds.

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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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Enviromental Defense

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Any day now, Minister Freeland is expected to introduce a giant new fossil fuel subsidy called the carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) investment tax credit. I’m feeling really angry about it. Let me tell you why. 1. The government is breaking their own rules The government introduced new rules to end fossil fuel subsidies this summer. And now, they’re introducing a new tax break that could cost the public $10 billion over the next eight years.

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Enviromental Defense

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Earlier this summer, we celebrated the news that a U.S. judge in Wisconsin had ordered the Canadian oil company, Enbridge Inc., to shut down the section of the Line 5 pipeline that runs through the territory of the Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Chippewa by June 2026. Since 2019, the Tribe has been fighting a legal battle with Enbridge to have the pipeline removed from its territory and watershed.

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