Union of Concerned Scientists

JULY 9, 2024

When our family participated in the Science March at the Minnesota Capitol in 2017, one of our signs said, “What do we want – Science Based Policy! When do we want it? After Public Comment!” It was not a catchy slogan to write on a cardboard sign, but the message is important to all of our lives. If governments bypass or undermine science and public comments in policy making, our health could be in jeopardy from increased pollution, cases of foodborne illnesses, politically-driven medicine appro

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Cleannovate

JULY 9, 2024

I walked into a government testing lab for some analysis. I expected the cost to be Kshs 2500 per sample. However, the government official told me that this time, he would charge me Kshs 2000 per sample. I was elated…at least he was giving me a generous discount because I was a repeat customer.

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Inside Climate News

JULY 9, 2024

New data shows the planet’s fever stayed above a crucial target for a full year, but it would need to do that for decades to breach the Paris Agreement limit. By Bob Berwyn Last month wasn’t only the hottest June by far in the observed temperature record, but marked the first-ever 12-month stretch of the Earth’s average temperature exceeding 1.5 degrees Celsius of temperature rise above the pre-industrial baseline against which human-caused warming is measured.

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Scientific American

JULY 9, 2024

Scientific American sat down with Nicola Fox, head of NASA science, to talk about her LEGO-building hobby, the agency’s massive Space Launch System rocket and the NASA science she’s most excited about

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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

JULY 9, 2024

US start-up Savor says its synthetic vegan fat, made without livestock or the crops needed for margarine, could cut carbon emissions and save rainforests

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Scientific American

JULY 9, 2024

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder is a condition triggered by hormonal changes that can cause severe symptoms such as despair and suicidal thoughts

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National Law Center

JULY 9, 2024

Due to the often-isolated geographic location of rural communities and a declining population, rural America faces a unique set of challenges. The post Farm Bill 2024: Themes in the Proposed Rural Development Titles appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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New Scientist

JULY 9, 2024

A digital "primordial soup" with no rules or direction can lead to the emergence of self-replicating artificial life forms, in an experiment that may hint at how biological life began on Earth

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 9, 2024

The Philadelphia Solar Energy Association's 2024 Junior Solar Sprint was a smashing sunny success on Drexel University’s Quad in June. Students from schools across the region showed off their engineering skills, competing for awards in artistic and technical merit, and of course speed to design, build and race their model solar cars. The event featured a number of improvements this year, including the new scoreboard (pictured above), handmade trophies, and an Open Division with entrants from the

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New Scientist

JULY 9, 2024

Anthropologists have been arguing for 20 years about whether Sahelanthropus, a hominin that lived about 7 million years ago, was one of the first bipedal apes

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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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PA Environment Daily

JULY 9, 2024

By Sienna Dunkleberger, Intern, Susquehanna Greenway Partnership What’s the latest, greatest thing when it comes to outdoor activities? Disc golf, also known as frisbee golf, is a flying disc sport in which players throw discs at a target (typically a metal cage), very much like traditional golf players aim for a hole. A disc golf course usually has 9 or 18 holes and is played with rules just like golf.

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New Scientist

JULY 9, 2024

The magnificent tree frog (Litoria splendida) is normally a vibrant green, but conservationists in Australia have spotted a blue-skinned individual

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Scientific American

JULY 9, 2024

I watched United Nations delegates debate AI-based weapons that can fire without human initiation.

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New Scientist

JULY 9, 2024

In this episode of Dead Planets Society, our hosts place primordial black holes in a variety of objects with surprising results

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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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NRDC

JULY 9, 2024

Reinvigorating this organics waste strategy will curb methane emissions, advance neighborhood revitalization, and protect environmental health

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New Scientist

JULY 9, 2024

Your body is home to trillions of beneficial viruses crucial for a healthy microbiome.

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Scientific American

JULY 9, 2024

As drones get less expensive and computer vision systems improve, rescuers are getting help from artificial eyes in the sky

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New Scientist

JULY 9, 2024

Your body is home to trillions of beneficial viruses crucial for a healthy microbiome.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 9, 2024

This article first appeared on the Pennsylvania Environmental Council website July 8, 2024-- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’s NextGen Advisory Council is accepting applications for its next cohort of members. The council consists of young people who bring fresh perspectives to the agency. Since 2022, members have met to address issues around diversity, equity, and inclusion, and to advance DCNR’s goal of making all Pennsylvanians feel welcome on public lands.

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New Scientist

JULY 9, 2024

Lab-grown meat can be shaped into steaks and meatballs, but it can be lacking in the flavour department.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 9, 2024

Registration is now open for the Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful 2024 Summit for Community Stewardship to be held in coordination with the departments of Environmental Protection, Transportation and Community and Economic Development on October 16 and 17 at the Hilton in the City of Scranton. The theme of this year's Summit is-- Bridging Action, Infrastructure, Policy and Innovation.

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Scientific American

JULY 9, 2024

Drug policy continues to fixate on symptoms rather than the actual disease

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 9, 2024

Peralta Ring, Rocio, Gisela Cordoba, Natalia Delbianco, Carla Priano, and Viviana Rahhal (2024). “Circular Economy Approach: Recycling Toner Waste in Cement-Based Construction Materials” Sustainability 16(11), 4707.

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Scientific American

JULY 9, 2024

Extreme heat can cause train tracks to expand and buckle.

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 9, 2024

Hinerfeld, D., Slean, C., Jacobs, K. (2024). Rewrite the Future: Helping Hollywood Accelerate Climate Solutions through Storytelling. In: Coren, E., Wang, H. (eds) Storytelling to Accelerate Climate Solutions. Springer, Cham.

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Scientific American

JULY 9, 2024

During the lockdown phase of the COVID pandemic, we indulged our toddler son.

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 9, 2024

Xu, R., Le, N., Park, R., Murray, L., Das, V., Kumar, D., & Goldberg, B. (2024). New contexts, old heuristics: How young people in India and the US trust online content in the age of generative AI (arXiv:2405.02522). arXiv.

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Nanotech

JULY 9, 2024

On June 26, 2024, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®), the Environmental Law Institute (ELI), and the George Washington University (GWU) Milken Institute School of Public Health presented “TSCA Reform — Eight Years Later.” This hybrid conference marked the eighth Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Annual Conference, reflecting on the accomplishments and challenges since the implementation of the 2016 Frank R.

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 9, 2024

Read the full story at GreenBiz. Running Tide, a carbon removal startup that signed 25 customers including Microsoft, Shopify and Stripe, is shutting down after failing to secure more financial backing.

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Nanotech

JULY 9, 2024

On July 9, 2024, comments by Lynn L. Bergeson were featured in Bloomberg Law’s article on the Supreme Court’s decision in Loper Bright Enters. v. Raimondo, overturning the 40-year-old Chevron doctrine. Post-Chevron litigation will be interesting, said Lynn Bergeson, managing partner for Bergeson & Campbell PC, which helps companies navigate chemical regulations.

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 9, 2024

Read the full story at Grist. Last month, around 2,000 high school students from all over the world traveled to Los Angeles for the annual Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair, or ISEF. Reading the list of winning projects is … well, intimidating, even for a 30-year-old who technically has a degree in science.

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PA Environment Daily

JULY 9, 2024

On July 8, the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued a decision siding with environmental organizations, vindicating their right to challenge permits issued to the Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC (Transco) before the Pennsylvania Environmental Hearing Board. The Third Circuit affirmed that the Pennsylvania Environmental Hearing Board has jurisdiction to hear appeals of state permits issued as part of gas pipeline projects.

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 9, 2024

Read the full story at Food Navigator Europe. With climate change threatening the future supply of cocoa, could cellular agriculture offer a solution? Israeli start-up Kokomodo thinks it can, and is emerging from stealth mode to prove it.

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