A Year of Extreme Weather, as Seen from Space
Yale E360
DECEMBER 27, 2023
This year will conclude as the hottest on record, with warming reaching new highs in the final months of 2023. Unprecedented heat helped fuel another year of extreme weather.
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International fleet of spacecraft is heading to the moon in 2024
New Scientist
DECEMBER 27, 2023
More than 10 missions are heading to the moon in 2024, with orbiters, landers, rovers and even crewed spacecraft making the trip and paving the way for future exploration
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Extreme Weather Has Long-Term Health Consequences
Scientific American
DECEMBER 27, 2023
Authorities must take proactive measures to mitigate the damaging effects of extreme weather and climate events on long-term health
Have we found filaments of pure energy unleashed during the big bang?
New Scientist
DECEMBER 27, 2023
Puzzling ancient galaxies and oddly shaped clusters suggest we have glimpsed cosmic strings travelling at the speed of light – and with them clues to a deeper theory of reality
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.
The Human Body Is Bags, Bags and More Bags
Scientific American
DECEMBER 27, 2023
Your brain might be like a computer, and your digestive system like a tube, but in the end, your whole body is just a bag full of bags
The 13 best sci-fi series and science shows to look forward to in 2024
New Scientist
DECEMBER 27, 2023
Fallout, 3 Body Problem and the final series of Andor should air in 2024, alongside BBC nature documentaries and gritty TV dramas like Toxic Town, says Bethan Ackerley
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12 extraordinary science fiction books to watch out for in 2024
New Scientist
DECEMBER 27, 2023
From a new Adrian Tchaikovsky novel to pandemic echoes in Haruki Murakami's The City and its Uncertain Walls (fingers crossed we get an English translation), there is loads of excellent science fiction reading ahead next year, says Sally Adee
Wednesday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 12.27.23
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 27, 2023
“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 January 2, February 6
Slower arm speed may be why older people fall more easily after a slip
New Scientist
DECEMBER 27, 2023
Younger people move their arms more quickly than their older counterparts when they slip, helping them to regain their balance and prevent a fall
Southwest PA Commission Hosts Jan. 8 Climate Pollution Reduction Grants Workshop, In-Person & Virtual
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 27, 2023
The Southwest Pennsylvania Commission will host an in-person and virtual federal Climate Pollution Reduction Grants Workshop on January 8 at the SPC Offices, Strip District Terminal Building, 21st and Smallman Streets in Pittsburgh from 10:00 a.m. to Noon. This SPC Workshop is your chance to learn about reducing pollution and making a positive impact on our environment and will provide valuable insights and strategies for implementing climate pollution reduction projects.
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
AI firms will face copyright infringement lawsuits in 2024
New Scientist
DECEMBER 27, 2023
Tech giants are gearing up for a series of potentially bitter legal battles over claims they used copyrighted material in training the latest generation of artificial intelligence
Talking to Animals using Artificial Intelligence
Scientific American
DECEMBER 27, 2023
Advanced sensors and artificial intelligence could have us at the brink of interspecies communication
Human cells have a resonant frequency – and it’s just barely audible
New Scientist
DECEMBER 27, 2023
Like a tuning fork, living human cells have frequencies at which they naturally vibrate – and now we have estimates for what some of them are
Coming Soon: The Biggest Biodiversity Issues of 2024
Scientific American
DECEMBER 27, 2023
Low-carbon fertilizer, printable DNA, bird-bashing buildings and a dozen other trends could greatly help or hurt biodiversity in 2024
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.
2024 will break the extreme temperature records set in 2023
New Scientist
DECEMBER 27, 2023
The elements that conspired to make 2023 so unusually warm are likely to push the dial even further in 2024, with meteorologists already warning about extreme heat
Help Wanted: Armstrong Conservation District - Agricultural Technician
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 27, 2023
The Armstrong Conservation District is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time Agricultural Technician position. The primary responsibilities of this position include administering the following programs: ACT (Agricultural Conservation Technical Assistance) Program, the Nutrient Management Program, the ACAP (Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program), and the Armstrong County Farmland Preservation Program.
What 2024 will look like, from moon missions to COP29
New Scientist
DECEMBER 27, 2023
While 2024 will see more of 2023’s defining features, from record-breaking temperatures to advances in artificial intelligence, the year could also usher in a new space age and even a whole new epoch
DEP Citizens Advisory Council To Discuss The PFOA/PFOS ‘Forever Chemical’ Drinking Water Standard, Hydrogen Hubs In PA At Jan. 9 Meeting
PA Environment Daily
DECEMBER 27, 2023
The DEP Citizens Advisory Council is scheduled to meet on January 9 for an update on the PFOA/PFOS ‘Forever Chemical’ drinking water standard and hydrogen hubs in Pennsylvania. PFOA/PFOS MCL Jill Anderson and Dawn Hissner, from DEP’s Bureau of Safe Drinking Water, will provide an update on the PFOA/PFOS maximum contaminant level published on January 13, 2023.
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.
Europa Clipper will launch to Jupiter in 2024 to explore its icy moon
New Scientist
DECEMBER 27, 2023
Jupiter's moon Europa is thought to be one of the best places to look for life beyond Earth, thanks to its subsurface ocean, and in 2024 NASA is launching a mission to take a close look
The Most Important Climate Stories of 2023 Aren't All Bad News
Scientific American
DECEMBER 27, 2023
In 2023 climate news was a mixed bag: we saw unrelenting heat but also glimmers of hope of progress toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Will 2024 see the world finally turning away from fossil fuels?
New Scientist
DECEMBER 27, 2023
A global agreement at the COP28 climate summit promised to begin "transitioning away" from fossil fuels, but will we see this start to happen in 2024?
Postal ServiceTM Proposes New Mailing Standards for Hazardous Materials Outer Packaging and Nonregulated Toxic Materials
Nanotech
DECEMBER 27, 2023
The U.S. Postal Service (Postal Service) published a proposed rule on December 15, 2023, that would amend Publication 52, Hazardous, Restricted, and Perishable Mail (Pub 52), by requiring specific outer packaging strength standards when mailing hazardous materials (HAZMAT) or dangerous goods (DG) and remove quantity restrictions for nonregulated toxic materials. 88 Fed.
Sustainability at Retail
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See a dazzling collection of the year's best northern lights pictures
New Scientist
DECEMBER 27, 2023
This spectacular selection of images is taken from the winners of the Northern Lights Photographer of the Year competition, run by Capture the Atlas
Analysis: China may have reached peak petrol station
A Greener Life
DECEMBER 27, 2023
By Liu Lican With oil demand likely also to peak next year, what does the rapid electrification of transport mean for China’s service stations? History often unfolds in the details. In 2022, China had 100 fewer petrols stations than in 2021, with the number falling to 107,600, according to the 2022-2023 “Blue Book” on the petroleum distribution sector.
Is artificial intelligence about to free us from the curse of Babel?
New Scientist
DECEMBER 27, 2023
Artificial intelligence will make it easier than ever to communicate across linguistic borders.
EPA Begins TSCA Prioritization Process for Five Chemicals, Requires Reporting on MBOCA
Nanotech
DECEMBER 27, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on December 18, 2023, that it is beginning the process to prioritize five additional toxic chemicals for risk evaluation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). 88 Fed. Reg. 87423. The chemicals are acetaldehyde, acrylonitrile, benzenamine, 4,4’-methylene bis(2-chloroaniline) (MBOCA), and vinyl chloride.
Hurricane damage to forests could release huge amount of stored carbon
New Scientist
DECEMBER 27, 2023
A study modelling the impact of a major hurricane in New England suggests carbon-offsetting schemes are greatly underestimating the risks posed by storms
EPA’s Denial of Louisiana’s Revised SIP
The Energy Law Blog
DECEMBER 27, 2023
On December 7, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) disapproved the state implementation plan (SIP) revisions for the Baton Rouge ozone nonattainment area that Louisiana set forth in response to EPA’s 2015 SIP Call rule. This 2015 SIP Call rule focused on the treatment of excess emissions during periods of startup, shutdown, or malfunction (SSM).
Artificial pain sensors could help robots avoid damaging themselves
New Scientist
DECEMBER 27, 2023
A system that detects forces and interprets which stimuli have the potential to cause harm could imbue robots with a sense akin to pain
An early Christmas present from three Fifth Circuit Judges who concluded a Louisiana property is not subject to Federal Clean Water Act Jurisdiction
Acoel
DECEMBER 27, 2023
Posted on December 27, 2023 by Jeff Porter Garry Lewis owns 2000 acres in Livingston Parish, Louisiana and he has been fighting with the Army Corps of Engineers over whether any of those 2000 acres are wetlands subject to Federal Clean Water Act jurisdiction for over a decade. On two separate occasions the Army Corps of Engineers has said the answer to that question is “yes”.
Premature babies could be treated with an artificial uterus in 2024
New Scientist
DECEMBER 27, 2023
Premature lambs continued developing when placed in a sac-like artificial uterus.
NNI Publishes Economic Impact Analysis of 20 Years of Nanotechnology Investments
Nanotech
DECEMBER 27, 2023
On December 5, 2023, the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) released a report analyzing the economic impact of federal investment in nanotechnology from 2002 to 2022. The report states that NNI selected this timeframe because it was codified by the 21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act in 2003, and thus the range covers its entire existence.
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