Fri.Oct 18, 2024

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Science is not value free

Real Climate

An interesting commentary addressing a rather odd prior commentary makes some very correct points. Back a few months there was a poorly argued and rather confusing commenary by Ulf Büntgen ( Buntgen, 2024 ) that started: I am concerned by climate scientists becoming climate activists, because scholars should not have a priori interests in the outcome of their studies.

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'Forever Chemicals' Linked to Poorer Sleep

Yale E360

Young adults with higher levels of certain “forever chemicals" in their blood reported poorer sleep, a new study finds.

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Mathematicians have found a new way to identify prime numbers

New Scientist

The first breakthrough in finding prime numbers for over 25 years has mathematicians celebrating, with hopes that the techniques behind the new proof could further advance other areas of maths

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PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - October 19

PA Environment Daily

The following notices were published in the October 19 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- Keith Eighmey - Martinez #2 Conventional Gas Well: DEP received a Final Report on remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with aluminum, barium, boron, chloride iron, lithium, manganese, selenium, strontium, vanadium and zinc to meet Statewide Health Standards at the well locate

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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.

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Writing backwards can trick an AI into providing a bomb recipe

New Scientist

AI models have safeguards in place to prevent them creating dangerous or illegal output, but a range of jailbreaks have been found to evade them. Now researchers show that writing backwards can trick AI models into revealing bomb-making instructions.

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Long COVID Is Harming Too Many Kids

Scientific American

Pediatric long COVID is more common than many thought, and we keep letting kids be reinfected with new variants

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Observer-Reporter Guest Essay: Why Politicians Want You To Pay More For Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

By Patrick McDonnell, CEO of PennFuture , Former Secretary of DEP This guest essay first appeared in the Observer-Reporter on October 17, 2024 Politicians often speak out against higher taxes, grocery bills, or utility rates, promising to work hard in office to prevent you from paying more. However, there is one notable exception: how much you pay for natural gas.

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Indestructible quantum rifts can exist in two places at once

New Scientist

Researchers used a collection of charged atoms to create a quantum superposition of an exotic type of defect

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Why Does the Moon Look Bigger Near the Horizon?

Scientific American

The rising moon looks huge on the horizon, but it’s all in your head

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Listening to music after surgery seems to be an effective painkiller

New Scientist

People who listen to music after having surgery report lower levels of pain and require less morphine than those who don't

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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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AI Regulation and the Challenges of Misinformation in the 2024 Presidential Election

Scientific American

The next U.S. president will have to contend with regulations around AI—and the electorate is already facing AI-generated misinformation.

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Boosting brainwaves in sleep improves rats’ memory

New Scientist

Rats perform better on memory tests when certain brainwave-producing neurons are stimulated while they sleep.

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A Conversation with Linda Reinstein, President and Cofounder of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO)

Nanotech

This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Linda Reinstein, President and Cofounder of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), about her many years of asbestos disease awareness advocacy. Having lost her husband, Alan, to mesothelioma two decades ago, Linda set out to educate others about the diseases associated with asbestos exposure.

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Nov. 27 Penn State Extension Webinar On Environmentally Sensitive Areas On The Farm - Ponds And Lakes

PA Environment Daily

The Penn State Extension Center for Ag Conservation Assistance Training will host a webinar November 27 in its Environmentally Sensitive Areas On The Farm Series, this one on Ponds and Lakes from Noon to 1:00 p.m. Pennsylvania's landscape is dotted with ponds and lakes, offering scenic beauty and recreation to residents. While some of these water bodies occur naturally, many have been purposefully constructed, each presenting unique challenges for landowners and community groups.

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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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The Colors of Fall Leaves Are Shaped by Climate Change and Tree Health

Scientific American

A tree’s fall palette offers a glimpse at its health and the weather it has experienced in a given year

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Penn State Extension Hosts Nov. 26 Conservation Cornerstone Webinar: Ag Best Management Practices Value

PA Environment Daily

The Penn State Extension will host another in its Conservation Cornerstone webinar series November 26 on Ag Best Management Practices Value from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Conservation Cornerstone is designed for agriculture professionals beginning their journey in agricultural conservation. This engaging webinar series will cover essential topics, including agricultural literacy, technical skills, and professional etiquette, while offering participants an opportunity to engage in informal Q&A sessio

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Experts Discuss Advancing Affordable, Energy-Efficient, and Locally Produced Ceiling Fans in India

NRDC

As India moves to increase cooling access while reducing energy consumption, NRDC and partners hosted a workshop to support advancing affordable, domestically produced and high-efficiency ceiling fans.

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DEP Posted 57 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In October 19 PA Bulletin

PA Environment Daily

Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the October 19 PA Bulletin -- -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - October 19 [PaEN] -- The Public Utility Commission published notice in the October 19 PA Bulletin of a Notice Of Certificate of Public Convenience abandonment by Sunoco Pipeline, LP of a petroleum products pipeline from Salem, Chelsea and Twin Oaks to Willow Grove. -- The Public Utility Commission published notice in the October

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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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USDA’s ARS Develops Long-Term Roadmap for PFAS in U.S. Agriculture

Nanotech

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) announced on October 16, 2024, several key outcomes from a workshop held to develop a research roadmap leading to short- and long-term science-based solutions to meet the challenges posed by the discovery of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in agricultural soils and waters.

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Rare Gorilla Family Moment Caught on Camera

PBS Nature

As the gorilla troops become more comfortable with filmmaker Vianet Djenguet and his group, they reveal the most intimate parts of family life. During this time, a mother gorilla feeds her infant within the gaze of the outsiders.

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Survey on Carbon-Based Nanomaterials and Analytical Methods Closes November 1, 2024

Nanotech

On October 10, 2024, the European Union (EU) Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON) announced that, in collaboration with NovaMechanics, it is conducting a survey to gather insights on analytical methods for identifying, characterizing, and quantifying carbon-based nanomaterials in various matrices. According to EUON, the initiative “aims to assess the current situation about analytical methods for these types of nanomaterials, whether advanced or more classical nanomaterials.

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How GPS Tracking of Teens 24/7 Impacts Parent-Child Relationships

Scientific American

Phone apps can tell whether your kid is playing hooky.

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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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New Ways to Protect Water After Supreme Court Disaster

NRDC

Protecting the future of America's waters.

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NALC webinar emphasizes importance of limiting liability for agritourism, equine operations

National Law Center

If you are opening an agritourism location, “it’s going to be important for you, before ever letting people set foot on. The post NALC webinar emphasizes importance of limiting liability for agritourism, equine operations appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Bird Photographer of the Year

Environmental News Bits

Bird Photographer of the Year is a global photographic competition. Prizes include the top prize of £3,000, plus a host of other prizes including camera equipment from OM System, and much more. See the 2024 winners and enter your photos for the 2025 competition.

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Bosland Growth, Western PA Conservancy Partner On Lake Pleasant Conservation Area Mine Land Reforestation Project In Erie County To Generate Carbon Credits

PA Environment Daily

On October 17, Bosland Growth announced it will begin site preparation for a mine land reforestation project in the Lake Pleasant Conservation Area in Northwestern Pennsylvania. The newly planted forest will significantly improve the property's ecological function, enhancing wildlife habitat and increasing carbon sequestration capacity. The 582-acre property, owned by Western Pennsylvania Conservancy , is in Erie County.

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Greening science: what’s in it for you?

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story in Nature. After years in the sustainable science sphere, innovator Florijn Dekkers is seeing key changes that will lessen the environmental impact of research.

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Grid Experts Weigh in on EPA’s Power Plant Emissions Rule

Legal Planet

Earlier this year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized e missions standards for greenhouse gases from power plants under Clean Air Act, Section 111(d). The rule sets pollution limits for existing coal plants and some new gas plants based on carbon capture and sequestration. In West Virginia v. EPA , a spate of states and industry parties have challenged these new standards.

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Webinar: Jewel of the Illinois River: Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge

Environmental News Bits

Oct 24, 2024, 6:00 pm CTRegister here. On this webinar, the Putnam County Library will virtually host site educators for a presentation about the history and importance of the site, as well as the flora and fauna found at the Refuge.

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Why is EPA “Faceless”?

Legal Planet

How many people can name the head of EPA or even know the official title of that office? About 5% of the population, would be my guess. Apart from Scott Pruitt, who became famous for his $20,000 phone booth, few people outside of the field could name any previous holder of the office. Michael Regan seems to be doing a great job there right now, but hardly anyone knows his name, and hardly anyone had heard of him before his appointment.

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Embedding Just Transition into Corporate Climate Action Strategies

Environmental News Bits

Download the report. The purpose of this report is to support businesses as they plan for a just transition, with a focus not on “why” but the “how”, which in turn calls for clarity on the “what”.

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Real Leadership is Knowing the Difference Between a Conspiracy and a Crisis 

Enviromental Defense

True leaders ought to know the difference between a conspiracy theory and a scientific fact. Having said that, ask Alberta’s Premier about the scientific fact that climate change is real and increasing the severity of fires, floods and droughts in this province and she’ll dismiss you as a radical. Ask about chemtrails – a debunked conspiracy theory – and she’ll passively blame the US military, but promise to look into it.