Legal Planet
JUNE 10, 2024
Former Panoche Drainage District Manager & Convicted Water Thief Dennis Falaschi (credit: Fresno Bee) Recently, former Panoche Drainage District general manager Dennis Falaschi pled guilty in federal district court in Fresno to having conspired to steal millions of gallons of publicly-owned water from California’s Central Valley Project (CVP) for private gain.
New Scientist
JUNE 10, 2024
The protective bubble around the sun retreated dramatically after colliding with a freezing interstellar cloud, leaving much of the solar system exposed to radiation that shaped our evolution, a study suggests
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PA Environment Daily
JUNE 10, 2024
On June 10, Eric Chase, Assistant Teaching Professor and Assistant Director of the Penn State Center for Dirt and Gravel Road Studies said road spreading oil and gas wastewater is “not effective at suppressing dust and pose potential environmental harm and due to high levels of chloride and radium would not pass the testing requirements to be eligible for Program funds.
New Scientist
JUNE 10, 2024
An analysis of their vocalisations suggests that African savannah elephants invent names for each other, making them the only animals other than humans thought to do so
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
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PA Environment Daily
JUNE 10, 2024
On June 10, Tom Pike, an Environmental Policy Advocate with Westmoreland County-base Protect PT , told a House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee hearing on House Bill 2384 (Vitali-D-Delaware) that road spreading of oil and gas wastewater “is disproportionately responsible for negative impacts on human health.” “The process of gas drilling brings radioactive material from underground to the surface.
New Scientist
JUNE 10, 2024
Biological processes such as DNA replication or cellular structure formation may become more accurate when done as quickly as possible, offering new hints into life's origins
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New Scientist
JUNE 10, 2024
The same genetic tools being used to resurrect the woolly mammoth and dodo could help many other vulnerable species that have yet to die out
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 10, 2024
Siri Lawson from Farmington Township, Warren County submitted this written statement to the June 10 House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee for its hearing on House Bill 2384 (Vitali-D-Delaware) and road spreading oil and gas wastewater. Farmington Township lies in Northwest Pennsylvania. In 2017-18, the Township became ground zero in the debate over using public dirt roads for oil and gas wastewater disposal.
New Scientist
JUNE 10, 2024
The meaning of the word "bot" on Twitter/X seems to have shifted over time, with people originally using it to flag automated accounts, but now employing it to insult people they disagree with
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 10, 2024
The PA Association of Environmental Professionals is now accepting registration for its Annual Conference to be held September 11-13 at the Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center in State College. The theme is Communities, Corridors & Connections. The PAEP Annual offers the opportunity to exchange ideas and information, and analyze current trends that will expand your knowledge, connections, and ability to stay informed and prepared for the future.
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
New Scientist
JUNE 10, 2024
When bacteria were put in alternating environments, some became better at evolving to cope with the changes – evidence that “evolvability” can be gained through natural selection
Enviromental Defense
JUNE 10, 2024
The increase in greenhouse gas emissions has made many parts of the world hotter and drier. These conditions are ideal for extreme wildfires, like the ones that are happening in Canada. Wildfires have destroyed livelihoods across the country and Canadians are scared – for themselves, their families and their future. Unfortunately, during these stressful times, misinformation and distrust can spread quickly.
New Scientist
JUNE 10, 2024
We know that there is ice at the Martian poles and underground, but until now it wasn't clear it could exist on the surface of the Red Planet
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 10, 2024
On June 10, Dr. William Burgos, a Penn State Professor of Environmental Engineering, appeared before the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee to outline the finding of extensive research by Penn State on the environmental and health risks of road dumping. Based on that research, Dr. Burgos came to this bottom line-- “Pennsylvania should ban road spreading of O&G PW [oil and gas wastewater].
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.
NRDC
JUNE 10, 2024
Linking EVs, smart homes, and other resources to the grid takes work from PJM and states. Pennsylvania is beginning to do its part.
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 10, 2024
On June 10, three conventional oil and gas industry trade groups submitted a written statement to the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee for a hearing on House Bill 2384 and road dumping oil and gas wastewater saying they oppose a ban on the disposal practice. The groups included the PA Independent Oil & Gas Association, the PA Independent Petroleum Producers and the PA Grade Crude Oil Coalition.
Scientific American
JUNE 10, 2024
Baked-in news practices cover only the worst moments of protests and neglect telling people what protesters are asking for, extensive research shows
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 10, 2024
On June 10, the Department of Environmental Protection told the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee the Shapiro Administration supports legislation banning the practice of road dumping oil and gas wastewater and prohibiting its consideration as a coproduct under Residual Waste Regulations. “The Administration is supportive of this clear ban on the practice and views the Solid Waste Management Act as a sound vehicle for such statutory language.
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.
Scientific American
JUNE 10, 2024
A number of whole-body deodorants are coming to market. But are they safe and effective?
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 10, 2024
On June 10, the PA Environmental Council sent a letter to the members of the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee supporting House Bill 2384 (Vitali-D-Delaware) that bans road dumping of oil and gas wastewater. The text of the letter follows-- Dear Representatives, I am writing to convey the Pennsylvania Environmental Council’s support for House Bill 2384 (P.N. 3244), which would prohibit road spreading and land application of production brine and wastewater by the conventional oil
Scientific American
JUNE 10, 2024
The Hubble Space Telescope’s woes, moon rocks and antibiotic candidates discovered with AI are all in this week’s news roundup.
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 10, 2024
On June 10, a representative of the PA State Association of Township Supervisors said the Association continues to support a resolution passed by its members in 2019 favoring the use of conventional oil and gas wastewater as a dust suppressant on dirt roads saying it is effective and affordable. Jack Lee, a Supervisor in Summit Township, Erie County, made these comments before the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee during a hearing on legislation that would ban road dumping of oi
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Scientific American
JUNE 10, 2024
Female elephants address one another with individualized rumbles
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 10, 2024
On June 10, former DEP Secretary David Hess told a House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee he supports legislation banning what he called the “indiscriminate” and “unnecessary” disposal of oil and gas wastewater by road dumping. “DEP, the industry, Penn State and others have studied conventional oil and gas wastewater for nearly 30 years and the conclusions are the same-- oil and gas wastewater contains harmful contaminants that exceed human health and environmental standards and as a
A Greener Life
JUNE 10, 2024
Local’s trying to cool down on the 21st of May in Karachi, Pakistan. Photo credit: AP Photo / Fareed Khan. By Anders Lorenzen At the end of May, an extreme heatwave in the southern Pakistani province of Sindh exceeded 52 degrees C. It has hereby reached the highest reading of the summer so far and is inching close to the country’s all-time high of 54 C.
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 10, 2024
“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 Jun
Scientific American
JUNE 10, 2024
Teens are sending deepfake nude images of classmates to each other, disrupting lives.
ESA
JUNE 10, 2024
ESA is accepting expressions of interest from members to receive an ESA “observer status” badge to attend the Conference of Parties (COP) 29 Climate Change Conference, which will take place Nov. 11-22, 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Read more here. Applications are due July 2, 2024. Please complete this form to express your interest in receiving an ESA badge.
Scientific American
JUNE 10, 2024
Drought is facilitating the devastating spread of spongy moth caterpillars across U.S.
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 10, 2024
The Human Health Exposure Analysis Resource (HHEAR) is a centralized network of exposure analysis services and expertise available to eligible researchers who want to add or expand exposure analysis to their studies of human health. There is no cost to the investigator.
Earthava
JUNE 10, 2024
The post Do Solar Lights Need Direct Sunlight? Debunking Common Myths appeared first on Earthava. Understanding the performance of solar lights and their relationship with sunlight is crucial to optimizing their use. Solar lights harness solar energy through photovoltaic cells to charge their batteries during the day, which then power the lights after dusk.
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 10, 2024
Chawla, Gaurav (2024) “Unlocking pro-environmental behaviour change in luxury hospitality: A practice theory approach.” In: 32nd CHME 2024 – The Hospitality Industry: Its Impact on the Environment, Community and Workplace, 21 May 2024 – 24 May 2024, Headingley Campus, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, LS6 3QS.
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