Union of Concerned Scientists
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Let’s start this one with some good news: the transition toward clean freight is picking up speed. Over the past few years, we’ve started to see more and more zero-emission commercial trucks, delivery vans, and buses hit the road. The much-needed evolution of our on-road freight system to one that’s cleaner and more equitable is gaining momentum – and not a moment too soon.
Legal Planet
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
You don’t have to look beyond the front pages of newspapers , or beyond rooftops in your neighborhood to know that we are in the midst of a clean energy revolution, with renewable energy technologies dramatically decreasing in price and increasing in availability. These technologies promise to reduce energy cost burdens for households, as well as reduce climate- and health-harming pollution.
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Yale E360
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
An African Union ruling finds that parts of a Congo national park should be returned to the Batwa people, who were evicted decades ago. Advocates say the ruling must be implemented and that the Batwa will need support to protect the park’s rare gorillas and other wildlife.
Cleannovate
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
You sow those seeds and after 3 months, 6 months or a year, you get a bumper harvest. “I’m smiling all the way to the bank,” you say. But is this all you can reap from your crops? After making money from the produce, what about converting the waste into valuable products to make more money? UPCYCLING Upcycling is about taking what’s considered as not valuable and converting it into what’s valuable.
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
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Even though the strange behaviour we observe in the quantum realm isn’t part of our daily lives, simulations suggest it is likely our reality could be one of the many worlds in a quantum multiverse
Enviromental Defense
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Statement from Rebecca Kolarich, Water Program Manager, Environmental Defence Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat – We’re thrilled that Scugog council voted against (4-2) an ill-conceived MZO that would have fast-tracked development on a significant wetland. This was a win for Lake Scugog and the engaged local community that rallied to block Avenu Properties’ MZO request.
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PA Environment Daily
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Middle Susquehanna RiverKeeper John Zaktansky has written a special report on the need for more protections for the Eastern Hellbender in a new e-magazine and published the article as a blog post on his website. The post features interviews with Hellbender and clean water experts Peter Petokas and Matt Kaunert of Lycoming College and Mizuki Takahashi from Bucknell University.
New Scientist
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
A quantum computing protocol makes it possible to extract energy from seemingly empty space, teleport it to a new location, then store it for later use
PA Environment Daily
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
On September 17, the Southwest PA-based Environmental Health Project reported State Department of Health progress on implementing recommendations after the University of Pittsburgh health studies last year showed adverse health impacts from shale gas development was “extremely limited.” Talor Musil, a Field Manager for the Environmental Health Project, said the health studies “were conducted in response to an outcry of concern from those experiencing firsthand the health harms linked to fracking
New Scientist
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Some lizards dive into streams to escape predators, and a specialised bubble-breathing technique enables them to stay submerged for up to 18 minutes
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.
PA Environment Daily
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
On September 16, the PA Parks and Forests Foundation is excited to announce the release of a new Spanish-language video on the 'Leave No Trace' principles. The video was created to support the organization’s ongoing efforts to foster diversity and inclusion in the outdoors, especially in Pennsylvania’s state parks and forests. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, over 1.1 million Pennsylvanians, or nearly 9% of the state’s population, speak a language other than English at home, with Spanish bei
New Scientist
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Snoring is often viewed as harmless, at least to the snorer, but we are now uncovering its potentially serious effects on cardiovascular health.
PA Environment Daily
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
The National Museum of Industrial History in Bethlehem is hosting an immersive VR experience on industrial history for Lehigh Watershed explorers starting September 21. Take a virtual kayak expedition down the Lehigh River to explore the rich industrial history in the Lehigh Watershed and how the industrial revolution influenced and transformed our communities.
New Scientist
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Echolocating bats can more easily find and pollinate long-stemmed flowers that stand out from the surrounding foliage, which may be why this floral trait evolved
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.
PA Environment Daily
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
On September 16, the No False Solutions PA Coalition delivered a letter to state legislators and other public officials urging them to read a new brief the group co-authored with the Better Path Coalition. The brief-- Too Infrequently Asked Questions About Carbon Capture and Storage -- provides answers to ten questions the authors say the government should consider before developing the technology in Pennsylvania.
New Scientist
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
In 2022, physicists were excited by hints that something was wrong with our understanding of the universe - but new results have put that in doubt
Scientific American
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
A strange sound dubbed “biotwang” was first heard bouncing around the Mariana Trench 10 years ago, and scientists have finally figured out where it comes from
New Scientist
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
A ring of asteroid debris could have orbited Earth for tens of millions of years, and perhaps even have altered the planet's climate
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Scientific American
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Rather than building an obsolescent, obscenely-over-budget jumbo rocket, NASA should turn to building truly innovative space technologies and plan a realistic lunar landing program
New Scientist
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Maternity services need to educate parents-to-be on how pregnancy will affect their brain - their life could depend on it, says Helen Thomson
Scientific American
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
The difficulties of the Svalbard seed repository illustrate why we need to prevent climate disaster rather than plan for it
Earth 911
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
During the pandemic, lots of people switched to online shopping, even for groceries. And businesses. The post Is Grocery Delivery Greener Than Going to the Store? appeared first on Earth911.
PA Environment Daily
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
The Lancaster Clean Water Partners will host their annual MS4 Stormwater Forum on October 21 at the Lancaster County Public Safety Training Center in Mannheim from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Join the Partners for a day filled with learning, networking, and fun. This in-person event is a must-attend for all MS4 enthusiasts. Get ready to dive into the latest trends and best practices in the industry.
Scientific American
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Time lags between discoveries and awards show how the Nobel Prizes reward science
Earth 911
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Global warming is one of the greatest threats to the future of our planet and. The post Guest Opinion: Technology Can Help Reduce Your Carbon Footprint appeared first on Earth911.
PA Environment Daily
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
On September 17, Keep PA Beautiful , Erie-Western PA Port Authority and their partners announced efforts to keep litter and debris from entering Presque Isle Bay and Lake Erie using litter booms have been successful in Erie. In 2023, with funding from the Ocean Conservancy , Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful collaborated with numerous individuals, organizations and businesses who make their home in Lake Erie, to pilot devices made to capture debris that makes its way into the water.
Scientific American
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
When different chickadee species meet, they sometimes choose each other as mates—with surprising results
Law Columbia
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
As markets for both voluntary and mandatory carbon offsets and credits have grown in recent years, the number of lawsuits involving offsets or credits also has increased. For example, American consumers have recently sued multiple companies, including Delta and Danone Waters (which sells Evian bottled water) , for making potentially misleading claims of being “carbon neutral.
Scientific American
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
On opposite sides of the Atlantic Ocean, Central Europe and North Carolina have both been drenched by torrential rains
Nanotech
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
On September 12, 2024, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) published a report entitled Synthesis report on understanding Perfluoropolyethers (PFPEs) and their life cycle. OECD states that the report presents a synthesis of publicly available information on PFPEs with the aim of elucidating the identities of PFPEs on the global market and analyzing their life cycle.
Scientific American
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Improving sickle cell care by expanding treatment options, advancing new therapies and amplifying the voices of people with the disease
Endangered Species Law
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
On September 17, 2024, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) proposed listing the Kentucky creekshell ( Villosa ortmanni ) as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and designating critical habitat for the species (Proposed Rule). The freshwater mussel is found in rivers and streams in both Kentucky and Tennessee. Historically, the species was found in thirteen river basins in southern Kentucky and northern Tennessee, but it has been extirpated from four of those bas
Scientific American
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
A new generation of treatments addresses the trauma that often underlies addiction
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