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Is climate change accelerating after a record year of heat?

New Scientist

The record-breaking heat of 2023 has seen a rare disagreement break out between climate scientists, with some saying it shows Earth may have entered a new period of warming

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Five Things the “Nuclear Bros” Don’t Want You to Know About Small Modular Reactors

Union of Concerned Scientists

Even casual followers of energy and climate issues have probably heard about the alleged wonders of small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs). This is due in no small part to the “ nuclear bros ”: an active and seemingly tireless group of nuclear power advocates who dominate social media discussions on energy by promoting SMRs and other “advanced” nuclear technologies as the only real solution for the climate crisis.

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Climate Policy and the Audacity of Hope

Legal Planet

The bad news is that we’re not yet on track to avoid dangerous climate change. But there’s also good news: We’ve taken important steps that will ease further progress. We should resist the allure of easy optimism, given the scale of the challenges. Neither should we wallow in despair. There’s a good basis for hope. To begin with, there’s been major progress in U.S. climate policy.

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Florida's Beef with Lab-Grown Meat Is Evidence-Free

Scientific American

Lobbyists’ and politicians’ campaigns against lab-grown meat appeal to emotion, not logic and reason

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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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Autoimmune conditions linked to reactivated X chromosome genes

New Scientist

The inactivation of one copy of the X chromosome in female mammals may start to fail as they get older, which may be why women have a higher risk of autoimmune conditions such as lupus

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New Maps Show Where Tyson Foods Is Polluting Water

Union of Concerned Scientists

Tyson Foods, the largest meat and poultry producer in the United States, churns out billions of animal products each year. In addition to countless ribeye steaks and chicken nuggets, Tyson also produces contaminated wastewater—over 18.5 billion gallons in 2022 alone. This toxic stew includes animal parts and byproducts like blood and feces, pathogens like E. coli and Enterococcus , and nitrogen and phosphorus that can deplete oxygen in bodies of water.

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Gas Stove Pollution Lingers in Homes for Hours Even outside the Kitchen

Scientific American

Gas stoves spew nitrogen dioxide at levels that frequently exceed those that are deemed safe by health organizations

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Orangutan is first non-human seen treating wounds with medicinal plant

New Scientist

A male Sumatran orangutan chewed the leaves of a plant used in Indonesian traditional medicine and placed them on a wound on his face

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New California Legislation Would Help Us Better Understand Wildfire Health Impacts

Union of Concerned Scientists

Last year, the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) made headlines across the country when we published a report demonstrating how worsening wildfires in the West are linked to the unrelenting, shameless emissions of the fossil fuel companies. While we hope that our science will bolster efforts to hold these companies accountable, the truth is that such accountability is necessary but insufficient.

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Increasingly Frequent Ocean Heat Waves Trigger Mass Die-Offs of Sealife, and Grief in Marine Scientists

Inside Climate News

Heat waves recently extended across nearly 30 percent of the world’s oceans, an expanse equivalent to the surface area of North America, Asia, Europe and Africa. By Bob Berwyn Over the past several years, the temperature of the Earth’s oceans have been spiking high enough to trigger numerous die-offs of marine species , killing millions of corals, fish, mammals, birds and plants.

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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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How Much Do Our Thoughts Shape Our Health?

Scientific American

The way we think about time, aging and sickness may influence our health, behavior and general well-being in surprising ways

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Astonishing images show how female Neanderthal may have looked

New Scientist

The skull of Shanidar Z was found in the Shanidar cave in the Kurdistan region of Iraq, and has been painstakingly put back together

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After Decades of Disinformation, the US Finally Begins Regulating PFAS Chemicals

Union of Concerned Scientists

Earlier this month, the Environmental Protection Agency announced it would regulate two forms of PFAS contamination under Superfund laws reserved for “the nation’s worst hazardous waste sites.” EPA Administrator Michael Regan said the action will ensure that “polluters pay for the costs to clean up pollution threatening the health of communities.

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Legislation to Stop the Pebble Mine Is Introduced

NRDC

A new bill would protect Bristol Bay from the proposed Pebble Mine.

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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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Wild Orangutan Uses Herbal Medicine to Treat His Wound

Scientific American

Researchers say this may be the first observation of a nonhuman animal purposefully treating a wound with a medicinal plant

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Indoor climbing wall users may be breathing in toxic rubber dust

New Scientist

The air and dust in climbing centres contain high levels of rubber particles from the soles of climbing shoes, some of which contain toxic additives

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Passive tree diversity increase after intense forest exploitation? A matter of drought-tolerant and animal-dispersed species

The Applied Ecologist

Miriam Selwyn discusses their latest study’s findings, conducted with colleagues. Results find ca. 30 years of passive tree species diversity increase following intense forest management release. This is largely thought to be led by animal-dispersed and higher drought tolerant species in the context of increasing temperatures and decreasing precipitations.

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Air Pollution Could Potentially Exacerbate Menopause Symptoms, Study Says

Inside Climate News

University of Michigan researchers linked PM2.5, a type of air pollutant, to estrogen decrease during the menopause transition. By Gina Jiménez Some air pollutants can disrupt hormone levels during the menopause transition, possibly exacerbating symptoms, according to a paper published earlier this year in the journal Science of Total Environment.

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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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Chatbots Have Thoroughly Infiltrated Scientific Publishing

Scientific American

One percent of scientific articles published in 2023 showed signs of generative AI’s potential involvement, according to a recent analysis

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Being angry for just 8 minutes could increase risk of a heart attack

New Scientist

People who were asked to recall past events that made them angry experienced a change to their blood vessels that has been linked with heart attacks

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Unforced Variations: May 2024

Real Climate

This month’s open thread on climate topics. Many eyes will be focused on whether April temperatures will be the 11th month in row of records… Note that we have updated the data and figures from the Nenana Ice Classic and Dawson City river ice break up pools (the nominal 13th and 5th earliest break-ups (or 15th and 4th, w.r.t. to the vernal equinox) in their respective records)).

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DEP Posted 73 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In May 4 PA Bulletin

PA Environment Daily

Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the May 4 PA Bulletin -- -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - May 4 [PaEN] -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the May 4 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a proposed Air Quality General Permit for Human or Animal Crematory Incinerators (GP-14).

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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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Longest-Ever COVID Infection Lasted More Than 600 Days

Scientific American

A Dutch man with lymphoma and other blood disorders was infected with the COVID-causing virus for nearly two years, during which time the pathogen evolved numerous mutations

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Father's gut microbiome may affect infant health

New Scientist

Disrupted gut microbiomes in male mice increase their offspring’s risk of low birth weight, stunted growth and premature death

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Of Colorado's Wetlands Protection Bills, Only HB 1379 Gets the Job Done

NRDC

Colorado urgently needs to step up to safeguard our wetlands and streams left vulnerable by the Sackett decision.

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Supreme Court Issues Ruling in Texas Landowners’ 5th Amendment Takings Clause Case

National Law Center

On April 16, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS”) released its opinion in DeVillier v. Texas, 601 U.S. The post Supreme Court Issues Ruling in Texas Landowners’ 5th Amendment Takings Clause Case appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Is Sleeping on the Floor Good for Your Back?

Scientific American

Scientific American asked experts whether sleeping on a hard surface is actually beneficial for back pain

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European summers will be hotter than predicted because of cleaner air

New Scientist

By ignoring declining air pollution, regional climate models have greatly underestimated how hot Europe's summers and heatwaves will become

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Gov. Shapiro Announces SBA Low-interest Loans Available For April 2024 Flood Survivors In Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Washington, Westmoreland Counties

PA Environment Daily

On May 2, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved his recent request to make financial aid available to survivors after devastating flooding on April 11-12, 2024. SBA financial aid is available in Allegheny County as well as the surrounding counties of Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Washington and Westmoreland. Read more here.

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Meet the Most Famous Grizzly in the World

PBS Nature

Crowds await the arrival of Grizzly 399, the most famous bear in Grand Teton National Park. When she arrives, she surprises "her fans" with an exceptional litter of four cubs.

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Exercise Helps Your Brain as Much as Your Body

Scientific American

Instead of just asking questions about how exercise helps our bodies, let’s also consider how it helps our brains

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Carbon-negative cement can be made with a mineral that helps catch CO2

New Scientist

A process to dissolve the mineral olivine in acid could provide a plentiful, energy-efficient material for carbon-negative cement

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