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​​The Science Behind Sea Level Rise: How Past Emissions Will Shape Our Future

Union of Concerned Scientists

Sea levels are rising, and science shows they will continue to rise for generations due to heat-trapping emissions that have already been released. This highlights a profound and enduring climate injustice: future generations will face the consequences of todays decisions. The effects of these emissions are already unfolding, but the full extent of their impacton coastlines, communities, and ecosystemswill play out over lifetimes to come.

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What We’re Reading – February 2025

Circle of Blue

February 12, 2025 In parts of the United States, theres no relief from climate change. A fortnight after calamitous wildfire swept across the Los Angeles region , forecasters are warning of four days of terrible flooding in southern and northern California caused by an approaching atmospheric river. The same counties wrecked by flooding in North Carolina from Hurricane Helene last September are confronting more.

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With Sea Ice Melting, Killer Whales Move Into the High Arctic

Yale E360

Killer whales have begun to migrate farther into previously icy regions of the Arctic, preying on narwhal, beluga, and bowhead. Scientists say their increasing numbers could shift food webs in ways that affect both endangered whale populations and subsistence Inuit hunters.

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Appointing an Oil Executive as New CEO of the Alberta Energy Regulator Shatters Any Hope for a Fair and Effective Oversight of the Industry

Enviromental Defense

ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE, KEEPERS OF THE WATER, ALBERTA WILDRNESS ASSOCIATION Joint statement on the appointment of Rob Morgan as CEO of the Alberta Energy Regulator Treaty 8 Territory | Alberta The appointment of Rob Morgan, former CEO of Strathcona Resources, as the new head of the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER), completely undermines the credibility of Albertas regulatory body tasked with protecting our lands, waters, and communities from the harms of fossil fuel extraction.

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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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Ask a Scientist: What Value Do Wetlands Provide?

Union of Concerned Scientists

Wetlands exist in almost every corner of the United States, representing a total area larger than the state of California. While some have federal or state protection, many do not. And despite the proximity of wetlands to many communities in this country, few people truly understand either the value wetlands hold for our way of life or the threat they face from our industrialized system of agriculture.

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What We’re Reading – February

Circle of Blue

February 12, 2025 In parts of the United States, theres no relief from climate change. A fortnight after calamitous wildfire swept across the Los Angeles region , forecasters are warning of four days of terrible flooding in southern and northern California caused by an approaching atmospheric river. The same counties wrecked by flooding in North Carolina from Hurricane Helene last September are confronting more.

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Circular Agroprocessing: The Pulp, The Peel, The Pip

Cleannovate

It’s a new year everyone. Mine is to thank you for subscribing to this blog/ newsletter. The goal of this publication is to push us towards circularity and sustainability as we engage in our daily lives. As we start the year, I’d like to embark on another sustainablity expedition by exploring agroprocessing. What comes to mind when this catch word is mentioned?

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DCNR: The Votes Are In - Delaware River Named Pennsylvania's 2025 River Of The Year

PA Environment Daily

On February 13, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced the Delaware River has been named Pennsylvanias 2025 River of the Year after securing the most votes in a public competition "The Delaware River is a conservation success story, and this designation is a testament to its historical, cultural, and recreational significance," said DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn.

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Welcoming our 2025 Associate Editor Mentees!

The Applied Ecologist

Journal of Applied Ecology offers a two-year mentoring opportunity for early career researchers to gain experience of the Associate Editor role. Each mentee works with one of our Senior Editor and also receives on-going support from the Editorial Office. Mentees have a great opportunity to learn more about the peer review process and publishing more widely through handling submissions to the journal.

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Dust from Car Brakes More Harmful than Exhaust, Study Finds

Yale E360

In cars, pollution doesn't come from exhaust alone. It also comes from wear and tear on roads, tires, and brakes. According to new research, tiny bits of dust cast off by brake pads may inflict more harm than car exhaust.

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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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American Football Season Is Getting Hotter, Especially in the Midwest

Inside Climate News

Temperatures in cities that are home to NFL teams have risen nearly 3 degrees Fahrenheit since 1970, a new analysis concludes. By Kristoffer Tigue The Minnesota Vikings may be used to playing in the cold, but their hometown of Minneapolis is warming faster than almost every other city with a professional football team.

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PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - February 15

PA Environment Daily

The following notices were published in the February 15 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. -- The Governors Office published an updated agency-by-agency Regulatory Agenda in the February 15 PA Bulletin that lists regulations in development, an estimated schedule of consideration and opportunities for public comments.

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Release: Frozen Funding, Stalled Programs, Farm Bill Impacts: Farmers, Ranchers, and Advocates Elevate Urgent Priorities on Capitol Hill

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Release: Frozen Funding, Stalled Programs, Farm Bill Impacts: Farmers, Ranchers, and Advocates Elevate Urgent Priorities on Capitol Hill Washington, DC, February 12, 2025 Today, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) organized more than 130 farmers, ranchers, and community advocates to call for urgent action on Capitol Hill around the ongoing federal funding freez

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China's Disastrous Summer Floods Linked to Unusually Warm Spring in Tibet

Yale E360

A new study links devastating summer floods in southern China to unusually warm spring weather over the Tibetan plateau.

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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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Using the ‘Magic’ of LiDAR to Map Maine’s Old-Growth Forests

Inside Climate News

How conservationists and the timber industry are collaborating to save centuries-old trees. Interview by Jenni Doering, Living on Earth From our collaborating partner Living on Earth, public radios environmental news magazine , an interview by Jenni Doering with John Hagan, president of Our Climate Common.

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North Central Grassroots Conservation Fair March 14 Wellsboro, Tioga County

PA Environment Daily

The North Central Grassroots Conservation Fair will be held March 14 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Wellsboro Fireman's Annex, East Avenue, Wellsboro, Tioga County. The Fair is an opportunity for the public to learn about the conservation organizations in this area and all that they have accomplished in conserving and protecting the natural resources.

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Community and Environmental Groups File TSCA Section 21 Petition Seeking the Phase Out of Hydrogen Fluoride in Domestic Oil Refining

Nanotech

The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) announced on February 11, 2025, that community and environmental groups submitted a petition under Section 21 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to prohibit the use of hydrogen fluoride in domestic oil refining to eliminate the extreme and unreasonable risks this use presents to public health and the environment.

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Most Europeans may have had dark skin until less than 3000 years ago

New Scientist

Ancient DNA from 348 individuals suggests that pale skin became the predominant characteristic of people living in Europe much later than assumed

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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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Men Actually Crave Romantic Relationships More Than Women Do

Scientific American

Multiple-study analysis looks at why men’s emotional intimacy is much more difficult outside of romantic relationships

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DEP Posted 86 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In February 15 PA Bulletin

PA Environment Daily

Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the February 15 PA Bulletin -- -- The Governors Office published an updated agency-by-agency Regulatory Agenda in the February 15 PA Bulletin that lists regulations in development, an estimated schedule of consideration and opportunities for public comments. Read more here. For DEP, the Agenda includes a proposed regulation establishing an annual permit fee for shale gas wells [ Read more here ] and updated waste management regulations coveri

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Occurrence of microplastics in terrestrial habitats: Hazards and pollution abatement

Environmental News Bits

ONI, B. A., AGU, K. C., & SANNI, S. E. (2025). Occurrence of microplastics in terrestrial habitats: Hazards and pollution abatement. Pedosphere. [link] Abstract Microplastics (MPs) are ubiquitous and pose an environmental risk. This review examined MP pollution in terrestrial ecosystems from a myriad of poorly understood sources.

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Meet the man who single-handedly tracks every spaceflight mission ever

New Scientist

For more than 40 years, Jonathan McDowell has tirelessly catalogued the space industry.

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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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Coffee Boosts Beneficial Gut Bacterium

Scientific American

Researchers found a strong connection between coffee and the gut microbiome

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Washington County Judge Rules Sunoco Pipeline Did Not Have Eminent Domain Authority To Take Property For Mariner East Pipelines In Landowner Lawsuit Alleging Fraud

PA Environment Daily

On February 7, Washington County Court of Common Pleas Judge Brandon P. Neuman ruled Sunoco Pipeline, LLC did not have eminent domain authority to take property for the Mariner East Pipelines in 2013 from Bradley and Amy Simon and possibly many other property owners. Judge Brandon P. Neuman said it is undisputed that in 2013 the Mariner East pipeline was an interstate pipeline that provided no service in Pennsylvania and was regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Authority as common carriers

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Why the price of your favorite chocolate will continue to rise

Environmental News Bits

by Narcisa Pricope, Mississippi State University Valentines Day often conjures images of chocolates and romance. But the crop behind this indulgence faces an existential threat. Regions like northeastern Brazil, one of the worlds notable cocoa-producing areas, are grappling with increasing aridity a slow, yet unrelenting drying of the land.

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A whole new world of tiny beings challenges fundamental ideas of life

New Scientist

The surprising discovery of entities smaller than viruses raises profound questions about what life is and how it got started

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Measles Outbreak in Children Grows in One of Texas’ Least Vaccinated Counties

Scientific American

With hospitalizations and at least nine confirmed cases, health officials race to contain a growing outbreak in a community with low vaccination

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DEP: Southwestern Energy Prod Co. Failed To Comply With Act 2 Cleanup Standards At The Greenzweig Shale Gas Wastewater Impoundment In Bradford County After 5 Years

PA Environment Daily

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the February 8 PA Bulletin saying Southwestern Energy Production Company failed to comply with the Act 2 Land Recycling Program cleanup standards at the Greenzweig shale gas wastewater impoundment in Herrick Township, Bradford County. ( PA Bulletin, page 1377 ) On January 2, 2025 DEP issued a disapproval letter for an Act 2 Final Report on the remediation of a release from the Greenzweig shale gas wastewater impoundment covering rele

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Assessing public support for air pollution mitigation and control policies: Health, socioeconomic, and ideological predictors in an overburdened and vulnerable region of the U.S.

Environmental News Bits

Zarate-Gonzalez, G., Brown, P., & Cisneros, R. (2025). Assessing public support for air pollution mitigation and control policies: Health, socioeconomic, and ideological predictors in an overburdened and vulnerable region of the U.S. BMC Public Health, 25(1), 263. [link] [open access] Abstract Background The San Joaquin Valley (SJV) in California is one of the most polluted … Continue reading Assessing public support for air pollution mitigation and control policies: Health, socioecono

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Carbon-neutral hydrogen can be produced from farm waste

New Scientist

Bioethanol made from fermented agricultural waste can be turned into zero-carbon hydrogen through a new process that uses much less energy than other sources

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Russia's War Is Driving Up Emissions by Forcing Planes to Reroute

Yale E360

Since war broke out in Ukraine, Western airlines have been charting longer routes to avoid flying over Russia, with a discernible impact on emissions.

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Registration Now Open For Keystone Trails Assn. Spring Hiking Weekend April 25-27 In Huntingdon County

PA Environment Daily

On February 11, the Keystone Trails Association announced it will hold its annual Spring Hiking Weekend from April 25 to 27 in Huntingdon County, home of Pennsylvanias Raystown Lake. Attendees will choose their adventures from regional hikes and outdoor programming on nearby trails. Spring Hiking Weekend is a celebration of trails - trails we hike, bike, hike, run, walk our dogs on, or seek out as spaces to reflect.

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