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Fake alien message sent to Earth to prepare us for first contact

New Scientist

A coded message called “A Sign in Space” has been sent from a spacecraft orbiting Mars to simulate potential communication from an advanced alien civilisation

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How concussion can lead to brain damage - and what to do to prevent it

New Scientist

A new understanding of what happens to the brain after a knock to the head is finally waking us up to the risk of contact sports, and ways to stop long term damage

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Countries failed to agree first steps on solar geoengineering at the UN. What went wrong?

Legal Planet

That came to naught in the face of persistent opposition from the US and Saudi Arabia. The US also objected to efforts from Bolivia and the EU to stress a precautionary approach, and to respect diverse forms of knowledge, not merely scientific analysis. Once again, the Swiss eventually withdrew the battered remnants of their text.

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Little Juniata River Assn.: More Than 100 Volunteers Clean Up 30 Miles Of River Banks In Huntingdon, Blair Counties

PA Environment Daily

The organizers provided supplies and guided us with group leaders- aka “captains”. Contact Bill Anderson on how to become involved with the Association: bjuniata@verizon.net. If you are interested in becoming a Keep PA Beautiful Pennsylvania Waterway Steward , contact Michelle Dunn by sending email to: mdunn@keeppabeautiful.org.

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A New Election Science Task Force Aims to Strengthen Our Elections—and Our Democracy 

Union of Concerned Scientists

It depends on all of us to take part and strengthen our democracy together, and science has a crucial role to play. A healthy democracy matters for science because a government that’s not accountable to the people it serves will listen to the most powerful interests rather than creating evidence-based policies that can serve us all.

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Media Advisory: This Earth Day Weekend, Ontarians Across the Province are Gathering and Demanding More Protection for the Environment

Enviromental Defense

Contact: Katie Krelove, katie@wildernesscommittee.org Brampton GrowGreen Awards Saturday, April 20 from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm 10150 The Gore Rd., Contact: David Laing, david@daylelaing.com Carleton Place Earthfest Saturday, April 20 from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Market Square, 7 Beckwith St.,

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Statement: House Motion Demanding Action on Toxic “Forever Chemicals” Applauded by Environmentalists, Firefighters, and Northern Indigenous Health Experts

Enviromental Defense

More than 98 per cent of us already have PFAS in our blood—substances with known ties to thyroid disease, asthma and an array of cancers. We need the entire class of PFAS listed, and we need to ban it in all but its most vital uses. Wildlife health is directly connected to Inuit health and well-being. Enough is enough.