Wed.Mar 06, 2024

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In Mongolia, a Killer Winter Is Ravaging Herds and a Way of Life

Yale E360

Mongolia’s nomadic herders are facing a savage “dzud” winter, with more than 2 million livestock frozen to death so far. Scientists say this lethal phenomenon — extreme cold and heavy snow following summer drought — is occurring more frequently and is linked to climate change.

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Three Things from Oppenheimer that are Happening Again

Union of Concerned Scientists

Oppenheimer documents humanity’s transition into the nuclear age through the eyes of Robert Oppenheimer, the “ father of the atomic bomb.” While it is a faithful rendition of a critical chapter of nuclear history, what is most striking about the film is how that history is repeating itself. 1. The United States is once again preparing to run a nuclear arms race, this time against two adversaries at once.

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The SEC’s Watered-Down Climate Rule

Legal Planet

After months of discussion, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted 3-2 to adopt climate reporting standards that will mandate publicly-traded companies disclose some of their greenhouse gas emissions. The SEC’s rule was proposed way back in 2022, and the initial draft would have required companies to disclose their “Scope 3” supply chain emissions, in addition to the “Scope 1” and “Scope 2” direct and indirect emissions the final rule includes.

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Four Stock Exchanges Collaborate to Develop the ASEAN-Interconnected Sustainability Ecosystem

Clean Energy Law

The stock exchanges of Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore have partnered to advance sustainability in ASEAN through the development of an interregional ESG ecosystem. By Paul A. Davies , Farhana Sharmeen , Michael D. Green , James Bee , and Kevin Mak On February 15, 2024, Bursa Malaysia Berhad (Bursa Malaysia), Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX), The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), and Singapore Exchange (SGX Group) released a joint statement announcing their collaboration on the develop

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

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.

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Australia could launch its first private orbital rocket within weeks

New Scientist

Gilmour Space Technologies is awaiting approval from the Australian Space Agency for the first launch of its Eris Block 1 orbital rocket, with plans to deploy a satellite as soon as April

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We Need to Investigate UFOs. But Without the Distraction of Conspiracy Theories

Scientific American

A former government official calls for investigating unidentified anomalous phenomena without succumbing to conspiracy theories about extraterrestrials

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In Florida, Skyrocketing Insurance Rates Test Resolve of Homeowners in Risky Areas

Inside Climate News

Research shows the soaring costs hint at widespread, unpriced risk as the global climate warms, with states like California, Florida and Louisiana hit hardest. By Amy Green ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla.—For most of his life, Cory Infinger has lived down a hill and along a bend in the Little Wekiva River, a gentle stream meandering northwest of Orlando. During Hurricane Ian, in September 2022, the stream swelled, inundating the homes of his family and his neighbors and also the street where they live,

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Genomes of modern Indian people include wide range of Neanderthal DNA

New Scientist

A genetic study of nearly 2700 individuals has revealed the ancestry of Indian people, and gets scientists closer to reconstructing the genomes of ancient Neanderthals

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DEP Imposed $422,365 In Penalties On 14 Conventional Oil & Gas Well Operators In 2023 For Abandoning Wells, Spills, Venting Gas; 93 Operators Cited For Abandoning 271 Wells

PA Environment Daily

Information provided by the Department of Environmental Protection in response to a Right To Know request shows DEP took enforcement action against 14 conventional oil and gas well operators that resulted in collecting $422,365 in penalties and bond forfeitures in 2023. DEP took higher level enforcement actions against 15 other conventional operators for violations, including issuing Field Orders, Administrative Orders and Compliance Orders and obtaining Court Orders, for spills, illegal disposa

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Microplastics linked to a greater risk of heart attack and stroke

New Scientist

People with artery plaques containing microplastics were about four times as likely to have a heart attack or stroke as those with plastic-free plaques

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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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Here's Why We Might Live in a Multiverse

Scientific American

Several branches of modern physics, including quantum theory and cosmology, suggest our universe may be just one of many

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We should be open about organoid research to avoid a backlash

New Scientist

Research that involves creating "mini-organs" from human cells, including those from fetuses, may leave people uncomfortable – so the best approach is to explain the reasoning behind the work and its potential benefits

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DEP Newsletter Highlights Community Projects; Hazardous Sites Cleanup; Upcoming Events

PA Environment Daily

DEP Interim Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley introduced the latest DEP Newsletter to “highlight our collective wins, amplify our mission to protect the environmental rights of Pennsylvanians, showcase the critical work done by our peers, and ensure everyone is informed of upcoming events.” Northumberland Community Project On November 7, 2023, representatives from NCRO conducted an inspection of the Community Environmental Project (CEP) that was part of the Consent Assessment of Civil Penalty (CA

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US coastal cities face higher 2050 flood risk because they are sinking

New Scientist

The subsidence of land caused by the extraction of water and fossil fuels is exacerbating the threat of sea level rise in many US cities, including New Orleans

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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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DEP: All Counties Now Back To Normal Status, All Drought Watches, Warnings Lifted

PA Environment Daily

On March 6, the Department of Environmental Protection announced after a meeting of the Commonwealth Drought Task Force that drought watch/warning will be lifted for the last remaining 8 counties. Pennsylvania has received adequate precipitation over the past 6 months to return many of the drought indicators to normal and reduce long-term precipitation deficits.

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A tale of two mysteries: ghostly neutrinos and the proton decay puzzle

New Scientist

Searching for the true nature of neutrino particles also provides the perfect experimental conditions to seek evidence of another slippery customer – proton decay, says Chanda Prescod-Weinstein

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The City of Ottawa Should Ban Fossil Fuel Advertising

Enviromental Defense

The City of Ottawa allows fossil fuel companies to advertise their products and messages on billboards and facilities throughout the city. This month, for the first time in 20 years, the city will review its Corporate Sponsorship and Advertising Policy. Yesterday, I joined other delegates and presented to the city’s Finance and Corporate Services Committee to urge city councilors to ban advertising by fossil fuel companies.

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The scientific secrets to baking a perfectly moist chocolate cake

New Scientist

Keeping your chocolate cake moist and delicious when you make it party-sized is tricky, but not impossible, says Catherine de Lange

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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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New Research Exposes How Canadian Banks are Undermining Climate Goals and Risking Client’s Money

Enviromental Defense

Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat – A report launched today by the global think tank InfluenceMap , a non-profit which holds corporations accountable for climate performance, shows Canada’s big banks are failing to deliver on their own climate promises and creating greater financial risks for Canadians as a result.

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The Tomb of the Mili Mongga review: Hunting for giants in Indonesia

New Scientist

Samuel Turvey set off for Indonesia in search of fossils and found all sorts of wonders – including the strange story of mythical wild men who just might be lurking on the island of Sumba

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Help Wanted: Pittsburgh-Based Landforce Director Of Wood Reuse

PA Environment Daily

Pittsburgh-based Landforce is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Director of Wood Reuse. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build an urban woody biomass campus in conjunction with our workforce development program. Because of our dual people and planet mission, the person in this position will have the unique opportunity to use their wood reuse skills and knowledge both for environmental benefit and to support people using this training opportunity to create a better futur

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The world just experienced the hottest February on record

New Scientist

February was the ninth month in a row to set a global heat record, with global average temperatures 1.

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DEP Chesapeake Bay Update: Conservation District 2023 Accomplishments; Grants Coming Up; County Accomplishments; Much More

PA Environment Daily

DEP’s latest Chesapeake Bay newsletter highlights conservation district highlights from 2023, updates on grants awarded and coming up, county clean water plan accomplishments and much more. Conservation Districts Highlights 2023 Activities The PA Association of Conservation Districts, Inc. (PACD) released their Highlights of Conservation District Activities in 2023 report , which recognizes and credits the PA General Assembly for providing significant additional funding for conservation district

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Weird floating crystals can stop stars ageing for billions of years

New Scientist

Some white dwarfs seem to stop ageing for billions of years, and this may be due to the behaviour of unusual ice crystals that heat up the stars

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Two Giant U.S. Telescopes Are Threatened by Federal Funding Cap

Scientific American

The Thirty Meter Telescope and Giant Magellan Telescope might need to compete for survival in the face of federal spending limits

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Hunger-inducing mutation makes some Labradors more likely to get fat

New Scientist

Dogs with a mutation in the POMC gene, common in Labradors and flat-coated retrievers, have a stronger appetite for snacks between meals and a lower metabolic rate

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First Arrest of a Greenhouse Gas Smuggler Made in U.S.

Scientific American

A California resident faces charges under a 2020 law that seeks to curb powerful planet-warming and ozone-depleting hydrofluorocarbons

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The hunt is on to learn why bowel cancer in young people is rising

New Scientist

Something in the environment seems to be causing a rise in early-onset cases of bowel cancer.

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Extreme Weather in U.S. Displaced 2.5 Million People Last Year

Scientific American

The Census Bureau found that among nearly 2.5 million people displaced last year in the U.S.

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Could two genetically modified mice come in handy on Valentine's Day?

New Scientist

Feedback is delighted to learn about a company's Valentine's Day promotion offering "a complimentary breeding pair of genetically modified mice" to potential customers in the mood for romance

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What Are the Benefits of Sleeping Alone?

Scientific American

Sleep experts break down why some couples are choosing a “sleep divorce,” or opting to sleep alone instead of sharing a bed

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The Story of Earth's Climate review: 25 discoveries tell tangled tale

New Scientist

Palaeontologist Donald R. Prothero squares up to the tough task of explaining how life and climate have shaped each other over the 4.5 billion years of Earth's history.

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How Heavy Is a Neutrino? Physicists Are Still Racing to Find Answers

Scientific American

A new generation of lab experiments is aiming to weigh neutrinos with astonishing accuracy

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