New Scientist
APRIL 26, 2024
As the US grapples with an ongoing bird flu outbreak in dairy cattle, the country’s health agencies are ramping up surveillance efforts and working to develop a vaccine if needed
Inside Climate News
APRIL 26, 2024
A 1971 plan for a global carbon dioxide monitoring network never came to fruition. The proposal is detailed in a document newly unearthed by the National Security Archive. By Marianne Lavelle In 1971, President Richard Nixon’s science advisers proposed a multimillion dollar climate change research project with benefits they said were too “immense” to be quantified, since they involved “ensuring man’s survival,” according to a White House document newly obtained by the nonprofit National Security
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New Scientist
APRIL 26, 2024
To celebrate the launch of our new event series in the US, kicking off with a masterclass on the brain and consciousness, we have unlocked five incredible long reads
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 26, 2024
The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the April 27 PA Bulletin inviting public comments on a proposed declaration of an Exceptional Air Quality Event due to 2023 wildfires from Canada and New Jersey causing elevated levels of nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds impacting ozone pollution in Pennsylvania. A successful Exceptional Event declaration approved by EPA will mean DEP can essentially exclude the bad air days caused by wildfires from their analysis of wh
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.
New Scientist
APRIL 26, 2024
Political campaigns are deploying AI-generated deepfake versions of politicians to reach hundreds of millions of eligible voters in India’s 2024 election – the world’s largest ever
Enviromental Defense
APRIL 26, 2024
This blog was written by Melina Laboucan-Massimo, Founder and Executive Director of Sacred Earth Solar My name is Melina Laboucan-Massimo. I am from the Lubicon Cree First Nation in Little Buffalo, Alberta. In 2011, my community experienced what was the second-largest oil spill in the province’s history – 4.5 million litres of crude oil (28,000 barrels) contaminated hectares of an aquifer, beaver ponds, muskeg and dense forest.
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PA Environment Daily
APRIL 26, 2024
Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the April 27 PA Bulletin -- -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - April 27 [PaEN] -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the April 27 PA Bulletin inviting public comments on a proposed declaration of an Exceptional Air Quality Event due to 2023 wildfires from Canada and New Jersey causing elevated levels of nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds impacting ozone
New Scientist
APRIL 26, 2024
In addition to the overall rise in sea level, the heights of tides are also changing as the oceans warm and separate into more distinct layers
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 26, 2024
The following DEP notices were published in the April 27 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups So far in 2024, DEP received or acted on 111 Act 2 Land Recycling notices related to oil and gas facility site cleanups. Air Quality Permits -- Mountain Gathering LLC - Pipeline Compressor Station: DEP invites comments on proposed modifications of an Air Quality Plan Approval for the faci
New Scientist
APRIL 26, 2024
The genetic variant, which causes people to be insensitive to growth hormone, may also protect people from heart disease
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.
Scientific American
APRIL 26, 2024
Research suggests that people tend to exaggerate how critically they will be viewed if they reveal negative information about themselves to others
New Scientist
APRIL 26, 2024
When alpacas mate, males deposit sperm directly into the uterus, a reproductive strategy not confirmed in any other mammals
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 26, 2024
On April 29, the Southwestern PA Commission Water Resource Center will host a webinar on How To Address Challenges For Drinking Water Systems - PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' and Lead Service Lines starting at 10:00 a.m. Join Ellen Kohler , Director of Applied Research at the University of Pennsylvania Water Center , as she discusses sustainable solutions for water quality challenges faced by communities.
New Scientist
APRIL 26, 2024
Before it shattered over Germany, the asteroid 2024 BX1 was clocked rotating once every 2.
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
APRIL 26, 2024
The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the April 27 PA Bulletin announcing the availability of the Land Application of Manure Supplement to the Manure Management for Environmental Protection Manual. [ DEP ID: 361-0300-002 ] The supplement and Manual provide guidelines that comply with Department regulations concerning animal manures and agricultural process wastewaters.
Scientific American
APRIL 26, 2024
Someday an unlucky outburst from our sun could strike Earth and fry most of our electronics—and we’ve already had some too-close-for-comfort near misses
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 26, 2024
On April 26, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visited Stroud Water Research Center in Avondale, Chester County, for a first-hand look at research measuring the effects of farming practices that are improving water quality and soil health. Redding and local farmer Jamie Hicks and the Stroud Center’s Executive Director Dr. Dave Arscott and Director of Watershed Restoration Matthew Ehrhart toured a field managed by Hicks.
Scientific American
APRIL 26, 2024
H5N1 influenza virus particles have been detected in commercially sold milk, but it’s not clear how the virus is spreading in cattle or whether their milk could infect humans
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Ocean Conservancy
APRIL 26, 2024
My favorite creatures in the ocean are the weird ones. Those blobby, slippery, bizarre, alien-looking things that make you wonder “How does that live on our planet with us?” They remind me that the slice of nature I get to see is just a small fraction of the life out there. The Earth is a weird place, and that’s what makes it wonderful. And that’s why it gives me such great pleasure to introduce you to one of these strange and glorious creatures: the swimming sea cucumber, also known as the head
Scientific American
APRIL 26, 2024
Inexpensive Chinese solar panels are pitting Americans who want cheap equipment against those who want to make it
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 26, 2024
For the third time in the last eight weeks, DEP reported ZERO or only 1 shale gas well permit under review in its Oil and Gas Workload Report , which has huge implications for the funding needed to run its entire Oil and Gas Regulatory Program. DEP’s program that regulates conventional oil and gas and shale gas wells and their infrastructure is funded almost entirely by permit application fees.
Scientific American
APRIL 26, 2024
Ahead of a project to spray carbon dioxide into jungle plots, researchers contemplate what its results might signal about the forest’s future.
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 26, 2024
Educators in Southwest PA counties are invited to the April 30 online meeting of the Southwest PA Environmental Literacy Coalition starting at 4:00 p.m. Click Here for the agenda. Click Here to join via Zoom : Meeting ID: 695 900 0805 The Coalition is seeking local professionals, educators, students, and those with an interest in environmental literacy.
Scientific American
APRIL 26, 2024
Processed foods have been blamed for many health problems, but dietary research is tricky and nuanced
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 26, 2024
The Department of Agriculture published notices in the April 27 PA Bulletin announcing it is now accepting applications for Agricultural Conservation Research Grants ( formal notice ) and Agricultural Research Grants ( formal notice ). The deadline for applications is June 7. Ag Conservation Research The Department intends to make up to $1.5 million available for grants under the program.
Scientific American
APRIL 26, 2024
Here’s what a chef, a vet and two anthropologists have to say about eating periodical cicadas
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 26, 2024
The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the April 27 PA Bulletin inviting comments on the renewal of the Title V Air Quality Permit for the Stronghold Digital Mining Panther Creek coal waste-fired power plant in Nesquehoning Borough, Carbon County. ( PA Bulletin, page 2282 ) The proposed Title V operating permit contains applicable requirements for emission limitations, work practice standards, testing, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting standards used to verify faci
NRDC
APRIL 26, 2024
The proposed CA building code is a big step forward - but the opportunity to replace ACs with two-way heat pumps upon burnout is a massive missed opportunity.
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 26, 2024
The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the April 27 PA Bulletin it will hold a May 16 Public Conference on the Rosebud Mining Company application to review the Cherry Tree Mine Bituminous Coal Mining Permit for the facility located in Burnside Township, Clearfield County and Cherry Tree Borough and Montgomery Township, Indiana County. ( PA Bulletin, page 2324 ) The public conference will be held at the Burnside Township Municipal Building, 2447 Ridge Road in Westover from
Nanotech
APRIL 26, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA) has posted an April 17, 2024, memorandum regarding “Strategic Civil-Criminal Enforcement Policy” from David M. Uhlmann, OECA Assistant Administrator. The Strategic Civil-Criminal Enforcement Policy sets forth requirements to ensure that EPA’s enforcement program maintains and strengthens the strategic partnership between civil and criminal enforcement.
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 26, 2024
The Penn State Extension Master Gardeners latest Pollinator Confidential Podcaster features Lisa Schneider and Pam Ford on how you can qualify for the Penn State Pollinator Habitat Certification Program. The hosts outline the steps to establishing diverse landscapes that sustain pollinators in all stages of their life cycle. They also offer advice for gardeners of all levels, suggesting ways to transform even the smallest corner of your yard into a flourishing habitat using native plants.
Endangered Species Law
APRIL 26, 2024
Today, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) and Center for Biological Diversity entered into a settlement agreement wherein the Service agreed to submit to the Federal Register final listing decisions on the following six mussel species no later than May 23, 2024: Texas fatmucket ( Lampsilis bracteate ); Guadalupe fatmucket ( Lampsilis bergmanni ); Texas fawnsfoot ( Truncilla macrodon ); Texas pimpleback ( Cyclonaias (= Quadrula ) petrina ); Guadalupe orb ( Cyclonaias necki ); and False
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 26, 2024
The US Geological Survey will host a May 9 webinar on the new USGS Baseflow Stream Forecasting Web Tool starting at 2:00 p.m. EDT. This webinar will demonstrate how to access forecasts generated for active USGS streamgaging locations across the Nation. The webinar will also discuss the need for baseflow (low flow) information and possible applications of the tool.
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