Q&A: What’s the Deal with Bill Gates’s Wyoming Nuclear Plant?
Inside Climate News
MAY 4, 2024
An MIT professor of nuclear science breaks down the benefits of the TerraPower plant.
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Growing Shade Equity, One Tree at a Time
Union of Concerned Scientists
MARCH 13, 2024
Community-partnered science helps tackle the problem To address inequities in heat-related risk, my colleagues and I have taken a community-partnered approach to better understanding the challenge of shade (in)equity and exploring solutions that cities can implement to cool neighborhoods and save lives. and Sylmar in the San Fernando Valley.
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FERC and NERC Review of Winter Storm Gas Failures Lacks Transparency and Key Details
Union of Concerned Scientists
MAY 15, 2024
Shortly before this latest storm broke out, UCS published a report finding fossil gas power plants to be disproportionately susceptible to failure during extreme winter storms in recent years. Lessons from Winter Storm Elliott and other previous winter storms are apparently taking hold, which is of course welcome news.
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PA Natural Heritage Program Newsletter Features Seepage Wetlands, Turtle Habitat Management, Fungal Biodiversity, Lake Erie Cisco, And More!
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 6, 2024
The latest Wild Heritage News from the PA Natural Heritage Program features articles on seepage wetlands, Lake Erie cisco, vernal pools, wood turtle habitat management, rare and endangered crayfish, new information about invasive species, two rare plants, and fungal biodiversity.
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FRESH, August 9, 2022: Unmonitored Ag May Account for Majority of Lake Erie Manure Pollution
Circle of Blue
AUGUST 9, 2022
Fresh is a biweekly newsletter from Circle of Blue that unpacks the biggest international, state, and local policy news stories facing the Great Lakes region today. Living near a nuclear plant has caused long-term stress in Prairie Island Indian Community, reports MPR News. Fresh from the Great Lakes News Collaborative.
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Responsible Decarbonization Alliance Hosts Doug Tallamy For Change Waits In Your Yard Presentation June 17 At Lycoming College
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 6, 2024
Tallamy has said that “headlines about global insect declines and three billion fewer birds in North America are a bleak reality check about how ineffective our current landscape designs have been at sustaining the plants and animals that sustain us. The good news is that none of this is inevitable.
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Seeing inside a dying brain: Here are five Frontiers articles you won’t want to miss
Frontiers
JUNE 5, 2023
By Deborah Pirchner, Frontiers science writer Image: Shutterstock.com At Frontiers, we bring some of the world’s best research to a global audience. Article link: [link] Machine learning may help identify plants with antimalarial compounds Hundreds of millions of people are affected by malaria each year.
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Back from the dead: Tropical tree fern repurposes its dead leaves
Environmental News Bits
MARCH 11, 2024
by Diana Yates, Life Sciences Editor, University of Illinois News Bureau Plant biologists report that a species of tree fern found only in Panama reanimates its own dead leaf fronds, converting them into root structures that feed the mother plant.
FRESH, July 26, 2022: Citizens Divided Over Wind Energy in Lake Erie
Circle of Blue
JULY 26, 2022
Fresh is a biweekly newsletter from Circle of Blue that unpacks the biggest international, state, and local policy news stories facing the Great Lakes region today. Fresh from the Great Lakes News Collaborative. In the News. Citizens are divided over a proposal to put a new wind farm on the shores of Lake Erie.
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Glyphosate pesticides persist for years in wild plants and cause flower infertility
Frontiers
JUNE 15, 2021
By Peter Rejcek, science writer. Researchers investigated how the chemical may affect the reproductive health of prickly wild rose, a perennial plant found beneath the forest canopy. In addition, researchers found traces of GBH on plant flowers two full years after the herbicide was first sprayed.
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More Climate News You Don’t Often Hear
Energy & the Law
OCTOBER 5, 2022
Its time again to report on climate-related news from a perspective other than the alarmists. First, have you wondered why all the news your Google search finds seems to spell climate D-O-O-M? The threat of melting Antarctic glaciers is not as portrayed in overhyped news reports, says Steven Koonin in the Wall Street Journal.
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Penn State: Trees Struggle To ‘Breathe’ As Climate Warms, Researchers Find
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
By Adrienne Berard, Penn State News Trees are struggling to sequester heat-trapping carbon dioxide (CO2) in warmer, drier climates, meaning that they may no longer serve as a solution for offsetting humanity’s carbon footprint as the planet continues to warm, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers. “We
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Aquaponics treatment system inspired by sewage plants grows tastier crops and keeps fish healthy
Frontiers
JUNE 13, 2021
By Tayyibah Aziz, science writer. A novel fish solids treatment system inspired by wastewater and sewage plant systems has been shown to be an effective treatment in aquaculture systems to boost nutrients available for hydroponic plant cultivation in a manner similarly efficient to commercial fertilizers. Read original article
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Illinois Dust Storm Disaster Is a Warning for Agriculture
Union of Concerned Scientists
MAY 11, 2023
” News reports noted that dust storms are rare in Illinois, but drier, hotter conditions in many farming communities could make such events more frequent and deadly. It would expand funding to underwrite and incentivize investments in new seed and equipment and expand training and technical assistance. All the time.
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The Stream, January 11, 2023: Proposed Hydropower Project Threatens Sacred Yakama Nation Food-Gathering Lands
Circle of Blue
JANUARY 11, 2023
But a proposed hydropower development, the $2 billion Goldendale Energy Storage Project , will have “ significant and unavoidable adverse impacts ” on the land’s cultural meaning, native plants, and wildlife, the Seattle Times reports. . Published in the journal Science, it is the most comprehensive look at glacial melt yet.
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Another Study Regarding the Health Impacts of PM Emissions From Power Plants: What Impact Will It Have On Regulation and Litigation?
Law and Environment
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
An article in Science published last week indicates that the mortality risk from exposure to PM 2.5 First, in significant part, this is a good news story. The post Another Study Regarding the Health Impacts of PM Emissions From Power Plants: What Impact Will It Have On Regulation and Litigation? from other sources.
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Could new cancer drugs come from potatoes and tomatoes?
Frontiers
DECEMBER 6, 2022
by Angharad Brewer Gillham, Frontiers science writer. Polish scientists revealed the potential for new cancer drugs to be formulated from bioactive compounds found in plants from the genus Solanum , like potatoes and aubergines. In 2020, around 19m new cases — and around 10m deaths — were registered worldwide.
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Sharp drop in flower abundance caused by climate crisis will leave pollinators searching further for food
Frontiers
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer. Most plant species were ‘losers’: they grew fewer flowers, secreted less nectar, and set fewer or lighter seeds. This reduced the food resources for pollinators, stimulating them to visit a wider range of plants. The results are published in Frontiers in Plant Science.
Can masculine marketing convince more men to eat vegan?
Frontiers
OCTOBER 4, 2023
by Angharad Brewer Gillham, Frontiers science writer Image/Shutterstock.com Eating more plant-based dishes is good for your health and good for the planet – but the perception that these dishes are for women and not for men may be stopping some men from choosing plant-based meals. Selling the articles is not allowed.
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Secret behind Amazonian ‘dark earth’ could help speed up forest restoration across the globe
Frontiers
MAY 4, 2023
By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer Researchers from Brazil showed that Amazonian dark earth (ADE), soils enriched by Amerindian people thousands of years ago, increases the establishment and growth of seedlings of tree species important for reforestation. The results are published in Frontiers in Soil Science. dubium were 2.1
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Heat wave: article collections on the global impact of rising temperatures
Frontiers
JULY 20, 2022
With collective views of over 1 million, researchers were fired up by topics spanning from plant heat stress and weather extremes in the urban environment to marine heatwaves and human heat acclimation. Extreme heat and plants. Plant heat stress. Article collections: Wild fires. 16 articles | 104,000 views. Marine heatwaves.
Top 10 Research Topics from 2021
Frontiers
JANUARY 17, 2022
Understanding how to halt the spread of false news while increasing the circulation of information from credible sources during the pandemic. Plant science. The enormous potential of plants to contribute effectively to fighting pandemics. Political misinformation. 11 articles | 219,000 views. 15 articles | 198,000 views.
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Bucks County Master Watershed Steward Jim Walter Inspires Environmental Action
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 17, 2023
By Alexandra McLaughlin, Penn State News From facilitating the planting of thousands of trees to developing an innovative procedure to help pinpoint and address streambank erosion issues, Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward volunteer Jim Walter has inspired environmental action in Bucks County and beyond.
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Frontiers and the World Economic Forum collaboration reveals the Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2023 report
Frontiers
JUNE 27, 2023
Scientists empower society and our mission is to accelerate scientific discovery by making science open. We publish groundbreaking discoveries by the world’s top experts. We place the researcher at the center of everything we do and enable the research community to develop the solutions we need to live healthy lives on a healthy planet.
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Tomato fruits send electrical warnings to the rest of the plant when attacked by insects
Frontiers
JULY 19, 2021
Coan, science writer. Tomato fruits inform the mother plant when they are being eaten by caterpillars, shows a new study. Little is known about whether a fruit can communicate with the plant to which it’s attached, which could be important for warning the plant of threats. from fruit to plant. ?
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Could willow bark provide our next life-saving antiviral medicine?
Frontiers
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
by Angharad Brewer Gillham, Frontiers science writer Image/Shutterstock.com Scientists have found that specially processed samples of willow bark extract have an antiviral effect which isn’t seen in already known medical compounds from willow bark, such as salicylic acid, the precursor to modern aspirin. Selling the articles is not allowed.
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How a city walk may improve your mood: Here are five Frontiers articles you won’t want to miss
Frontiers
APRIL 5, 2023
By Deborah Pirchner, Frontiers science writer Image: Shutterstock.com At Frontiers, we bring some of the world’s best research to a global audience. The scientists found that kākāpō historically exploited dozens more plant families than they do at present. Here are just five amazing papers you may have missed.
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JUNE 10, 2024
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Real-time space observations can now keep watch over ‘super emitter’ power plants
Frontiers
OCTOBER 27, 2022
By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer. Under the Paris Agreement, countries will need to track greenhouse gas emissions at the level of individual ‘super emitters’, such as power plants, in close-to-real time. chatów power plant in Poland. Largest thermal power plant in Europe. w power station in central Poland.
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Tuesday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 4.23.24
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 23, 2024
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PA Environment Daily
APRIL 6, 2023
Proposes Tighter Mercury, Air Toxics Standards For Coal-Fired Power Plants -- AP: States And Companies Compete For Billions To Make Hydrogen PA Politics - Everything Is Connected -- The Center Square: State Budget Talks Halftime - Spend Money To Make Money -- PennLive - Jan Murphy: Gov. Volunteers Needed!
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‘Wearable’ sensors for plants: World Economic Forum emerging technologies report
Frontiers
JUNE 26, 2023
Credit: Frontiers “Wearable” sensors for plants To feed the world’s population in 2050, food production must increase by 70%, according to the U.N. Wearable plant sensors are small devices that can attach to crop plants to continuously monitor temperature, humidity, moisture, and nutrient levels.
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A new metric of extinction risk considers how cultures care for species
Environmental News Bits
MARCH 21, 2023
Read the full story in Science News. A global analysis of 385 culturally important plant and animal species found that 68 percent were both biologically vulnerable and at risk of losing their cultural protections, researchers report January 3 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
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Most read articles of March 2022: Secrets of ancient leftovers revealed and endangered shark discovered in pet food
Frontiers
APRIL 20, 2022
By Colm Gorey, Science Communications Manager, Frontiers. Here are just some of the highlights that resonated strongly with readers on our news site in the month of March. Bones and plant remains can tell us what kind of ingredients were available. A new study in Frontiers in Earth Science shows that C.
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Designer phages: World Economic Forum emerging technologies report
Frontiers
JUNE 26, 2023
By reprogramming the genetic information of these viruses, scientists can selectively target specific bacteria to prevent or treat diseases in both animals and plants.” Scientists empower society and our mission is to accelerate scientific discovery by making science open.
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Our toilets can yield excellent alternatives for widespread polluting fertilizers
Frontiers
JANUARY 15, 2023
By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer. Importantly, pharmaceuticals in feces ended up in the edible plant parts only in negligible amounts, implying that fertilizers recycled from human excreta are not only productive but also safe. Most nutrients needed for plant growth occur in human urine and feces.
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PA Natural Heritage Program Provides Wild Heritage News Update
PA Environment Daily
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
The PA Natural Heritage Program's Summer Wild Heritage News is now available to provide an update on recent program activities. Endangered Species Act -- Update On Ecological Assessment of Allegheny County Parks Click Here to read the entire Summer Wild Heritage News. Posted: September 1, 2021] PA Environment Digest
When planting trees is planting hope no more: Perspectives on large-scale reforestation
HumanNature
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
In for the hype The popular notion of trees as a means to solve global environmental problems has fueled the recent spike in tree planting initiatives and people’s interest in tree planting. Well-intentioned as they may be, tree planting schemes can easily fail with serious consequences for generations to come.
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PA Environment Daily
MAY 10, 2024
Of Health Alerts Parents To Possible Lead Exposure From Children’s Painting Toy -- DEP Accepting Applications For 2023 Recycling Performance Grants Thru Dec.
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Penn State Extension Sept. 26 Webinar: How Community Forests Provide Critical Environmental & Societal Services, Buffer Local Heat And Moisture Swings
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 28, 2023
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CO2 ventilation breakthrough could turn city rooftops into bumper vegetable gardens
Frontiers
OCTOBER 23, 2022
by Angharad Brewer Gillham, Frontiers science writer. Scientists find that expelled air from ventilation systems can make corn and spinach grow taller and larger, recycling CO2-rich indoor air to fertilize edible plants. Image: Shutterstock.com. Rooftop vegetable gardens. Read the original article. Download the original article (pdf).
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Soil dwellers thrive in between solar panels: Here are five Frontiers articles you won’t want to miss
Frontiers
JULY 17, 2023
By Deborah Pirchner, Frontiers science writer Image: Shutterstock.com At Frontiers, we bring some of the world’s best research to a global audience. They have now published their results in Frontiers in Environmental Science. But with tens of thousands of articles published each year, it’s impossible to cover all of them.
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Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward Jayné Park-Martinez Sparks Conservation Efforts
PA Environment Daily
JULY 10, 2023
By Noah Evans, Penn State News Jayné Park-Martinez began volunteering with Penn State Extension’s Master Watershed Steward Program in 2018 and has been making an impact on the surrounding community ever since. Since then, she has assisted countless community members with installing rain gardens in their own yards. “My
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Master Watershed Steward Robert Pace Partners To Protect Watersheds In Montgomery County
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 21, 2024
By Kelly Jedrzejewski, Penn State News For Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward Robert Pace, building community partnerships and working with other program volunteers as a team have been essential for contributing to successful projects in Montgomery County. The team also created a comprehensive monitoring and maintenance protocol.
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