Legal Planet
MAY 6, 2024
Is it unconstitutional for the government to build a levee that reduces the risk of urban flooding but diverts the water to nearby farmlands? The answer could be yes, unless the government pays for flood easements on the rural lands. But if the government doesn’t build the levee, it faces no liability from the urban landowners. That’s the adaptation dilemma: preparing for climate disaster is legally disfavored.
Union of Concerned Scientists
MAY 8, 2024
Call me Ishmael. Some years ago, I began to feel the most important thing I could do was learn how to replace fossil fuel with renewable energy. I had seen from an early age how oil dependency distorted and aggravated conflicts around the world, especially in the Middle East. For 30 years I have been an advocate for offshore wind development off New England’s coast and for the creation of institutions to support a transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
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Union of Concerned Scientists
MAY 1, 2024
Tyson Foods, the largest meat and poultry producer in the United States, churns out billions of animal products each year. In addition to countless ribeye steaks and chicken nuggets, Tyson also produces contaminated wastewater—over 18.5 billion gallons in 2022 alone. This toxic stew includes animal parts and byproducts like blood and feces, pathogens like E. coli and Enterococcus , and nitrogen and phosphorus that can deplete oxygen in bodies of water.
New Scientist
MAY 6, 2024
A quantum bit inspired by Schrödinger’s cat can resist making errors for an unprecedentedly long time, which makes it a candidate for building less error-prone quantum computers
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.
Inside Climate News
MAY 1, 2024
Heat waves recently extended across nearly 30 percent of the world’s oceans, an expanse equivalent to the surface area of North America, Asia, Europe and Africa. By Bob Berwyn Over the past several years, the temperature of the Earth’s oceans have been spiking high enough to trigger numerous die-offs of marine species , killing millions of corals, fish, mammals, birds and plants.
Scientific American
MAY 1, 2024
A Dutch man with lymphoma and other blood disorders was infected with the COVID-causing virus for nearly two years, during which time the pathogen evolved numerous mutations
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New Scientist
MAY 2, 2024
The record-breaking heat of 2023 has seen a rare disagreement break out between climate scientists, with some saying it shows Earth may have entered a new period of warming
PA Environment Daily
MAY 7, 2024
A report by Moody & Associates documents adverse groundwater impacts from the land application disposal of conventional oil and gas wastewater concluding-- "The water quality data generated from this study indicates that the long term discharge of shallow oil field produced water to the ground surface is not a viable management practice." [ page 26 ] The Moody study, commissioned by the conventional oil and gas industry, studied whether land application of conventional oil and gas wastewater
Scientific American
MAY 6, 2024
String theory could provide a theory of everything for our universe—but it entails 10 500 (more than a centillion) possible solutions.
Legal Planet
MAY 2, 2024
The Supreme Court is currently considering whether to overrule the Chevron doctrine. Chevron requires courts to defer to an agency’s reasonable interpretation of an ambiguous statute. We should know by the end of next month whether the current conservative super-majority on the Court will overrule Chevron. In the meantime, it’s illuminating to put the current dispute in the context of the last 80 years of judicial doctrine regarding deference to agencies on issues of law.
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.
Union of Concerned Scientists
MAY 8, 2024
The clock is ticking for the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA), which provides health screenings and compensation for people sickened by radiation from U.S. nuclear weapons production. RECA is set to expire on June 7; this would mean not only an end to life-saving health screenings and compensation, but also to the hopes of thousands of downwinders and uranium industry workers who have been unfairly excluded from the program for decades.
New Scientist
MAY 3, 2024
The inactivation of one copy of the X chromosome in female mammals may start to fail as they get older, which may be why women have a higher risk of autoimmune conditions such as lupus
Enviromental Defense
MAY 1, 2024
Statement from Julia Levin, Associate Director, National Climate Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People – Today Capital Power announced that they would not be pursuing carbon capture at the Genesee Generating Station, east of Edmonton Alberta, given the high costs and complexity of implementing the technology. The project was first proposed in 2021, and has already received government subsidies.
Scientific American
MAY 1, 2024
One percent of scientific articles published in 2023 showed signs of generative AI’s potential involvement, according to a recent analysis
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
MAY 6, 2024
“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. As trustee of these resources, the Commonwealth shall conserve and maintain them for the benefit of all the people.” - - Article I, Section 27 Pennsylvania Constitution [It’s Not A Suggestion] House next voting day May 6, 7, 8, 20, 21
NRDC
MAY 6, 2024
In honor of International Compost Awareness Week , here are some examples of NRDC's Food Matters partners expanding composting throughout their municipalities.
New Scientist
MAY 1, 2024
Finnair has cancelled flights to Tartu in Estonia this month because of an ongoing GPS jamming attack – and there is evidence that the attack is being controlled from Russia
Enviromental Defense
MAY 7, 2024
Statement by Aliénor Rougeot, Program Manager, Climate and Energy Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat – Alberta’s newly announced Oil Sands Mine Water Steering Committee is just another attempt to delay action and distract from the daily harm caused by toxic tailings in the tar sands.
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Scientific American
MAY 6, 2024
The eyebrows of the African wild dog have scientists wondering whether other canine species besides domestic dogs can make the irresistible “puppy-dog eyes” expression
PA Environment Daily
MAY 6, 2024
By Katie Bohn, Penn State News Catching fireflies is an iconic summer experience for many people living in North America, but the flickering beetles are on the decline. New research has identified factors that may be contributing to declining populations. The study, which is available online now and will be published in the June 15 issue of Science of the Total Environment , suggests that fireflies are sensitive to various environmental factors, from short-term weather conditions to longer clima
The Applied Ecologist
MAY 2, 2024
Miriam Selwyn discusses their latest study’s findings, conducted with colleagues. Results find ca. 30 years of passive tree species diversity increase following intense forest management release. This is largely thought to be led by animal-dispersed and higher drought tolerant species in the context of increasing temperatures and decreasing precipitations.
New Scientist
MAY 7, 2024
The strategy for tracking bird flu in US dairy cattle falls worryingly short of what is needed to prevent the outbreak from widening and potentially spreading to humans
PBS Nature
MAY 1, 2024
Crowds await the arrival of Grizzly 399, the most famous bear in Grand Teton National Park. When she arrives, she surprises "her fans" with an exceptional litter of four cubs.
Scientific American
MAY 3, 2024
The way we think about time, aging and sickness may influence our health, behavior and general well-being in surprising ways
PA Environment Daily
MAY 6, 2024
The Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward Program is a volunteer program that provides training, resources, and ongoing support to volunteers that want to engage in environmental restoration projects and educational programs throughout Pennsylvania. Planning is underway regarding the next few years of programming for the Master Watershed Steward Team.
Inside Climate News
MAY 4, 2024
An MIT professor of nuclear science breaks down the benefits of the TerraPower plant. Interview by Steve Curwood, Living on Earth From our collaborating partner “Living on Earth,” public radio’s environmental news magazine , an interview by Host Steve Curwood with Jacopo Buongiorno, a professor of nuclear science and engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
New Scientist
MAY 1, 2024
People who were asked to recall past events that made them angry experienced a change to their blood vessels that has been linked with heart attacks
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)
MAY 7, 2024
Photo credit: USDA For over a year and a half, countless farmers and ranchers nationwide have been sending an unmistakable message to policymakers in Washington, DC – that the climate-smart agriculture funding included in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is exactly what they’ve been looking for. Since the IRA was signed into law on August 16, 2022, the farmer-driven demand – in red states and blue states alike – for these resources has far outpaced availability.
Scientific American
MAY 3, 2024
Gas stoves spew nitrogen dioxide at levels that frequently exceed those that are deemed safe by health organizations
PA Environment Daily
MAY 2, 2024
On May 2, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved his recent request to make financial aid available to survivors after devastating flooding on April 11-12, 2024. SBA financial aid is available in Allegheny County as well as the surrounding counties of Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Washington and Westmoreland. Read more here.
Inside Climate News
MAY 1, 2024
University of Michigan researchers linked PM2.5, a type of air pollutant, to estrogen decrease during the menopause transition. By Gina Jiménez Some air pollutants can disrupt hormone levels during the menopause transition, possibly exacerbating symptoms, according to a paper published earlier this year in the journal Science of Total Environment.
New Scientist
MAY 1, 2024
Incredible results from trials of several new medications show they can prevent potentially deadly reactions to foods like peanuts, eggs and dairy - and may one day treat asthma
The Applied Ecologist
MAY 6, 2024
Sybryn L. Maes explains how they, alongside colleagues, developed an Explore Before You Restore framework, and illustrates how these concepts may impact restoration outcomes by influencing degradation and recovery trajectories. To help restore ecosystems, we, a group of international experts in resilience & restoration, propose using a new framework called Explore Before You Restore (EBYR) throughout the restoration project cycle.
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