PA Environment Daily

APRIL 19, 2023

The Marcellus Shale Coalition challenged DEP’s 2016 regulations setting environmental and safety standards for unconventional shale gas drilling saying the Oil and Gas Act (Act 13) did not authorize DEP to further define public resource agencies and public resources and the regulations contained a potentially overly broad definition of playgrounds.

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Acoel

AUGUST 15, 2023

Endangered and threatened species are destined to boldly go where none of them has gone before – habitats outside of their historical range. Factors such as climate change and invasive species have caused ecosystems, once suitable for these species, to no longer be acceptable or sustainable.

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Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Thousands of Canadians and leading conservation groups demand monarchs be legally protected as an endangered species, as nature summit begins. In Canada, lengthy delays in government action are common and can push species to the brink of extinction. Tim Gray, Executive Director, Environmental Defence. They have to go.”.

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PBS Nature

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Shot in and around Great Island Marsh, where the Connecticut River meets the Long Island Sound, filmmaker Jacob Steinberg achieved unlimited access to an osprey nest and offers a rich look at this unique species known for its life-long partnerships, dynamic social interactions and masterful hunting prowess.

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Ocean Conservancy

JUNE 3, 2022

Dogfish definitely like to bring the party and can hunt in groups that can number into the thousands. They are part of the second-largest order of sharks, Squaliformes, which includes at least 130 different species. Spiny dogfish are probably the best-known type of dogfish and are one of the most abundant species of sharks worldwide.

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Ocean Conservancy

JULY 22, 2022

A team of scientists discovered that 16 different species (that we know of!) Some animals definitely use their lights as lures in the deep sea to draw prey to them. For some species that use lures, like the anglerfish, there needs to be a way that the lure brings prey in without lighting up the waiting predator behind it.

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MGKF Law

JANUARY 28, 2021

Fish and Wildlife Service ("FWS") and the National Marine Fisheries Service ("NMFS") (collectively, the "Services") finalized a rule defining the term "habitat" as used for designating "critical habitat" under the Endangered Species Act (the "ESA").

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Enviromental Defense

APRIL 4, 2023

The highway would cause real and unavoidable harm to a range of at-risk and endangered species by destroying their rare habitats. Highway 413 would save drivers less than 1 minute on average across the region, and definitely not the 30 minutes that the Ontario government is claiming.

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Greenbuilding Law

MARCH 19, 2023

Less than a week before the effective date of the uplisting of the northern long-eared bat from threatened to endangered under the Endangered Species Act, the U.S. that were not released when northern long-eared bat was just threatened) to provide guidance and to streamline processes for projects under the Endangered Species Act.

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Circle of Blue

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

In addition to supporting a wide range of waterbirds, the area is one of the last strongholds for the Philippine crocodile, an endangered species. If the natural oil and gas extraction activities will fall within the declared game refuge and bird sanctuary, definitely it will not be given clearance to operate,” Abulo said.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

JANUARY 12, 2024

It’s definitely hotter,” she said, “and I’d say there’s been more severe weather.” One such plant is the invasive species kudzu ( Pueraria montana var. As Philadelphia continues to warm and our plant hardiness zone continues to rise, more southern invasive species may gain a foothold here. Now, we’re on to 7b.”

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Academy of Natural Sciences

JUNE 15, 2022

Both species tend to be crepuscular or nocturnal in urban habitats. DW : While we can’t be sure that either population has increased, we do know that both species are well adapted to living in the shadows of humans. In urban ecology we call species that thrive near humans as either ‘human-adapted’ or ‘human-exploiting’ species.

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 26, 2022

Native wild plant species are those plant species that existed in this Commonwealth prior to European settlement. There are approximately 2,800 native wild plant species that currently exist or formerly existed in this Commonwealth. The other four-fifths of these species are considered secure and thus not classified.

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Ocean Conservancy

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

I am definitely not well-suited for the cold, ice and wind. In addition, the Cook Inlet distinct population segment has been listed as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act. The largest threat to Arctic species is climate change, affecting both their habitat and the food they eat.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 22, 2024

This guidebook is a goldmine of definitions, information, tips, and helpful hints to guide citizens, giving them a way to participate more effectively with local governmental entities,” stated the Monocacy Creek Watershed Association.

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Frontiers

OCTOBER 11, 2023

So, looking at the nutrient compositional differences, not just the level of the food or species, but at the level of the variety or the cultivar and there are surprising compositional differences. “So, Sustainable diets require sustainable food systems, and are healthy by definition.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 8, 2022

It’s definitely an excellent time of year to make a visit to the Jennings Environmental Education Center. 225 native plant species were identified at the prairie habitat of Jennings in 1964. Only 4 of 19 historic populations of this snake still exist in PA, making it a critically imperiled endangered species.

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Physics World

DECEMBER 7, 2021

This preferential acceleration of heavier species over protons is atypical of acceleration mechanisms known to act on multispecies targets. To investigate the reason for this, the researchers performed further experiments and computer simulations of the acceleration process.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 10, 2024

Conventional drillers continue to report spreading their waste after the moratorium was put in place with some claiming that the waste meets the definition of a co-product [under the Residual Waste regulations] and can be used instead of commercial dust suppressants.

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The Energy Law Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The SNPR presents new data on ballast water management systems and solicits public comments on the standards and definitions applicable to ballast tanks, hulls and associated niche areas, and graywater systems. Although the deadline for doing so was December 4, 2020, these standards have not yet been finalized or implemented.

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Frontiers

MARCH 10, 2023

It seemed to be really all over the place and there would be some species that have gone extinct and then other closely related species that tolerate the fungus. Currently we have over 8,000 described species of amphibians and we’re up to over 11,000 species of non-avian reptiles.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

AUGUST 4, 2022

I definitely wouldn’t be where I am today without the support and encouragement from Jon Gelhaus and Steve Dilliplane who have been great mentors throughout my career. . For example, we can look at which species might be more greatly impacted by climate change and how attributes of those species (e.g.

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Ocean Conservancy

AUGUST 24, 2023

You might not realize it, but you’ve definitely seen thermoregulation in action: From lizards lying in the sun to dogs panting in the heat, animals employ all kinds of methods to warm up or cool down. F, and, depending on the species, birds can range between 93.2 and 100.4 °F, and 111.2 °F.

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Columbia Climate Law

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and NOAA Marine Fisheries (NMFS) issued a sweeping proposal to amend key provisions of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), including provisions pertaining to listing decisions, critical habitat designations, and interagency consultations. The four provisions are discussed below.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

MAY 16, 2022

I decided to bike and explore various parks in the city and would find many living bird species. The city is a great place to start as well, but parks are definitely better. Unfortunately, once covid hit and everything was shut down I stepped away from bird collecting. All images taken by Anwar Abdul-Qawi.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 19, 2023

Carmichael High School Watershed Experience A well-constructed MWEE engages students in four essential elements: issue definition, outdoor field experiences, synthesis and conclusions, and environmental action projects.

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Enviromental Defense

JANUARY 17, 2023

The definition of a PSW has been fundamentally changed because the previous scientific evaluation criteria for wetlands have been reduced or removed entirely. Dark green (Category 1 Protection) represents existing Provincially Significant Wetlands and habitat for endangered and threatened species.

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Vermont Law

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

International Implementation Panel: A Global Perspective on Nature-Based Solutions The International Implementation panel will scrutinize the diverse definitions and applications of nature-based solutions on an international scale to address climate change.

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Breezometer

APRIL 6, 2022

This will differ according to plant type and species, and of course, location. Scientists note where pollinating species did exist before, they have increased in numbers as well. How Do We Define ‘Pollen Season’? The term ‘pollen season’ refers to the time of year when pollen production for certain plants begins, peaks, and ends.

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Washington Nature

JANUARY 18, 2023

While we don’t have a definitive answer as to why there were so few Chinook outmigrating this past season, signs point to last winter’s unprecedented flooding and a warming climate that increasingly supports large storm events. With other endangered species, you can circle a spot on the map to target for restoration,” he says.

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Academy of Natural Sciences

JANUARY 4, 2022

Through dozens of eye-popping aquatic species and ecosystems, high-definition video and hands-on activities, visitors can explore the ocean’s vast diversity and see how everyone’s actions on land affect the ocean, however far away.

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Frontiers

MARCH 3, 2022

For most of the last century, humanity as a species was focused almost solely on building larger cities as fast as possible and with little thought on its impact to the environment. Storage containers of bulk material are known as bins, silos or even bunkers.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 7, 2022

Whether they are taking it off for grain or silage, or they just have it there overwinter, there’s definitely a lot more cover crops being planted now.” “The The conservation district encouraged him to plant multiple species with the rye, “because the more root mass, the healthier the soil,” Garber added.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 23, 2021

I was excited to be a part of something so great; but I was nervous that I would clip a branch the wrong way or find out it was a rare or endangered species that I had just snipped off. Some examples are rebuilding a fishing pier; restoring a historic fire tower; more than 100,000 feet of trail maintenance; invasive species removal; and more!

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Ocean Conservancy

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Although definitions of TEK can vary based on the source, at its core TEK is about collaboration, stewardship and understanding of our natural world. When trying to determine if the Alexander Archipelago wolf should be listed under the Endangered Species Act, for example, U.S.

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Legal Planet

JUNE 2, 2023

Stinson sees companies like Microsoft, IBM, and Google funneling large amounts of money into conservation to develop technical solutions to biodiversity loss, climate change, and species extinction. He’s optimistic, saying, “I think it’s definitely possible.”

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PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 28, 2021

Regenerative agriculture has been defined in many ways, and its definition continues to evolve with time, practices, research, and new information. What is regenerative agriculture?

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