Union of Concerned Scientists
MAY 10, 2024
After months (and months and months) of anticipation, we are finally seeing some forward movement on a new food and farm bill. On May 1, Senate Agriculture Committee chair Debbie Stabenow of Michigan released a detailed, 94-page framework laying out her committee’s priorities for the bill. Meanwhile, on the other side of the Capitol, House Agriculture Chair G.T.
ESA
MAY 10, 2024
by Richard Wallace, Director of Publishing The Ecological Society of America (ESA) is delighted to announce the call for applications for its inaugural Editorial Fellows Program (EFP). The EFP is part of ESA’s ongoing efforts to provide professional development opportunities to early career ecologists and environmental scientists, especially those from historically excluded or underrepresented groups.
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New Scientist
MAY 10, 2024
Sufficiently advanced aliens would be able to capture vast quantities of energy from their star using a massive structure called a Dyson sphere.
PA Environment Daily
MAY 10, 2024
A brief review of Pennsylvania’s conservation history-- -- We've Heard This Before: "We're Providing Jobs - Stopping Pollution Threatens Jobs" - Until Air Pollution Killed People, Then We Said No. [ First Pair Of Photos ] -- We've Heard This Before: "We're Providing Jobs - Stopping Pollution Threatens Jobs" - Until Hunters Could Find No Game And Anglers Could Find No Fish, Then We Said No. [ Second Pair Of Photos ] -- We've Heard This Before: "We're Providing Jobs - Stopping Pollution Threatens
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. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene
New Scientist
MAY 10, 2024
Ultra-fast pulses of laser light can be shaped into vortices similar to smoke rings – when chained together, they can carry enough information to transmit a simple image
PA Environment Daily
MAY 10, 2024
The following DEP notices were published in the May 11 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. Land Recycling/Brownfield Cleanups -- T&T Compression, Inc. - Alexander Roy 1 Well: DEP received a Final Report on remediation of soil contaminated with Aluminum, Barium, Boron, Chloride, Iron, Lithium, Manganese, Strontium, Vanadium, and Zinc and groundwater contaminated with Selenium to meet Statewide Health Standards
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PA Environment Daily
MAY 10, 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 20, 21, 22, Jun
New Scientist
MAY 10, 2024
Heavy, prolonged or painful menstrual periods are associated with more days off school and scoring worse on compulsory exams in a UK study
PA Environment Daily
MAY 10, 2024
Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the May 11 PA Bulletin -- -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - May 11 [PaEN] Guidance -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the May 11 PA Bulletin announcing it has rescinded the Coal Mining Activity Permit Renewals Technical Guidance as no longer needed. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the May 11 PA Bulletin announcing the rates to b
New Scientist
MAY 10, 2024
A rare geomagnetic storm not seen for nearly 20 years could cause a stunning aurora borealis on 10 and 11 May
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.
NRDC
MAY 10, 2024
Going, going, almost gone! Just-passed New York State legislation would prohibit the sale and distribution of fossil fuel–based, water-polluting polystyrene foam ice chests.
Law Columbia
MAY 10, 2024
A Missed Opportunity or the First of Many Decisions to Come? The recent rulings on climate change by the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) are—as others have pointed out in this blog symposium —both “historic and unprecedented” for various reasons, not least regarding the question of reparation for climate change-related harm. While redress is a pivotal question to think through in relation to climate change, it has, somewhat surprisingly, received less attention from scholars and has no
Scientific American
MAY 10, 2024
Three factors determine whether a society experiences disease outbreaks—and how we can fight them
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)
MAY 10, 2024
Editor’s Note: This blog post is the second in a series highlighting how recent supply chain investments were unique and pivotal in expanding infrastructure to respond to growing farmer demand, reducing costly wait times, and reaching diversified operations. Part Three will move further along the supply chain, taking a deeper look at how federal market opportunities support the success of efficient regional food systems.
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.
NRDC
MAY 10, 2024
An explosive hearing held by the U.S. Senate Committee on the Budget has unveiled more details of Big Oil’s campaign to block climate action.
PA Environment Daily
MAY 10, 2024
On May 10, the PA Organization For Watersheds and Rivers announced the recipients of the 2024 Pennsylvania River Sojourn Grants. The Pennsylvania Sojourn Program is administered by POWR in partnership with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and grants are awarded on a competitive basis. Sojourns are not only a fun outdoor activity but are also an effective tool for raising awareness about our rivers and the issues affecting them, educating, and enhancing community involvement a
National Law Center
MAY 10, 2024
The Feed newsletter highlights recent legal developments affecting agriculture, with issues released twice a month. Click below to sign up for. The post The Feed: Volume 2, Issue 9 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
New Scientist
MAY 10, 2024
A centuries-old maths problem asks what shape a circle traces out as it rolls along a line.
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PA Environment Daily
MAY 10, 2024
On June 4, Sustainable Pittsburgh and the Sustainable Community Development Network of Southwestern PA will host a webinar on Cultivating Community Green Spaces - A Practical Approach For Municipalities from Noon to 1:15 p.m. In any community, green spaces are essential for enhancing quality of life, improving health, fostering social cohesion, promoting economic development, and safeguarding the environment for present and future generations.
Scientific American
MAY 10, 2024
A giant sunspot cluster rivaling the one that caused the Carrington Event in 1859 could trigger a cannibal coronal mass ejection.
PA Environment Daily
MAY 10, 2024
We've Heard This Before: "We're Providing Jobs - Stopping Pollution Threatens Jobs" - Adverse Health Impacts, Polluted Water, Land, Air, Road Dumping Waste, Explosions, Flaring, Noise, Uncontrolled Gas Venting - When Will We Say No ? Related Articles: -- We've Heard This Before : "We're Providing Jobs - Stopping Pollution Threatens Jobs" - Until Air Pollution Killed People , Then We Said No -- We've Heard This Before : "We're Providing Jobs - Stopping Pollution Threatens Jobs" - Until Hunters Co
Scientific American
MAY 10, 2024
An exploding star is a catastrophe on a cosmic scale, but here on Earth we’re safe from such astral disasters—for now
PA Environment Daily
MAY 10, 2024
DEP’s Water Resources Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet on May 16 to review a proposed DEP spill notification regulation and a draft final Triennial Review of Water Quality Standards. The Committee will also hear a presentation on a draft final regulation deleting a site-specific water quality standard for mercury on Ebaughs Creek in York County.
Scientific American
MAY 10, 2024
Experts explain how certain worms can infect the brain and why they are an important global public health problem
PA Environment Daily
MAY 10, 2024
The PA Council of Trout Unlimited is seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of Executive Director for the Coldwater Heritage Partnership Program. The Executive Director is responsible for providing strategic leadership, working with the PATU Executive Committee to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans and policies to support fundraising efforts, grant programs and educational activities.
Scientific American
MAY 10, 2024
More huge cities are facing Day Zero—the date water taps go dry—just as Cape Town, South Africa, did
PA Environment Daily
MAY 10, 2024
The Fayette County-based Mountain Watershed Association is seeking qualified candidates to fill a Community Organizer position. The Community Organizer will work to support and mobilize residents who are directly impacted by shale gas, petrochemical, coal, and other development that threaten our climate, ecosystems, water, and quality of life in the Youghiogheny River Watershed and broader Ohio River Valley.
Scientific American
MAY 10, 2024
A stunning photograph collection underlines how climate change is altering the world’s coastal and lakeside environments
PA Environment Daily
MAY 10, 2024
The Department of Environmental Protection published notices in the May 11 PA Bulletin inviting comments on Air Quality Permits for three power plants. Shawville Plant DEP proposes to renew a Title V Air Quality Permit for the Shawville Natural Gas-fired Power Plant located in Bradford Township., Clearfield County. If requested, a hearing will be held on June 14.
Nanotech
MAY 10, 2024
On April 26, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requested comment on proposed consent decrees that would address lawsuits filed by the Community In-Power and Development Association Inc. (CIDA), Learning Disabilities Association of America, Louisiana Environmental Action Network, Sierra Club, and Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services (CIDA Plaintiffs) in the U.S.
NRDC
MAY 10, 2024
Evening featured performances by Steve Agee, Nicole Byer, Mae Martin, Kumail Nanjiani, Nick Offerman, Atsuko Okatsuka, Pattie Gonia and Puddles Pity Party, in support of critical climate and environmental work
Environmental News Bits
MAY 10, 2024
Via Our World in Data. Over the last twenty years, plastic waste recycling has considerably increased worldwide, as the chart shows. OECD countries in the European Union, India, and China have spearheaded this growth. By 2019, recycling rates were 12–13%. Non-OECD Asian countries and Latin America have also made headway, but more slowly.
NRDC
MAY 10, 2024
Nothing is preventing PJM from beginning transmission planning before the leaves turn.
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