How Baby Orangutans Become Master Treehouse Architects
Scientific American
JUNE 6, 2024
Most orangutans take seven years to learn to make their own beds
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Sweetener xylitol linked to higher risk of heart attacks and strokes
New Scientist
JUNE 6, 2024
People who had higher levels of xylitol in their blood were more likely to have a heart attack or stroke within the next three years, with lab experiments suggesting the sweetener promotes blood clotting
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STATEMENT: Big Oil’s testimony on emissions reduction misses the big picture
Enviromental Defense
JUNE 6, 2024
Statement by Emilia Belliveau, Energy Transition Program Manager Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People – At today’s Parliamentary Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development (ENVI), Members of Parliament grilled the fossil fuel industry about their climate pollution. The oil and gas CEOs tried to deflect responsibility for their massive greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs), but the writing is on the wall for these Climate Villains: you can’t ma
Texas Droughts Are Getting Much More Expensive
Inside Climate News
JUNE 6, 2024
Rising temperatures intensify drought and increase costs for the heavily subsidized crop insurance program. Texas farmers say they couldn’t do business without it. By Dylan Baddour, Inside Climate News, and Alejandra Martinez, Texas Tribune The financial costs of drought in Texas have risen rapidly over recent decades, according to a new analysis of federal crop insurance data.
Smart Tech + Human Expertise = How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
Origins of modern horses traced to breeding revolution 4200 years ago
New Scientist
JUNE 6, 2024
A genetic analysis of ancient horses reveals that breeding techniques developed by people in the Pontic-Caspian steppes enabled the rapid spread of horse-powered travel
Florida’s Daunting 2024 Hurricane Forecast
Ocean Conservancy
JUNE 6, 2024
We are officially within the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season here in the United States, and just a couple weeks ago, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its forecast for this year’s season. The outlook will blow you away. NOAA , which houses the National Weather Service and the National Hurricane Center, predicts there is an 85% chance the 2024 season will be “ above normal ,” thanks to near- record-high ocean temperatures and the onset of La Niña.
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SpaceX Starship Blasts through Plasma on Return from Ambitious Test Flight
Scientific American
JUNE 6, 2024
Elon Musk’s SpaceX made a much-anticipated fourth test flight of the world’s most powerful rocket, Starship, a vehicle designed to power human flight to the moon and Mars
Starship launch: Fourth test succeeds as both stages splash into sea
New Scientist
JUNE 6, 2024
SpaceX's Starship has been to orbit and back in its fourth flight test, with both rocket stages soft landing in the ocean, though parts of the spacecraft appeared to be damaged during descent
We’re Approaching 1.5 Degrees C of Global Warming, but There’s Still Time to Prevent Disaster
Scientific American
JUNE 6, 2024
Scientists say it’s likely that at least one of the next five years will exceed an average increase of 1.
Dutch police trial AI-powered robot dog to safely inspect drug labs
New Scientist
JUNE 6, 2024
The Dutch police force is already using a remotely controlled Spot robot dog made by Boston Dynamics to examine drug labs in raids, and now it wants to make the robot fully autonomous
The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing
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
400+ Pennsylvanians Participate In Virtual Citizen Lobby Day For Action On Climate Solutions, Gov. Shapiro's Energy Plan
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 6, 2024
On June 6, more than 400 Pennsylvanians representing over 50 state House and Senate districts signed up to join meetings with their legislators to lobby for climate change solutions for Pennsylvania. The lobby day comes as members of the state legislature buckle down for what could be a protracted budget battle over the next month. “From Erie to the Poconos and from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia, hundreds of Pennsylvanians from all walks of life are joining the citizen climate lobby day on June 6th
UK ban on quantum computer exports is pointless, say researchers
New Scientist
JUNE 6, 2024
The UK government has set limits on the capabilities of quantum computers that can be exported from the country and has declined to explain these limits on the grounds of national security.
Clean Air Council: US Steel Complying With Lawsuit Settlement To Reduce Harmful Air Pollution At Clairton Coke [Coal] Works
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 6, 2024
On June 4, the Clean Air Council said US Steel is taking steps to comply with the lawsuit settlement to reduce harmful air pollution from the Clairton Coke [Coal] Works in Allegheny County. U.S. Steel has permanently shut down coke Battery 15, one of the oldest and most-polluting parts of the Clairton Coke Works, and has formally applied to the Allegheny County Health Department to remove the battery from its Clean Air Act permits.
Single-celled predator extends its 'neck' with the help of origami
New Scientist
JUNE 6, 2024
The mystery of how a single-celled predator extends its "neck" by more than 30 times its overall length has finally been solved
How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.
Cell-Cultured Meat Updates: state bans, labeling requirements, and regulatory clarifications
National Law Center
JUNE 6, 2024
Though 2024 is only halfway over, much has already happened this year within the meat alternatives realm. Meat alternative is a. The post Cell-Cultured Meat Updates: state bans, labeling requirements, and regulatory clarifications appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
Can AI Stop Climate Misinformation?
Scientific American
JUNE 6, 2024
Researchers want to create an AI system that can quickly detect and debunk false or misleading claims about climate change
Digging into the House Farm Bill: Part 2
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)
JUNE 6, 2024
Photo credit: Lindsey Scalera Editor’s Note: This is the second post in a multi-part blog series analyzing the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024, which was reported out of the House Agriculture Committee on Friday, May 24. The first post provides an overview of the markup process and the bill as a whole, as well as its likely (or unlikely) path to becoming law.
Thursday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 6.6.24
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 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 June 10, 11, 12, 17
Implementing D.E.J.I. Strategies in Energy, Environment, and Transportation
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.
Memo to Water Utilities: Don’t Pit Safe Water Against Affordable Water
NRDC
JUNE 6, 2024
Let’s reject water utility scare tactics on treatment costs for toxic forever chemicals.
Center For Coalfield Justice: Cause Of Omnis Bailey Coal Waste Processing Plant Fire In Greene County Unknown
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 6, 2024
On June 5, the Center For Coalfield Justice said critical details regarding the fire that consumed a three-story building owned and operated by Omnis Bailey LLC at the CONSOL Bailey Mine Complex on May 20 remain unknown. The blaze sent thick black plumes of smoke over miles of Washington and Greene Counties, raising significant public health and safety concerns.
Starship launch livestream: Watch SpaceX’s fourth launch here
New Scientist
JUNE 6, 2024
SpaceX is getting ready to launch its massive Starship rocket today - watch the livestream of the event here
DCNR State Parks Environmental Education: Visit A Green Space Near You For Some Down Time
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 6, 2024
The May edition of the DCNR State Parks Environmental Education newsletter advises taking time for ourselves by visiting a green space during National Mental Health Awareness Month in May. The educators at DCNR share some easy and fun nature-based activities, free resources for educators and professional development opportunities. -- Teaching Ideas: Dissecting Daffodils; Celebrate Amphibian Week -- Upcoming Educator Workshops -- Explore the Outdoors -- Still Time To Take The PA Statewide Environ
Shaping a Resilient Future: Climate Impact on Vulnerable Populations
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.
Embrace wooden buildings for the sake of your health and the planet's
New Scientist
JUNE 6, 2024
The burgeoning use of wood as a building material is a path to more sustainable construction, and it may have psychological benefits too, finds Graham Lawton
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. Here are some highlights-- -- Exploring The Seepage Wetlands of Pennsylvania -- Rediscovery & Recovery Of The Lost Lake Erie Cisco (Freshwater Whitefish) -- Vernal Pool Critter Deep Dive -- Habitat Management For Wo
Many Prenatal Supplements Don’t Provide Enough of Key Nutrients
Scientific American
JUNE 6, 2024
Most pregnant people take prenatal supplements, but weak regulation means these products don’t necessarily provide the needed nutrients
Responsible Decarbonization Alliance Hosts Doug Tallamy For Change Waits In Your Yard Presentation June 17 At Lycoming College
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 6, 2024
The Responsible Decarbonization Alliance will host wildlife ecologist Doug Tallamy for a special Change Waits In Your Yard presentation on June 17 at the Lycoming College Academic Center, Room D-001 in Williamsport starting at 7:00 p.m. Tallamy will speak about the shocking global declines in insect and bird numbers and simple steps individuals can take to help reverse declining biodiversity and why we must change our adversarial relationship with nature to a collaborative one.
Sustainability at Retail
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Why Climate Science Matters for International Law
Law Columbia
JUNE 6, 2024
The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) issued an advisory opinion on April 21, 2024 in response to a request submitted by the Commission of Small Island States on Climate Change and International Law (COSIS). While various aspects of the advisory opinion have already been discussed in this joint blog symposium , this post focuses on a feature of the opinion that has so far received little emphasis: the strong role of science in the advisory opinion.
PA Firefly Festival Lottery Attracts Over 2,500 Entries - 150 Were Selected To Attend Activities In Late June; Live Stream Firefly Presentation
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 6, 2024
The PA Firefly Festival in Forest County is officially sold out. More than 2,500 entered the lottery for tickets to the annual celebration and education experience and 150 were selected. The demand to attend the Festival was so extraordinary a lottery system was instituted several years ago to prevent overcrowding of the activities and prime firefly habitats.
Starship launch 4: What time is the SpaceX flight today?
New Scientist
JUNE 6, 2024
SpaceX is getting ready to launch its massive Starship rocket today at 12.
PA Environmental Council Recognizes Davitt Woodwell, Altoona Water Authority, Community Of Kane At Western PA Awards Dinner
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 6, 2024
The Pennsylvania Environmental Council and friends recently celebrated the winners of the 2024 Western Pennsylvania Environmental Awards in Pittsburgh, bringing together regional leaders, longtime partners, and supporters to recognize success in environmental protection and restoration, outdoor recreation, and conservation-focused economic development.
New York City’s Landmark Congestion Pricing Program Hits New Roadblock
NRDC
JUNE 6, 2024
NRDC will continue working with groups to bring back congestion pricing, which can benefit low-income residents and workers.
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