Scientific American
AUGUST 28, 2024
A long-running research endeavor reveals key chemical players that cement memories in place—and still more have yet to be discovered
Inside Climate News
AUGUST 28, 2024
New studies suggest global warming boosts natural methane releases, which could undermine efforts to cut emissions of the greenhouse gas from fossil fuels and agriculture. By Bob Berwyn A 2021 pledge by more than 100 nations to cut methane emissions from anthropogenic sources 30 percent by 2030 might not slow global warming as much as projected, as new research shows that feedbacks in the climate system are boosting methane emissions from natural sources, especially tropical wetlands.
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Scientific American
AUGUST 28, 2024
A survey of the Dolmen of Menga suggests that the stone tomb’s Neolithic builders had an understanding of science
Enviromental Defense
AUGUST 28, 2024
Statement from Keith Brooks, Programs Director, Environmental Defence Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat – Today’s announcement by Energy Minister Stephen Lecce is a significant and shocking reversal on electricity planning in Ontario. By opening the LT2 procurement to natural gas, Minister Lecce is walking back the terms of the original procurement, which focused on 2000 MW of electricity generation from wind
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
Scientific American
AUGUST 28, 2024
Scientists re-create the last moments of a manateelike animal that was eaten by both a crocodilian and a shark
New Scientist
AUGUST 28, 2024
A new test spots Lyme disease faster than the existing go-to approach and, if approved, could reduce the risk of complications
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New Scientist
AUGUST 28, 2024
The failure of Boeing's Starliner capsule has left two astronauts stuck in space for months – but also proved how private spaceflight can go right
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 28, 2024
On August 15, 2024, the aboveground Yonker Well & Tank Pad to Carns Well & Tank Pad waterline pipeline owned by Range Resources Appalachia, LLC in Mount Pleasant Township, Washington County suffered a blowout that launched a “pig” sent through the pipeline into the air. The blowout was reported to DEP by a landowner at 11:15 a.m. on August 15 who said a pipeline that runs through his property ruptured and caused property damage.
New Scientist
AUGUST 28, 2024
Climate change is extending mosquito season and helping to drive outbreaks of dengue fever, Oropouche virus and eastern equine encephalitis
Scientific American
AUGUST 28, 2024
The Oropouche virus, which causes a disease nicknamed “sloth fever” for one of the animals that can be infected, has seen its first cases in the U.S.
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
AUGUST 28, 2024
Hydrogen produced by splitting water with renewable energy is too expensive to take off, but a start-up hopes to bring down the cost with new electrolysers
Scientific American
AUGUST 28, 2024
“Prescribing” community resources and activities, like art classes and cycling groups, can improve our health and our health care
New Scientist
AUGUST 28, 2024
In an experiment simulating what happens deep in the interiors of planets, scientists have found that liquid can be compressed into ice crystals – even at extremely high temperatures
NRDC
AUGUST 28, 2024
With three lawsuits now pending, broad coalition led by Bristol Bay Tribes intervenes to support EPA veto in defense of world’s greatest wild salmon fishery.
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.
New Scientist
AUGUST 28, 2024
Despite the limitations of Alzheimer's drugs like lecanemab, this new class of treatments and a group of experimental vaccines are paving the way to a world without dementia
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)
AUGUST 28, 2024
Editor’s Note: This is the fourth post in a multi-part blog series analyzing the Farm Food and National Security Act of 2024 (FFNSA), which was reported out of the House Agriculture Committee on Friday, May 24. The first post details an overview of the markup process, the bill as a whole, and its likely (or unlikely) path to becoming law. The second post explores the FFNSA’s impacts on local and regional food systems.
New Scientist
AUGUST 28, 2024
Many fear that voters are being manipulated by political campaigns that use Facebook ads, TikTok and YouTube videos, but research reveals a more surprising story
Scientific American
AUGUST 28, 2024
A curator at the New York Botanical Gardens explains what we can learn about the past and the present from houseplant trends.
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.
New Scientist
AUGUST 28, 2024
A video of a turtle with a straw up its nose changed attitudes to plastic pollution around the world.
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 28, 2024
DCNR State Parks Environmental Education - What Happened To August! - newsletter features articles on-- -- Back To School Teaching Ideas -- In-Person Professional Development Workshops -- DEP Environmental Education Grants & Conferences -- Explore the Outdoors -- Striving Towards Inclusion -- State Park Info & Updates Click Here to read their entire newsletter.
New Scientist
AUGUST 28, 2024
Where do morals come from?
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 28, 2024
On August 28, the North Branch Land Trust announced the appointment of Emma Thompson as its Conservation and Stewardship Director. Thompson joined the Land Trust in 2023, bringing with her a dedication to conservation and a drive to inspire others with the same passion. With a robust background in conservation and stewardship, Thompson has previously worked in environmental consulting and served as a forester with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of Forestry.
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.
New Scientist
AUGUST 28, 2024
These photos showcase some of the intricately created birds' nests found in the Natural History Museum in Tring, UK, home to one of the world's largest ornithological collections
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 28, 2024
The Department of Environmental Protection released its 2023 Healthy Waters Healthy Communities Annual Report celebrating the nutrient pollution reduction accomplishments in the Pennsylvania portion of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, according to DEP’s Healthy Waters Partnership, Progress newsletter. The report highlights the work of 34 county teams working with over 1,200 individuals and organizations to implement local Countywide Action Plans (CAPs) to accelerate clean water project implementati
New Scientist
AUGUST 28, 2024
Our advice columnist David Robson looks into the science of how we react to laughter
Law Columbia
AUGUST 28, 2024
Introduction Though environmental rights have long been recognized globally, they have undergone particularly notable evolution over the past half-century. India, surprisingly to some, has one of the most sophisticated frameworks concerning State obligations and individual protections, including a robust system for guaranteeing the enjoyment of environment rights to individuals.
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New Scientist
AUGUST 28, 2024
Feedback brings news of a study in which scientists explored whether seeing happy broccoli eaters might encourage reluctant children to get on with it already and eat their vegetables
Nanotech
AUGUST 28, 2024
As reported in our July 29, 2024, blog item, on July 27, 2024, Canada’s Minister of the Environment published a Canada Gazette notice announcing a mandatory survey to obtain information on the manufacture, import, and use of 312 specific per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). On September 11, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. (EDT), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) will hold an information session in English on the survey.
New Scientist
AUGUST 28, 2024
Despite some hype, OceanXplorers, a new ocean-life nature series, delivers on the visuals – and on showcasing the effects of climate change
Nanotech
AUGUST 28, 2024
On August 27, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced that it recently reviewed the following plants modified using genetic engineering to determine whether they posed an increased plant pest risk relative to non-modified comparators: APHIS states that it found these modified plants were unlikely to pose an increased plant pest risk compared to other cultivated plants.
New Scientist
AUGUST 28, 2024
For an undercover operative, Sadie Smith takes unnecessary risks as she infiltrates an eco-activist group. Why? And where do the Neanderthals fit into Creation Lake, Rachel Kushner's Booker-longlisted climate fiction novel? Emily H.
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