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How Weather Forecasts Can Help Dams Supply More Water

Yale E360

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is testing ways to use improved weather forecasts to manage some of the nation’s largest dams to store more water and prevent floods. This new approach could help officials respond to new precipitation patterns brought on by climate change.

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I’m With Paul

Legal Planet

In a recent column , Paul Krugman argued that cutting carbon emissions doesn’t have to mean an end to economic growth. He’s right about that. Carbon emissions and growth aren’t joined at the hip. He could have added that economic growth and quality of life don’t necessarily go together. The numbers are really clear about the disconnect between the trajectories of GDP and emissions.

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Arsenic Levels in Wells Across Great Basin Mapped in New Study

Environment + Energy Leader

Carson Valley, Carson Desert Basin (including the town of Fallon, Nevada), and the Truckee Meadows (Reno) hold the highest number of groundwater well users at risk according to the study. The post Arsenic Levels in Wells Across Great Basin Mapped in New Study appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Big Plastic will see us in court next month … and you’re invited, Toronto

Enviromental Defense

Nearly two years after filing an outrageous lawsuit against the federal government, Big Plastic is getting its day in court. The industry is trying to stop much-needed federal regulation of plastics, and we’ll be there to greet them. On March 7, Canada’s biggest plastic producers are taking over a Toronto courtroom in a desperate effort to convince a judge that plastic pollution is not the threat to the environment, wildlife and human health that we all know it is.

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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

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The Port of Montreal Sets Five-Year Investment Plan for New Sustainable Infrastructure

Environment + Energy Leader

The Port of Montreal has earmarked $335 million in its new five-year investment plan for its infrastructure on the Island of Montreal. The post The Port of Montreal Sets Five-Year Investment Plan for New Sustainable Infrastructure appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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What’s next as we work together to stop the destruction of farms, forests and wetlands in the Greenbelt and beyond?

Enviromental Defense

Last fall brought a whirlwind onslaught of legal, regulatory and policy attacks on the Greenbelt, wetlands, forests Conservation Authorities, renters, property taxpayers and good planning by the Ontario government. Most of these attacks were done without the completion of required public consultation and excluded and ignored the input and views of the people, businesses and communities who will suffer the short- and long-term consequences.

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Soft Robots Take Steps toward Independence

Scientific American

Squishy robots can now heal themselves and grow as they explore

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Thursday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 2.23.23

PA Environment Daily

Are You Telling Your Story? House holds Special Session Voting Days Feb. 23, 24 [Child Sexual Abuse Issue] -- Committee Schedule Senate returns to voting session Feb. 27, 28, March 1, 6, 7, 8 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events TODAY 10:00: Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee hearing on Ohio/PA train derailment impact on local residents and emergency response.

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JWST Discovers Enormous Distant Galaxies That Should Not Exist

Scientific American

JWST discovers giant, mature galaxies that seem to have filled the universe shortly after the Big Bang, and astronomers are puzzled

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DCNR Seeking Nominations For 2023 Watershed Forestry Leadership Award

PA Environment Daily

The DCNR Watershed Forestry Team is excited to announce that we are seeking nominations for our 2023 Watershed Forestry Leadership Award ! The deadline for nominations is March 31. The Watershed Forestry Leadership Award celebrates exemplary leaders with significant, positive impacts that bring people together to advance watershed forestry practices in Pennsylvania.

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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

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US Air Force is giving military drones the ability to recognise faces

New Scientist

The US Air Force has completed a project to develop face recognition software for autonomous drones, sparking concerns that individuals could be targeted and killed

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Did the Pentagon Shoot Down a Harmless Ham-Radio Balloon?

Scientific American

Surging numbers of small research balloons increase the odds of airborne mistaken identity—and harsher regulations

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Welsh island Ynys Enlli becomes Europe's first dark sky sanctuary

New Scientist

Ynys Enlli, located 3 kilometres off the coast of Wales and also known as Bardsey Island, is now officially one of the best places in the world to see the stars

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Another Patient Is Free of HIV after Receiving Virus-Resistant Cells

Scientific American

The risks associated with a bone marrow transplant used to treat HIV mean the procedure is unlikely to be widely used in its current form

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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.

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Island-hopping cougars swim kilometres through icy water off US coast

New Scientist

Researchers were surprised when a young male cougar living in Washington state swam to a nearby island.

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Statement on InfluenceMap’s report on Canada’s oil & gas industry undermining climate policy

Enviromental Defense

Statement by Aly Hyder Ali, Oil and Gas Program Manager, Environmental Defence Ottawa | Traditional, unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People – A new report from InfluenceMap confirms the impact of oil and gas lobbying efforts which Environmental Defence has been tracking: that Canada’s six largest oil and gas companies, along with the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP), have been a major obstacle to Canada achieving its climate goals.

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Gel injected into living animals turns into an electrode

New Scientist

Researchers injected a leech with gel that transforms into a soft electrode, letting them control its muscle contractions – this gel could eventually be used in the brain to treat neurological conditions without surgery

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Regulation is required to mitigate the high cumulative propagule pressure exerted by escaped pet parrots

The Applied Ecologist

Margaret Stanley, Ellery McNaughton, Rachel Fewster and Josie Galbraith talk us through their recent research that uses reports of lost pet birds to estimate the cumulative propagule pressure that the pet trade exerts on the establishment of introduced bird species.

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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.

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US freight trains are getting longer – is that safe?

New Scientist

Freight trains as long as 8 kilometres transport goods in the US, but in light of recent derailments, some are asking if current safety guidelines are up to scratch

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Google's Quantum Computer Hits Key Milestone by Reducing Errors

Scientific American

Researchers demonstrate for the first time that using more qubits can lower the error rate of quantum calculations

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Efforts to prevent the Yellow River flooding may have made it worse

New Scientist

Analysis of flooding on the Yellow River in China suggests that mud barriers intended to prevent flooding resulted in more frequent floods

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Penn State Extension Watershed Winds: Healthy Soils Remain Resilient In Changing Climate; Cover Groups For Healthy Watersheds; Online Learning Opportunities

PA Environment Daily

The latest Watershed Winds newsletter from Penn State Extension features articles on-- -- Improving Soils Can Help Agriculture Remain Resilient To Changing Climate -- Cover Crops For Watershed Health -- Winterkill In Ponds -- Pennsylvania's Digital Water Atlas -- 2022 Update Of The Pennsylvania State Water Plan Complete -- Be a Presenter At 2023 Dive Deeper Water Education Summit -- Become A Master Watershed Steward Learning Opportunities -- Multiple Dates: Private Water Supply Education & W

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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.

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Google says error correction will lead to useful quantum computers

New Scientist

For the first time, Google has shown it is possible to reduce the overall number of errors produced by a quantum computer, meaning it should be possible to build larger, useful devices

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PA Organization For Watersheds & Rivers Hosts 2-Part Webinar On Opportunities, Challenges Of Green Parking Lots March 29, April 12

PA Environment Daily

Join the PA Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR) and your watershed colleagues for one or both sessions of a two-part conversation about the benefits, challenges, and opportunities for creating green parking lots in your community Across Pennsylvania, parking cover thousands of acres with impervious asphalt, contributing to the urban heat island, elevating temperatures in communities, impacting water quality, and creating stormwater runoff that degrades streams and rivers.

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Mangroves near Chinese cities can reduce storm surges by over 2 metres

New Scientist

A 600-metre-wide patch of mangrove forest can reduce the water level during a tropical storm by 2.

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DEP Air Quality Committee To Hear Presentation On Methane Emissions Monitoring Overflight Study On March 9

PA Environment Daily

The DEP Air Quality Technical Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet March 9 to hear a presentation of results from a research study on detecting and measuring methane emissions sources and rates from aircraft overflights in Pennsylvania. Also on the agenda are presentations on proposed EPA regulations to reduce methane emissions from oil and gas facilities and methane fees included in the federal climate and energy “Inflation Reduction” act.

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Sustainability at Retail

Sustainability impacts every nation, company, and person around the world. So much so that, in 2015, the United Nations (UN) issued a call for action by all countries to work toward sustainable development. In response to this and as part of a global Sustainability at Retail initiative, Shop! worked collaboratively with its global affiliates to address these critical issues in this white paper.

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Building Resilience in the Face of Climate Change [Sponsored]

Scientific American

Successfully mitigating the impacts of climate change will rely heavily on innovation in science and technology.

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Bay Journal: Pennsylvania's State Water Plan Points To New Challenges

PA Environment Daily

By Ad Crable, Chesapeake Bay Journal It’s been 12 years since Pennsylvania updated its state water plan. The new one, released in January, points to new challenges from climate change, “forever chemicals” and the proliferation of mega warehouses. The state legislature required the new water plan, which was prepared by the Department of Environmental Protection with the guidance of more than 100 public and private stakeholders.

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Species at Risk and Water & Fisheries Management

Environmental Law Centre

The Environment & The Constitution Series: Species at Risk and Water & Fisheries Management AN ELC REPORT SERIES The ELC is pleased to present a series of reports and webinars. The post Species at Risk and Water & Fisheries Management appeared first on Environmental Law Centre.

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DCNR Accepting Grant Applications For Volunteer Fire Company Wildfire Protection Grants

PA Environment Daily

On February 23, DCNR announced the application window is now open for grants to help Pennsylvania’s rural communities increase protection from wildfires funded by the U.S. Forest Service. The deadline for applications is May 11. "We are pleased to support the men and women who volunteer with the fire companies that serve our rural areas and communities across Pennsylvania with these grants," Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Acting Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn said.

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Tips on how to write a great abstract

Frontiers

By Sobha Tumbapo and Tamsin Williams, assistant editors for Review Operations Image: Shutterstock.com When it comes to writing a good abstract, knowing where to start can be daunting but a well-crafted abstract is important to your research being seen. Luckily, there are some steps you can follow and some tips to bear in mind that can help you. It is a critical component of scientific writing, as it gives readers a glimpse into your study.

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