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As Oceans Warm, Predators Are Falling Out of Sync with Their Prey

Yale E360

In the sea as on land, climate change is driving shifts in the abundance and distribution of species. Scientists are just beginning to focus on why some fish predators and prey like striped bass and menhaden on the U.S. East Coast are changing their behavior as waters warm.

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Northcentral PA Conservancy Partners With McMorris Family To Preserve 60-Acre Farm In Lycoming County

PA Environment Daily

By Renee' Carey, Northcentral PA Conservancy In the heart of Lycoming County, the McMorris family has nurtured a 60-acre farm that tells a story of stewardship, family, and a love for the land. Recently, Marc McMorris and his siblings partnered with the Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy (NPC) to establish a conservation easement, ensuring the conservation of their cherished family property for generations to come.

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Sabin Center Report Highlights Key Climate Cases and Litigation Themes in 2024

Law Columbia

Today, the Sabin Center published a report that looks back on climate litigation developments since the beginning of 2024. This second installment in our year-end series revisits significant cases and rulings from around the world and connects them to overarching themes. The report draws from the Sabin Centers United States and Global Climate Litigation databases and monthly litigation updates.

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Manada Conservancy Partners With Laudenslager Family To Preserve 575 Acres In Dauphin County

PA Environment Daily

The Manada Conservancy wrapped up 2024 with the signing of two conservation easements on eight parcels owned by the Laudenslager Family, marking a grand total of 575 acres that the family has protected with the Conservancy. This recent project, through one of the easements, protects seven parcels expanding upon already protected woodland and sensitive wetland habitat on Peters Mountain.

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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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A cosmic shape could explain the fundamental nature of the universe

New Scientist

Physicists have created a 3D shape called the cosmohedron, which can be used to reconstruct the quantum wavefunction of the universe - and potentially do away with the idea of space-time as the underlying fabric of the universe

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Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward Program - A Look Back At 2024

PA Environment Daily

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." Pennsylvania's Margaret Mead In 2024, the Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward Program grew to 911 dedicated community volunteers in 42 counties who logged 44,233 volunteer hours across the state. Since the program began in 2013, the total volunteer hours are 198,460, valued at $6.6 million.

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Berks Nature Protects 607 Acre Hawk Mountain Scout Reserve In Schuylkill County

PA Environment Daily

In early January of 2025, Berks Nature permanently protected the 607-acre Hawk Mountain Scout Reserve in Schuylkill County. The camp property has offered recreational activities for scouting groups for decades, and hosts both a vast tract of woodland and the headwaters of the Lower Little Swatara Creek. The easement will allow camp activities to continue uninterrupted while also prohibiting all future development on the propertys 504 acres of woodland, balancing the recreational and ecological v

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Weird icy balls in space could be a totally new kind of star

New Scientist

After a close look with a powerful radio telescope, astronomers are still puzzled by a pair of objects with strange characteristics first spotted in 2021

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Berks Nature Establishes Ruth E. Fetterman Woodland To Preserve 102 Acres In Berks County

PA Environment Daily

In October 2024, Berks Nature established a new conservation easement with Ruth E. Fetterman to protect 102 acres of woodland proximal to the Trout Run reservoir. The conveyance of this easement symbolizes a victory for Earl Township residents who deeply value the rural quality of the landscape a sentiment echoed by residents across the Oley Hills landscape.

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An alien planet has winds that blow at 33,000 kilometres per hour

New Scientist

Observations of WASP-127b, a giant gas exoplanet more than 500 light years from Earth, suggest it has phenomenally high wind speeds

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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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DCNR, Penn State Extension Feb. 14 Meaningful Watershed Education Workshop At Greenwood Furnace State Park, Huntingdon County

PA Environment Daily

The Penn State Extension is partnering with DCNR to host a February 14 Meaningful Watershed Education Workshop at Greenwood Furnace State Park in Huntingdon County from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This winter-themed workshop is designed for educators interested in incorporating hands-on water science and stewardship activities into their curriculum. During the workshop, participants will explore a variety of engaging, real-world field experiences, including a winter salt watch activity and a macroinv

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The US is leaving the Paris Agreement – what happens next?

New Scientist

The worlds largest economy and second-largest emitter of greenhouse gases will withdraw from the global climate pact, disrupting efforts to tackle climate change

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How Neandertal DNA May Affect the Way We Think

Scientific American

DNA inherited from Neandertals may influence modern human cognition

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What nine sleep researchers do to get their best night's rest

New Scientist

From carefully timing meals and bedtime to turning down the lights and banning screens in bed, here's what the scientists who study sleep do to optimise their slumber

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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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Painful Endometriosis Can Affect the Whole Body, Not Only the Pelvis

Scientific American

This disease is now genetically linked to widespread inflammation, asthma, migraines, and more

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Sicily's hills were 40 metres below water during Earth's megaflood

New Scientist

The megaflood that refilled the Mediterranean Sea 5 million years ago was so huge and fast that it shaped the landscape of what is now Sicily

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DOE and EPA Announce $6 Million to Support Advanced Biofuel Development

Nanotech

On January 8, 2025, the U.S. Department of Energys (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $6 million in funding for three projects that will advance biofuel development and support U.S. leadership in energy and emissions innovation. According to BETO, the projects will support research to improve performance and reduce costs of high-impact biofuel production technologies; scale up production systems with industry; and support the U

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Farms can install vertical solar panels without reducing crop yields

New Scientist

Adding rows of upright panels on farmland generates green power in the morning and evening while acting as a windbreak for crops

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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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Interior secretary manages vast lands that all Americans share − and can sway the balance between conservation and development

Environmental News Bits

by Emily Wakild, Boise State University The Department of the Interior was created in 1849 as the United States was rapidly expanding and acquiring territory. It became known as the department of everything else for its enormous portfolio of missions, which ranged from western expansion to oversight of the District of Columbia jail.

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How to shift your circadian clock to beat your jet lag

New Scientist

It is possible to speed up how quickly you get over jet lag but calculating the right way to do it based on flight times, time zones and light exposure can be tricky

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Biochar-amended soil can further sorb atmospheric CO2 for more carbon sequestration

Environmental News Bits

Gui, X., Xu, X., Zhang, Z., Hu, L., Huang, W., Zhao, L., & Cao, X. (2025). Biochar-amended soil can further sorb atmospheric CO2 for more carbon sequestration. Communications Earth & Environment, 6(1), 5. [link] [open access] Abstract Input of biochar into soil is considered as an efficient technology for carbon sequestration.

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How best to catch up on rest and pay off your sleep debt

New Scientist

If you've missed out on sleep, it is possible to catch up. But is it better to try to do it all in one go or spread out over time and is it really so bad to sleep in at the weekend?

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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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Comparative analysis of coupled carbon capture and waste heat recovery systems for ships using the 5E approach

Environmental News Bits

Zhang, Y., Zhang, J., Tian, Z., Yang, C., Peng, H., Kan, A., & Gao, W. (2025). Comparative analysis of coupled carbon capture and waste heat recovery systems for ships using the 5E approach. Energy Conversion and Management, 326, 119454.

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Incredible images show the moment SpaceX's Starship exploded

New Scientist

James Temple was "in the right place at the right time" to take these dramatic images of SpaceX's Starship's seventh flight test disintegrating above the Atlantic Ocean

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Advances in Green Chemistry: Sustainable Synthesis of Novel Organic Compounds

Environmental News Bits

Chitransh Dixit, Kanchan Lata Dixit, Chandra Kumar Dixit, Praveen Kumar Pandey, & Shavej Ali Siddiqui. (2024). Advances in Green Chemistry: Sustainable Synthesis of Novel Organic Compounds. International Journal of Modern Achievement in Science, Engineering and Technology, 2(1), 5055.

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JWST Photos Reveal Bizarre Physics of Supernova Explosions

Scientific American

The best view yet of the Cassiopeia A supernova remnant reveals new secrets

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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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As Oceans Warm, Predators Are Falling Out of Sync with Their Prey

Yale E360

In the sea as on land, climate change is driving shifts in the abundance and distribution of species. Scientists are just beginning to focus on why some fish predators and prey like striped bass and menhaden on the U.S. East Coast are changing their behavior as waters warm.

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Transcendent Thinking Boosts Teen Brains in Ways That Enhance Life

Scientific American

A style of teaching that gets adolescents to reflect beyond the here and now may help their brain grow in ways that enhance life

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How To: Go Snow Day Birding (with Merlin)

Cool Green Science

Or how I learned to love winter wildlife watching (with a little help from technology and the perfect pair of mittens.) The post How To: Go Snow Day Birding (with Merlin) appeared first on Cool Green Science.

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Book Review: Tiny, Airborne Threats and Humans’ Reluctance to Face Them

Scientific American

Carl Zimmer’s new book dives into aerobiology and the reasons humans seem unwilling to confront airborne threats

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3E Internal Evolve Leadership Event, February 3, 2025, Arlington, VA

Nanotech

The 3E Internal Evolve Leadership Event brings together thought leaders and key contributors to exchange insights, tackle critical industry challenges, and explore innovative solutions. Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner, Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. will present “Navigating the Present & the Future in Product Stewardship, Chemical Workplace Safety & Sustainability & Supply Chain.” The post 3E Internal Evolve Leadership Event, February 3, 2025, Arlington, VA appeared fir

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