Enviromental Defense
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
It is fair to say that most food in the average Canadian grocery store is now wrapped in plastic. When Environmental Defence surveyed key shelves in the country’s major grocery chains two years ago, we found an overwhelming amount of plastic – more than 70 per cent – on several key shelves. Shelves where food used to be mostly packaged in cans, jars or paper bags, like pet food, soups and baby food.
Yale E360
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
A new study details how, in just a few hours, more than 2 million Atlantic cod consumed 10 million tiny capelin. Scientists say the feeding frenzy is the largest on record, both in terms of the number of fish involved and the area covered.
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Nanotech
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on October 29, 2024, that it is awarding $39 million in grants to U.S. business owners to increase the availability of domestic biofuels in 18 states and provide cleaner, more affordable fuel options. USDA will also make $200 million available through the new Biobased Market Access and Development Grants made possible by Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) funds.
Environmental News Bits
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Read the full story from the University of Illinois. What happens to ibuprofen after it eases your throbbing headache? Like many pharmaceuticals, it can remain in an active form when our bodies flush it out.
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
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Our ancestors probably used a wide range of plant-based tools that have since been lost to history.
National Law Center
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
In late October, 2024, the state of Texas filed a lawsuit against the Department of Interior and the United States Fish. The post Texas Files Suit Against FWS For Decision to List Mussels As Endangered appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
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PBS Nature
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Orphan lion cubs Alpha and Bravo reached the ocean and made the Skeleton Coast their new home. Here, they learned how to hunt and eat a new set of prey from the marine ecosystem: seals.
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
One day, doctors might be able to 3D print copies of your organs in order to test a variety of drugs, thanks to a new technique that uses light and sound for rapid printing
NRDC
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Across the world, thawing landscapes, seascapes, and freshwater reserves are reshaping environments and lives for the communities that rely on them.
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Several downballot races in the 2024 presidential election will carry implications for climate policy far beyond state lines
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
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
The British Heart Foundation’s Reflections of Research competition showcases beautiful images captured by researchers studying heart and circulatory disease
Scientific American
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Culture may play a role in how birds build collectively in the Kalahari Desert
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Fibres in wet wipes and clothes often make their way into soil - and natural versions could be more damaging than synthetic ones
Environmental News Bits
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Nov 15, 2024 2 pm CTRegister here. Previous webinars in the series are available on the PEPH website. The first presentation will be from several members of the San Joaquin Valley Center for Air Injustice Reduction (SJV-CAIR).
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
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
A small world in the outer solar system appears to have volcanic activity possibly spurred by liquid water
Environmental News Bits
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Read the full story at News Medical. Just like diagnosing human illness, scientists are using soil health indicators to identify and reverse soil degradation, ensuring our planet remains fertile and productive for future generations.
PA Environment Daily
NOVEMBER 5, 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 Voting Schedule -- November 12, 13
Environmental News Bits
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Read the full story at Utility Dive. Solarcycle will both recycle Runergy’s decommissioned panels and provide the manufacturer with glass for new panels via its Georgia facility, which is slated to open in 2026.
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.
HumanNature
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Written by Samantha Nordstrom An earthy, humic smell clings to the air on a sunny afternoon as Loveland, Colorado resident Laura Hinds shovels soft black-brown compost from a wheelbarrow into her third compost bin, tucked to the side of her backyard. “I’m no composting expert,” she says, chuckling. “You hear lots of stuff about how it could be perfect, but most of the time it doesn’t need to be.
Environmental News Bits
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Read the full story in Popular Mechanics. A survey of Lake Michigan located at least 40 large craters on the lakebed. Initial studies highlighted the spots as unknown shapes, but additional research revealed the craters are filled with marine life. Researchers expect to investigate further, seeing how these craters formed and if they’re really sinkholes.
New Scientist
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Experts predict that the number of cancer cases around the world will skyrocket, resulting in millions more fatalities by 2050
Environmental News Bits
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Read the full story at Inc. Diamond Spratling’s organization Girl + Environment connects communities to education and mental health tools for a new climate future.
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.
A Greener Life
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
By Anders Lorenzen Election Day is here. The outcome will have key implications for how the US and the world will respond to the climate crisis. While the Presidential Election between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is by far the most significant. But with all 435 seats in the House of Representatives, 33 Senate Races, and 11 Gubernatorial races, a host of local elections and special ballots will be key to implementing new laws and bills and keeping existing ones.
Environmental News Bits
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Read the full story at Canary Media. A year ago, the U.S. announced ambitious plans to build large-scale clean hydrogen hubs. Now, 12 months later, those plans have advanced little and are still shrouded in uncertainty. Last October, the U.S.
Environmental News Bits
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Read the full story from NPR. There’s a valley in rural southwest Utah that’s become a hub for renewable energy. Dozens of tall white wind turbines whoosh up in the sky. A sea of solar panels glistens in the distance. But the new kid on the block is mostly hidden underground.
Environmental News Bits
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Read the full story from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) chemist John Shilling wears soundproof earmuffs as he sits between freezer-chest-sized scientific instruments in an airplane.
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Environmental News Bits
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Read the full story at Energy News Network. A Twin Cities suburb is among the latest cities looking to use utility franchise fees to help pay for climate and sustainability work, as many look to advance ambitious but underfunded targets.
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