Mon.Jan 20, 2025

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How to see all the solar system’s planets in the night sky at once

New Scientist

All seven of the other planets in our solar system are about to become visible at once in a great planetary alignment heres how to spot the celestial show

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Peeing Is Contagious among Chimps

Scientific American

Just as people often yawn or scratch themselves when they see someone else do so, for chimpanzees, peeing is contagious

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GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy lower the risk of 42 conditions

New Scientist

The benefits of taking GLP-1 agonists seem to outweigh the risks, at least when taken for approved uses, according to an assessment of how the drugs affect 175 conditions

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Chester County Residents Clean Up Litter In Chester Springs In Honor Of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Of Service

PA Environment Daily

The Litter Lifters of West Vincent Township in Chester County conducted their 4th annual litter cleanup in honor of Martin Luther King Jr Day on Saturday January 18. With the safety detail of Pennsylvania State Police and West Vincent Township Police, 30 volunteers filled 50 bags with litter along one township road and three state roads. By removing Litter along heavily traveled Rt 100, the Birch Run and Beaver Run were protected from pollutants.

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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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Fertiliser can be made from human urine in just a few simple steps

New Scientist

Urine is rich in nitrogen, which is important for plant growth, and now scientists have found an efficient way of utilising this to make human wastewater into fertiliser

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The Health Risks of Alcohol, a Red Dye Ban and Commercial Space Launches

Scientific American

We discuss a big week for commercial spaceflight, a red dye ban and a scary spider species in this news roundup.

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Meet the Channel-billed Cuckoo, the World’s Largest Brood Parasite

Cool Green Science

Summer in eastern Australia means one thing: the arrival of the channel-billed cuckoos, the worlds largest brood parasite and one very cool bird. The post Meet the Channel-billed Cuckoo, the Worlds Largest Brood Parasite appeared first on Cool Green Science.

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Why sleep quality is so important – and so difficult to measure

New Scientist

Sleeping a solid 8 hours isn't the whole story and the quality of your sleep might matter more. But what does sleep quality mean and how can we measure it?

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Join North Branch Land Trust For A Special Event: Great Backyard Bird Count & Craft Feb. 9 In Luzerne County

PA Environment Daily

The North Branch Land Trust invites nature enthusiasts, birdwatchers, and families to join in preparation for Februarys The Great Backyard Bird Count. On Sunday, February 9 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Great Backyard Bird County & Craft participants will walk the Anthracite Scenic Trail Associations - David and Judith Rimple Loop to learn how to join the global citizen science event and then migrate indoors to North Branch Land Trust to decorate a birdhouse for their own backyard.

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Why your chronotype is key to figuring out how much sleep you need

New Scientist

Is 8 hours of sleep really the right amount for you?

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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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Canada’s Clean Electricity Regulations: What You Need To Know

Enviromental Defense

To build a clean economy and avoid a climate disaster, Canada needs an emissions-free electricity supply. As we electrify everything, from our cars to our home heating systems, we need electricity to come from sources that dont emit greenhouse gases. Thats why Prime Minister Trudeaus 2021 promise to deliver a net-zero electricity grid by 2035 was important.

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Brain implant lets man with paralysis fly a virtual drone by thought

New Scientist

A man with paralysis was able to fly a virtual drone through a complex obstacle course simply by thinking about moving his fingers, with signals being interpreted by an AI model

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Registration Open! Shamokin Creek Restoration Alliance June 4-5 Mine Pools As Beneficial Resources Conference At Bucknell University

PA Environment Daily

The Northumberland County-based Shamokin Creek Restoration Alliance is now accepting registrations for the Mine Pools As Beneficial Resource Conference to be held at Bucknell University June 4-5. This event will gather experts from various backgrounds to discuss innovative approaches to mine pool utilization, management, and remediation strategies. Join us in sharing knowledge and fostering connections that can lead to sustainable solutions for our Coal Region communities.

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The surprising relationship between your microbiome and sleeping well

New Scientist

Research is revealing the complex relationship between sleep and the gut microbiome, raising the prospect that eating better during the day might help you get a better nights rest

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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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Washington & Jefferson College: Feb. 5 Webinar On Rust - A Modern Solution For Grid-Scale Battery Storage

PA Environment Daily

The Washington & Jefferson College Center for Energy Policy and Management will host a free Feb. 5 webinar on how Form Energy is ramping up production of its innovative iron-air, long-term storage batteries at a new plant built on the site of the former Weirton Steel mill. Rust: A Modern Solution for Grid-Scale Battery Storage will be the subject of a free, hour-long webinar at 11:00 a.m.

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How GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy affect risk of 175 conditions

New Scientist

The benefits of taking GLP-1 agonists seem to outweigh the risks, at least when taken for approved uses, according to an assessment of how the drugs impact 175 conditions

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Warren Times: Our Biggest Resolution - Our Commitment To The Planet That Sustains Us

PA Environment Daily

By Mac Dawson, Nature Educator, Audubon Community Nature Center The article first appeared in the Warren Times Observer January 20, 2025 -- Its about now we have a firm grip on the scope of our New Years resolutions. We did the easy part of planning and inspiring ourselves, and by now were starting to understand what committing to our goals really means and how it might impact our routines.

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Reliance on wind and solar does expose nations to energy price spikes

New Scientist

Countries like the UK, Spain and Italy rely on gas to step in when renewables cant produce power, leading to higher energy prices but a more flexible system could avoid this

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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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PennEnvironment Hosts Jan. 23 Webinar On Data Centers - How To Ensure AI And Cryptocurrency Mining Don't Delay Transition To 100% Renewable Energy

PA Environment Daily

PennEnvironment is hosting a January 23 webinar on Data Centers - How To Ensure AI And Cryptocurrency Mining Don't Delay Transition To 100% Renewable Energy from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. The rise in energy-guzzling data centers, AI and crypto mining are leading to more air and climate pollution, huge noise and quality life challenges for people living nearby, and straining our electric grid and water supply.

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Do we actually know what a healthy gut microbiome looks like?

New Scientist

The gut microbiome has tremendous potential for helping us treat, or even prevent, many different conditions - but first, we need to understand it better

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Appalachian Chapter Of The Audubon Society Accepting Applications For Tom Johnson Memorial Scholarship To The Mountains To Sea Birding For Teens Camp In Maine

PA Environment Daily

Applications are now being accepted by the Appalachian Chapter of the Audubon Society for the Tom Johnson Memorial Scholarship To the Mountains to Sea Birding For Teens Camp at Hog Island Audubon Camp in Maine June 29 to July 4. These scholarships are offered to two students interested in ornithology (ages 14-17) each summer and include a week of instruction and activities.

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Federal Water Tap, January 20: EPA Identifies Health Risks from PFAS in Biosolids

Circle of Blue

The Rundown EPA releases draft health risk assessment for two PFAS in biosolids. EPA publishes final toxicity review for inorganic arsenic , a naturally occurring drinking water contaminant. USGS releases study on water supply and demand in the Lower 48 states. EPA evaluates environmental impact of federal biofuels mandate. New study assesses potential for floating solar panels on federal reservoirs.

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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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January 20 - Weekly PA Environment Digest Now Available

PA Environment Daily

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 [Its Not A Suggestion] Click Here To View Or Print The Entire Januar

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An Open Letter to Federal Science Workers in the Second Trump Administration

Union of Concerned Scientists

Dear Colleagues, We are living in an era where we must prepare for another dramatic pendulum swing in public policy. For those of you in federal government this is a known anxiety-provoker. I worked at the EPA through multiple presidential transitions, including from President Obama to President Trump in 2017, and again the transition to President Biden in 2021.

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Post-Gazette Editorial: Oil & Gas Companies Need Greater Incentives To Plug Their Old Wells - Raise Bond Rates Upfront For Plugging

PA Environment Daily

This editorial first appeared in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette January 17, 2025 -- A legal quagmire between West Virginia landowners and Diversified Energy Corp., a company focused on buying up and profiting from old oil and gas wells, reveals a much larger problem for Pennsylvania and beyond. Pennsylvania must get serious about addressing existing uncapped wells, and preventing new ones from appearing.

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Are Climate Pledges on Life Support?

Legal Planet

Catherine McKenna knows firsthand how to persist in the face of pushback on climate policies. She was Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change during the first Trump Administration, and she led negotiations of that countrys first national climate plan over intense oil industry opposition. The oil sands sectorandthe politicians they sponsor arentjust greenwashinga product, McKenna wrote recently in a biting Op Ed.

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Monday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 1.20.25

PA Environment Daily

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 [Its Not A Suggestion] Join with the Earth and each other, to bring

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Surfing the Wave of Executive Orders

Legal Planet

To much fanfare, Trump has issued a slew of executive orders, many aimed at killing environmental regulations. As he portrayed his actions the day before, Starting tomorrow, I will act with historic speed and strength and fix every single crisis facing our country. True, many people will see the executive orders in that light. But few executive orders have any immediate impact.

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Litigating Against Trump

Legal Planet

Later today, Trump will set in motion a wave of actions by the executive branch. And as day follows night, those actions will be followed a wave of legal challenges. That’s what happened in Trump’s first term, and the challenges then were successful more often than not. To give some specifics: California filed 123 separate lawsuits in Trumps first term about one new lawsuit every two weeks.