Academy of Natural Sciences

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

From regional STEM-focused education to our Women In Natural Sciences program to Philadelphia’s local community garden scene, the Academy continues to find ways to be involved in unique, diverse communities who are as passionate about the natural world as we are. So, we are beyond excited to be in partnership with many local and phenomenal Black Birders who are creating communities around the city and region to support an incredibly important mission — getting everyone out and exploring th

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Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Electrifying our transportation system is essential for mitigating emissions that cause climate change and adverse health impacts. This electrification will require a lot more batteries and therefore a lot more minerals. Recovering these materials from retired electric vehicle (EV) batteries is an alternative source to mining. Essentially, the materials recovered through battery recycling can replace future material supply that would otherwise need to be extracted from the earth to meet demand.

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Legal Planet

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The headline news is that Minnesota has adopted a 2040 deadline for a carbon-free grid. The headline is accurate, but the law in question contains a lot of other interesting features that deserve attention. Despite the law’s extremely unglamorous name (“Senate File 4”), this is a big step forward for the state, as well as evidence of how much difference it makes to unified party control of state government.

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Environment + Energy Leader

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

In spite of widespread recalls, Philips reduced operational emissions and announced major progress towards its ESG commitments. The post Philips Persists in ESG Commitments, Despite Disappointing Year appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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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Yale E360

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Herders on the Tibetan plateau are prone to seeing gray wolves, snow leopards, brown bears, and other wildlife, with the potential for conflict. Historically, it has been difficult to study these encounters, but the rise of smartphones has given researchers a valuable new tool — videos of wildlife taken by the herders themselves.

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Environment + Energy Leader

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Since 1990, power plant emissions of SO2 have declined by 93%, and NOX emissions have decreased by 87%. In 2022, sources in both the CSAPR annual program and the Acid Rain Program (ARP) emitted 0.85 million tons of SO2, a decrease of 11 million tons from 1995 levels. The post EPA: Long-Term Trends Show Significant Reductions in Power Sector Emissions appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Scientific American

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Instead of sucking planet-warming carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, some scientists are looking to capture it from the oceans

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Inside Climate News

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Their public letter comes after an even larger group of scientists and academics called for a strict ban on such “geoengineering,” saying it could divert attention and resources from needed greenhouse gas cuts. By Bob Berwyn A scientific showdown over whether dispersing massive amounts of reflective particles high into the atmosphere could temporarily and safely mask global warming intensified this week, as a group of more than 60 researchers published a letter Monday calling for accelerated res

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Scientific American

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Scientists are deciphering how the brain choreographs immune responses, hoping to find treatments for a range of diseases

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New Scientist

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The US Department of Energy says that covid-19 most likely originated from an unintentional laboratory leak in China, according to a classified document.

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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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Scientific American

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Researchers who study aphantasia, or the inability to visualize something in your "mind's eye," are starting to get a sense of how to accurately measure the condition, and what it may mean for those who have it.

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New Scientist

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

A walrus that visited the south and east coasts of England in December has now been spotted on a floating pier in east Iceland

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Scientific American

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

A thin film can switch from releasing heat to trapping it, and wrapping it around buildings could make them more energy-efficient

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New Scientist

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The first simulation of a wormhole on a quantum computer made headlines, but a new study brings into question whether it was an accurate representation

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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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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

On February 27, 34 environmental and energy organizations representing a diverse range of constituencies across the Commonwealth issued a letter calling on the Governor to devote adequate funding and staff time to the implementation of major new federal investments that will create Pennsylvania jobs and move the state toward a cleaner and more resilient economy in his March 7 budget address.

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New Scientist

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Four NASA astronauts were scheduled to set off for the International Space Station this morning on the SpaceX Crew-6 mission but engineers detected a fault on their rocket

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The February 27 PA Environment Digest is now available. Click Here To View Or Print The Entire February 27 PA Environment Digest 48 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA This Week’s Examples Of Going The WRONG WAY On Environmental, Energy Issues Weekly List Of PA Environment & Energy Articles & NewsClips By Topic In Memoriam: Walter N.

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New Scientist

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The northern lights, or aurora borealis, were seen as far south as Cornwall in the UK on Sunday night, and are likely to be visible again on Monday night.

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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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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

On February 27, PA American Water announced entries are being accepted for its 21st Annual Protect Our Watersheds Student Art Contest. The deadline for submissions is Earth Day, April 22. The contest is for fourth-, fifth- and sixth-grade students in schools served by Pennsylvania American Water, as well as individual students who live in the company’s service area.

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New Scientist

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Whether or not you have children can have a big impact on your health and happiness, not to mention the planet – and some do regret their decisions.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

On February 27, the PJM Interconnection announced the results of its latest electricity capacity auction. Prices in most areas were down, but up in areas with local constraints that indicate tightening conditions in certain areas. PJM said the auction secured adequate resources to meet demand for the 2024/2025 Delivery Year. The auction produced a price of $28.92 MW-day for much of the PJM footprint, compared to $34.13/MW-day for the 2023/2024 auction in May 2022, at a total cost of $2.2 billion

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New Scientist

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

A system that breaks down so-called forever chemicals with extreme heat and pressure will be tested at two US Air Force bases and a Navy base

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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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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

On February 27, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $21,410,211 in grant funding to 16 institutions for community-based research to examine how climate change may compound adverse environmental conditions and stressors for vulnerable populations in underserved communities. The two in Pennsylvania are-- -- Drexel University, Philadelphia: The overarching objective of this research project is to identify community stressors and resilience-enhancing assets that shape relationsh

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New Scientist

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Twenty-two countries are in the midst of an outbreak, but an additional 21 nations could be at risk amid a worldwide surge in infections

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

On February 27, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation named Joe Hallinan as the new manager of the statewide Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership , and Erin Via as the partnership’s tree logistics specialist. Hallinan recently joined CBF and succeeds Brenda Sieglitz, who for four years led the collaborative tree-planting partnership coordinated by CBF. Its goal is to plant 10 million trees for Pennsylvania by the end of 2025.

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New Scientist

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Elephants fitted with electric shock collars quickly learn to avoid approaching the place where they get shocked, suggesting a way to keep elephants away from crops that may be more humane than alternative approaches

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The PJM Interconnection released the third phase of PJM’s ongoing study of impacts associated with the energy transition, published February 24, that explores the pace of resource retirements and replacements through 2030 and highlights potential reliability risks to meeting growing electricity demand. Energy Transition in PJM: Resource Retirements, Replacements and Risks (PDF) is the latest study in a multiyear, multiphase effort undertaken in light of industry trends and PJM’s strategic focus

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New Scientist

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Solar geoengineering has met opposition, but dozens of climate scientists say in an open letter that more research is needed soon to understand the effectiveness of techniques to counter the planet’s warming

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Environmental News Bits

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

by Tacey Hicks, Texas A&M University and Kathryn Shamberger, Texas A&M University Most people associate hurricanes with high winds, intense rain and rapid flooding on land. But these storms can also change the chemistry of coastal waters.

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New Scientist

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The number of cold-stunned sea turtles washing up on Cape Cod in Massachusetts has increased from dozens to hundreds within four decades

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Arnold Porter

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The Corporate Transparency Act (the CTA) is a new federal law that creates significant federal reporting requirements for most US companies, including corporations, partnerships, and LLCs.

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