Are animals conscious? We’re finally realising that many species are
New Scientist
JULY 18, 2024
Science is at last confirming what many people have long suspected - that mammals, birds and perhaps some invertebrates have elements of consciousness
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Lithium Critical to the Energy Transition is Coming at the Expense of Water
Inside Climate News
JULY 18, 2024
By Wyatt Myskow Lithium needed for batteries that power electric vehicles and store electricity from renewable energy projects is likely to deplete—and in some cases, contaminate—local water supplies, according to a new paper published this week.
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Many people think AI is already sentient - and that's a big problem
New Scientist
JULY 18, 2024
A survey of people in the US has revealed the widespread belief that artificial intelligence models are already self-aware, which is very far from the truth
Montana Is a Frontier for Deep Carbon Storage, and the Controversies Surrounding the Potential Climate Solution
Inside Climate News
JULY 18, 2024
The Big Sky State hopes to get federal incentives to store captured carbon under public lands, but for many residents near the project, the threat is greater than the opportunity. By Najifa Farhat A new project aims to take carbon dioxide pollution, likely from two natural gas processing plants in Wyoming, and store it thousands of feet underground beneath the wide-open prairies of southeastern Montana.
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
Retinol's anti-ageing effects may work by changing your skin microbes
New Scientist
JULY 18, 2024
Retinol, which is commonly added to anti-ageing skincare products, may improve hydration by interacting with bacteria on the skin
Blasting Virtual Aliens Could Help Dyslexic Kids Parse Words
Scientific American
JULY 18, 2024
Children at risk of dyslexia who played Space Invaders Extreme 2 showed improvement at a word-identification task
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1.5 Degrees of Global Warming—Are We There Yet?
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JULY 18, 2024
Here’s where the world stands in its fight against climate change. The end goal remains the same.
Watch bees defend their nest by slapping ants with their wings
New Scientist
JULY 18, 2024
When ants try to invade their nest, Japanese honeybees flutter their wings and tilt their bodies to beat away their enemies
FEMA Flood Rule Will Lead to Safer Rebuilding Post-Disaster
NRDC
JULY 18, 2024
The rule is among the first adopted by a federal agency that will require federally funded projects to be sited and designed with future climate impacts in mind.
NASA's cancelled moon rover calls 2026 crewed landing into question
New Scientist
JULY 18, 2024
The VIPER moon rover was due to launch in 2025 but NASA has suddenly cancelled it, citing budgetary issues, despite the spacecraft being fully built
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
Astronauts Would Need an Unusual Pot to Boil Food in Space
Scientific American
JULY 18, 2024
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How to unsnarl a tangle of threads, according to physics
New Scientist
JULY 18, 2024
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Regulation of Food for GLP-1 Drug Users: Labeling Claims
National Law Center
JULY 18, 2024
In May 2024, Nestle announced its development of a new food brand created for customers who are users of GLP-1 weight-loss. The post Regulation of Food for GLP-1 Drug Users: Labeling Claims appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
Why the UK was so ill prepared for the covid-19 pandemic
New Scientist
JULY 18, 2024
The UK had no plans for preventing or limiting the spread of a covid-19-like infection because it assumed the next pandemic would be caused by an unstoppable flu virus, an inquiry into the outbreak has revealed
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.
PA Assn. Of Conservation Districts Recognizes Conservation Award Winners
PA Environment Daily
JULY 18, 2024
On July 18, the PA Association of Conservation Districts annual conference was held in State College and several conservationists were recognized during the awards luncheon. “Pennsylvania’s 66 conservation districts and their partners are dedicated to ensuring clean water and healthy soil for future generations. Today, we pause to celebrate the exceptional efforts of some of these remarkable individuals,” said Brenda Shambaugh, PACD Executive Director.
Is sharing your smartphone PIN part of a healthy relationship?
New Scientist
JULY 18, 2024
Smartphones contain some of our most intimate data, but are you willing to share it with your most intimate partner?
U.S. Gulf States Risk ‘Knock-Out Blow’ from Successive Disasters
Scientific American
JULY 18, 2024
Repeated extreme weather events in states along the Gulf of Mexico such as Louisiana, Alabama, Texas, Mississippi and Florida can erode a community’s ability to take care of itself
A Big Legal Win for Beluga Whales and Alaskan Communities
NRDC
JULY 18, 2024
An Alaska federal court suspended a Cook Inlet oil and gas lease in response to a lawsuit filed by NRDC and our partners. This is a major victory for critically endangered Cook Inlet beluga whales, whose population has plummeted in the.
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.
PennVEST Makes $257 Million Investment In 18 Water Infrastructure Projects In 13 Counties
PA Environment Daily
JULY 18, 2024
On July 17, the PA Infrastructure Investment Authority announced the investment of $257.5 million for 18 drinking water, wastewater, and non-point source projects across 13 counties through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority. The projects include replacing lead or other corrosive pipes, rehabilitating aging systems, upgrading service capabilities, extending service to more communities, and reducing environmental contaminants through compliance with current regulatory levels and
Meet our Commissioning Editor: Kulbhushansingh Suryawanshi
The Applied Ecologist
JULY 18, 2024
In this latest installation of Journal of Applied Ecology’s Meet the Editor series, we’re joined by our new Commissioning Editor, Kulbhushansingh Suryawanshi! What can you tell us about the first paper you published? That was a dream come true and the beginning of a life-long commitment to ecological research. I had completed my master’s dissertation studying the blue sheep (Pseudois nayaur) in the Himalaya.
Natural Lands Acts To Preserve 14 Acre Painter Farmstead In Chester County's Hopewell Big Woods
PA Environment Daily
JULY 18, 2024
On July 18, Natural Lands announced the permanent preservation of the Painter farmstead in Warwick Township, Chester County. The 14-acre property is now protected by a conservation easement that will ensure its meadows and woodlands will remain forever. “The Painter property is quintessential Chester County: stone farm buildings surrounded by picture-perfect pastures, meadows, and forest,” said Jack Stefferud, senior director of land protection for Natural Lands.
The UK off track to meet climate targets, new UK government told
A Greener Life
JULY 18, 2024
By Anders Lorenzen Just over a week after Ed Miliband , the Energy and Net Zero Secretary of State who is charged with spearheading the barely two-week-old Labour Government response to the climate crisis, appointed the former head of the independent climate advisors to the government, the Climate Change Committee (CCC) Chris Stark, to Mission Control, an initiative to meet the country’s 2030 clean energy targets, his former employees warned the government that the UK is off-track to meet its ne
Shaping a Resilient Future: Climate Impact on Vulnerable Populations
Speaker: Laurie Schoeman Director, Climate & Sustainability, Capital
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Penn State Extension Hosts Aug. 20 Online Solar Law Symposium
PA Environment Daily
JULY 18, 2024
On August 20, Penn State Extension will host an online Solar Law Symposium from Noon to 4:30 p.m. to explore insights on grid-scale solar, photovoltaic advancements, and rural impact research. Co-sponsored by Penn State Extension, Penn State’s Center for Energy Law and Policy, and the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law, this event is tailored for attorneys, energy professionals and those with beginning and intermediate levels of solar law knowledge.
The Benefits of Conducting a Proactive EHS System Analysis with Capaccio (Now ALL4)
Capaccio
JULY 18, 2024
The Benefits of Conducting a Proactive EHS System Analysis with Capaccio ( Now ALL4 ) Much of how companies engage with their Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) initiatives is driven by reactive responses to risk factors and addressing compliance issues as problems arise. This paradigm tends to keep EHS teams on the backfoot—always scrambling to put out fires in a cycle that can hobble the advancement of more ambitious sustainability measures and undercut the chance of genuine innovation.
Registration Open! Penn State Extension 5-Part Backyard Stream Repair Webinar Series
PA Environment Daily
JULY 18, 2024
Penn State Extension is now accepting registrations for its five-part Backyard Stream Repair webinar series that starts on August 27. Is your stream getting deeper or wider? Are you losing some of your land every time it rains? Have you wondered why your streambanks are changing so rapidly and what you can do about that? Join Penn State Extension for the Backyard Stream Repair Series focused on repairing your backyard stream.
Spatial Investigation of Legacy Pollutants within a Confirmed Cancer Cluster in Three Houston, TX Neighborhoods
Environmental News Bits
JULY 18, 2024
Hillin, J., Canada, A., Fawkes, L.S. et al. “Spatial Investigation of Legacy Pollutants within a Confirmed Cancer Cluster in Three Houston, TX Neighborhoods.” Water Air & Soil Pollution 235, 370 (2024). [link] Abstract Two cancer clusters near potential contamination sites have recently been identified in Northeast Houston, Texas.
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JULY 18, 2024
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Enhanced thermochemical valorization of coconut husk through carbon dioxide integration: A sustainable approach to agricultural residue utilization
Environmental News Bits
JULY 18, 2024
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Nanotech
JULY 18, 2024
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JULY 18, 2024
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JULY 18, 2024
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