Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Last week, I interviewed a patient who was hospitalized for severe and persistent asthma attacks. Ms. S had been perfectly healthy until her respiratory symptoms commenced one year ago. She described her struggle to breathe on her worst days as feeling as though “an elephant was sitting on her chest.” I asked about smoking history and exposure to any potential indoor irritants (i.e. dust, mold), all of which she denied.

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Legal Planet

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

On behalf of CLEE and the Climate and Wildfire Institute (CWI), and with additional support from the Moore Foundation, I am pleased to announce publication of the California Year in Fire Report. Wildfire and the risk of wildfire impact far more than acres burned. This Report is an effort to provide a more multi-dimensional view of those impacts, incorporating measures of resilience, public health, and environmental impact.

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Yale E360

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

A new study finds that boiling and then filtering tap water can remove up to 90 percent of microplastics.

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Clean Energy Law

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The regulations aim to provide a legal framework for China’s carbon allowance trading market by strengthening requirements and designating responsibilities. By Hui Xu , Paul A. Davies , Jean-Philippe Brisson , and Qingyi Pan On January 25, 2024, Chinese Premier Li Qiang signed a decree of the State Council, introducing the Regulations on the Administration of Carbon Allowance Trading (the Regulations).

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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.

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New Scientist

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Tap water contains tiny particles of plastic and we don’t know how they affect our health – now it seems that boiling the water for 5 minutes can remove most of them

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The Applied Ecologist

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In this new series, we hope to promote knowledge exchange in restoration and invite restoration practitioners to share their stories: successes, failures, implementation of learnings from other places and anything in between! To kick off the series, Sydney Henderson and Dr Pip Gullett share their story from Cairngorms Connect.

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Ocean Conservancy

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

If you need proof that there is still plenty to discover in our ocean, look no further than the recent deep-sea expedition in South America. In January 2024, a group of scientists boarded Schmidt Ocean Institute’s research vessel Falkor (too) to explore underwater mountain ranges off of Chile’s coast. The team, led by Dr. Javier Sellanes of the Universidad Católica del Norte, wanted to understand the biodiversity of these little-explored seamounts.

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NRDC

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Twenty-three environmental organizations stress that the U.K. government funding the incineration of imported Canadian wood pellets threatens climate progress.

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New Scientist

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

It's said that the ancient Greek philosopher Pythagoras came up with a theory that musical note combinations sound best in certain mathematical ratios, but that doesn't seem to be true

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Appeals have been filed by 40 individuals with the Environmental Hearing Board over DEP’s permit for the Catalyst Energy, Inc.’s oil and gas wastewater injection well near Cyclone in Keating Township, McKean County. On January 25, Marcellus Drilling News reported the Department of Environmental Protection issued a permit to Catalyst Energy, Inc. for an oil and gas wastewater injection well.

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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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New Scientist

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Looking after your skin isn't just a vanity project, with growing evidence that damage to the skin can drive ageing, inflammation and even cognitive decline

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A Greener Life

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

By Omair Ahmad Indian farmers are pushing for the legalisation of a historic pricing mechanism that built India’s food security, but the problems they face demand far more. Leaders of farming associations have been protesting for the legalisation of a minimum support price for their crops to guarantee their livelihoods. Photo credit: Alamy / AP Photo / Altaf Qadri.

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New Scientist

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

An experimental treatment for Alzheimer's disease involving sounds and flickering lights has shown promise in mice and people.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

On February 28, the US Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Appeals Board allowa appeal by Protect PT and Three Rivers Waterkeeper of the Penneco Environmental Solutions, LLC oil and gas wastewate r injection well in Plum Borough , Allegheny County to move forward. The Board denied a motion by Penneco to dismiss the appeal because it was not filed in a timely manner.

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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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New Scientist

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Sausage-shaped pyrosomes are blooming in great numbers during marine heatwaves, but their success comes at the cost of other animals, including fish

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

On February 28, PA Wilds Center For Entrepreneurship announced Saint Marys in Elk County and Williamsport, Lycoming County will be the 2024 hosts for The Wilds Are Working Remote Lifestyle Experience Initiative. The Center will be taking applications from remote workers interested in participating from March 6 to April 19. Click Here to apply. Participants can come from anywhere in the world, as long as they have a sense of adventure and the ability to work remotely.

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New Scientist

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

A large UK study suggests people who had been infected with covid-19 experienced some cognitive decline, but the findings are far from definitive

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The Clean Air Council , Delaware Riverkeeper Network , and Mountain Watershed Association announced new regulations and guidance covering the construction of natural gas and related hazardous liquids pipelines will take effect in Pennsylvania. The new requirements stem from the unprecedented litany of serious violations committed by Sunoco/Energy Transfer in constructing the cross-state Mariner East Pipelines resulting in over $42 million in penalties.

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New Scientist

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

New research suggests that a greater appreciation of science could bring the same health benefits that religion can provide for believers.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The following remarks by DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn were prepared for presentation to the House and Senate Appropriations Committee on Gov. Shapiro’s FY 2024-25 budget request. Good afternoon, Chairman Harris, Chairman Grove, and members of the House Appropriations Committee. Thank you for this opportunity to discuss Governor Shapiro’s 2024-2025 proposed budget for the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR).

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New Scientist

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Researchers have identified 26 chemical compounds responsible for the flavour of oranges, which could help efforts to develop disease-resistant hybrids

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

On February 28, DEP Interim Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley told the House Appropriations Committee funding for DEP’s Oil and Gas Regulatory Program will be in the red by Fall and an “all sectors” greenhouse gas reduction program will not be recommended to implement the PA Climate Change Action Plan. She also gave an update on DEP’s initiative to speed up its permit review programs.

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New Scientist

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Livestock farming is a major source of carbon emissions and damage to biodiversity, so the advent of gene-edited animals reared for meat that can help address these issues is good news

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The following remarks by DEP Interim Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley were prepared for presentation to the House and Senate Appropriations Committee on Gov. Shapiro’s FY 2024-25 budget request-- Thank you, Chairman Harris, Chairman Grove, and members of the House Appropriation Committee, for inviting us here today. I’m Jessica Shirley, the Interim Acting Secretary for the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).

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New Scientist

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Feedback is entranced by researchers' detailed study of cat behaviour during a "feline exposition", which shows the cats were mainly sleeping, resting and looking around

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The Environmental Quality Board is scheduled to meet on March 12 to consider revised Land Recycling Program cleanup standards and a rulemaking petition for Fletcher Run in Greene County submitted by the CONSOL coal company. Land Recycling Standards This rulemaking proposes to add five compounds from the Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) family of compounds for which new toxicity data has been published.

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New Scientist

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Hyaluronic acid's skincare benefits are often attributed to its supposed ability to hold 1000 times its weight in water, which new research has discredited

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

On February 27, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a third and final wave of more than $1 billion for cleanup projects from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law at more than 100 Superfund sites across the country as part of the Investing in America agenda. “Today’s funding announcement continues EPA’s historic investment in the remediation of our nation’s most contaminated sites,” said EPA Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Adam Ortiz.

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New Scientist

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

An exoplanet called K2-18b has been suggested as a good place to look for alien life, but a new analysis shows it is probably made from gas

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Nanotech

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

On February 7, 2024, the Library of Congress posted an article entitled “South Korea: Act to Promote Green Bio Industry Published.” According to the article, South Korea published the Act on Promoting the Green Bio Industry (Green Bio Act) on January 2, 2024. The Green Bio Act, which will enter into force on January 3, 2025, “aims to promote the application of biotechnology to agricultural bioresources and increase the added value of agriculture, develop the The post Library of Congress Publishe

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New Scientist

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The dramatic increase in mental health issues among children in the US may be down to the way therapy culture has invaded family and school life, argues Abigail Shrier in her new book

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Audubon Pennsylvania will ki ck off a series of Pennsylvania policy-focused events starting with solar energy on March 3 at the John James Audubon Center in Audubon, Montgomery County from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. Ron Celentano and Liz Robinson from the Philadelphia Solar Energy Association will offer a deeper discussion on renewable energy and the benefits of expanding access to solar energy in communities across the state.

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New Scientist

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Film-maker Ian Cheney built an ark on his parents' land in Maine as a visual metaphor to help him explore the hubris of keeping anything from our modern world – and why we would think even our fragile digital world could last

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