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New Research Shows Emissions From Cars and Power Plants Can Hinder Insects’ Search for the Plants They Pollinate

Inside Climate News

What happens when a rose doesn’t smell as sweet? By Moriah McDonald The level of air pollution in many cities is great enough to shorten the distance from which insects can smell the flowers they need to pollinate, according to recent research.

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Unforced variations: March 2024

Real Climate

The month’s open thread on climate topics. More record monthly warmth, but only the second lowest Antarctic sea ice though (growing since 2023!). The post Unforced variations: March 2024 first appeared on RealClimate.

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Saint Vincent College Professor's Internship Program Aims To Help Continue Cleanup Of Local Mine Drainage, Waterways In Westmoreland County

PA Environment Daily

For nearly 30 years, the man-made wetlands on the Saint Vincent College Archabbey property [in Westmoreland County] have helped improve local streams by naturally treating the water that drains from abandoned mines. Yet, other pollutants still lurk in the waterways. Are local watersheds cleaner than they were three decades ago? Yes, but … “It depends on where you’re looking and what you’re looking for,” said Dr.

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What Do Dogs and Cats Dream About?

Scientific American

Pets can’t report their dreams, but scientists have some evidence about what is happening when Sparky and Mittens sleep

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

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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DCNR Highlights Grants To Plant Trees In Overlooked, Underserved Committees As Part Of Community Conservation Partnership Grants

PA Environment Daily

On March 1, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn visited Reading to highlight grants available through the Community Conservation Partnership Program to plant trees in underserved cities and towns across the Commonwealth. The grants add to a budget commitment to maintain and improve Pennsylvania’s natural places.

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Glencore Mine Expansion in Northern Territories Blocked by Aboriginal Lawsuit

Corp Watch

Glencore was given a permit to build a dredging waste dump site to serve the McArthur River Mine lead and zinc extraction operation in Australia’s Northern Territories. The regional government was sued by members of the Yanyuwa and Yanyuwa-Mara community (who hold Aboriginal title to the site) for failing to consult them. The High Court of Australia ruled in the community’s favor in February 2024.

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PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Feb. 24 to March 1 - 11 More Abandoned Conventional Wells; Field Of Leaking Wells; Voluntary Plugging; No Cleanup Progress In Reno Spill

PA Environment Daily

From February 24 to March 1, DEP’s Oil and Gas Compliance Database shows oil and gas inspectors filed 732 inspection entries. So far this year-- as of February 23 -- -- NOVs Issued In Last Week: 87 conventional, 3 unconventional -- Year To Date - NOVs Issued: 1,214 conventional and 158 unconventional -- Enforcements 2024: 78 conventional and 13 unconventional -- Inspections Last Week: 276 conventional and 219 unconventional -- Year To Date - Inspections: 2,223 conventional and 3,828 unconvention

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Saturday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 3.2.24

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 [It’s Not A Suggestion] Senate next voting day March 18, 19, 20 -

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Guest Essay: The Conventional Oil And Gas Industry Isn't Taking Responsibility For Their Wells

PA Environment Daily

By Rep. Greg Vitali, Majority Chair, House Environmental Committee This guest essay first appeared in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on March 1, 2024 -- Despite the Shapiro administration’s increased efforts to plug orphaned and abandoned oil and gas wells, conventional drillers continue to abandon their wells at a rate faster than the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) can plug them.