New Scientist
JULY 19, 2024
The first ever full-scale demonstration of a nuclear reactor designed to passively cool itself in an emergency was a success, showing that it should be possible to build nuclear plants without the risk of dangerous meltdown
Scientific American
JULY 19, 2024
In search of snacks, stingrays' feeding technique supports ecosystems by rearranging the underwater geography
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New Scientist
JULY 19, 2024
Areas of rural countryside around cities are intended to prevent urban sprawl, but can also influence the climate within cities - and now researchers have quantified this cooling effect
Scientific American
JULY 19, 2024
An issue with a commonly used security software called Crowdstrike shuttered large technology systems around the globe, including airlines, transit systems and stock exchanges
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
Enviromental Defense
JULY 19, 2024
This is a guest blog by Lynn Tremain, a retired elementary school teacher who lives in Ontario. Her love of nature has been nurtured by a 45 year (love) relationship with Pinery Provincial Park on the shores of beautiful Lake Huron. Lynn is working to help raise the awareness of her local MP, Lianne Rood, with regard to the issue of plastic pollution at the lake.
Scientific American
JULY 19, 2024
The Seine will be the stage for the Paris 2024 Olympics’ Opening Ceremony—and for its marathon swimming events. But this urban waterway is challenging to keep clean.
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Scientific American
JULY 19, 2024
In the run-up to the Paris 2024 Olympics, the French government has authorized wide-reaching use of AI software in security surveillance feeds
PA Environment Daily
JULY 19, 2024
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission will hold a hearing August 1 on water withdrawal requests, including for the proposed Amazon Data Center in Luzerne County, seven shale gas development and a UGI power plant. The projects are scheduled for action at the Commission's September 12 business meeting. Withdrawal Project List -- Project Sponsor and Facility: Amazon Data Services, Inc.
Scientific American
JULY 19, 2024
Three decades of tornado science research is now at play in the new summer flick Twisters
PA Environment Daily
JULY 19, 2024
The following notices were published in the July 20 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. -- The Susquehanna River Basin Commission published notice in the July 20 PA Bulletin announcing an August 1 hearing on water withdrawal requests, including for the proposed Amazon Data Center in Luzerne County, seven shale gas development and a UGI power plant.
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
Scientific American
JULY 19, 2024
SpaceX will supercharge its Dragon capsule to send the International Space Station to a watery retirement
Cresforum
JULY 19, 2024
Amazon recently released its 2023 Sustainability Report , which outlines their dedication to carbon-free energy and showcases U.S. industry leadership in clean energy. The report announces that Amazon achieved a 3 percent decrease in absolute carbon emissions and a 13 percent decrease in carbon intensity from 2022, reaching its goal to power global operations with 100 percent renewable energy seven years ahead of their 2030 target.
Scientific American
JULY 19, 2024
Ozempic, Wegovy and other GLP-1 drugs are being investigated as treatments for many health conditions—from dementia to addiction to kidney problems
PA Environment Daily
JULY 19, 2024
Local nonprofit Protect PT invites area residents close to the Westmoreland Landfill, located in Rostraver, and the Monessen Coke Works, near-by in Monessen to attend a July 30 educational session at the Monessen Public Library, 329 Donner Avenue in Monessen, Westmoreland County starting at 5:30 p.m. This educational session is part of Protect PT’s EPA funded study Clean Air For All: Knowledge is Power, which focuses on three local sources of air pollution in Westmoreland and Allegheny County.
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.
Scientific American
JULY 19, 2024
Material from the moon’s far side collected by China’s Chang’e 6 spacecraft could solve a long-standing lunar mystery
PA Environment Daily
JULY 19, 2024
The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the July 20 PA Bulletin of an August 21 hearing on an Air Quality permit for an Equitrans LP compressor station located in Union Township, Washington County. ( PA Bulletin, page 4162 ) The hearing will be held at the DEP Southwest Regional Office, 400 Waterfront Drive in Pittsburgh starting at 10:00 a.m.
Scientific American
JULY 19, 2024
Pugs, Boston terriers, bulldogs and boxers—dogs with less wolflike facial features are worse at conveying their feelings
PA Environment Daily
JULY 19, 2024
On July 19, 2024, The Derrick published an update on events surrounding the Public Utility Commission’s proceeding on whether to order another water company to take over one or more of seven small water and wastewater companies when a spring serving as a source of water for the Venango Water Company and the Village of Reno was contaminated by a conventional oil well wastewater spill on July 19, 2023.
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.
Environmental News Bits
JULY 19, 2024
Biswas, Ripan; Debnath, Chanchal; Barua, Rahul; Samanta, Indranil. (2024). “Microplastics: A One Health priority agenda.” One Health Bulletin 10.4103/ohbl.ohbl_18_24. [open access] Abstract Interdisciplinary approaches are increasingly recognized as crucial for strengthening and integrating health systems. The implementation within One Health framework needs more guidelines for successful execution.
Nanotech
JULY 19, 2024
On July 1, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the release of the draft risk evaluation for 1,1-dichloroethane (1,1-DCE) and the draft human health hazard assessment supporting the draft risk evaluation for 1,2-dichloroethane (1,2-DCE, also known as ethylene dichloride) prepared under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
Environmental News Bits
JULY 19, 2024
Sovacool, B. K., AbdulRafiu, A., Hudson, M., McManus, M., Korre, A., Marr, I., Howard, C., & Maroto-Valer, M. M. (2024). “Beyond the factory: Ten interdisciplinary lessons for industrial decarbonisation practice and policy.” Energy Reports, 11, 5935–5946. [link] Abstract Industry is a crucial but extremely challenging sector to decarbonise.
Nanotech
JULY 19, 2024
On July 19, 2024, comments by Lynn L. Bergeson were featured in Chemical Processing’s article on what the Supreme Court ruling that overturned the landmark 1984 decision in Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) means for the chemical industry. But not all influence is lost, according to Lynn Bergeson, Chemical Processing’s compliance columnist and managing director at Bergeson & Campbell.
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.
Environmental News Bits
JULY 19, 2024
by Mark Hay, Georgia Institute of Technology Sea cucumbers, scavengers of the seafloor that resemble the cylindrical vegetable, have been consumed as a delicacy in Asia for centuries. But in recent decades, they’ve been severely overharvested to a point that they are now quite rare.
New Scientist
JULY 19, 2024
An update to a piece of software called CrowdStrike Falcon Sensor appears to be negatively impacting Windows computers worldwide, with banks, airports, broadcasters and more finding that devices display a "blue screen of death" instead of booting up
Environmental News Bits
JULY 19, 2024
by Ian A. Wright, Western Sydney University Five eagerly anticipated events in the Paris Olympics will be the mens and womens 10 kilometre marathon swimming races, as well as the 1,500 metre swimming section of three triathlon events. Why? Because all will be held in the Seine River in the centre of Paris. The swimmers … Continue reading For a century, it’s been illegal to swim in the Seine.
PA Environment Daily
JULY 19, 2024
“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] House Fall Voting Schedule -- September 2
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Environmental News Bits
JULY 19, 2024
Read the full story from Environment + Energy Leader. Owning and operating an underground storage tank (UST) involves serious practical and legal responsibilities. These systems have the potential to leak, often going unnoticed for long periods, resulting in severe environmental damage and costly clean-ups.
New Scientist
JULY 19, 2024
A new analysis of deaths during the covid-19 pandemic estimates that women and those in certain minority groups experienced the greatest declines in life expectancy
Environmental News Bits
JULY 19, 2024
Read the full story at Fast Company. The chief sustainability officer for Estée Lauder Cos. is tackling everything from shipping emissions to reducing water usage.
New Scientist
JULY 19, 2024
Galaxies that stop making stars don’t usually start up again, but now we’ve seen one wake from the dead for the first time – and it may explain what we’ve got wrong about galaxies in the early universe
Environmental News Bits
JULY 19, 2024
Read the full story at Inside Climate News. Around the world, extreme weather events are increasingly damaging gravesites, forcing communities to grapple with new ways to protect cemeteries as climate change accelerates.
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