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Warming Linked to Rising Cancer Rates Among Women in the Middle East

Yale E360

New research finds a link between increasingly extreme heat in the Middle East and rising rates of cancer in women.

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What Are Microgrids?

Union of Concerned Scientists

In 1882, Thomas Edison flipped on the switch at the Pearl Street Station , the worlds first permanent power plant. Eighty customers within a one-kilometer radius formed this earliest instance of the grid. This model proved highly effective, with business expanding to over 500 customers within two years. But other power stations soon got in the game, and the edges of these small grids eventually started to touch each other.

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Massive glacier collapse triggers landslide that buries Swiss village

New Scientist

Villagers in Blatten, Switzerland, were evacuated earlier this month after authorities warned a nearby glacier was on the brink of collapse one of many becoming less stable as global temperature rise

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Elon Musk’s AI Chatbot Grok Is Reciting Climate Denial Talking Points

Scientific American

The latest version of Grok, the chatbot created by Elon Musk’s xAI, is promoting fringe climate viewpoints in a way it hasn’t done before, observers say

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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

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We’re getting close to recreating the first step in evolution of life

New Scientist

Life is thought to have begun when RNA began replicating itself, and researchers have got close to achieving this in the lab

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Penn State Center For Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training Hosts June 24 Webinar On The Pennsylvania Right To Farm Law

PA Environment Daily

To help agriculture professionals just beginning their journey in agricultural conservation, the Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training , administered by Penn State Extension, is holding a June 24 webinar-- Conservation Cornerstone: Pennsylvania Right to Farm Laws -- from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. This webinar is aimed at newer conservation district employees, agricultural conservation professionals, and individuals associated with the Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program or oth

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Michigan’s fight against Lake Erie pollution didn’t work. What happens next?

Circle of Blue

By Emilio Perez Ibarguen, Bridge Michigan The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan; Circle of Blue; Great Lakes Now at Detroit PBS; Michigan Public , Michigans NPR News Leader; and The Narwhal who work together to bring audiences news and information about the impact of climate change, pollution, and aging infrastructure on the Great Lakes and drinking water.

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We’re about to unlock the secrets of ancient human brains

New Scientist

For the first time, we have a method for extracting proteins from preserved soft tissues like brains which could be a treasure trove of evolutionary information

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Chemical Coalition Withdraws TSCA Section 21 Petition Seeking Revisions to TSCA 8(a)(7) PFAS Reporting Rule

Nanotech

As reported in our May 4, 2025, blog item, on May 2, 2025, a coalition of chemical companies petitioned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for an amendment of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 8(a)(7) rule requiring reporting for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The petitioners ask that EPA revise the reporting rule to exclude imported articles, research and development (R&D) materials, impurities, byproducts, non-isolated intermediates, and PFAS manufact

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How your whole imagination is conjured up from three brain processes

New Scientist

Understanding the neurological systems that produce the world inside your head can help you to harness its transformative power

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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

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Penn State Extension: June 16 Community Forestry Webinar On Resolving Tree-Sidewalk Conflicts

PA Environment Daily

The Penn State Extension will host a June 16 Community Forestry webinar on Resolving Tree-Sidewalk Conflicts from Noon to 1:00 p.m. Removing large, healthy trees due to lifted sidewalks is not always the most beneficial solution for communities. The costs of tree and stump removalas well as sidewalk repaircan be significant. Instead, consider learning techniques to safely repair and retrofit sidewalks in ways that preserve these valuable trees, which offer essential benefits such as shade, storm

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Fossils show puzzling lack of evolution during last ice age peak

New Scientist

Thousands of fossils from the La Brea tar pits in California show no signs of mammals and birds evolving in response to shifting temperatures over the past 50,000 years

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PA Elected Officials, Consumer, Clean Energy Advocates Demand Electric Grid Operator PJM Act To Hold Down Electricity Costs

PA Environment Daily

On May 28, consumer and clean energy advocates from Pennsylvania and New Jersey gathered outside the headquarters of electric grid manager PJM Interconnection in Montgomery County to urge PJM leadership to do more to protect family budgets and bring more clean, affordable energy to the electric grid as quickly as possible. Families and small businesses across the region are about to be hit with increases in electric bills of as much as $30 more per month starting in June, the groups said.

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How visualisation sets you up for success by changing your cognition

New Scientist

The vividness of your minds eye isn't fixed - and training it up is the secret tool of top athletes and businesspeople.

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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.

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NALC news release: What does SCOTUS’ Chevron decision mean for agriculture? Legal experts weigh in

National Law Center

By Drew Viguet National Agricultural Law Center U of A System Division of Agriculture May 28, 2025 Fast facts: 2024 Supreme.

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Your imagination holds the power to make you healthier and happier

New Scientist

Imagination isnt mere childhood whimsy harnessing its extraordinary capacities can benefit us all

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Biodegradable coatings do not contaminate paper recycling streams, finds study

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Packaging Insights. Croatian researchers have found that biodegradable polycaprolactone (PCL) and PCL nanocomposite coatings do not negatively affect recycled fibers appearance and shed light on the recycling potential of paperboard packaging.

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Can imagining a better future really make it come true?

New Scientist

Manifestation is easy to dismiss as unscientific nonsense.

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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.

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Packaging Strategy Lab founder: AI drives sustainable design and recycling infrastructure advancements

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Packaging Insights. As regulations like the EUs Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) evolve and circular design becomes the norm, AI gives designers the agility to test more variables, validate assumptions, and iterate processes faster, according to Felix Gass, founder and director of the Packaging Strategy Lab.

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Fossils show puzzling lack of evolution during past climate changes

New Scientist

Thousands of fossils from the La Brea tar pits in California show no signs of mammals and birds evolving in response to shifting temperatures over the past 50,000 years

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Hydrogen plasma breakthrough could trigger emission-free metal production

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Interesting Engineering. Researchers at SINTEF, one of Europes largest independent research organizations, are making significant strides in the development of hydrogen plasma technology. Their aim is to develop a technology that could lead to emission-free steel production.

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How the new Murderbot TV series made me a reluctant convert

New Scientist

Murderbot fans will be thrilled to learn that the cyborg security unit that gains free will by hacking its governor module is now the star of a compelling adaptation.

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Shaping a Resilient Future: Climate Impact on Vulnerable Populations

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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Does your food packaging comply with new state laws?

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP. Food companies with sales in California have until October 4, 2026, to bring products into compliance with SB 343. This means taking steps now to evaluate whether product packaging is eligible to be labeled recyclable in California and begin the process of making necessary … Continue reading Does your food packaging comply with new state laws?

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Storm clouds threaten a promised AI revolution in weather prediction

New Scientist

New AI models from tech giants are set to revolutionise weather prediction.

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UH launches real-time weather dashboard as Hawaiʻi Mesonet expands statewide

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from the University of Hawaii. A new real-time dashboard launched by the University ofHawaiiat Mnoa offers public access to live weather data from nearly 70 monitoring stations across the state, marking a major milestone in theHawaiiMesonetproject.

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Guess who brought back Agatha Christie as an AI clone

New Scientist

Feedback was surprised to learn that the late, great queen of crime fiction is presenting a creative writing course, and wonders if there aren't enough living authors around to impart their wisdom

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Sustainability at Retail

Sustainability impacts every nation, company, and person around the world. So much so that, in 2015, the United Nations (UN) issued a call for action by all countries to work toward sustainable development. In response to this and as part of a global Sustainability at Retail initiative, Shop! worked collaboratively with its global affiliates to address these critical issues in this white paper.

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Some of the most polluted US cities are home to coal-based steel plants

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Canary Media. The United States hasnt built a new coal-burning steel mill in nearly half a century. Stricter environmental regulations shifted some of that production overseas, while the latest steel plants adopted newer and cleaner technologies.

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Is this book the ultimate guide for getting babies to sleep? Sort of

New Scientist

Helen Ball's How Babies Sleep draws on anthropology and biology to help babies (and their parents) get a better night's sleep.

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Tackling science’s ‘nasty photoshop problem’

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at The Scholarly Kitchen. Last year, the National Institutes of Health and the field of neuroscience were rocked, once again, by a serious science fraud case that revolved around image manipulation. Dr.

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Italian festival of the snake-catchers revealed in colourful photos

New Scientist

The village of Cocullo celebrates a festa dei serpari every May and scientists are getting in on the action

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How to make climate activism joyful

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Shepherd Express. One personal approach to climate activism is to align everyday actions with our values and what gives us joy.

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