Scientific American
JUNE 30, 2023
Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 30, 2023
Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the July 1 PA Bulletin -- -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the July 1 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a proposed new General Permit Plan Approval covering Coal-Mine Methane Enclosed Flares (BAQ-GPA/GP-21). Read more here. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the July 1 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a proposed Air Quality Plan Approval for a cryptocurrency power generation facil
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Inside Climate News
JUNE 30, 2023
An influential foundation contends that Tom Van Lent stole “trade secrets.” Environmentalists question why such “secrets” exist, as work unfolds on a controversial reservoir touted by Gov. Ron DeSantis as the “crown jewel of Everglades restoration.” By Amy Green ORLANDO, Fla.—In the two decades since one of the most ambitious attempts at ecological restoration in human history became law, Tom Van Lent has built a reputation as a leading scientist in the effort to save the Florida Everglades.
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 30, 2023
The Department of Environmental Protection will begin accepting applications for abandoned mine reclamation and mine drainage treatment project grants on July 3. The deadline for applications is August 25. ( formal notice ) A third application period will open October 2 and close December 2. Funding for these grants is provided by the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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.
The Energy Law Blog
JUNE 30, 2023
As of June 7, 2023, a bill aiming to prohibit entities controlled by “foreign adversaries” from buying, leasing, or otherwise acquiring immovable property in the state has passed both the Louisiana House and Senate and is now awaiting the Governor’s approval. Sponsored by Rep. Valerie Hodges, Louisiana House Bill No. 537 would block acquisition of immovable property in the state by foreign adversary nations and entities associated with those nations and empower the attorney general to bring acti
Scientific American
JUNE 30, 2023
The Euclid mission will probe dark energy and dark matter like never before, setting the stage for an international, multiobservatory push to solve some of the universe’s deepest mysteries
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PA Environment Daily
JUNE 30, 2023
The June 30 Take Five Fridays With Pam is now available from the PA Parks and Forests Foundation featuring articles on-- -- Check The Latest Insider’s View Guides To Individual State Parks -- We Aware Of Air Quality Due To Canadian Wildfires As You Enjoy the Outdoors -- Visit the PA Parks & Forests Foundation’s Events webpage and DCNR’s Calendar of Events for activities happening near you.
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 30, 2023
Cassandra Sherlock, Rafaela F. Gutierrez, Michael David, and Chelsea M. Rochman (2023). “A methodology for quantifying and characterizing litter from trash capture devices (TCDs) to measure impact and inform upstream solutions.” FACETS. 8: 1-12.
Scientific American
JUNE 30, 2023
Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.
New Scientist
JUNE 30, 2023
The purpose of Krause corpuscles, sensory structures in the genitals, has long been a mystery, but it now seems they contain neurons that respond to vibration and are key to sexual motivation and function, according to work in mice
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.
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 30, 2023
The Cornell Land Trust Bird Conservation Initiative has awarded Willistown Conservation Trust and Natural Lands a $25,000 grant to promote grassland conservation in the greater Doe Run area of Chester County. The Cornell Land Trust grant will support the Grassland Bird Collaboration — launched by WCT in 2022 — and their goal to create a grassland bird conservation area made up of working landscapes and existing preserves in southern Chester County.
New Scientist
JUNE 30, 2023
As we age, our muscles shrink, and now it seems a growing proportion of the fibres in them also become deformed – fortunately, resistance training may return them to better shape
Inside Climate News
JUNE 30, 2023
Dry conditions led to massive wildfires in Canada and a flow of smoke into the Great Lakes region this week. It likely won’t be the last time, scientists say. By Aydali Campa CHICAGO—Parks, beaches and restaurants offering outdoor dining are typically booming here in the summer months after a long, frigid winter, but smoky skies have kept many residents indoors since Tuesday when Chicago’s air quality was briefly the worst in the world.
New Scientist
JUNE 30, 2023
A strange and unfamiliar view of Saturn has been captured by the James Webb Space Telescope to help researchers identify its smaller objects and structures
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.
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 30, 2023
The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the July 1 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a proposed new General Permit Plan Approval covering Coal-Mine Methane Enclosed Flares (BAQ-GPA/GP-21). ( formal notice ) The general permit sets Best Available Technology requirements to meet emission limits for oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and carbon monoxide (CO).
Environment, Law, and History
JUNE 30, 2023
William B. Meyer's "“No Quixotry in Redress of Grievances”: How Community Abatement of Public Nuisances Disappeared from American Law" was recently published in Law and History Review. The abstract: Before 1859, the right of any member of the public to abate a public nuisance existed unchallenged in American law as a judicially recognized form of popular justice.
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 30, 2023
The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy’s Watershed Conservation Program was awarded the U.S. Forest Service’s Partnership Award for the Conservancy’s long standing watershed work in the Allegheny National Forest and the Allegheny Watershed Improvement Needs (WINs) Coalition. The award was presented at the 2022 National Rise to the Future Award ceremony on June 15 at the U.S.
Scientific American
JUNE 30, 2023
Manufacturers of a class of food-derived supplements called nutraceuticals often make statements about their health value that are hard to verify, which can cause safety and efficacy issues
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Earth 911
JUNE 30, 2023
U.S. gamers generate 24 million tons of CO2 into the atmosphere annually, according to a. The post Earth911 Podcast: Project Drawdown Maps a Path to Sustainable Gaming appeared first on Earth911.
Scientific American
JUNE 30, 2023
Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.
New Scientist
JUNE 30, 2023
Some female black-spotted frogs croak when a male approaches, and it’s not a come-on – the signal seems to persuade males not to attempt coercive mating
Scientific American
JUNE 30, 2023
A new study suggests AI can analyze cardiac activity to predict whether a song will be a hit before it’s released.
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 30, 2023
Read the full story from CSIRO. Plastic is a fantastic invention that helps make our modern living possible. Unfortunately, plastic waste has become one of earth’s major contaminants. Every Australian discards an average of 100 kg of plastic waste each year.
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 30, 2023
The Department of Environmental Protection invites comments on a proposed Air Quality Plan Approval for a cryptocurrency power generation facility by Diversified Production, LLC at the Longhorn Pad A shale gas well in Horton Township, Elk County. ( PA Bulletin, page 3437 ) Operation of the proposed equipment would focus on electrical generation and cryptocurrency data mining operations and not unconventional natural gas well site operations or remote pigging (pipeline cleanout operations).
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 30, 2023
Read the full story from the Council of the Great Lakes Region. Microplastics studies in the five Great Lakes have shown that larger amounts are found close to urban and nearshore areas, particularly near locations where rivers, stormwater, and wastewater discharge.
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 30, 2023
The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the July 1 PA Bulletin inviting comments on an individual NPDES Stormwater Permit (PAD130040) for a proposed 4,000 acre ‘conservation’ housing development in Kidder and Penn Forest Townships in Carbon County by Preservation Graystones, LLC from Vermont. ( PA Bulletin, page 3432 ) The project site consists of nearly 4,000 acres of pristine forested area bordering Hickory Run State Park to the North, the Lehigh River to the West, and M
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 30, 2023
Read the full story at Shape. Have you ever impulse-bought a skincare product for its pretty packaging, only to find the results of the product to be pretty lacking? Or, maybe the product worked well for a while but seemed to be less effective over time. Skincare packaging isn’t just about aesthetics.
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 30, 2023
The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the July 1 PA Bulletin soliciting applications to extend vouchers for Driving PA Forward Onroad Cleaner Diesel Vehicle Program projects issued in 2021-2022 to allow for the completion of those projects. ( formal notice ) The deadline to apply is July 14 This opportunity to retain funding is only available to those voucher holders with expired vouchers from the CY 2021-2022 program year (August 2021—March 2022) who are still actively
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 30, 2023
Read the full story in the New York Times. Climate change appears to be disrupting the hibernation of females in the Far North, scientists say, and that could affect mating season.
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 30, 2023
The July issue of PA Township News published by the PA State Association of Township Supervisors is chocked full of articles on parks, trails, recreation, grid-scale solar energy facilities, electric vehicle charging and much more. The articles include-- -- Trails Provide Vital Links That Boost Public Health, Economic Growth -- How Townships Can Turn Their Communities Into ‘Trail Towns’ -- Parks As Public Assets: Planning, Public Input Make Parks Popular Destinations -- Revitalized PRPS GOOD Cam
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 30, 2023
Read the full story at Packaging Dive. Dow is working with bioconversion company New Energy Blue via a long-term purchase agreement to create bio-based ethylene from agricultural waste. The ethylene, a gas used for polymer production, will be used as a feedstock to manufacture packaging and other products.
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 30, 2023
The Department of Environmental Protection is extending the application period for the Healthy Electrified Commercial Kitchen Rebate Program to December 31, increasing rebates and expanding the program to include restaurants. ( formal notice ) The Program aims to help commercial kitchens in the Commonwealth modernize and become healthier places to work by means of energy efficiency and electrification.
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 30, 2023
Rie Okubo, Aguru Yamamoto, Akihiro Kurima, Terumi Sakabe, Youichiroh Ide, Atsuhiko Isobe (2023). “Estimation of the age of polyethylene microplastics collected from oceans: Application to the Western North Pacific Ocean.” Marine Pollution Bulletin 192, 114951.
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