Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 30, 2024

I have long been a supporter of California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS). The LCFS is the leading example of a Clean Fuel Standard , an approach to transportation fuel policy that holds oil refiners accountable to reduce the carbon intensity (CI) of transportation fuels. The CI is determined through a lifecycle analysis of the global warming pollution associated with the production and use of gasoline, diesel, biofuels, electricity, or other alternative fuels.

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Yale E360

JANUARY 30, 2024

For the first time, in 2022, Scottish renewables generated more power than the country used, new government figures show.

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JANUARY 30, 2024

In my discussion yesterday of the shortcomings of the Climate Superfund Act, I actually ignored arguably its biggest flaw. While the Act certainly looks much like a tax, I failed to point out that the Act omits what is typically the biggest selling point of a carbon tax – its impact on prices and consumption behavior. Putting a tax on the future consumption of fossil fuels raises their price and decreases consumption.

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New Scientist

JANUARY 30, 2024

Elon Musk's Neuralink company is conducting its first human trials, implanting a tiny chip into the surface of a person's brain to allow them to talk directly with computers

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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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The Applied Ecologist

JANUARY 30, 2024

This blog post on ‘Populations’ is part of the BES ‘Key Concepts in Ecology’ series, designed to help ecologists in learning the key topics in ecology!

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New Scientist

JANUARY 30, 2024

Calls made by male orangutans to attract females have short sequences nested inside longer sequences – a feature called recursion that was thought to be unique to human language

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 30, 2024

On January 29, the Allegheny County Conservation District released comprehensive data on county development patterns, accompanied by mapped locations of existing stormwater infrastructure. This marks the first time ACCD has compiled datasets and mapped National Pollutant Discharge and Elimination System (NPDES) permit applications in Allegheny County.

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Scientific American

JANUARY 30, 2024

Throughout the world, the number of relatives that people have may dramatically shrink by 2095, which could change care for children and aging people

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New Scientist

JANUARY 30, 2024

Scientists have analysed the stars that an upcoming NASA telescope will target in its search for biosignatures, narrowing down the candidates for those that could host potential alien life

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 30, 2024

On January 30, the PA Solar Center announced that two projects supported by its Get Solar Initiative recently moved forward in Centre and Lawrence Counties. Lawrence County Berner International, also known as Berner Air Curtains , has officially gone solar after going through the PA Solar Center's GET Solar program. The Shenango Township company’s “Solar Switch On” January 18th event at its Progress Avenue campus celebrated the launch of its solar array.

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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

JANUARY 30, 2024

Light from hydrogen in the early universe has baffled astronomers, but researchers have spotted interacting galaxies that could explain how it makes its way to us

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Cool Green Science

JANUARY 30, 2024

From dozing with half a brain to napping seconds at a time, these animals evolved unique ways to catch z’s. The post The 4-Second Nap: Unusual Sleep Habits of Animals appeared first on Cool Green Science.

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New Scientist

JANUARY 30, 2024

Scientists have analysed the stars that an upcoming NASA telescope will target in its search for biosignatures, narrowing down the candidates for those that could host potential extraterrestrial life

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Enviromental Defense

JANUARY 30, 2024

Maybe you’ve heard about heat pumps but aren’t sure if they are a good fit for you? If it’s time for you to get a new HVAC system, here are five reasons why you should go with a heat pump. We acknowledge that not everyone can switch, and that it’s not cheap, but when the time comes you’ll be well informed. 1. Economical Switching to a heat pump will save you money.

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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

JANUARY 30, 2024

An AI inspired by the way humans form long-term memories during sleep can learn to perform tasks better than existing models

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Scientific American

JANUARY 30, 2024

A controversial 20-minute interaction with a humpback whale might help scientists communicate with extraterrestrials and nonhuman Earthlings alike

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New Scientist

JANUARY 30, 2024

At the smallest scales, everything is made out of a cloud of quantum possibilities.

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Scientific American

JANUARY 30, 2024

Feline experts weigh in on clingy cats’ supposed “fear of missing out”

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New Scientist

JANUARY 30, 2024

Contrail clouds that form behind planes are responsible for much of the climate warming effects of flying.

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National Law Center

JANUARY 30, 2024

As conservation has grown as a priority for both those in the private and public sectors, tools like nonprofit land trusts. The post Legal Issues with Land Trusts: Tax Benefits and the IRS Crackdown appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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New Scientist

JANUARY 30, 2024

DNA analysis of spider webs from two locations in Australia identified dozens of vertebrate species, suggesting a new approach to wildlife monitoring

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Scientific American

JANUARY 30, 2024

Contrary to popular lore, insects do not confuse artificial light for the moon

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New Scientist

JANUARY 30, 2024

A review of dementia research highlights unequal healthcare outcomes for Black and Hispanic people in the US

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 30, 2024

The Foundation for Pennsylvania Watersheds, in partnership with the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies is pleased to announce the R. John Dawes Clean Water Fund, celebrating the significant contributions John Dawes has made to building a strong, thriving, and effective organization to protect Pennsylvania’s waterways. “The FPW’s board of directors is incredibly grateful for John’s stellar leadership and commitment to improving the waterways of Pennsylvania and are pleased to honor his rece

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New Scientist

JANUARY 30, 2024

Not only can parrots fly and walk, they can also swing along branches using their beak, in a technique called beakiation

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Scientific American

JANUARY 30, 2024

Disinformation abounds, and it can kill.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 30, 2024

Educators in Southwest PA counties are invited to the next online meeting of the Southwest PA Environmental Literacy Coalition on February 12 from 4:00 to 4:30 p.m. Tiffany Stewart, Watershed Specialist in Greene County, will be sharing information on stream restoration projects on local streams. Participants will also have the opportunity to share information on upcoming events, professional learning opportunities, and highlight useful resources.

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Scientific American

JANUARY 30, 2024

Researchers are racing to create codes so complex that even quantum computers can’t break them

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New Scientist

JANUARY 30, 2024

A recent study suggests that reducing social isolation among people with obesity helps them live longer, but it's not easy to prove that's definitely the case

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Scientific American

JANUARY 30, 2024

This year, healthcare providers have tools to help prevent lower respiratory tract disease caused by RSV for older adults. This podcast was funded by GSK and produced for GSK by Scientific American Custom Media, a division separate from the magazine’s board of editors.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 30, 2024

On November 27, 2023, the Department of Environmental Protection signed a consent assessment with M&G Realty, Inc. and Curry Excavating, Inc. that included a $73,153 penalty for water quality violations and failure to implement erosion and sedimentation controls at the 20-acre construction site for a Rutter's Store in Antis Township, Blair County.

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Scientific American

JANUARY 30, 2024

The wealthiest person on Earth has taken the next step toward a commercial brain interface

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PBS Nature

JANUARY 30, 2024

The first few weeks of life are especially perilous for shorebird chicks. Only about a quarter of Red Knot chicks live long enough to journey south.

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