PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Join the PA Organization for Watersheds and Rivers and the volunteer leaders of the Little Lehigh Watershed Stewards for a Conversation Caf webinar on January 16 from 6:00 7:30 p.m. This event will include an interactive discussion about the impacts of winter salting on local waterways and experiences watershed groups in Pennsylvania have had monitoring, communicating their results, and advocating for change locally and regionally.

Conservation

Union of Concerned Scientists

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Last month, reports emerged of efforts in both Texas and Georgia to halt investigation and analysis of maternal mortality in the years since Roe v. Wadethe Supreme Court ruling that protected the right to an abortionwas overturned. These efforts to hinder examination of the impacts of strict state abortion laws on pregnant people are a political play that only serves to put women and families at risk of even greater harm.

Politics

Legal Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2024

As the market for the electric buses, cars, trucks, and trains that help curb the climate crisis continues to grow globally, the battery supply chain faces increased scrutiny. Minerals like lithium, nickel, graphite, and cobalt are too often mined and processed in ways that contribute to harming communities and ecosystems, while the batteries often face wasteful end-of-life disposal.

Law

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The Penn State Extension will host a January 22 webinar on How Invasive Plants Drive An Insect Invasion from 8:00 to 9:15 a.m. The recent spread of invasive insects like the spotted lanternfly has underscored the interconnected threats posed by invasive plants and insects, both of which can significantly harm ecosystems. Andrew Liebhold will delve into the complex relationship between these invasive species and discuss the critical role of reducing plant invasions to preserve forest health.

Natural Resources

Speaker: Jason Chester, Director, Product Management

In today’s manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means moving beyond reactive quality checks and toward real-time, data-driven process control. But what does true manufacturing process optimization look like—and why is it more urgent now than ever? Join Jason Chester in this new, thought-provoking session on how modern manufacturers are rethinking quality operations from the ground up.

2025

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The NSAC staff retreat in West Virginia Theres no such thing as a quiet year when it comes to federal food and farm policy, and 2024 proved to be no exception! As the year comes to a close, we are reflecting on the progress we have made toward building a more resilient and equitable farm and food system. Amidst endless delays in Congress, a noisy election cycle, and major natural disasters that affected farmers nationwide, NSAC continued to do what we do best: advocate for better federal food an

2024

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The Choose Clean Water Coalition is now accepting presentation proposals for their upcoming Choose Clean Water Conference. The deadline for submissions is January 10. The conference will be held from May 19-21, 2025 in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Every year, the Choose Clean Water Conference gathers individuals from local, state, and national nonprofits, elected officials, government agencies, and businesses to discuss ways these different sectors can work together toward our collective goalclean wa

2025

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 19, 2024

By Sophia Evans, Dickinson College Student This guest essay first appeared in The Daily Item on December 19, 2024 -- Pennsylvania has 86,000 miles of streams and rivers, second only to Alaska. Living in Pennsylvania means that you are never far from moving water. We use these waterways for fishing, boating, swimming and even drinking. However, the quality of our streams is under threat.

2024

A Greener Life

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Image generated by AI. By Jiang Mengnan Chinas oil demand is projected to peak at approximately 770 million tonnes in 2025, according to a forecast by the China National Petroleum Corporations Economic and Technological Research Institute (ETRI), reports Caixin. In 2024, Chinas oil demand is expected to reach 756 million tonnes, marking a modest 0.04% year-on-year increase.

2025

Legal Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Credit: Wikipedia This past week, the U.S. Supreme Court issued important orders in two closely-related environmental lawsuits previously decided by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. Last Friday, the justices granted review in Diamond Alternative Energy v. Environmental Protection Agency, agreeing to decide whether fossil fuel manufacturers have legal standing to challenge an EPA decision under the federal Clean Air Act.

Clean Air Act

The Applied Ecologist

DECEMBER 19, 2024

In this blog post, Taylor Craft discusses the use of GPS tracking and satellite imagery to uncover the lives of Black-tailed Godwits in the Senegal Delta. You can read their latest study, published alongside co-authors, here. A pressing challenge The landscapes of the endangered continental Black-tailed Godwit face increasing pressures at nearly every key site along their migratory route.

Conservation

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

2024

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The fall newsletter of the Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program features an article on the decades-long effort to monitor the biodiversity of the Upper Middle Allegheny River. Other articles include-- -- Surveys For Weasels In Western PA -- Bountiful Bryophytes -- Return To The Coastal Plain Oldenlandia -- Invasive Jumping Worms -- Rediscovery Of A Tick-Trefoil -- Species Associated Other Old Growth -- Assessing The Forrest H.

2024

Law Columbia

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The Sabin Center published a report that explores the international and U.S. laws governing atmospheric methane removal (AMR) via soil amendments. AMR refers to human interventions to accelerate the conversion of methane in the atmosphere to a form that causes less warming (e.g., converting it to carbon dioxide). Scientists have proposed a range of potential AMR approaches, but all are in the early stages of development and require significantly more research to evaluate their efficacy and impac

Atmosphere

Legal Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2024

This is the fifth in a series of posts. The first post is here. The second post is here. The third post is here. The fourth post is here. Decarbonization is a long-term challenge, and it requires commitments to drive the investments required for innovation and deployment of non-fossil-fuel energy sources. But long-term commitments, which are more effective at driving investments, are also vulnerable to reversals due to electoral changes or pushback from existing fossil fuel interest groups.

Fossil Fuels

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The Penn State Extension is seeking individuals and organizations to present at the 2025 Dive Deeper Summit for Water Educators , scheduled for September 25 in Harrisburg. Proposals are due March 5. Dive Deeper is an every-other-year conference for anyone who teaches about water, whether in the classroom, on the lake shore, in the woods, or at the city playground.

2025

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

Technology

Legal Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2024

States like California will be the best hope for making progress in the next four years. Keeping the torch burning — helping California succeed — will be challenging. Our environmental law centers at Berkeley and UCLA are at the heart of this work. We run lean operations, and every dollar of support goes a long way. This work is even more important now.

Carbon Emissions

Acoel

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Posted on December 19, 2024 by Seth D. Jaffe Last week, in what almost certainly has to be the most fractured appellate decision in the history of the United States courts, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, sitting en banc, affirmed via per curiam decision the 2021 District Court judgment in Environment Texas Citizen Lobby v. ExxonMobil Corporation.

Clean Air Act

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The PA Association of Natural Resources Extension Professionals has selected the Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission as their 2024 Natural Resource Education Champion award recipient for their unwavering support and partnership in advancing agricultural and environmental education in the Commonwealth. This recognition celebrates the SCCs collaboration with the College of Agricultural Sciences and Penn State Extension to deliver impactful programs benefiting farmers and conservation profes

Natural Resources

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

DECEMBER 19, 2024

For Immediate Release Contact: Laura Zaks National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition press@sustainableagriculture.net Washington, DC, December 19, 2024 On Thursday afternoon, reporting indicated that House Republicans had reached a partisan internal agreement on a deal to fund the government that includes disaster relief and a clean farm bill extension, but lacks other key priorities.

Conservation

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.

Clean Energy

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training at Penn State Extension invites conservation professionals across the Commonwealth to participate in 2025 Agriculture Literacy Week, happening March 1721, 2025. This is your chance to inspire young minds by volunteering to read this years ag literacy storybook in a local elementary classroom.

Conservation

Yale E360

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Despite continued opposition, the World Bank has approved the first of five big dam projects expected to get its support in the coming months. Climate change has upped the need for renewable energy, but the environmental and social costs of building such massive projects remain.

Renewable Energy

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The latest Chesapeake Bay Watershed Healthy Waters newsletter from the Department of Environmental Protection highlights funding opportunities, county water quality restoration projects and much more. Articles include-- -- PennVESTS Clean Water Procurement Program Accepting Applications -- Ag Conservation Planning Reimbursement Program -- Grant Funding Available to Improve Watersheds in York and Lancaster Counties -- Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant Program Open -- Mini-Grants Availa

Conservation

New Scientist

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Recent findings show that Stonehenges stones came from all over Britain and this offers clues to the monuments purpose, say archaeologists

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.

Waste

Scientific American

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The proof that the Apéry constant is irrational remains one of the most bizarre events in the history of mathematics

New Scientist

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Using descriptions of flavours or chemical data, artificial intelligence can tell apart whiskies from different countries and identify their constituent aromas

Scientific American

DECEMBER 19, 2024

See the year’s most striking images from the Hubble and James Webb space telescopes, NASA’s Mars rover and the best sky watching on offer

2024

New Scientist

DECEMBER 19, 2024

This year has delivered some awe-inspiring imagery of space, from the James Webb Space Telescopes stunning shots of faraway stars and galaxies to images of the skies taken from here on planet Earth

2024

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.

2022

Scientific American

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Think Twice before Giving Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing Kits to Friends and Loved Ones

New Scientist

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Advances in artificial intelligence mean that machines can now perform certain diagnostic tasks with far better accuracy than human doctors - but the picture is more complicated than you might think

Technology

Scientific American

DECEMBER 19, 2024

In 2017, a group of students at Dartmouth College filed a lawsuit that revealed an entrenched culture of power and abuse, and in doing so, they sparked a wider conversation about sexual violence in science.

2017

New Scientist

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Analysing footage of what happens when people jump into water, and using a robot to mimic them, has revealed how do the perfect dive-bomb using a Maori technique called the Manu

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