Union of Concerned Scientists
JULY 24, 2024
In response to a question during a regular press conference, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said , “the Chinese side decided to hold off discussion with the US on a new round of consultations on arms control and non-proliferation.” Reuters described the decision as “a protest of Washington’s arms sales to the democratically governed island of Taiwan.
New Scientist
JULY 24, 2024
Methane, a potent greenhouse gas, is converted to CO2 by microbes in tree bark, meaning trees are even better for the climate than we thought
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Scientific American
JULY 24, 2024
Advanced meditation is changing how we think about consciousness. Hear neuroscience researcher Matthew Sacchet explain his journey to studying what happens to the brain during a deeper engagement with meditation.
New Scientist
JULY 24, 2024
It is becoming clear that any amount of alcohol is harmful, so why do so many studies claim that moderate drinking could help you live longer?
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
Scientific American
JULY 24, 2024
The Olympics are a sustainability nightmare, and Paris, despite its efforts, is no exception
New Scientist
JULY 24, 2024
Elephant-like species started going extinct faster when early humans evolved, and the rate of extinction rose even higher when modern humans appeared
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New Scientist
JULY 24, 2024
Ancient Egyptians may have relied on a vertical shaft that could be filled with water, along with a network of water channels and filtration structures, to build the Step Pyramid of Djoser 4500 years ago
PA Environment Daily
JULY 24, 2024
On April 12, 2024, the Shell Petrochemical Plant requested the Department of Environmental Protection to classify the composition and flow rate of gases going to be burned off at flares and the air pollution sources and pollution control equipment operating at the Beaver County facility confidential business information. DEP routinely requested and Shell provided this information as part of more than 80 facility inspections from May 16, 2023 through April 1, 2024.
New Scientist
JULY 24, 2024
The 166-million-year-old fossils of an adult and a juvenile of the same extinct mammal species reveal that they had longer "childhoods" and lifespans than similar species today
Scientific American
JULY 24, 2024
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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. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene
New Scientist
JULY 24, 2024
A brain circuit discovered in mice could explain why placebo treatments ease pain in people
Scientific American
JULY 24, 2024
The VIPER lunar rover promised a revolution in our understanding of the moon’s precious deposits of ice.
New Scientist
JULY 24, 2024
An orange layer on the tips of Komodo dragons’ teeth may give the enamel extra strength for ripping apart their prey
Scientific American
JULY 24, 2024
A novel way of making superheavy elements could soon add a new row to the periodic table, allowing scientists to explore uncharted atomic realms
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.
New Scientist
JULY 24, 2024
Events like the Olympics and Paralympics can be inspiring.
PA Environment Daily
JULY 24, 2024
The Shade Creek Watershed Association will celebrate its 25th Anniversary on September 21 with an open house at its offices at 1221 No. 1 Road in Cairnbrook, Somerset County from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. The Association is an all volunteer nonprofit organization founded in 1999 to protect and restore water and fish habitat of the Shade Creek Watershed. Its primary focus is water monitoring and treatment on Dark Shade Creek and its tributaries.
New Scientist
JULY 24, 2024
When we take a break from exercise, it can feel feel like we quickly go back to square one.
PA Environment Daily
JULY 24, 2024
A ten-part online Pennsylvania Forest Seminar Series hosted by Penn State Extension will begin its 17th season on September 10 with a program on using geographic information systems to track forest management at Noon and 7:00 p.m. Pennsylvania Forest Online Web Seminar series will be held once a month from September through June on the second Tuesday of each month.
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.
New Scientist
JULY 24, 2024
From a police detective to an orthopaedic surgeon, Daniel Tammet shows that there is no such thing as a single neurodiverse experience in his book, Nine Minds: Inner lives on the spectrum
NRDC
JULY 24, 2024
A deep dive into tribal clean transportation with the executive director of Electric Nation, Bob Blake.
New Scientist
JULY 24, 2024
Happy family relationships are in the minority, finds some research.
NRDC
JULY 24, 2024
PHMSA lacks complete information on gathering line routes and operating status. Recent accidents confirm these pipelines pose unknown hazards beneath our feet.
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.
New Scientist
JULY 24, 2024
If the idea of exercise is more attractive than the reality, you aren't alone.
Inside Climate News
JULY 24, 2024
Productive ecosystems for shorebirds and other fauna, the marshes are relentlessly pounded by sea level rise and storm surges. Heavy metals remain from their industrial past. By Lauren Dalban NEW YORK—Walter Mugdan looks out at the marshes that make up part of Udall’s Cove Park and Preserve in Little Neck, Queens. He points out the ospreys that inhabit one of the nesting platforms in the area, hoping to catch one of them diving down into the marsh for food.
New Scientist
JULY 24, 2024
To keep long-term moon residents safe from harmful radiation, lunar bases will need to be built several metres under the surface or inside caves or lava tubes
Environmental Law Centre
JULY 24, 2024
Cover Photo – “Fencing around the old Domtar site” Photograph. 2021. CTV News Edmonton. [link] Imagine that you invested your life savings in buying a home. One day, you. The post Regulating Pollution and Contaminated Sites in Alberta: Case Study of the Verte Homesteader Community appeared first on Environmental Law Centre.
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New Scientist
JULY 24, 2024
Better fitness in children is linked to better cognition and health in later life, but the majority in the US and UK don't get nearly enough.
PA Environment Daily
JULY 24, 2024
Tens of millions of Americans are expected to hit the highways this summer for road trips, often to state or national parks. For many drivers, 2024 marks their first year behind the wheel of an electric vehicle. A new interactive map from PennEnvironment Research and Policy Center, Environment America Research and Policy Center, U.S. PIRG Education Fund, and Frontier Group helps those newbies, as well as early adopters of EVs, find state and national parks where they can plug in their electric v
New Scientist
JULY 24, 2024
By analysing lunar samples from NASA's Apollo missions, researchers calculated exactly when – and why – the moon was once covered with magma
PA Environment Daily
JULY 24, 2024
On July 23, the Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority announced it will be accepting applications for recycling mini-grants from Centre County municipalities, businesses, recycling collection haulers, schools, healthcare institutions and non-profits. Grant applications will be accepted online from August 12 to October 4. The CCRRA mini-grant program is intended to provide reimbursement grant funds for Centre County-based projects that improve recycling education and collection of material
New Scientist
JULY 24, 2024
Researchers are calling for greater protection for basking sharks after a camera on a tagged shark recorded a collision for the first time
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