Was the Medieval Era Warmer Than Now? New Tree Ring Study Offers Insight
Yale E360
AUGUST 4, 2023
A new study of tree rings in Scandinavia is helping to resolve a longstanding question about the Medieval Warm Period.
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How Have Nuclear Weapons Evolved Since Oppenheimer and the Trinity Test?
Union of Concerned Scientists
AUGUST 4, 2023
It took the Manhattan project three years to develop a nuclear bomb: and only weeks between the first nuclear test explosion and the use of a nuclear weapon in war. Almost 80 years later – how have nuclear weapons evolved? A brief history of nuclear testing In 1945, the United States dropped two atomic bombs on Japan. The first bomb, codenamed “Little Boy” was dropped on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945.Three days later, the US dropped the second bomb, “Fat Man,” on Nagasaki.
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How Much Are We Willing to Pay to Save the Oregon Spotted Frog?
Law and Environment
AUGUST 4, 2023
Greenwire (subscription required) reported this week that the Fish & Wildlife Service Recovery Plan for the Oregon spotted frog estimates that the cost to achieve recovery of the frog will be roughly $2.7 billion over 40 years. This post isn’t about the Oregon spotted frog or even about the Endangered Species Act as a whole. (I’ve blogged multiple times about how flawed the NAAQS-setting process is from a cost-benefit point of view.
Batteries Now Can Replace Old Power Plants
Union of Concerned Scientists
AUGUST 4, 2023
Most of the oldest fossil fuel power plants in the United States are located near or in cities, making it more urgent—and more difficult—to shut them down. Now, with the changes in arcane rules announced just last week by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), it will be much easier to replace them with battery storage. This is welcome news.
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
A Background 'Hum' Pervades the Universe. Scientists Are Racing to Find Its Source
Scientific American
AUGUST 4, 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.
What’s next as we work together to stop the destruction of farms, forests and wetlands in the Greenbelt and beyond?
Enviromental Defense
AUGUST 4, 2023
Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 brought a whirlwind onslaught of legal, regulatory and policy attacks on the Greenbelt, wetlands, forests, Conservation Authorities, renters, property taxpayers and good planning by the Ontario government. Most of these attacks were done without the completion of required public consultation and have largely excluded and ignored the input and views of the people, businesses and communities who will suffer the short- and long-term consequences.
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‘Halliburton Loophole’ Allows Fracking Companies to Avoid Chemical Regulation
Inside Climate News
AUGUST 4, 2023
New research finds fracking-industry exemption for 28 chemicals otherwise regulated by federal law. By Jon Hurdle For almost 20 years, U.S. public-health advocates have worried that toxic chemicals are getting into ground water and harming human health because of an exemption to the federal Safe Drinking Water Act that allows operators of oil and gas fracking operations to use chemicals that would be regulated if used for any other purpose.
ECR Journeys: Pacific Northwest to the Basque Country
The Applied Ecologist
AUGUST 4, 2023
This month, The Applied Ecologist is amplifying the voice of early career ecologists from around the world working in the field of applied ecology to help inspire the next generation. In this post, Claudia Christensen García from the Basque Centre for Climate Change shares her story below. My background and interests I love to go birdwatching, both at home and when traveling.
Chicago Conservation Students Talk Latino Conservation Week
NRDC
AUGUST 4, 2023
DePaul University’s environmental science students Jade Aponte and Elene Drosos speak with NRDC about their passion for conservation and what they think the movement needs.
One Man’s Waste is Another Man’s Treasure: Texas Appellate Court Holds that Produced Water Belongs to Mineral Owners
The Energy Law
AUGUST 4, 2023
Produced water—a substance traditionally considered to be a useless byproduct of fracing—has recently become a valuable product that can be treated and sold to operators for drilling. As background, many areas in Texas contain shale formations that are dense and have poor permeability. To extract minerals from those formations, operators utilize fracing, which involves pumping certain fluid into a well at a high pressure so that fractures are created in the formations, thereby releasing the mine
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
August 4 Take Five Fridays With Pam, PA Parks & Forests Foundation
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 4, 2023
The August 4 Take Five Fridays With Pam is now available from the PA Parks & Forests Foundation featuring articles on-- -- New Susquehannock State Park Environmental Ed Facility Thanks To Local Partner -- PPFF Blog: 6 Tips For Your Best Cherry Springs Stargazing Ever -- Learn About PPFF Virtual Book Club Beginning Aug. 30 -- Public Survey: New Big Elk Creek State Park Master Plan [Deadline Aug. 13] Visit the PA Parks & Forests Foundation’s Events webpage and DCNR’s Calendar of Events for
Why Homes Often Feel Warmer Than the Thermostat Suggests
Scientific American
AUGUST 4, 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.
Why “Compostable” Plastic Is Actually Trash
Enviromental Defense
AUGUST 4, 2023
There’s a disturbing push for so-called “compostable” plastic to replace single-use plastic items banned by the federal government. That’s a terrible idea and here’s why: “Compostable” plastic isn’t all that compostable You can make it from oil and gas, or things like corn or sugar cane, but it’s all plastic when it ends up in the environment. “Compostable” plastic will only break down quickly in special industrial composters that are rare in Canada.
World's smallest baleen whale stays home instead of migrating to feed
New Scientist
AUGUST 4, 2023
The pygmy right whale doesn't go on long migrations for food or reproduction, unlike most other species of baleen whale
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.
Journalism Is a Public Good and Should Be Publicly Funded
Scientific American
AUGUST 4, 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.
Frontiers ebook releases: August 2023
Frontiers
AUGUST 4, 2023
Download the top ebook releases from this month, including work on effort-based decision making , insights into clinical nutrition , findings on how plants adapt to stress , and research on bio-inspired computing. All ebooks are free to download, share and distribute. Shape the future of your field — and publish your own ebook — by editing a special collection around your research area.
DEP Invites Comments On Section 401 Water Quality Certification For Equitrans To Replace Abandoned Natural Gas Storage Wells In Greene County Due To Coal Mining
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 4, 2023
The Department of Environmental Protection invites comments on a proposed Section 401 Water Quality Certification related to an Equitrans proposal to drill two new horizontal natural gas storage wells in the Swarts Complex and Hunters Cave Storage Fields in Center, Franklin, Morris and Washington Townships, Greene County. ( PA Bulletin, page 4499 ) According to Equitrans, CONSOL has plans to mine coal above and around the Equitrans Hunters Cave and Swarts Natural Gas Storage Fields over the next
We are hopeless at telling when we have goosebumps
New Scientist
AUGUST 4, 2023
A study that filmed people's skin while they watched emotional videos found that most of them incorrectly reported when they did or did not have goosebumps
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.
PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To Comment - August 5
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 4, 2023
The following DEP notices were published in the August 5 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. -- The Department of Environmental Protection invites comments on a proposed Section 401 Water Quality Certification related to an Equitrans proposal to drill two new horizontal natural gas storage wells in the Swarts Complex and Hunters Cave Storage Fields in Center, Franklin, Morris and Washington Townships, Greene Count
Why it's so hard to tell if LK-99 is a room-temperature superconductor
New Scientist
AUGUST 4, 2023
Researchers have been trying to determine if a material called LK-99 really is a superconductor at room temperature and pressure.
Heat Waves Could Kill Off Human-Bred Mosquitoes
Scientific American
AUGUST 4, 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.
What would really happen if you landed on an asteroid?
New Scientist
AUGUST 4, 2023
Asteroids are far weirder than we had imagined – landing on one wouldn't go as you expected, says astronomer Phil Plait
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.
The Fungi Economy, Part 1: Just Like Us, Trees Are Experiencing Inflation
Scientific American
AUGUST 4, 2023
Like us, plants and fungi have complex economies. By burning fossil fuels, we’ve been devaluing their currency.
Friday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 8.4.23
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 4, 2023
Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania! “Pursue Your Happiness In Pennsylvania” Senate next voting day September 18, 19, 20; Oct. 2, 3, 4 [Unless Sooner Recalled] -- Committee Schedule House next voting day September 26, 27; October 2, 3, 4, 16 [Unless Sooner Recalled] -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- DEP Publishes Final Chapter 105 Environmental Assessment Alternatives Analysis Technical Guidance [PaEN] -- Loving The Land - Landowners Tell The
Smoke-spotting AI watches live video to find early signs of wildfire
New Scientist
AUGUST 4, 2023
An AI that analyses live video from California’s statewide wildfire detection system could speedily focus human attention on possible wildfires
Earth911 Podcast: Ship It Zero Aims for a Decarbonized Shipping Industry by 2030
Earth 911
AUGUST 4, 2023
The UN’s International Maritime Association reported in 2020 that the shipping industry — the ships. The post Earth911 Podcast: Ship It Zero Aims for a Decarbonized Shipping Industry by 2030 appeared first on Earth911.
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Could pumping CO2 under Canada's coast cause earthquakes?
New Scientist
AUGUST 4, 2023
Injecting CO2 underground might increase pressure along geological faults and cause earthquakes, but a report concludes the risk is minimal for a proposed CO2 storage site near Vancouver Island
How Biden steered climate money to red states
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 4, 2023
Read the full story at ClimateWire. New Hampshire is dusting off its climate plan for the first time in 14 years. Georgia officials are drafting the state’s first-ever statewide carbon strategy. Minnesota is analyzing its environmental justice policies.
Umbilical cord blood could be used to predict childhood obesity
New Scientist
AUGUST 4, 2023
Some patterns of gene expression in umbilical cord blood are associated with childhood obesity, suggesting that these markers could identify newborns at risk of developing the condition
Nova Chemicals, Novolex collaborate on facility for making PE from mechanically recycled film
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 4, 2023
Read the full story at Packaging Dive. Canadian plastic company Nova Chemicals is developing its first plant to produce mechanically recycled polyethylene. Packaging producer Novolex will operate the Connersville, Indiana, facility. The facility will process postconsumer low-density films to make Nova’s Syndigo brand of recycledpolyethylene pellets at commercial scale.
Drone mother ship could release mini-drone swarm for search and rescue
New Scientist
AUGUST 4, 2023
The MorphoLander drone carrier, which holds smaller "worker bee" drones, could be useful in search-and-rescue missions or industrial surveys
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