Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 7, 2025

The year 2023 was by far the warmest in Earths recorded history, and perhaps in the past 100,000 years , shattering the previous record set in 2016 by 0.27C (0.49F). According to recent data from NOAAs National Center for Environmental Information, 2024 is likely to be even warmer than 2023. Scientists are sounding the alarm because this warming is shockingly bigbigger than what we would have expected given the long-term warming trend from fossil fuel-caused climate change.

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Yale E360

JANUARY 7, 2025

Huge swaths of North America are facing subfreezing temperatures this week as cold Arctic air pushes southward. Paradoxically, such cold spells may persist or even become more common as the planet warms, scientists say.

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New Scientist

JANUARY 7, 2025

We have long suspected that music has restorative qualities, but Daniel Levitin is now providing rigorous evidence that it can help treat many conditions, including depression, speech loss and Alzheimer's

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Scientific American

JANUARY 7, 2025

The nature of the Santa Ana winds makes them perfectly suited to spreading flames.

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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.

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New Scientist

JANUARY 7, 2025

The tale of Fermat's last theorem took hundreds of years and included tantalising twists, disappointing errors and a contribution from the most unlikely cartoon mathematician imaginable

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 7, 2025

On January 6, the Department of Environmental Protection reported its staff conducted over 107,000 inspections to protect Pennsylvanians constitutional right to clean air, pure water, and a healthy and safe environment. During those inspections, DEP identified 35,237 violations, and resolved 32,699 of them, including some from 2023. DEP also responded to 410 environmental emergencies, like spills from traffic accidents to chemical fires.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 7, 2025

On January 7, the Susquehanna River Basin Commission announced the award of more than $155,000 to support 34 local projects striving to improve the welfare of our watersheds. In its second year, the Stream & Watershed Enhancement Grant Program is supporting 34 community-based environmental projects or events that will enhance, restore or protect our basins waterways.

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New Scientist

JANUARY 7, 2025

Whether AI can assist in cancer detection has been subject to much debate, but now a real-world test with almost 200 radiologists shows that the technology can improve success rates

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Scientific American

JANUARY 7, 2025

Louisiana has reported the first U.S. fatality from avian influenza.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 7, 2025

On January 7, the Pennsylvania Resources Council announced the start of the Gene Capaldi Lens on Litter Photo Contest which rewards amateur photographers who snap unusual or eye-catching images of litter across the Commonwealth. The deadline for entries is October 31. A new before and after category has been added, sponsored by Keep PA Beautiful , with an additional prize of $500 in each of the adult and student categories The purpose of the contest is not to glorify litter, but to bring awarene

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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

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Scientific American

JANUARY 7, 2025

Rising temperatures might be altering the atmosphere in ways that cause more extreme winter weather, scientists say

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New Scientist

JANUARY 7, 2025

Male flies have been genetically engineered to produce poisonous proteins in their seminal fluid, a technique that could be employed against pests and disease carriers

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Scientific American

JANUARY 7, 2025

A government efficiency panel threatens U.S.

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New Scientist

JANUARY 7, 2025

An uptick of human metapneumovirus (hMPV) cases in China has raised concerns over another pandemic, which appear to be unfounded

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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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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 7, 2025

On January 6, the Sand County Foundation announced Troy Firth, Spartansburg, Crawford County has been selected as the 2024 Pennsylvania Leopold Conservation Award recipient. The $10,000 award honors farmers and forestland owners who go above and beyond in their management of soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat on working land. Firth, who owns and operates Firth Maple Products and founded the Foundation for Sustainable Forests , was revealed as the award recipient at the Pennsylvani

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New Scientist

JANUARY 7, 2025

Social media companies have long struggled with moderating the behaviour of billions of users, and now it seems they are finally giving up policing their platforms in favour of a crowdsourced approach but will it work?

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Scientific American

JANUARY 7, 2025

Transplanted chloroplasts endured two days inside animal cells—and got to work

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Inside Climate News

JANUARY 7, 2025

New research found that the crop used to feed dairy and beef cows uses the vast majority of agricultural water that would otherwise replenish the largest saline lake in the nation. By Wyatt Myskow The Great Salt Lake is shrinking, and new research published Tuesday reports that saving it requires reducing the amount of farmland that is irrigated in the region.

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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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National Law Center

JANUARY 7, 2025

On December 12, 2024, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) released its long-awaited proposed decision to designate the monarch. The post FWS Proposes Listing the Monarch Butterfly as “Threatened” Under the ESA appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Scientific American

JANUARY 7, 2025

Blasts of Arctic air have brought frigid temperatures that are much colder than normal to parts of the U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 7, 2025

The Pennsylvania Environmental Councils In Case You Missed It In December is now available featuring articles on-- -- Vote Now For 2025 PA River Of The Year - Deadline Jan. 24 -- Recap Of Pennsylvania Water Trails In 2024 -- How Northeast PA Prevents Wildfires -- Closing The Loop On The Ghost Town Trail In Cambria, Indiana Counties -- In Memoriam: PEC Board Member Charles Dilks -- PEC Podcast: Healthy Soils, Healthy Planet For more information on programs, initiatives and special events, visit t

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Endangered Species Law

JANUARY 7, 2025

On January 7, 2025, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announced that, following the completion of the Service’s 5-year status review (5-year Review) of the golden-cheeked warbler ( Setophaga chrysopharia ) (GCWA), the agency is recommending the species be downlisted from endangered to threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 7, 2025

On January 7, the Pennsylvania Environmental Council announced the award of $30,000 in Water Trail Mini-grants to 8 groups to promote and maintain Pennsylvania Water Trails. The grants were awarded to-- -- Delaware Riverkeeper Network was awarded $4,135 to partner with the Pottstown NAACP for a 4-hour paddling program designed to remove barriers to participation as it both lifts up historic contributions by Black Americans in the development of the Schuylkill River and raises awareness of the Ri

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Earth 911

JANUARY 7, 2025

Food waste in factories, the home, and at restaurants results in the loss of about. The post We Earthlings: Compost Your Food Waste appeared first on Earth911.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 7, 2025

The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy seeks Riparian Steward Volunteers in Armstrong, Erie, Forest, Indiana, Jefferson, Potter and Venango counties. Do you love being outdoors in all seasons? The Conservancy needs dedicated volunteers to check on streamside trees our staff and volunteers recently planted in rural areas. Visit a site to ensure the tree tubes, stakes and young trees are sturdy, do light weeding and update staff on trees health.

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National Law Center

JANUARY 7, 2025

In its filing to the Supreme Court, the DOJ said it expects to succeed, in part because the laws requirements fall. The post UADA article The on-again, off-again Corporate Transparency Act has March 25 court date, but SCOTUS may get first crack appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 7, 2025

By Justin Mikulka, Powering The Planet This article was first published on the Powering The Planet website January 7, 2025 describing how the shale gas industry is already abandoning their wells-- In 1990 officials were warning the government that they needed a plan to make sure the costs to clean up the mess being made by the oil industry were not passed on to the public.

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Environmental News Bits

JANUARY 7, 2025

Araripe, E., & Zuin Zeidler, V. G. (2024). Advancing sustainable chemistry education: Insights from real-world case studies. Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry, 9, 100436.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 7, 2025

The latest newsletter storymap from PA iMapInvasives highlights actions around Pennsylvania to track and manage invasive species and features articles on-- -- Encouraging Words On Invasive Species Management - By Mike Estep, Master Watershed Steward -- How Regional Invasive Species Partnerships Would Benefit Pennsylvania - By Amy Jewitt, PA iMapInvasives Coordinator -- Practical Considerations for Invasive Plant Management - By Dr.

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Nanotech

JANUARY 7, 2025

On December 20, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit denied the Environmental Defense Funds (EDF) petition and granted the American Chemistry Council (ACC) and American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) petition for review of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agencys (EPA) final rule updating the requirements concerning the assertion and treatment of confidential business information (CBI) claims under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 7, 2025

T o help agriculture professionals beginning their journey in agricultural conservation, the Center for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Training , administered by Penn State Extension, is holding a webinar-- Conservation Cornerstone: Climate-Smart Ag Through CARAT -- from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. January 28. This webinar is aimed at newer conservation district employees, agricultural conservation professionals, and individuals associated with the Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program or

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Environmental News Bits

JANUARY 7, 2025

Read the full story at Construction Dive. President Joe Bidenannounced an executive action Mondaythat protects more than 625 million acres of U.S. coastline areas from future offshore drilling. The move to ban new offshore oil and gas leasing in most U.S.

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