Sat.Nov 11, 2023

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A distraction due to errors, misunderstanding and misguided Norwegian statistics

Real Climate

A friend asked me if a discussion paper published on Statistics Norway’s website, ‘ To what extent are temperature levels changing due to greenhouse gas emissions? ’, was purposely timed for the next climate summit ( COP28 ). I don’t know the answer to his question. But this discussion paper is problematic for sure. It was, authored by Dagsvik and Moen, and already in its introduction it claims that it is difficult to explain and predict weather and temperature (giving the false impression that

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Egypt's Iconic Sphinx May Have Begun as Natural Carving by the Wind

Scientific American

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What the Melting of Antarctic Ice Shelves Means for the Planet

Inside Climate News

A Q&A with Richard Alley, professor of geosciences at Pennsylvania State University, on how melting at the South Pole could impact sea level rise. Interview by Steve Curwood, "Living on Earth" From our collaborating partner “Living on Earth,” public radio’s environmental news magazine , an interview by Host Steve Curwood with Penn State geologist Richard Alley.

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Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - November 4 to 10 - Eight More Abandoned Conventional Wells; Venting Gas; Improper Plugging, Failed To Restore Well Pads

PA Environment Daily

From November 4 to 10, DEP’s Oil and Gas Compliance Database shows oil and gas inspectors filed 476 inspection entries. So far this year-- as of November 3 -- -- NOVs Issued In Last Week: 58 conventional, 8 unconventional -- Year To Date - NOVs Issued: 5,653 conventional and 1,098 unconventional -- Inspections Last Week: 381 conventional and 269 unconventional -- Year To Date - Inspections: 13,958 conventional and 19,654 unconventional -- Wells Drilled Last Week: 2 conventional and 0 unconventio

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

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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Weight loss-drug Wegovy can avert heart attacks - will this widen use?

New Scientist

The latest set of heart disease results seen with using Wegovy to treat obesity could help swing medical opinion in its favour

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Saturday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 11.11.23

PA Environment Daily

Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania House next voting day Nov. 13, 14, 15, Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule Senate next voting day Nov. 13, 14, 15, Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- Navy Veterans Patrick & Helen Robinson Relate Their 7-Year Struggle Dealing With Impacts Of Mariner East Pipeline Construction In Indiana County, And They Continue -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices/Opportunities To