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How DNA from Museums Is Helping Boost Species on the Brink

Yale E360

Historical and ancient DNA from museum specimens is enabling scientists to establish baselines of genetic diversity for species now in decline. Biologists are using that information to decide how best to protect imperiled wildlife, from Galápagos tortoises to African rhinos.

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Borax Lake Chub: Conserving a High Desert Survivor

Cool Green Science

This fish has adapted to a lake high in arsenic and heavy metals. But human activity poses a greater challenge. The post Borax Lake Chub: Conserving a High Desert Survivor appeared first on Cool Green Science.

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Aridity Could Dry Up Southwestern Mine Proposals

Inside Climate News

Critical minerals for the clean energy transition are abundant in the Southwest, but the dozens of mines proposed to access them will require vast sums of water, something in short supply in the desert. By Wyatt Myskow PHOENIX—One by one, leaders from across Arizona gave speeches touting the importance of water conservation at Phoenix City Hall as they celebrated the announcement of voluntary agreements to preserve the declining Colorado River in November.

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Megalodon was nothing like a giant great white shark

New Scientist

We have no complete skeleton of the ancient megalodon shark, but new evidence points to it being more long and slender than previous depictions, say researchers

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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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Does evian Water Greenwash?

Greenbuilding Law

Last week United States District Court for the Southern District of New York Judge Nelson Roman ruled that Danone Waters of America, the French multinational that produces evian bottled water, must face trial over greenwashing claims that it wrongly says on the label that the water is carbon neutral. Many observers are concerned that this is just one of the thousands of lawsuits filed against the food and beverage industry each year; this one is shrouded in the de regueur issue of greenwashing.

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Sunday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 1.21.24

PA Environment Daily

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. As trustee of these resources, the Commonwealth shall conserve and maintain them for the benefit of all the people.” - - Article I, Section 27 Pennsylvania Constitution [It’s Not A Suggestion] Governor’s Budget Address: February 6 Sen

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- TribLive Editorial: What Is Your Dream? -- Interfaith Partners For The Chesapeake: Embracing The Sankofa Spirit On The Path Forward -- Williamsport Sun Editorial: Hughesville H.S. Fly Fishing Club Truly An ‘Absolute Joy’ In Offering Teenagers Opportunities To Become Well-Rounded Citizens -- Wilkes-Barre Times Editorial: Diamonds To Events That Celebrate Our Coa

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101 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

Here are 101 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us. Thank you for your leadership! -- From Trees To Teaching, Master Watershed Steward Cindy Pizziketti Makes A Difference In York County; Sign Up Now For Master Steward Spring Training [PaEN] -- TribLive: Saint Vincent College Eyes Ne

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Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported By Local News Media Last Week

PA Environment Daily

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Shapiro -- PennLive - Jan Murphy: Shapiro Offers Peek At 2024-25 Budget Priorities [Education, Minimum Wage Hike] -- Gov. Shapiro: A Year Of ‘Getting Stuff Done,’ Status Of 40+ Promises And How He Followed Thru -- Inquirer: Shapiro Drew National Attention Last Year, But 2024 Will Bring A Big Test Of His Bipartisan Promises -- Gov.

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