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Endangered Mexican Gray Wolves on the Rebound in U.S. Southwest

Yale E360

Once driven to the brink of extinction, Mexican gray wolves have slowly returned to the U.S. Southwest. For the first time since their reintroduction more than two decades ago, their numbers total more than 200, according to federal officials.

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Biden Must Fix New Senate Legislation on China

Union of Concerned Scientists

President Biden’s recent address in Warsaw , read together with President Putin’s speech in Moscow , suggest we’re heading towards a second cold war in Europe. The confrontational exchange between Secretary of State Blinken and Chinese State Councillor Wang Yi at the Munich security conference portends the same for Asia. The signs are everywhere. National Nuclear Security Administration Administrator Jill Hruby recently described growing international interest in nuclear technology and the weapo

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Chevron Corporation Authorizes $75B Share Repurchase Program

Environment + Energy Leader

“Chevron intends to be a leader in both traditional and new energy businesses,” said Mike Wirth, chairman, and CEO. “We’re growing energy supply, lowering carbon intensity, and returning more cash to shareholders.” The post Chevron Corporation Authorizes $75B Share Repurchase Program appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Minnesota Can Do More to Protect People from Ethylene Oxide Emissions

Union of Concerned Scientists

Lately, I have been writing a lot about cumulative impacts from environmental hazards. Meanwhile, the Union of Concern Scientists just published an important report on the potential threat posed by emissions of ethylene oxide from facilities that use the cancer-causing gas to sterilize medical equipment and other products. The report includes case studies of hotspots for ethylene oxide emissions (including in Minnesota ) and an interactive map.

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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

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Saipem and Seaway7 Announce Collaboration Agreement for Offshore Wind Projects

Environment + Energy Leader

Saipem and Seaway7 have announced that they have entered into a commercial collaboration agreement to jointly identify, bid, and execute fixed offshore wind projects. The post Saipem and Seaway7 Announce Collaboration Agreement for Offshore Wind Projects appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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We’re starting to understand how viruses trigger chronic conditions

New Scientist

Widespread cases of long covid have shone a spotlight on the role viral infections play in previously neglected conditions like chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia

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Long-Running Texas Boundary Dispute Continues

Energy & the Law

Co-author Travis Nadilini Ellison v. Three Rivers Acquisition LLC et al. , on remand from the Texas Supreme Court, is the third round of a boundary dispute between mineral lessees in Irion County. For the history of Ms. Ellison’s odyssey from court to court to court, see our 2019 post discussing the first Court of Appeals decision , and our 2021 post discussing the Supreme Court decision.

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Sleep too much or too little and you might get sick more, scientists find

Frontiers

by Angharad Brewer Gillham, Frontiers science writer Image/Shutterstock.com Patients visiting their GP who reported sleeping less than six hours or more than nine were more likely to present with an infection. Patients who reported sleeping too little, or having insomnia or a chronic sleep disorder , were even more likely to need antibiotics. Scientists say that good sleep could lower our risk of infection and need for antibiotics.

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Major drugmaker cuts insulin costs in the US by 70 per cent

New Scientist

The pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly and Company announced it would lower the price of its most prescribed insulins by 70 per cent and cap out-of-pocket costs for people at $35 per month

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Washington & Jefferson College Hosts March 8 Webinar On Renewable Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

The Washington & Jefferson College Center for Energy Policy and Management in Washington County will host a free March 8 webinar on renewable natural gas as part of its Energy Lecture Series. “Renewable Natural Gas: Sustainable Energy from Trash” will be the subject of a free, hour-long webinar at 11:00 a.m. March 8. Speakers will be Steven Schmitz, Managing Partner at Green Rock Energy Partners , which owns South Hills Landfill, and Tom Spears, Capitol Area Gas Operations Manager for WM, fo

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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

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Many Differences Between Liberals and Conservatives May Boil Down to One Belief

Scientific American

Conservatives tend to believe that strict divisions are an inherent part of life.

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Rare bird not seen for 24 years found alive in Madagascan forests

New Scientist

Three sightings of the dusky tetraka suggest that its preferred habitat is by mountain streams with rocky banks – which is not where people had been previously searching for it.

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Unforced variations: March 2023

Real Climate

This month’s open thread. Antarctic sea ice anyone? The post Unforced variations: March 2023 first appeared on RealClimate.

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Long-neglected chronic conditions finally come into the spotlight

New Scientist

Growing evidence that long-term conditions like myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and fibromyalgia are caused, wholly or in part, by viral infections is good news for millions of people

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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.

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A Fellowship for Nature-Based Solutions to Climate Change

Washington Nature

by Dr. Ailene Ettinger, Quantitative Ecologist, Coda Fellow, Natural Climate Solutions Prototyping Network My eyes burned with sweat as I peered up at the blazing sun, wondering how much hotter it was going to get. The answer was A LOT hotter; it was only 9 am! I paused briefly to take a swig of water and went back to unloading mangrove tree seedlings from the back of the pick-up truck parked nearby.

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See the top shots in the Woman Science Photographer of the Year award

New Scientist

From bioluminescent marine algae to soap bubbles, these stunning images are some of the winners and finalists for the inaugural RPS Woman Science Photographer of the Year competition

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7 Ways Jimmy Carter Has Improved America's Energy Future--Or Tried To

Scientific American

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Why uncertainty is part of science - especially quantum mechanics

New Scientist

Quantum mechanics had a disordered beginning in the 1920s, and is still developing today.

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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.

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Spring Garden Guide

Academy of Natural Sciences

A little bit of gardening can go a long way in supporting the health of our planet. Whether you live in the city, suburbs or out in the woods, you can help local biodiversity flourish with a few of these simple spring garden tips. Learn how you can make small changes with big environmental impacts this season! Testing Soil Soil is alive and its health matters.

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Magisteria review: How science and religion have a tangled past

New Scientist

Some argue that science and religion have always been separate and at war, but an eye-opening new book from Nicholas Spencer reveals complex and intertwined histories

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Ukrainians Shift to Renewable Power for Energy Security amid War

Scientific American

Russia’s war in Ukraine has caused widespread power cuts, spurring a rise in demand for residential solar power units

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What we learned from NASA's asteroid-smashing DART mission

New Scientist

The Double Asteroid Redirection Test smashed into the asteroid Dimorphos in 2022, and the huge plume of rubble from the collision more than tripled the momentum transferred from the spacecraft to the asteroid

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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.

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PA Wilds Climate Network Hosts March 28 Climate Workshop In Elk County

PA Environment Daily

Please join the PA Wilds Climate Network for the 2023 Climate Network Workshop , hosted by PA Wilds Planning Team and the Elk County Conservation District on March 28 at 9:00 a.m. at the Johnsonburg Fire Hall, 99 Clarion Rd. Johnsonburg, Elk County. The morning will feature presentations from DCNR Director of Applied Climate Science, Greg Czarnecki and Allegheny Hardwoods Utilization Group Executive Director, Amy Shields.

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Strange quantum event happens once every 10 billion chances

New Scientist

When two forms of hydrogen smash together an unusual process called quantum tunnelling can occur.

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Senate Committee Votes 9-1 To Issue A Subpoena To Compel CEO Of Norfolk Southern To Appear At March 8 Hearing On Train Derailment; 2nd Subpoena Expected Next Week For Documents

PA Environment Daily

On March 1, the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee , voted 9 to 1 to issue a subpoena to Alan Shaw, CEO of Norfolk Southern, to compel his attendance at a March 8 hearing at 9:00 a.m. on the Ohio/PA train derailment and “to remain until excused.” The lone vote against the subpoena was Committee Vice Chair Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-Berks).

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This new version of quantum theory is even stranger than the original

New Scientist

An idea called almost quantum theory predicts particles could have stronger correlations than we've ever observed.

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Sustainability at Retail

Sustainability impacts every nation, company, and person around the world. So much so that, in 2015, the United Nations (UN) issued a call for action by all countries to work toward sustainable development. In response to this and as part of a global Sustainability at Retail initiative, Shop! worked collaboratively with its global affiliates to address these critical issues in this white paper.

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Ancient Tsunami Detectives Hunt for Long-Lost Cataclysms

Scientific American

Gigantic tsunamis have been decimating coastlines since time immemorial and hold warnings for our present and future

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Influenza viruses may have originated in fish 600 million years ago

New Scientist

A flu virus found in a sturgeon resembles the predicted ancestor of all known forms of influenza, hinting that the virus first evolved in fish

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Where Are You Most at Risk of a Large Predator Attack?

Scientific American

A global survey of predator attacks on humans shows that South Asia is the world’s most dangerous spot

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Mediterranean diet may prevent cognitive issues for people with MS

New Scientist

People with multiple sclerosis who eat a Mediterranean diet are less likely to show signs of cognitive impairment than people with the condition who don't follow the diet

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We Must Prevent a New Nuclear Arms Race

Scientific American

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