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Making Polluters Pay for Climate Consequences

Legal Planet

The dramatic increase in extreme weather events has been wreaking havoc on states across the country, from devastating fires, floods, and droughts to rising sea levels. As a member of the Board for the American Red Cross Pacific Coast Region, I have seen firsthand how the organization is responding to twice as many climate-related disasters as we were just a decade ago.

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Global Warming Will Weaken Earth’s Strongest Ocean Current

Inside Climate News

The slowdown of the Antarctic Circumpolar Current could have 'dire' consequences, including greater climate variability and accelerated global warming. By Bob Berwyn Fresh water from melting Antarctic ice is projected to weaken the worlds most powerful ocean current by 20 percent in the next quarter century, an international team of scientists concluded in a study published today in the journal Environmental Research Letters.

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In a First, California Tribe May Freely Burn Its Ancestral Lands

Yale E360

In California, a state increasingly beset by devastating wildfires, the Karuk Tribe will be able to freely set controlled burns, helping to clear the dense underbrush that fuels larger and more destructive fires.

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Water Agency Renews Concern That Sea-Level Rise Will Flood Drinking-Water Intakes in Philadelphia, Southern N.J.

Inside Climate News

The Delaware River Basin Commission says the current plan to boost downstream flows may not be enough to repel a salt front in the tidal Delaware River. By Jon Hurdle PHILADELPHIAFears that seawater may one day flood drinking-water intakes serving millions of people in the Philadelphia region and southern New Jersey rose again when an interstate regulator said a current program to stop salty water moving up the Delaware River might be overwhelmed by sea-level rise and drought.

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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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Shale Gas & Public Health Conference: Dr. Pouné Saberi, MD Speaks On How Healthcare Providers Can Better Serve Individuals Exposed To Health Threats From Shale Gas Development

PA Environment Daily

On February 27, the Physicians for Social Responsibility PA , the League of Women Voters of PA , and the Department of Environmental and Energy Engineering at Duquesne University hosted a Shale Gas and Public Health Conference in Pittsburgh and online. The Conference brought together scientists, public health experts, industry leaders, and advocacy groups to explore the latest research and insights on unconventional oil and gas development, its environmental impact and associated health risks, a

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What’s the Buzz: Designing adaptive seed mixes and practices for Conservation Reverse Program Easements

HumanNature

Guest Post by Amy Gill , 2024-2025 Sustainability Leadership Fellow and Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of Forest & Rangeland Stewardship at Colorado State University Its no secret that pollinator species across the US are endangered, but the massive and potentially catastrophic consequences of pollinator extinction may not be as well known. Land degradation and climate change continue to diminish many ecosystem services across dryland regions including decreased native bee and insect popu

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The Surprisingly Difficult Mathematical Proof That Anime Fans Helped Solve

Scientific American

When a fan of a cult anime series wanted to watch its episodes in every possible order, they asked a question that had perplexed combinatorial mathematicians for years

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Learnings from the National Working Waterfronts Networks Conference

Ocean Conservancy

I recently represented Ocean Conservancy at the National Working Waterfronts Network Conference in San Diego. The conference brought together maritime industry leaders, policymakers and community advocates, all working toward a shared vision for the future of our waterfronts. As an engineer, former mariner and ocean conservationist I know that decarbonizing our ports requires cross-sector partnerships.

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LNG Export Projects Threaten a World Heritage Site in Mexico

NRDC

Three liquefied natural gas terminals on the Gulf of California coast are the last thing this biodiversity hot spot (and the climate) needs.

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Ancient ancestor of the plague discovered in Bronze Age sheep

New Scientist

The DNA of Yersinia pestis bacteria has been found in a Bronze Age sheep, offering a clue to how the plague may have spread through prehistoric farming communities

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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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Rediscovering the Hidden Beauty of the Invertebrate Paleontology Collection  

Academy of Natural Sciences

The Invertebrate Paleontology Collection is one of the most diverse collections in the Academy. Spanning across 59 different countries in all three geological eras, it represents nine different phyla that encompass a broad range of ancient life-forms that lack a backbone. It is the oldest invertebrate paleontology collection in the United States, with historically important specimens gathered from over 200 years ago.

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Does milk and other dairy really reduce the risk of colorectal cancer?

New Scientist

Consuming dairy is increasingly being linked to a lower risk of colorectal cancer, but the true relationship between the two is hard to untangle

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Cutting a Parent Out of Your Life Isn’t Always the Right Solution

Scientific American

Popular culture paints going “no contact” as the best way to deal with hard family relationships.

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US military wants to grow giant biological structures in space

New Scientist

DARPA scientists are exploring ways to grow massive biological objects, such as telescope antennas or huge nets to snag debris, in space

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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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ABA and B&C Announce Release of Chemical Product Law and Supply Chain Stewardship Book

Nanotech

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C) is pleased to announce the release by American Bar Association (ABA) Publishing of Chemical Product Law and Supply Chain Stewardship: A Guide to New TSCA, edited by B&C Managing Partner Lynn L. Bergeson and authored by Ms. Bergeson and members of B&Cs highly experienced Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) practice group.

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Blue Ghost spacecraft makes second-ever commercial landing on the moon

New Scientist

The second-ever commercial landing on the moon comes amid a flurry of lunar exploration activity that will see around a dozen missions this year alone

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Warming Brings Heavy Snowfall to Greenland, Replenishing Some Lost Ice

Yale E360

A single storm in 2022 dumped enough snow on Greenland to replace 8 percent of ice lost that year. With warming, the Arctic is seeing stronger atmospheric rivers, which could deliver enough snow to slow the loss of ice, according to a new study.

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New EV batteries are making electric cars cheaper and safer

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story in the Washington Post. A new kind of battery could make American EVs cheaper and safer, experts say. But first, it will have to overcome trade barriers between the United States and China.

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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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Recycling Mystery: Power Cords & Extension Cords

Earth 911

Spend a few minutes cleaning out your garage or the junk drawer, and youre bound. The post Recycling Mystery: Power Cords & Extension Cords appeared first on Earth911.

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Legal protections for wildlife in jeopardy as House hosts oversight meeting

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Inside Climate News. Republican members of the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources took aim Wednesday at the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), arguing both landmark statutes are ambiguous and reach beyond federal authority.

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Montrose Selected by US Air Force as One of Top Environmental Firms for $1.5 Billion MATOC Contract

Montrose

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. , March 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Montrose Environmental Group (NYSE: MEG) is on a mission to help protect the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the soil that feeds us. The company has been selected as one of the top environmental firms by the United States Air Force for the Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC). Under this contract, Montrose, in partnership with Tanaq Environmental an Alaska Native Corporation and small, disadvantaged businesswill work on various

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Arctic study urges stronger climate action to prevent catastrophic warming

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from the University of Ottawa. Remember when 2 degrees Celsius of global warming was the doomsday scenario? Well, we’re now staring down the barrel of something much worse. From the fish on your plate to the weather outside your window, everything’s about to change.

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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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February Monthly Roundup

National Law Center

Roundup As February has ended, the staff at the National Agricultural Law Center continue to bring trusted research and information in.

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$75 million was awarded to plant trees in places that badly need them. In anti-DEI push, that’s over

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from the Associated Press. Arthur Johnson has lived in New Orleans Lower 9th Ward for nearly three decades, long enough to appreciate the trees that filter pollution from the big ships traveling the nearby Mississippi River and that offer shade on sweltering summer days. When Hurricane Katrina roared through two decades … Continue reading $75 million was awarded to plant trees in places that badly need them.

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The best new science fiction books of March 2025

New Scientist

John Scalzi, Silvia Park and Ai Jang all have new books out this month.

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Caps, pumps, pods: Preventing small packaging from slipping through recycling systems

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Packaging Dive. Capturing small-format packaging for recycling is not only possible, it can be achieved by leveraging technologies that are already on the market,according to a new report by Closed Loop PartnersThe Center for the Circular Economy.

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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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The alarming rise of colorectal cancer diagnoses in people under 50

New Scientist

Colorectal cancers will soon be the number one cause of cancer death among people under 50. Could changes in lifestyle and environment be to blame?

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When we shrink the table, solutions suffer: How DEI strengthens sustainable packaging

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Trellis. True progress in sustainable packaging requires scale but not in the way you may think. It asks a diverse number of communities to recycle, reuse and participate in the circular economy.

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Monday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 3.3.25

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 [Its Not A Suggestion] House Voting Schedule Budget Hearings March

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ALA E-Learning Course: Sustainable Librarianship: Core Competencies and Practices

Environmental News Bits

Start Date: March 10, 2025End Date: April 6, 2025Cost: $188.10 (ALA members) ; $209.00 (non-members) Climate change and environmental destruction are a code red for humanity and are this generations grandest challenge.

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First Measles Death, Outbreaks of Mysterious Illness in DRC and Microbes in Space

Scientific American

In this news roundup, we cover outbreak updates, microbes in space and a brain turned to glass.

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