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Flickering light reveals supermassive black hole masses

Physics World

A correlation between the masses of supermassive black holes (SMBHs) and the timings of fluctuations in the brightness of their accretion discs has been found by astronomers in the US and the UK. Colin Burke at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and colleagues believe that their discovery could help astronomers to better determine the masses of smaller supermassive black holes.

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Wildfire Smoke: An Emerging Threat to West Coast Wines

Inside Climate News

As climate change brings longer, more destructive fire seasons, the wine industry scrambles to protect vineyards from the dreaded taint of smoke. By Liza Gross In August 2013, Ron and Cheryl Harms were eagerly anticipating the third harvest from their boutique vineyard in the Sierra Foothills when the massive, fast-moving Rim Fire zigzagged perilously close to their property.

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Shrinking Birds with Longer Wings?

Cool Green Science

Are the shrinking body sizes of birds connected to climate change, or something else? The post Shrinking Birds with Longer Wings? appeared first on Cool Green Science.

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Policies Mandated by Multilateral Institutions Are Contributing to India's COVID Catastrophe

Scientific American

The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund's pressure to privatize India’s health care system deepened inequities in access—to lethal effect. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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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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Schuylkill Action Network Schuylkill River Restoration Fund Project Showcase, Grant Announcement Sept. 17 In Philadelphia

PA Environment Daily

The Schuylkill Action Network will hold its annual Schuylkill River Restoration Fund Project Showcase and grant announcement on September 17 at the Northwestern Stables , 120 W. Northwestern Ave., Philadelphia from 10:00 a.m. to Noon. The day's events will include a tour of the watershed stewardship project implemented at the stable and guests will hear from speakers about the annual announcement of the Schuylkill River Restoration Fund grantees for environmental restoration projects within the

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The S in ESG may be the Most Impactful

Greenbuilding Law

ESG has become such a large component of my law practice that I am now collaborating with a fabulous group attorneys in ESG Legal Solutions, LLC, a new non-law consulting firm. Nancy Hudes and I are now publishing a new blog at www.ESGLegalSolutions.com (. yes, this blog will continue). This post originally appeared in that blog. If we can assist you or someone you work with in ESG strategy and solutions, from policy to project implementation, do not hesitate to reach out to me.

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Sunday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips 8.22.21

PA Environment Daily

Senate returns to session September 20, 21, 22 -- Committee Schedule House returns to session September 27, 28, 29 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- 34 New Stories - Real Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA [PaEN] -- PA Environment Digest: Educational Opportunities for Students & Adults [PaEN] -- PA Environment Digest: All Articles & NewsClips Posted From Last Week [PaEN] -- PA Capitol News: Top 10 Stories From Harrisburg Last Week [PaEN] -- Schuylkill Act

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34 New Stories - Real Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

Here are 34 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! -- Federal Office Of Surface Mining: Recognizes Stineman Refuse Pile Reclamation Project Along Path Of The Flood Trail, Cambria County [PaEN] -- York Conservation District: Announces Winners Of Annual

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PA Capitol News: Top 10 Stories From Harrisburg Last Week

PA Environment Daily

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- 1. MCall: PA Redistricting Experts Demand Better Map-Drawing Process; Partisan Interest Shouldn’t Define It Carol Kuniholm, an expert on how the state’s elected leaders have drawn heavily criticized political maps, says the latest map-drawing process is off to a fair start — but the final result is still unknown. -- PA Cap-Star: 2 PA Lawmakers Working On Bipartisan Election Reform, Here’s What They’ve Proposed -- WITF: How To Get I