Real Climate
JANUARY 1, 2024
New year, new open thread on climate topics. Note that summaries and updates to include 2023 data will be posted on the surface temperature graphics page and model-observations comparison page over the next couple of weeks as the data becomes available. The post Unforced variations: Jan 2024 first appeared on RealClimate.
PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 1, 2024
The January issue of Pike County Conservation District's newsletter highlights the results of its 2023 Water Quality Report, the multiple benefits of Pennsylvania's Forests and a series of upcoming educational programs. Water Quality Report Every year PCCD's Watershed Specialist, with help from other staff, monitors the quality of our local waterways by sampling for macroinvertebrate and fish indicator species-- wildlife that are sensitive to pollution.
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New Scientist
JANUARY 1, 2024
Shortly after hatching, chicks quickly learn to recognise moving objects with only a few examples – now AIs can do the same
PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 1, 2024
“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] House next voting day January 2, February
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.
Scientific American
JANUARY 1, 2024
Renowned physician Gabor Maté ruminates on trauma and Jewishness at a time of conflict
PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 1, 2024
“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] Click Here To View Or Print The Entire Jan
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PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 1, 2024
By Carol Hillestad for the Brodhead Watershed Association Clean water, yada yada. Why do we worry about water anyway? It’s everywhere. It comes out of the sky! It comes out of the ground! Here, in the watershed of the Brodhead Creek [in Monroe County], it’s true that water is abundant. We have more miles of creeks and streams in Pennsylvania than any other state except Alaska.
Scientific American
JANUARY 1, 2024
We do not want to trade the harm of emissions from gasoline vehicles for the harm caused by unsustainable mining practices
PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 1, 2024
The Penn State Extension will host another of its online Water Cooler Talks January 29 on Green Infrastructure and Salty Stormwater from Noon to 1:00 p.m. De-icing salts are widely applied to hard roads, sidewalks, and parking lots in winter. Salty runoff can then be washed into receiving rain gardens, bioswales, or other stormwater management features.
Scientific American
JANUARY 1, 2024
A streak can motivate you to keep up with behaviors ranging from praying to running to sharing pictures on social media
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.
Cool Green Science
JANUARY 1, 2024
Christmas trees can help nature after the holidays. Here's how holiday trees end up under sand and in your garden. The post Christmas Trees on the Beach appeared first on Cool Green Science.
Scientific American
JANUARY 1, 2024
Thieving worms may manipulate their prey with stolen genes
PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 1, 2024
By Carol Hillestad for the Brodhead Watershed Association A pocket park in Stroudsburg. A “storywalk” at Minisink Park in Smithfield Township. A kiosk in Middle Smithfield Township. What do they all have in common? Clean drinking water — and proof that good things grow from working together. Leaders in Stroudsburg, Smithfield and Middle Smithfield are getting the word out about how to protect our drinking water, with help from Brodhead Watershed Association.
Vermont Law
JANUARY 1, 2024
2024 TOP 10 BLOG Natural, Native Solutions to Fire VJEL Staff Editor: Joseph Gerngross Faculty Member: Mark James “[W]hy don’t you fight the rain, or fight earthquakes?
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.
PBS Nature
JANUARY 1, 2024
For a tiny bushbaby, danger lurks around every corner in this forest. The bushbaby's scent is picked up by a genet, one of the few predators adept enough in the trees to catch a bushbaby.
Scientific American
JANUARY 1, 2024
Sleep potion; top speed limits
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