Deep-Sea Mining Spurs Fish to Vacate Mining Sites, Study Finds
Yale E360
JULY 17, 2023
Deep-sea mining can spur fish to flee mining sites in large numbers, a new study shows.
Mon.Jul 17, 2023
246 
The Global South is Leading the Way in Being A Nuclear Weapon Free Zone
Union of Concerned Scientists
JULY 17, 2023
An interview with María Antonieta Jáquez Huacuja from the Secretariat for Foreign Affairs of Mexico and Martha Mariana Mendoza Basulto from the Agency for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Latin America and the Caribbean (OPANAL). The United States maintains a nuclear weapons arsenal under the assumption this upholds national security. However, the United States, like many other countries with nuclear weapons, routinely chooses to prioritize nukes over human health and community wellbeing ev
Join 12,000+
Insiders
Sign Up for our Newsletter
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Trending Sources
Individuals Making a Difference
Legal Planet
JULY 17, 2023
My students often wonder whether they can actually make a difference. I like to tell them the story of Joe Mendelsohn. Mendelsohn, who worked at a tiny, obscure non-profit, decided that EPA needed to address climate change. His efforts, recounted in a book by Richard Lazarus, led to the Supreme Court’s blockbuster opinion in Massachusetts v. EPA. Three decades earlier, a class project by five law students had led to a major win on standing, though a loss on the merits.
States Can Plan Ahead for Clean Energy
Union of Concerned Scientists
JULY 17, 2023
The fabulous growth of wind and solar builds on states’ clean energy policy and corporate decarbonization targets. However, great opportunities for more new clean energy supplies to replace fossil fuel energy need supporting grid investments. Where do we go for that modern infrastructure? Transmission policy is vital to supplying grid modernization, and some state governments see their role in planning ahead for the grid we need.
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
Eunice Newton Foote: The woman who discovered the greenhouse effect
New Scientist
JULY 17, 2023
In research presented in 1856, Eunice Newton Foote described how tubes of gas heated when exposed to sunlight, but the significance of her work was not appreciated
Dolphins and Whales Will Never Evolve Back into Land Animals
Scientific American
JULY 17, 2023
Scientists have discovered that once mammals, such as dolphins or orcas, have become fully aquatic, they pass a threshold that makes a return to terrestrial landscapes almost impossible
Sign up to get articles personalized to your interests!
Environmental Professionals Connection brings together the best content for environmental professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
More Trending
Robotic Bees Could Support Vertical Farms Today and Astronauts Tomorrow
Scientific American
JULY 17, 2023
Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.
JWST may have spotted enormous stars powered by dark matter
New Scientist
JULY 17, 2023
The early universe could be home to huge stars powered by dark matter annihilation instead of fusion – and the James Webb Space Telescope may have already found some
Not all repellents are equal – here’s how to avoid mosquito bites this summer
Environmental News Bits
JULY 17, 2023
by Immo A. Hansen, New Mexico State University and Hailey A. Luker, New Mexico State University Now that summer is in full swing, mosquitoes have come out across the United States. The use of mosquito repellents can protect both your health and sanity this summer.
Female Physicists Aren't Represented in the Media--And This Lack of Representation Hurts the Field
Scientific American
JULY 17, 2023
Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.
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
A Shipping Rule Backfires, Diverting Sulfur Emissions From the Air to the Ocean
Inside Climate News
JULY 17, 2023
When large ships use scrubbers to meet international air pollution limits, the treated fuel exhaust gets dumped into the sea along with other contaminants. Researchers say the discharges are packed with metals and organic compounds that threaten marine environments. By Lydia Larsen In 2020, an international rule went into effect that sharply reduced the amount of sulfur allowed in ship fuel.
Phoenix Roasts in Record-Breaking 110-Plus-Degree Heat, with No End in Sight
Scientific American
JULY 17, 2023
Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.
Google AI helps doctors decide whether to trust diagnoses made by AI
New Scientist
JULY 17, 2023
Knowing when to say “I don’t know” is a key issue for artificial intelligence tools, which a new AI for clinical decision-making developed by Google aims to address
Chatbot Honeypot: How AI Companions Could Weaken National Security
Scientific American
JULY 17, 2023
Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.
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.
Winners Named In Susquehanna Greenway Partnership 12th Annual Photo Contest; Vote For People's Choice
PA Environment Daily
JULY 17, 2023
The Susquehanna Greenway Partnership is pleased to announce the winners of the 12th Annual Photo Contest, Treasured Towns and Landscapes of the Susquehanna Greenway. Vote For People's Choice In addition to the winning images, 12 Honorable Mentions were selected by the judges to be voted on by the public to select three People’s Choice Winners for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place in that category.
Should We Care About AI's Emergent Abilities?
Scientific American
JULY 17, 2023
Here's how large language models — or LLMs — actually work.
Expansion of hydropower plants drives the risk of extinction of an imperiled and endemic freshwater turtle
The Applied Ecologist
JULY 17, 2023
André Luis Regolin talks us through the latest research from themselves and colleagues on conserving the rare Williams’ side-necked turtle. The study uses a new methodological approach to evaluate how current and future scenarios of hydroelectric generation affect the species’ distribution.
Five of the biggest unanswered questions about the proton
New Scientist
JULY 17, 2023
There is a lot we don’t know about protons, the particles at the heart of the atom, from what they are made of to whether they live forever. Solving the mysteries surrounding them could transform our understanding of the universe.
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.
Soil dwellers thrive in between solar panels: Here are five Frontiers articles you won’t want to miss
Frontiers
JULY 17, 2023
By Deborah Pirchner, Frontiers science writer Image: Shutterstock.com At Frontiers, we bring some of the world’s best research to a global audience. But with tens of thousands of articles published each year, it’s impossible to cover all of them. Here are just five amazing papers you may have missed. Solar parks can house semi-natural grassland communities Solar parks are sustainable ways to ensure clean energy.
Benjamin Franklin put early anti-counterfeit measures in paper money
New Scientist
JULY 17, 2023
The first scientific study of 18th-century paper money printed by Benjamin Franklin reveals that the inventor developed innovations that paved the way for modern currencies
July 17 PA Environment Digest Now Available
PA Environment Daily
JULY 17, 2023
The July 17 PA Environment Digest is now available. Click Here To View Or Print The Entire July 17 PA Environment Digest 97 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA Weekly List Of PA Environment & Energy Articles & NewsClips By Topic DEP Secretary Negrin To Citizen Activists: ‘We Don’t Represent Chevron, We Don’t Represent Shell And I’ve Made That Absolutely Clear-- We’re Holding Those Leaders Accountable’ DEP Held July 13 Local Steering Committee Meeting For
Bolivia's surging deforestation alarms environmentalists
New Scientist
JULY 17, 2023
Bolivia accounts for 9 per cent of all primary forest lost across the globe, and conservationists fear deforestation will only increase due to the government’s desire to expand agricultural production
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.
Renewable energy will cost the super-wealthy, not the rest of us – new study finds
Environmental News Bits
JULY 17, 2023
Read the full story at Science Focus. The urgent need for solutions to the climate crisis was made clear in the IPCC climate report published earlier this year – but who will pay the price? Not most people, but the super wealthy, according to new research.
First RSV treatment for infants and children approved in US
New Scientist
JULY 17, 2023
A treatment to prevent RSV in children up to two years old has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration
Registration Open! PA Statewide Abandoned Mine Reclamation Conference Oct. 24-26 In Altoona
PA Environment Daily
JULY 17, 2023
By Anne Daymut, Watershed Coordinator, WPCAMR* Registration is now open for the 2023 PA Statewide Abandoned Mine Reclamation Conference to be held October 24 to 26 at the Altoona Grand Hotel in Blair County. The theme of this year’s Conference is "Silver Lining in PA's Legacy Abandoned Mines: Celebrating 25 Years." We look forward to seeing you at the conference and sharing a great line-up of presentations.
Wiggly chair that mimics jogging provides some benefits of exercise
New Scientist
JULY 17, 2023
The head movements that come from some kinds of exercise may bathe brain cells in a fluid that has a blood pressure-lowering effect, according to a study that uses a chair that mimics jogging
Sustainability at Retail
Advertisement
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.
EPA announces new framework to prevent unsafe new PFAS from entering the market
Environmental News Bits
JULY 17, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced its framework for addressing new and new uses of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
DCNR Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council Meets July 26 On State Forest Strategic Plan; Update From Fish & Boat Commission; Seeking New Council Members
PA Environment Daily
JULY 17, 2023
DCNR's Conservation and Natural Resources Advisory Council is scheduled to meet on July 26 on the State Forest Strategic Plan and hear an update from the Fish and Boat Commission. DCNR is also seeking new members to fill vacancies on the Council. Forests For All Council members will hear an update on the final draft of the Bureau of Forestry’s Strategic Plan, Forests for All.
Overview for Strategies for Logistics and Shipper Companies: A Glance at Clean Freight Strategies
Environmental News Bits
JULY 17, 2023
Download the fact sheet. By collaborating with their carriers, suppliers, shippers and other partners, logistics companies often find that they can move and deliver their goods more efficiently and quickly in the supply chain network. Other important benefits include gains in overall supply chain performance, sustainability,and customer satisfaction.
Reminder! Entries For PA Resources Council Lens On Litter Photo Contest Due Oct. 31
PA Environment Daily
JULY 17, 2023
Despite decades of efforts to improve recycling and waste management practices, Pennsylvanians still experience too much littering and illegal dumping in their communities. Since 2008, the Pennsylvania Resources Council has held the Gene Capaldi “Lens on Litter” Photo Contest , which focuses on capturing ugly and avoidable examples of littering and galvanizing public commitment to solutions.
From Feedstocks to Feedback Loops: Linking Chemicals and Climate Change
Environmental News Bits
JULY 17, 2023
Download the policy brief. There is growing evidence of the many varied interconnections between climate change and chemical production and use. Yet, governance of these issues is largely working in silos. Climate change actors deal with reducing emissions and adapting to a warmer world but largely ignore chemicals.
Let's personalize your content