Environmental and Urban Economics

APRIL 2, 2022

This will be a "big think" blog post that shares my thinking about this March 2022 Nature Human Behavior paper titled " The data revolution in social science needs qualitative research". Permit me to focus on one example. Consider a sample of 5,000 equally talented and ambitious 18 year olds. Each has graduated from High School and each is considering applying to the University of California.

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Physics World

APRIL 2, 2022

A gas of photons with nearly infinite compressibility has been created by Julian Schmitt and colleagues at the University of Bonn in Germany. The experimental first was achieved in a nanostructured, dye-filled optical cavity where the team created an ensemble of photons in a quantum degenerate state. Their experiment appears to confirm a peculiar prediction of quantum theory and could lead to the development of sensors that can measure tiny forces.

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Inside Climate News

APRIL 2, 2022

A column highlighting climate-related studies, innovations, books, cultural events and other developments from the global warming frontier. By Katelyn Weisbrod Urban parks can be oases of biodiversity in the depths of concrete jungles, not only benefiting plants and animals but also humans, a fact underlined during the Covid-19 lockdowns, when stir-crazy urbanites sought green spaces to get in touch with nature.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2022

The Keystone 10 Million Tree Partnership is offering landowners in Lancaster County free trees to plant along streams and creeks and the volunteers to plant them. To take advantage of this free offer, send an email to BSieglitz@cbf.org. Also visit the Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership to learn how you can help clean water grow on trees. The Partnership is coordinated by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.

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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.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2022

The Discovery Center in Philadelphia will host several in-person educational programs open to the public-- -- April 24: Audubon PA Introduction to Birding and Migration from 10:00 a.m. to Noon -- April 30: Mussels Maniacs highlights the propagation program for freshwater mussels from 10:00 a.m. to Noon For more information on programs and activities, visit the The Discovery Center website.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 2, 2022

Is Your Story Being Told? Senate returns to session April 4, 5, 6 -- Committee Schedule House returns to session April 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- Dog Whistle: House Republicans Move Bill Saying DEP Permit Applicants Are Always Right; Ignores Environmental Justice Concerns; Adds More Bureaucracy [PaEN] -- DEP Secretary Highlights Importance Of Environmental Justice For Pennsylvania, Upcoming Hearings On Changes To Permit Review Policy -- DEP Posted 71 Pages Of

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