Sun.Apr 23, 2023

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A NOAA-STAR dataset is born…

Real Climate

What does a new entrant in the lower troposphere satellite record stakes really imply? At the beginning of the year , we noted that the NOAA-STAR group had produced a new version (v5.0) of their MSU TMT satellite retrievals which was quite a radical departure from the previous version (4.1). It turns out that v5 has a notable lower trend than v4.1, which had the highest trend among the UAH and RSS retrievals.

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As Extreme Fires Multiply, California Scientists Zero In on How Smoke Affects Pregnancy and Children

Inside Climate News

Climate change portends ever more frequent fires, and the smoky haze is “not easy to run from anymore,” notes one of the study’s leaders. By Emma Foehringer Merchant When wildfires spread through parts of Northern California wine country in 2017, they melted electronics, combusted cars and exploded propane tanks. The fires sent acrid smoke billowing into the sky, its footprint wafting over the state and extending for 500 miles into the Pacific Ocean.

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Sunday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 4.23.23

PA Environment Daily

Are You Telling Your Story?

Earth Day 101
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Telehealth Is Proving to be a Boon to Cancer and Diabetes Care

Scientific American

Virtual visits surged in the pandemic, and studies show they maintain high-quality medicine

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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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Galapagos giant tortoise argument may threaten conservation efforts

New Scientist

How many distinct species of Galapagos giant tortoises are there?

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105 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

Here are 105 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! -- 3 Pennsylvania Schools Achieve Green Ribbon Schools Recognition From U.S.

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Video: On Earth Day Antonio Guterres ramped up the climate urgency message

A Greener Life

Photo credit: UN. By Anders Lorenzen On Earth Day (22nd of April), the UN’s Secretary-General Antonio Guterres continued his rhetoric that tackling the climate crisis is more urgent than ever. In the below video message, Guterres explained that currently, our actions are laying waste to forests, jungles, farmland, wetlands, oceans, coral reefs, rivers, seas, and lakes and that biodiversity is collapsing as one million species teeter on the brink of extinction.

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Tools to spot AI essays show bias against non-native English speakers

New Scientist

Essays in English written by people from China were branded by text-analysis tools as being generated by artificial intelligence 61 per cent of the time

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Nuclear energy giant to build France’s largest offshore wind project

A Greener Life

Photo credit: RWE. By Anders Lorenzen EDF, the French energy giant known for its nuclear portfolio, has confirmed its decarbonisation commitment by announcing it will construct the largest offshore wind farm in France. Eoliennes en Mer Manche Normandie (EMMN), a company partly owned by EDF Renewables (the renewable energy arm of EDF) and Maples Power, was selected to build the “Centre Manche 1” offshore wind project.

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This Week’s Examples Of Going The WRONG WAY On Environmental, Energy Issues

PA Environment Daily

Below are examples of going the WRONG WAY on environmental and energy issues from last week’s articles and NewsClips-- -- Ohio River Basin Alliance Responds To Listing Of Ohio River As America's 2nd Most Endangered River In The Nation; Lehigh River On List Too [PaEN] -- The Allegheny Front: Ohio River Ranks 2nd On America’s Most Endangered List By American Rivers Group -- MCall - Evan Jones: Lehigh River Named One Of 10 Most Endangered In Country; Warehouses And Poor Planning Blamed In Report --

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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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Court Saves Gas Stoves from the Government

Greenbuilding Law

“By completely prohibiting the installation of natural gas piping within newly constructed buildings, the City of Berkeley has waded into a domain preempted by Congress,” is the opening sentence and ultimate holding in the April 17, 2023, decision of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in California Restaurant Association vs. City of Berkley. This precedent setting decision by a federal appellate court did not require preternatural abilities by the judges who simply stated the obvious to many of

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adult

PA Environment Daily

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- -- 3 Pennsylvania Schools Achieve Green Ribbon Schools Recognition From U.S. Dept. of Education [PaEN] -- Observer-Reporter: California Area School District In Washington County Recognized As Top Sustainability School -- DEP EE Newsletter: Winners Of 2022 PA Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience Awards Announced; Other Environmental Ed News [PaEN] -- DCNR State Parks Environme

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Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported By Local News Media Last Week

PA Environment Daily

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Shapiro -- Erie Times Guest Essay: 100 Days In, Gov. Shapiro Must Sharpen His Focus On Climate Change And The Environment - By Clean Air Council -- PA Senate/House -- PA Capital-Star: House Reconvenes Monday, Here’s What’s On The Agenda -- Post-Gazette/Capitolwire.com-Robert Swift: House Panel Advances Single Constitutional Amendment Bills On Child Sexual Abuse -- AP: Commonwealth Court Tosses Wolf Lawsuit Against Multiple

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Scranton Times Editorial: Local Leaders, DOT Must Stop Plant In Wyalusing, Bradford County To Ship LNG Natural Gas By Rail Or Truck Or Both To Philadelphia

PA Environment Daily

The editorial first appeared in the Scranton Times on April 23, 2023 -- Two months after a derailed chemical-laden train imperiled thousands of residents along the Ohio-Pennsylvania border, Northeast Pennsylvania again faces the risk of millions of gallons of even more dangerous material passing through the region every day. New Fortress Energy, which in March 2022 suspended its plan to construct a plant in Wyalusing, Bradford County, to liquefy vast amounts of Marcellus Shale natural gas, has i

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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.