New Scientist
APRIL 26, 2023
An experimental update to Ethereum, the world’s second-biggest cryptocurrency, has led to a dramatic reduction in the energy used to secure the currency and verify transactions
Union of Concerned Scientists
APRIL 26, 2023
It’s proxy season, that time of year when investors have a chance to influence corporate policies and make direct asks to corporate decisionmakers, and in 2023 an unwelcome guest is making its presence felt in the boardroom. That would be the straw man erected by defenders of the fossil fuel industry who claim that facing climate change is a doctrinaire liberal policy.
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Environment + Energy Leader
APRIL 26, 2023
In 2022, more than 60 percent of BMW vehicles sold in the US came from Plant Spartanburg. The post BMW: Spartanburg – A Model of Sustainability and Innovation appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Yale E360
APRIL 26, 2023
Electric vehicles are on track to capture nearly one-fifth of the global market this year, according to a new report detailing the "explosive growth" of plug-in cars.
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
Environment + Energy Leader
APRIL 26, 2023
The behind-the-meter project utilizes a single-axis tracker and will power a recently built renewable diesel plant with on-site clean energy year-round. The post Castillo Engineering Partners with BioStar Renewables for Kansas Solar Project appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
NAEP Leadership Blog
APRIL 26, 2023
In this place we call home, do we always try to find the life within it – our ecology of place? The poet Mary Oliver once said, “Attention is the beginning of devotion.” I have found that to listen is to learn, to pay attention is to be present within our most lively of voices, with our eyes looking toward greater measures of trustworthiness – understanding what is sacred to all people within our environment.
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Scientific American
APRIL 26, 2023
The laws of physics allow time travel. So why haven’t people become chronological hoppers?
Environment + Energy Leader
APRIL 26, 2023
Wärtsilä provides battery storage and fast-starting natural gas units to provide energy security — the go-to sources when the wind is not blowing, or the sun is not shining. The post Wärtsilä Is Bringing Battery Storage And Backup Power to Market appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Scientific American
APRIL 26, 2023
Afghanistan’s rare and majestic woodlands can’t shake the echoes of war, desperation and poverty
Environment + Energy Leader
APRIL 26, 2023
The research indicated that 64% of buyers will not drive their vehicles if parking is limited. According to Gupta, the compact design of the Comet EV is the way forward for mobility in India. The post MG Motor Teams Up With Gamer MortaL for Upcoming Smart Comet EV appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
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
Frontiers
APRIL 26, 2023
Chinese speakers can now access a growing catalog of Frontiers for Young Minds scientific resources as part of the journal’s expansion into new languages. The launch in China is part of a wider strategy to bring high-quality, understandable science to kids, teens, teachers, and the public globally. Five articles written by Nobel Prize laureates will be featured in the first Chinese-version launch, with more content coming in September.
NRDC
APRIL 26, 2023
Efficiency will make our transition to a clean energy future cheaper and more cost-effective—and more comfortable, too.
New Scientist
APRIL 26, 2023
A recent outbreak of avian flu has killed 7 per cent of the wild population of California condors, and officials are bracing for the virus’ spread
NRDC
APRIL 26, 2023
The Zero Food Waste Coalition has formed to accelerate action to meet our national goal to reduce food waste by 50% by 2030.
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.
New Scientist
APRIL 26, 2023
Ultra-processed foods contain artificial ingredients that impact our health in ways that we are only just beginning to understand, says Chris van Tulleken
NRDC
APRIL 26, 2023
EPA’s recent announcement to cut tailpipe pollution for light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles is an important step, but the Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT), Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II), and Heavy-Duty Omnibus (HDO) rules are still critical policies to achieving our climate goals and should be adopted by states.
New Scientist
APRIL 26, 2023
Millimetre-sized robots made of iron oxide and packed with yeast speed up fermentation of beer by swimming around in the fermenting container and can be removed with a magnet, eliminating the need for filtering out yeast
NRDC
APRIL 26, 2023
Efficiency will make our transition to a clean energy future cheaper and more cost-effective—and more comfortable, too.
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.
New Scientist
APRIL 26, 2023
An image of a black hole called M87* shows never-before-seen details of matter falling into its centre and a jet shooting out of it, which has given astronomers a better understanding of the dynamics around this behemoth
NRDC
APRIL 26, 2023
Delta Tunnel Project Would Not Have Increased Water Supply in 2023
New Scientist
APRIL 26, 2023
A 2021 paper has got physicists discussing whether our inability to use classical physics to describe reality on a quantum scale is a human failing - and what proof is necessary to show that the world really is quantum mechanical, says Chanda Prescod-Weinstein
Scientific American
APRIL 26, 2023
A federal ruling on ACA is threatening lifesaving medical services, and prioritizing anti-LGBTQ+ bias over scientific evidence
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.
Washington Nature
APRIL 26, 2023
by Molly Bogeberg (Marine Conservation Manager), Amber Parmenter (Puget Sound Stewardship Coordinator), Randi Shaw (Stewardship Director), and Emily Howe (Aquatic Ecologist) The Nature Conservancy in Washington tests explosives as a way to create and reconnect estuary channels at our Port Susan Bay estuary preserve, creating healthier habitat with fewer long-term consequences for the ecosystem than traditional methods.
New Scientist
APRIL 26, 2023
Astronomers have found one huge star eating another, but the smaller star is predicted to eventually become a black hole and go on to feed off its companion
PBS Nature
APRIL 26, 2023
The post Male Lyrebird Manipulates Female Into Mating appeared first on Nature.
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 26, 2023
On April 26, Dickinson College announced Tara Houska, a citizen of Couchiching First Nation and a devoted environmental and Indigenous rights advocate, will be presented with The Sam Rose ’58 and Julie Walters Prize for Global Environmental Activism at Dickinson College. The $100,000 prize is awarded annually to an individual or organization making a defining difference and advancing responsible action on behalf of the planet, its resources, and people.
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New Scientist
APRIL 26, 2023
One in five cars sold worldwide in 2023 will be electric, but a mass shift away from the internal combustion engine will bring its own problems
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 26, 2023
On April 12, DEP, DCNR and many guests dedicated the Law Library Conference Room in the Rachel Carson Building in Harrisburg to Franklin Kury, the legislative author of Pennsylvania's Environmental Rights Amendment to the state Constitution. In addition to Franklin and Beth Kury, the event was attended by-- -- Acting DEP Secretary Richard Negrin -- Acting DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn -- John Dernbach, Widener Law Professor of Environmental Law & Sustainability -- John Norbeck, DCNR Deputy
NRDC
APRIL 26, 2023
The Zero Food Waste Coalition has formed to accelerate action to meet our national goal to reduce food waste by 50% by 2030.
The Applied Ecologist
APRIL 26, 2023
Shortlisted for the Southwood Prize 2022 In this blog re-look, Eleanor Warren-Thomas tells us about conducting research on the restoration of tropical peatlands, as well as the experiences of an early career ecologist. You can find the original blog post discussing Eleanor’s research in English here and in Indonesian here! The research process Can you summarise your research and how it advances the wider field?
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 26, 2023
On April 25, the Eyes On Shell citizens initiative reported fenceline air pollution monitoring data at Shell's Petrochemical Plant in Beaver County reported benzene levels of over 185 µg/m3 and 89 µg/m3 they said was above the 29 µg/m3 minimum risk level established by the federal Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Eyes on Shell said the plant's 110 µg/m3 two-week average concentration far exceeds the 29 ug/m3 minimal risk level for acute inhalation exposure.
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