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Newsom Can Continue His Climate Leadership by Signing These Three Bills 

Union of Concerned Scientists

Throughout his two terms, Governor Gavin Newsom has driven California to the top of the world in clean transportation policies that will improve air quality and fight the climate crisis. Under Newsom, California passed policies to get the state to 100% zero emission vehicle (ZEV) sales , transition large truck fleets from dirty diesel to zero emissions, and fund billions of dollars in incentives and infrastructure for clean transportation.

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UPCYCLING: ACING ON WASTE

Cleannovate

Upcycling is an inescapable phenomenon when thinking about sustainability. But what’s upcycling in the first place? Let me attempt to explain… SPENT TYRES A brand new car tyre could cost around USD 50 in the Kenyan market. So what if – in a worst case scenario – this tyre is roughed up within a span of a month or two (given the bad state of our roads)?

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The Deteriorating Environment Is a Public Concern, but Americans Misunderstand Their Contribution to the Problem

Inside Climate News

A global survey suggests 88 percent of people are worried about the state of nature, but such polling says nothing about where those issues sit among competing concerns, like immigration and the economy. By Katie Surma Most people are “very” or “extremely” concerned about the state of the natural world, a new global public opinion survey shows.

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Rejecting standard cancer treatment like Elle Macpherson is a big risk

New Scientist

People with cancer may have understandable reasons to follow Australian supermodel Elle Macpherson in declining chemotherapy, but the odds aren’t in their favour, warns Elle Hunt

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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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EPA Publishes Highly-Anticipated Final Herbicide Strategy

National Law Center

On August 20, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) released its final Herbicide Strategy. The document, which was released in a. The post EPA Publishes Highly-Anticipated Final Herbicide Strategy appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Stunningly preserved pterosaur fossils reveal how they soared

New Scientist

The largest pterosaurs, ancient reptiles that were the first vertebrates to master flight, may have mostly soared while smaller ones flapped their wings, a pattern that persists in today's birds

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Google breakthrough paves way for large-scale quantum computers

New Scientist

Google has built a quantum computer that makes fewer errors as it is scaled up, and this may pave the way for machines that could solve useful real-world problems for the first time

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Penn State Extension Hosts 5-Part Webinar Series On Woodland Stewardship - Guided Engagement With Your Land, Starting Sept. 25

PA Environment Daily

The Penn State Extension will host a five-part webinar series on Woodland Stewardship - Guided Engagement With Your Land to help woodland owners learn about orest ecosystems, management, and stewardship practices. Five live sessions will be held September 25, October 9, October 23, November 6, and November 20 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. In this educator-guided course, you will learn about forests and how to take care of them.

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The Atlantic has been suspiciously quiet this hurricane season

New Scientist

The forecasts predicted an extreme storm season in the Atlantic, but so far there have only been three named hurricanes – so where are all the storms?

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PA Environmental Council In Case You Missed It In August Now Available

PA Environment Daily

The PA Environmental Council In Case You Missed It In August features articles on-- -- $2 Million Awarded To Circuit Trails Network In Greater Philadelphia -- Circuit Trails Community Grant Program Now Accepting Applications -- Ohio River Basin Water Trails News -- Tali MacArthur And Takeaways From National River Rally -- Padding Sojourn - Protecting The Allegheny River -- PEC’s IronMan Team Takes State College!

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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.

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Bat die-off led to more insecticide use and more infant deaths in US

New Scientist

In counties in the US affected by a bat-killing disease, there has been a 31 per cent increase in insecticide use and an 8 per cent rise in infant mortality

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Stroud Water Research Center Highlights Temperature Impacts On Streams; Teachers Dive Into Conestoga River; Transforming Local Parks To Enhance Fresh Water

PA Environment Daily

The latest UpStream newsletter from the Stroud Water Research Center celebrates World Rivers Day on September 22 with stories that highlight the importance of thinking globally and acting locally for the rivers that sustain our communities, families, and businesses. Impacts Of Rising Temperatures Temperature is a frequent topic in our daily news — from yesterday’s conditions to the weekend forecast.

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Mice turned see-through by a dye that lets you watch their organs

New Scientist

Rubbing a common yellow food dye onto a mouse's skin turns it temporarily transparent, so we can monitor its insides without harming the animal

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Center for Coalfield Justice Blog: Update On Underground Longwall Coal Mining In Greene, Washington Counties; Next DEP Report On Longwall Impacts Due… Soon

PA Environment Daily

By Brandon Taylor and Nick Hood On August 29, 2024, the Center for Coalfield Justice published an update on underground longwall coal mining in Greene and Washington counties. Here are some excerpts. Click Here to read the entire update online. What Is Longwall Mining? Longwall mining is a distinct coal mining practice common in Southwestern Pennsylvania; mining a longwall section involves digging through an entire panel of coal in one long swathe, then the roof of the mine falls in once the ope

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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.

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Can we spot every incoming asteroid before they hit Earth?

New Scientist

News of the asteroid 2024 RW1 impacting near the Philippines may have come as a shock this week, but space agencies and astronomers around the world are keeping an eye out to protect us

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Learn How Astronauts Take Photos from NASA In-Flight Engineer Matthew Dominick

Scientific American

NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick speaks with Science Quickly host Rachel Feltman about how he captures jaw-dropping images from space

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Even simple bacteria can anticipate the changing seasons

New Scientist

Cyanobacteria exposed to shorter days are better at surviving cold conditions, showing that even simple organisms can prepare for the arrival or summer and winter

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Independent Fiscal Office Reports 2nd Quarter PA Natural Gas Production Dropped To Lowest Level Since 2020 As A Result Of Drillers Trying To Raise The Price Of Gas

PA Environment Daily

On September 5, the Independent Fiscal Office reported second quarter natural gas production in Pennsylvania dropped to its lowest level since the third quarter of 2020. Second quarter production was 1,776 billion cubic feet, a drop from 1,940 billion cubic feet from the fourth quarter of 2023. The number of new wells drilled in the second quarter-- 63-- dropped to the lowest number of wells drilled since the first quarter of 2008.

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Sustainability at Retail

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.

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Evidence mounts that saline nasal drops and sprays help treat colds

New Scientist

Saline drops and sprays have already been linked to reduced cold symptoms in adults and now a study suggests they also work in children

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Delaware River Basin Commission Names Kristen Bowman Kavanagh, P.E. As New Executive Director

PA Environment Daily

On September 5, the Delaware River Basin Commission announced the appointment of Kristen Bowman Kavanagh, P.E. as its next Executive Director, effective December 1, 2024. A formal resolution appointing Kavanagh received unanimous approval at the Commission’s September 5 business meeting. “The Delaware River Basin Commission does exceptional work managing, protecting and improving water resources in areas throughout the Delaware River Basin, including across portions of New York State that benefi

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Scientists Make Living Mice’s Skin Transparent with Simple Food Dye

Scientific American

New research harnessed the highly absorbent dye tartrazine, used as the common food coloring Yellow No.

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Philadelphia Watershed Stewards Hold Oct. 13 In-Person Tap Talk: Watershed Impacts Of Lesser-Known Pollutants

PA Environment Daily

Join Bill McGeeney, Philadelphia Master Watershed Steward and host of the Light Pollution News Podcast on October 13 for an in-person Tap Talk: Watershed Impacts Of Lesser-Known Pollutants at Triple Bottom Brewing , 915 Spring Garden Street in Philadelphia from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Discover actionable steps you can take to protect Philadelphia's natural resources from unexpected sources of pollution, such as light, heat, and salt.

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Using management interventions to help at-risk butterflies in a changing climate

The Applied Ecologist

Author Cheryl Schultz talks us through a new study which highlights the importance of active management interventions in helping to buffer effects of climate change, and helping to improve population trends for at-risk butterflies. Where did the idea come from? With extensive coverage in academic and popular publications, the widespread decline of butterflies is well-known.

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Penn State Extension, Partners To Host Oct. 2-3 In-Person Educator Workshop- Dive Even Deeper: Watershed Literacy And Tree Plantings In Lancaster County

PA Environment Daily

On October 2 & 3, join Penn State Extension , the Ag and Environment Center, Pennsylvania Sea Grant , and fellow educators from across the Commonwealth for two days of immersive, hands-on watershed learning through the Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE) curricular framework. The Dive Even Deeper—MWEEs and Trees Workshop is an extension of Penn State Extension’s award-winning Dive Deeper Water Educators Summit.

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Groups Seek Permitting Requirement for Bird Deaths at Commercial Buildings

Endangered Species Law

On September 4, 2024, the Center for Biological Diversity, along with more than 20 other groups, (collectively, CBD) delivered a petition (Petition) to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) in which CBD requested the Service promulgate regulations establishing a process, set of criteria, and other requirements for permitting “take” of migratory birds as a result of colliding with buildings.

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BETO Calls for Feedstock-Conversion Interface Consortium Industry Partnerships

Nanotech

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced on September 4, 2024, that its Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) is overseeing a call for industry partnerships to connect industry stakeholders with the capabilities of the Feedstock-Conversion Interface Consortium (FCIC). According to DOE, the funding opportunity will provide resources that allow partners to collaborate with FCIC researchers to address the cost and risk impacts of feedstock and process variability across the bioenergy and biopro

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Fish & Boat Commission Now Accepting Applications For Boating Facility Grants

PA Environment Daily

On September 5, the Fish and Boat Commission said it is now accepting applications for the next round of Boating Facility Grants. Applications are due November 30. The Boating Facility Grant program provides grants for planning, acquisition, development, expansion, and rehabilitation of public boating facilities located on the waters of the Commonwealth.

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Kids Should Be Taught to Think Logically

Scientific American

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Ag Data Commons

Environmental News Bits

The Ag Data Commons is a research data catalog and repository for public access to data produced during research funded or co-funded by the United States Department of Agriculture.

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China’s driest desert hit by floods

A Greener Life

By Cui Qiwen Flooding has affected the Taklamakan Desert in the Tarim Basin , north-west China, with videos on social media showing submerged roads. The inundations were triggered by high temperatures, snowmelt, and heavy rainfall since July, according to the Ministry of Water Resources. These conditions caused Tarim River tributaries to overflow, prompting the Xinjiang Water Resources Department to activate a flood emergency response.

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Spring 2024 Fossil Fuel Lobbying Surge: Enbridge’s Intense Efforts Lead the Pack

Enviromental Defense

As the second quarter of business reporting came to a close, the oil and gas industry posted another round of sky-high profits. But that’s not all they were up to in Q2. We track how frequently the fossil fuel industry lobbies the federal government, and we’re ready to share some Q2 updates as well. The fossil fuel lobbyists had 289 meetings with the federal government between April and June.

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Upcoming webinar to address legal issues in farmers’ right to repair equipment

National Law Center

“The right to repair is a critical issue that affects every farmer’s ability to manage and maintain their equipment.” — Harrison. The post Upcoming webinar to address legal issues in farmers’ right to repair equipment appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Immobilization of a Multi-Template Imprinted Polymer on Biochar for Sorption of Short- and Long-Chain Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)

Environmental News Bits

Ray, J., & Steigerwald, J. (2024). Immobilization of a Multi-Template Imprinted Polymer on Biochar for Sorption of Short- and Long-Chain Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). Research Square.

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