Environmental News Bits
MARCH 28, 2023
Nathan B Alexander, Douglas Knutson, Leslie K Morrow, Isaac Klimasmith, Emmett M Smith, Madeleine Spellman, Michael Rivera, Maxine Scherz, Kae Fountain, Lucas T Allen-Custodio, Loren Lynch, Thea E Clarkberg, Jaime J Coon (2023). “Disparities, Concerns, and Recommendations for LGBTQ+ Data Collection within the Biological Sciences.
Yale E360
MARCH 28, 2023
EU countries have approved an end to the sale of gas-powered cars in 2035, allowing the law to enter into force.
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Union of Concerned Scientists
MARCH 28, 2023
The Agriculture Resilience Act (ARA) of 2023 was re-introduced in Congress today. The ARA is comprehensive, science-based legislation that covers many topics related to environmental and climate concerns in agriculture, including conservation on both agricultural and pasture land, renewable energy, and food loss and waste. The ARA is bold legislation that equips farmers with funding for climate resilience, including a much-needed focus on soil health.
New Scientist
MARCH 28, 2023
Advisers to the UK government warn that failure to plan for the effects of climate change is putting the country at risk of threats such as food shortages and power blackouts
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
Union of Concerned Scientists
MARCH 28, 2023
The Agriculture Resilience Act (ARA) was reintroduced today in Congress by Representative Chellie Pingree (D-Maine). The ARA is perhaps the most comprehensive and concise legislation (mind you, it still runs a good number of pages!) to integrate food and farm policy in a way that addresses climate change and helps farmers reduce their carbon emissions.
Scientific American
MARCH 28, 2023
The chatbot was the ideal test taker—it exhibited no trace of test anxiety, poor concentration or lack of effort—and what about that IQ score?
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Legal Planet
MARCH 28, 2023
This is the second of a series of posts previewing the Emmett Institute’s 2023 Symposium , coming up on April 12. Check out the first post , introducing some of the big questions around the IIJA and IRA, and RSVP for the Symposium here ! The clean-energy transition that is one focus of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) will require big changes in our electric grid.
Union of Concerned Scientists
MARCH 28, 2023
I may be a romantic, but I firmly believe that we can reimagine agriculture, rural disadvantaged communities and the environment in a way that makes everyone happy. I love nature, and I see agriculture as part of nature, not as a foe. But agricultural practices, especially in California, must be updated to survive the future. One powerful change that is growing momentum is strategic cropland repurposing.
Energy & the Law
MARCH 28, 2023
Co-author Caleb White In a recurring theme, harmony and the four-corners rule were front and center in Citation 2002 Inv. LLC et al v. Occidental Permian, Ltd. et al , a case of competing claims over the granting language in an assignment of oil and gas leases. Occidental (Oxy) claimed assignor Shell Western reserved mineral interests at certain depths from a conveyance to previous assignee, Citation, and that those reserved interests were later assigned by Shell Western to Oxy.
Scientific American
MARCH 28, 2023
The menagerie that twirls and twirls includes gorillas, bonobos and, yes, us humans
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
NRDC
MARCH 28, 2023
Latest drinking water crisis in Philadelphia hits close to home.
Frontiers
MARCH 28, 2023
By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer Colorado checkered whiptail, Aspidoscelis neotesselata. Image credit: Carina Kusaka Scientists studied the response of an uncommon asexual lizard, the Colorado checkered whiptail, to anthropogenic noise at the military installation Fort Carson. They compared the lizard’s behavior between dates with and without flyovers by military aircraft.
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 28, 2023
Are You Telling Your Story? House holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated: House Budget Hearing Schedule - March 28, 29, 30, April 11, 12, 13, 14 Senate holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated Senate Budget Hearing Schedule - March 28, 29, 30, April 11, 12, 13 TODAY’s Calendar Of Events TODAY 1:00: Senate Budget Hearing - Agriculture.
New Scientist
MARCH 28, 2023
Forget vanity, there is a much better reason to care about your laughter lines – wrinkles may be driving ageing in your body and brain via zombie-like senescent cells
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.
Scientific American
MARCH 28, 2023
Unlike other senses, smell is not something doctors routinely test for—but some scientists think that should change
The Applied Ecologist
MARCH 28, 2023
In this blog post, Andrew Torsney and Yvonne Buckley share findings from their latest research aiming to better understand and identify the drivers of tourism-related impacts on the environment. As we increasingly recognize the ancillary benefits of nature, such as improved mental health, the demand for access to nature is rising. While this presents potential benefits, it also brings conflicts related to environmental management.
New Scientist
MARCH 28, 2023
When loud helicopters or fighter jets pass overhead, Colorado checkered whiptail lizards spend less time moving around and more time eating and their levels of the stress hormone cortisol rise
Scientific American
MARCH 28, 2023
Stress on health care facilities might have accelerated outbreaks of the hard-to-treat yeast Candida auris
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
MARCH 28, 2023
A gamma ray burst observed in 2022 was brighter than any explosion ever spotted before, and follow-up observations are threatening to break our understanding of how these blasts work
CEQA Developments
MARCH 28, 2023
On March 22, 2023, the California Supreme Court granted the City of San Francisco’s stand-alone depublication request in (and declined to review on its own motion) the First District Court of Appeal’s (Div. 4) decision in Saint Ignatius Neighborhood Association v. City and County of San Francisco. The depublished opinion reversed a trial court decision that upheld the City’s use of CEQA Guidelines Class 1 (existing facilities) and 3 (small structures) categorical exemptions for a high school at
New Scientist
MARCH 28, 2023
The one-atom-thick layer of carbon known as graphene can split hydrogen 100 times more efficiently than an equivalent mass of the best catalysts because of its strange nanoripples
Reflections of the Natural World
MARCH 28, 2023
Beautiful Birds of Belize Blog – Post #4 By Jim Gain 3/28/2023 About this Species The Long-billed Hermit (Phaethornis longirostris) is a species of hummingbird found in Belize and throughout Central and South America. These birds are known for their long, curved bills, which they use to sip nectar from flowers.
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.
New Scientist
MARCH 28, 2023
A method for mixing glass particles into a soft material, folding the mixture like origami, then applying heat to melt it can be used to build beautifully folded glass structures
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 28, 2023
Berks Nature seeking qualified candidates to fill a Land Stewardship Specialist and a Watershed Education Fellowship. -- Easement Monitoring and Land Stewardship Specialist: Since 1974, Berks Nature is proud to have protected over 9,700 acres of Berks County land under conservation easements. We are now seeking to hire an Easement Monitoring and Land Stewardship Specialist to help with the ongoing coordination, monitoring, and maintenance of these easements as well as assist with future acquisit
New Scientist
MARCH 28, 2023
People who have obesity and lose weight through behavioural weight loss programmes have lower risks for heart disease and type 2 diabetes years later, despite regaining some weight
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 28, 2023
By Dave Jenkins, Conservatives For Responsible Stewardshi p The following goest essay first appeared in the Erie Times on March 27, 2023 -- We are at an inflection point on energy: 2022 was the first year when global investment in carbon-free sources of energy matched investment in fossil fuels. This trend is not driven by politics, but rather by a rapidly changing energy market and sound business sense.
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New Scientist
MARCH 28, 2023
How a pioneering canopy researcher unlocked the mysteries of an extraordinary ecosystem and the unlikely tree-dwelling plants it depends on
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 28, 2023
The Perkiomen Watershed Conservancy is switching things up this April for their 31st annual Lenape Survival Challenge Race. On Saturday, April 29th, the Challenge will now be held at the Hill Road Day Use Area at Green Lane Park in Montgomery County. The 2023 course takes participants on the Blue Trail for a romp over hill and dale around the Aqua’s Green Lane Reservoir.
New Scientist
MARCH 28, 2023
Fibrous protein threads hold together the mucus in hagfish slime, giving it up to 1000 times the clogging power of common thickeners like xanthan gum when dissolved in water
NRDC
MARCH 28, 2023
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) rejection of Southwest Power Pool's (SPP) proposal gives SPP a new opportunity to create an accreditation process that does not discriminate against renewable resources.
New Scientist
MARCH 28, 2023
Male Aedes aegypti mosquitoes are attracted to people despite not drinking blood, suggesting they hang around us to find thirsty females
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