Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 26, 2024

“Careful with the plants, careful with the trees, careful with the animals,” her grandfather would repeat. Traveling to the southern region of Colombia as a young child, Paula García remembers being taught by her elders about the deep interconnectedness between humans and the natural world. During visits, her family would echo the teachings of their ancestors, perspectives that García still carries with her today.

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Law and Environment

MARCH 26, 2024

In 2022, Pennsylvania became the 12th member of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (“RGGI”). Pennsylvania joined RGGI pursuant to a 2019 executive order and a subsequent rulemaking promulgated by the state’s Department of Environmental Protection (“DEP”) and Environmental Quality Board (“EQB”). Later that year, various parties—including power producers, coal mine owners, and labor unions (collectively, the “Petitioners”)—filed a lawsuit in the state’s Commonwealth Court alleging that Pennsyl

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Enviromental Defense

MARCH 26, 2024

Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat – Environmental Defence experts react to the 2024 Ontario budget, released today. Keith Brooks, Programs Director: This budget once again shows that the Ontario government doesn’t take climate change seriously and is uninterested in being truthful when it comes to the costs of climate change and climate policies.

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Scientific American

MARCH 26, 2024

“Resident” and “transient” killer whales, or orcas, have unique hunting habits and genetics, proving they are in fact separate species

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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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New Scientist

MARCH 26, 2024

A unique site in Brazil features rock carvings closely associated with dinosaur tracks, suggesting prehistoric people saw the footprints as meaningful

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The Applied Ecologist

MARCH 26, 2024

Shortlisted for the Georgina Mace Prize 2023 In this blog post, author Bede West describe his team’s study analysing the potential for agri-environment schemes to achieve positive changes in plant biodiversity. Plants and soils are the trophic foundations of most temperate terrestrial ecosystems but they are being progressively impacted by climate change, biodiversity loss and a plethora of other environmental impacts.

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Enviromental Defense

MARCH 26, 2024

The Premier of Alberta has a problem with renewable energy. In August of 2023, Premier Smith imposed a seven-month industry-wide moratorium on new approvals for wind, solar, geothermal, and other forms of renewable energy. The halt cost clean energy investors, renewable energy companies, and provincial and municipal governments more than $30 billion in delayed, deferred, or lost investments and taxes.

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New Scientist

MARCH 26, 2024

Horses show signs of stress if people touch them while they are tethered, but they appear much less anxious if they are able to walk away

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Scientific American

MARCH 26, 2024

Scientists are finally getting their hands on enough data to begin to understand how animals react to a total solar eclipse

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New Scientist

MARCH 26, 2024

Insufficient sleep seems to result in people feeling older than they are, with a higher "subjective age" previously being linked to depression

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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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Scientific American

MARCH 26, 2024

A rare Islamic astrolabe discovered in Verona, Italy, reveals how science was exchanged between religions

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New Scientist

MARCH 26, 2024

An explosive found inside many bombs and shells used during the first and second world wars is becoming more likely to explode in response to impacts

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Inside Climate News

MARCH 26, 2024

Technologies to slow global warming by manipulating the environment are rapidly advancing, but some experts want to pump the brakes. By Kiley Price In 1991, Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines erupted with enough force to spew high amounts of gas and ash all the way into the stratosphere, which starts roughly 4 miles above the Earth’s surface.

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New Scientist

MARCH 26, 2024

A robot that can design, build and test objects made from folded paper can make paper planes that fly further than ones made by a human having the same number of attempts

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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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NRDC

MARCH 26, 2024

It is time to stop downplaying the potential for harm to the immune system posed by PFAS

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New Scientist

MARCH 26, 2024

An AI model trained on chemical and perceptual data on 250 Belgian beers can predict the flavour profile of a brew – and how to make it tastier

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National Law Center

MARCH 26, 2024

In 2018, California passed Proposition 12, a high-profile ballot initiative regulating the production and sale of many veal, egg, and pork. The post Farm Animal Housing in 2024: Laws, Proposals and Challenges appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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New Scientist

MARCH 26, 2024

Claudia de Rham thinks that gravitons, hypothetical particles thought to carry gravity, have mass.

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Scientific American

MARCH 26, 2024

A social worker explains ways that parents can gently share news about their cancer diagnosis with their children

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New Scientist

MARCH 26, 2024

Some basic equipment can help you safely enjoy the eclipse on 8 April – here's how to easily make what you need

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Scientific American

MARCH 26, 2024

The forced resignation of Harvard’s president provides a peek at the blueprint for the war against justice in the U.S.

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New Scientist

MARCH 26, 2024

The rollout of heat pumps and other green heating technologies is going far too slowly in the UK – here’s what’s needed to get it moving

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Scientific American

MARCH 26, 2024

A large container ship “totally removed” a critical pier from Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge

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New Scientist

MARCH 26, 2024

Toilet paper made from bamboo is supposed to be more eco-friendly than traditional paper made from virgin wood pulp.

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Scientific American

MARCH 26, 2024

A syncopated rhythm may prompt our brain to find the beat

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 26, 2024

On March 26, Solar United Neighbors celebrated the passage of House Bill 1842 (Schweyer-D- Lehigh) in the Pennsylvania House. State representatives voted 111-90 to advance the legislation to enable community solar onto the Senate for consideration. “We are thrilled to see House Bill 1842 moving forward swiftly with bipartisan support,” said Monica Carey, Pennsylvania program director for SUN.

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New Scientist

MARCH 26, 2024

The Luna structure, a 1.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 26, 2024

On March 26, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regional Administrator Adam Ortiz visited Centre County to see first-hand the positive impact ClearWater Conservancy is having on local and downstream water quality. Joining staff from the Conservancy, Ortiz viewed several conservation sites in the Halfmoon Creek Watershed, discussing how the Conservancy works to identify opportunities, is leveraging increased federal funds available through the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and how even

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Nanotech

MARCH 26, 2024

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) announced on March 22, 2024, the launch of the National Bioeconomy Board, co-chaired by OSTP, the U.S. Department of Commerce, and the U.S. Department of Defense. The Board also includes representatives from nine additional federal departments and agencies: the U.S. Department of State, the National Science Foundation, the U.S.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 26, 2024

On March 26, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency joined the Engineers’ Society of Western Pennsylvania , the Department of Environmental Protection, state and local partners, grantees, consultants, and industry leaders to help kick off the 2024 Pennsylvania Brownfields Conference in State College. Offering remarks during the opening plenary, EPA Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Adam Ortiz spoke to conference attendees on the importance of partnerships, priorities, and perseverance.

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Scientific American

MARCH 26, 2024

Here are seven fiction and nonfiction books we recommend from the past few months.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 26, 2024

The US Environmental Protection Agency Region 3 will host a one-day Empowering Communities For Environmental Equity Virtual Summit May 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. addressing environmental health topics. The summit is held annually and features an opening plenary with state environmental secretaries and concurrent sessions focused on various topics, including equity, environmental justice, sustainability, grant opportunities, and more.

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NRDC

MARCH 26, 2024

Transportation remains California's #1 source of climate pollution and a major source of lung-searing smog. The state must increase the pace of its efforts.

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