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Governor Newsom Should Veto These Four Bills

Legal Planet

This post was co-authored by Ruben Aronin , Principal of the Better World Group. With just weeks to go before November 5, all eyes are on the election, including what it means for environmental policy. And yet, one of the largest threats to California’s clean transportation leadership in recent history has materialized right under our noses — and it’s coming from our own legislature.

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To Boost Renewables, Analysts Say, Cut Red Tape and Build Power Lines

Yale E360

The world is nearly on track to triple renewable power by the end of this decade. A major barrier to meeting that goal, or surpassing it, analysts say, is the speed of permitting wind and solar projects and of building new transmission lines.

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Forcing people to change their passwords is officially a bad idea

New Scientist

A US standards agency has issued new guidance saying organisations shouldn’t require users to change their passwords periodically – advice that is backed up by decades of research

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How Your Brain Detects Patterns without Conscious Thought

Scientific American

Neurons in certain brain areas integrate ‘what’ and ‘when’ information to discern hidden order in events happening in real time

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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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Jet contrails may cool the planet by day and warm it by night

New Scientist

An AI-assisted analysis of satellite images suggests the vapour trails produced by aircraft have a net cooling effect in the daytime because they reflect sunlight back into space

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DEP Posted 73 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In September 28 PA Bulletin

PA Environment Daily

Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the September 28 PA Bulletin -- -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - September 28 [PaEN] -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the September 28 PA Bulletin inviting comments on the proposed Air Quality Maintenance Plan for the Harrisburg/ York Nonattainment Area to meet the fine particulate matter air quality standard.

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Breaking Down What Math Really Is with Drag Queen Kyne Santos

Scientific American

Mathematics communicator and drag queen Kyne Santos guides you through the ongoing debate about what math really is.

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Map of the immune system changing with age may help optimise vaccines

New Scientist

Our immune cells change a lot as the decades progress, which could explain why we become more susceptible to certain conditions

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Statement: Toronto City Council Leads the Way with Fossil Fuel Ad Ban

Enviromental Defense

Statement by Emilia Belliveau, Energy Transition Program Manager Montréal/Tiohtià:ke | Traditional, unceded lands of the Kanien’kehá:ka/Mohawk Nation, a gathering place for many First Nations, including the Anishinaabeg – Congratulations to Toronto for leading the fight against fossil fuel advertising and greenwashing. This week, Toronto City Council passed two important motions by Councillor Dianne Saxe that will limit the oil and gas industry’s pervasive and misleading advertising.

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CBD shows promise as pesticide for mosquitoes

New Scientist

Mosquito larvae die after consuming hemp leaves because they react strongly to the cannabidiol in the foliage.

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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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Science-Fiction Books Scientific American’s Staff Love

Scientific American

Scientific American ’s staff share their favorite sci-fi books, from beloved classics to overlooked gems and our modern favorites

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 ‘Catastrophic’ Hurricane Helene Makes Landfall in Florida, Menaces the Southeast

Inside Climate News

Forecasters warned of a 15- to 20-foot storm surge in Florida’s Big Bend region. Impacts were expected to be felt as far north as Atlanta and the Appalachian Mountains. By Amy Green Hurricane Helene made landfall late Thursday in Florida’s Big Bend region with catastrophic and deadly winds and storm surge before menacing a vast swath of the Southeast.

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Penicillin Musical Plays at U.N. Meeting on Antibiotic Resistance

Scientific American

The musical Lifeline tells the story of Sir Alexander Fleming’s discovery of antibiotics, as these revolutionary drugs continue to lose their efficacy

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DEP Sets Nov. 13 Hearing On Air Quality Permit For Martins Creek Gas/Oil-Fired Power Plant In Northampton County

PA Environment Daily

The Department of Environmental Protection will hold a November 13 hearing on a significant modification to the Title V Air Quality Permit for the Martins Creek LLC gas/oil-fired power plant located in Lower Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County. ( PA Bulletin, page 6150 ) The hearing will be held at DEP’s Northeast Regional Office, 2 Public Square in Wilkes-Barre starting at 10:00 a.m.

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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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Rare Diagnoses Change People’s Perception of Medical Risk

Scientific American

How experiencing an unusual health issue can alter a person’s understanding of “rare”

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DEP Sets Oct. 28 Hearing On Renewal Of Hazardous Waste Permit For Keystone Cement In Northampton County

PA Environment Daily

The Department of Environmental Protection has scheduled a hearing for October 28 on the renewal of a Hazardous Waste Storage Facility Permit for the Keystone Cement Company facility in East Allen Township, Northampton County. ( PA Bulletin, page 6196 ) The hearing will be held at the Nitschmann Middle School, 1002 W. Union Blvd., Bethlehem, PA from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m.

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People Power Secures a Win for Lake Scugog

Enviromental Defense

In a “good news” turn of events, Scugog’s town council voted against a development project that could have spelled doom for a significant wetland in Port Perry. It appears that Council was swayed by weeks of Indigenous and community advocacy. Members and residents sent hundreds of emails, and spoke at this month’s Planning and Community Affairs (PCA) and Town Council meetings.

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DEP Invites Comments At Oct. 30 Hearing On Harrisburg/York Air Quality Maintenance Plan For Fine Particulate

PA Environment Daily

The Department of Environmental Protection has scheduled a October 30 hearing on the proposed Air Quality Maintenance Plan for Fine Particulate in the Harrisburg/York Region. ( PA Bulletin, page 6197 ) The hearing will be held at DEP’s Central Office, Rachel Carson Building, 400 Market Street in Harrisburg starting at 1:00 p.m. [No room number was provided] Persons wishing to present testimony should contact Hannah Waddington at P.O.

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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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Will Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Be the Brightest of the Year?

Scientific American

Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) could soon shine very bright in Earth’s skies

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EPA Issues Consent Order To Max Environmental Technologies For Clean Water Act Violations At Yukon, Westmoreland County Facility; Virtual Listening Session Set For Oct. 9

PA Environment Daily

On September 27, the US Environmental Protection Agency announced it has issued a consent order to Max Environmental Technologies, Inc. to bring its waste treatment and disposal facility in Yukon, Westmoreland County into compliance with the federal Clean Water Act. The joint agreement addresses the discharge of pollutants and structural and operational failures that EPA officials identified at the Yukon facility during a 2023 inspection.

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Statement on City of Toronto’s Move Towards Fossil Fuel Ad Ban

Enviromental Defense

Statement by Emilia Belliveau, Energy Transition Program Manager Montréal/Tiohtià:ke | Traditional, unceded lands of the Kanien’kehá:ka/Mohawk Nation, a gathering place for many First Nations, including the Anishinaabeg – Congratulations to Toronto for leading the fight against fossil fuel advertising and greenwashing. This week in Toronto two important motions by city Councillor Dianne Saxe passed that will lead to limits on the oil and gas industry’s pervasive and misleading advertising.

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DEP To Hold Nov. 13 Hearing On Air Quality Permit For American Craft Brewery Facility In Lehigh County

PA Environment Daily

The Department of Environmental Protection has scheduled a November 13 hearing on an Air Quality Permit for the American Craft Brewery facility in Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh County. ( PA Bulletin, page 6151 ) The hearing will be held at DEP’s Northeast Regional Office, 2 Public Square in Wilkes-Barre starting at 10:00 a.m. To register to speak at the hearing, please contact Shailesh Patel at 570-826-2511 or send email to: spatel@pa.gov.

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Final NIOSH Science Post in Series Celebrating NTRC Focuses on Measuring Nanomaterials

Nanotech

On September 25, 2024, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) posted a NIOSH Science Blog item entitled “Celebrating 20 Years of the Nanotechnology Research Center: Measuring the Small Things,” the final installment of the blog series commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Nanotechnology Research Center (NTRC). According to the item, when NTRC was created in 2004, one of its biggest challenges was understanding exactly what to measure and how to measure it.

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Prep for COP16 with an Upcoming Webinar: The Emerging Biodiversity Credit Market 101

ESA

What are biodiversity credits?? Tune in to the Ecological Society of America’s webinar on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 1:00 PM ET to learn about the emerging biodiversity credit market, a market-based strategy to fund conservation and restoration. Biodiversity credits are designed to reward landowners, businesses and governments for their conservation efforts, offering a new way to monetize the protection and restoration of ecosystems.

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EPA Announces 2024 Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award Winners

Nanotech

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the 2024 Safer Choice Partner of the Year award winners on September 24, 2024. EPA recognized the 43 award winners for their achievements in the design, manufacture, promotion, selection, and use of cleaners, detergents, and other products with safer chemicals. EPA notes the following achievements among the winners: The winners include: American Cleaning Institute Apple Blueland Bona US Booyah Clean Case Medical Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma,

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Help Shape ESA’s Comments on the National Nature Assessment’s Annotated Outline

ESA

In response to the U.S. Global Change Research Program’s request for public comment , the Ecological Society of America is seeking input from the ecological community on the recently released annotated outline of the first National Nature Assessment. Your feedback will help shape ESA’s official comments on this crucial document, which aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the status and trends of U.S. lands, waters and wildlife and the benefits they provide to society.

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Product Stewardship Society Names Lynn L. Bergeson as Recipient of the 2024 Allan K. Fleeger Distinguished Service Award

Nanotech

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) is pleased to announce that Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner of B&C and President of The Acta Group (Acta®), is recipient of the 2024 Allan K. Fleeger Distinguished Service Award from the Product Stewardship Society® (PSS). PSS established the award in 2018 to recognize extraordinary contributions by a product steward to the growth and success of PSS and the product stewardship profession.

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Re-opened Three Mile Island will power AI data centers under new deal

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Ars Technica. Microsoft and Constellation Energy have announced a deal that would re-open Pennsylvania’s shuttered Three Mile Island nuclear plant.

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Analysis: Brazil and Colombia: The emerging powers of offshore wind?

A Greener Life

By André Duchiade After years of expectations and little progress, the development of this energy source in Latin America is reaching a crucial moment. The development of offshore wind energy is entering a defining moment in Latin America, following years of expectations that have raised hopes for the energy source, but which have yet to result in a single turbine operating off the region’s coast.

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Biden-Harris Administration launches nationwide Environmental Justice Climate Corps

Environmental News Bits

In commemoration of Climate Week NYC, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and AmeriCorps announced the Environmental Justice Climate Corps, a new partnership launched as part of President Biden’s American Climate Corps to open doors for people to serve in careers that benefit disadvantaged and other low-income communities.

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How Does Shipping Impact Public Health?

Ocean Conservancy

September 26 th was World Maritime Day, an occasion meant to mark the importance of the world’s maritime shipping industry. And it’s hugely important: At any given moment, there are more than 50,000 ships crossing the ocean or loading or unloading at ports around the world. These ships transport 90% of all global trade, and in the United States, 95% of cargo arrives by ship.

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Circular economy and solar photovoltaics: is there a case for second-life PV modules?

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at pv magazine. What happens to a solar PV module after its expected 25-year operational life? With around 2 TW of rooftop and utility-scale PV already deployed worldwide, and a large number of them being retired before operating for 15 years, the amount of PV modules being discarded is growing every … Continue reading Circular economy and solar photovoltaics: is there a case for second-life PV modules?

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PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - September 28

PA Environment Daily

The following notices were published in the September 28 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. -- The Department of Environmental Protection is inviting comments on a Chapter 105 permit for a new proposed 16-inch natural gas pipeline to be built by Blackhill Energy, LLC along a 7.3 mile route through Springfield, Troy, West Burlington and Granville Townships in Bradford County to facilitate shale gas development. (