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JANUARY 31, 2025

More than 1 million people could pour into western Maricopa County in the coming decades if housing developers can secure the water. Buckeye, Arizona, has plans to become one of the Southwest’s largest cities in the next decades. Photo Brett Walton/Circle of Blue By Brett Walton, Circle of Blue January 31, 2025 BUCKEYE, Ariz. Beneath the exhausting Sonoran sun, an hours drive west of Phoenix, heavy machines are methodically scraping the desert bare.

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Yale E360

JANUARY 31, 2025

To understand how warming could impact Antarctica, experts are looking to the past, to a time more than 100,000 years ago when the Antarctic was around 3 degrees C warmer than it is now. A new study finds that the West Antarctic ice sheet did not completely collapse during this period, as prior modeling had suggested, offering some hope for the future.

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Scientific American

JANUARY 31, 2025

The possibility of the asteroid 2024 YR24 impacting our planet might not be ruled out until 2028, raising the prospect we’ll need to prepare for the worst

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New Scientist

JANUARY 31, 2025

Global warming is helping rats thrive in major cities around the world, with Washington DC seeing the fastest growth in rats

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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.

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Scientific American

JANUARY 31, 2025

Reviving nuclear power plants to power AI threatens an avalanche of nuclear waste

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New Scientist

JANUARY 31, 2025

Male dolphins have been observed shooting jets of urine into the air and other dolphins seem to follow the stream, perhaps to pick up social cues

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Scientific American

JANUARY 31, 2025

The nonaddictive painkiller suzetrigine (Journavx) is as effective for acute pain as a common opioid treatment

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New Scientist

JANUARY 31, 2025

From contact with aliens courtesy of Adrian Tchaikovsky to the childhood writings of Octavia E.

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Scientific American

JANUARY 31, 2025

The number of planets that orbit the sun depends on what you mean by “planet,” and that’s not so easy to define

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New Scientist

JANUARY 31, 2025

Wandering salamanders pump their toes full of blood before lifting their feet, a trick that may help them release their sticky grip while conserving energy

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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. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Scientific American

JANUARY 31, 2025

Giving in to cynicism makes us less trusting, less connected, and even less physically and mentally healthy.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 31, 2025

Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the February 1 PA Bulletin -- -- The Environmental Quality Board published notice in the February 1 PA Bulletin inviting comments on 96 stream water quality redesignations in 29 counties. A virtual hearing is scheduled for March 13. Read more here. -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - February 1 [PaEN] -- DEP published notice in the February 1 PA Bulletin it will hold a March 5 hearing on a pro

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Law Columbia

JANUARY 31, 2025

Our planet is undergoing significant changes due to climate disruption, with especially severe impacts on the ocean. Most climate action today rightly focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Unfortunately, these efforts are necessary, but not sufficient to meet global climate targets. The Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change underscores the urgent need the advance carbon dioxide removal (CDR) as a complement to (but not a substitute for) emissions reduct

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 31, 2025

The Environmental Quality Board published notice in the February 1 PA Bulletin inviting comments on 96 stream water quality redesignations in 29 counties. The proposed stream redesignations included in the regulatory package approved by the Board are the result of data submitted by the Fish and Boat Commission and stream evaluations conducted by DEP.

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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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Inside Climate News

JANUARY 31, 2025

Advocates say replacing "nonfuctional turf" with hardscaping or even artificial grass can have trickle down benefits beyond the actual gallons conserved. By Alex Hager, KUNC Way before spring, when the trees are leafless skeletons and the grass is dry and beige, the people in charge of helping plants blossom at the University of Northern Colorado were hard at work.

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Environmental News Bits

JANUARY 31, 2025

by Jen Pierce, Boise State University While firefighters work to extinguish the Los Angeles-area wildfires, city officials and emergency managers are also worried about what could come next. Light rain began falling on Jan.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 31, 2025

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the February 1 PA Bulletin it will hold a March 3 hearing on an Individual NPDES Stormwater Permit for a Route 115 Associates, LLC warehouse project in Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County. ( PA Bulletin, page 1167 ) The proposed project will impact Tunkhannock Creek (Exceptional Value) and Keiper Run (Exceptional Value).

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Environmental News Bits

JANUARY 31, 2025

Van Opstal, W. (2025). Too old for a circular solar economy? Age dynamics in the acceptance of solar and circular value propositions. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 212, 124001. [link] Abstract Population ageing and the sustainable energy transition are significant transformations of the twenty-first century. In this paper, we use household survey data to assess … Continue reading Too old for a circular solar economy?

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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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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 31, 2025

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the February 1 PA Bulletin it will hold a February 19 hearing on the proposed Title V RACT 3 Air Quality Permit for the Cleveland-Cliffs Steel Butler Works in Butler Township, Butler County. ( PA Bulletin, page 1110 ) The hearing will be held at DEPs Northwest Regional Office, 230 Chestnut Street in Meadville starting at 10:00 a.m.

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Environmental News Bits

JANUARY 31, 2025

V. A. Mankar, A. J. Ali, R. Kamlani, Y. Sure, S. Kediya, & A. Gudadhe. (2024). The Role of AI in Circular Economy Supply Chains: A Comparative Analysis of Industry Practices. 2024 2nd DMIHER International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare, Education and Industry (IDICAIEI), 16.

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Nanotech

JANUARY 31, 2025

The European Commission (EC) announced on January 29, 2025, that it launched a Biotech and Biomanufacturing Hub to support companies — particularly start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) — in bringing innovative products to the European Union (EU) market and increase their competitiveness. According to the EC, the Hub will also help companies identify available support at the EU level and how to access this support to help them expand and grow.

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Environmental News Bits

JANUARY 31, 2025

Liu, D., Cai, Y., Yu, X., & Wang, Q. (2025). Removal of tetracycline with grape leavesbased biochar: Adsorption properties and mechanism. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. [link] Abstract Tetracycline (TC) was a low-cost, commonly used antibiotic that was widely used in everyday life. Its residues in wastewater may cause harm to human health and ecological environment.

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Inside Climate News

JANUARY 31, 2025

Some federal websites, including the White Houses, have already deleted climate information, including reports on resilience and adaptation vital to U.S. communities. By Bob Berwyn If President Trumps first term was an indication, many government websites with environmental information on climate science will change drastically in the first months of his new administration.

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Environmental News Bits

JANUARY 31, 2025

Stroski, K. M., Sims, J. L., Wronski, A. R., Bain, F. L., Snow, C. C., Henke, A. N., Langan, L. M., & Brooks, B. W. (2025). Discharge of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Reclaimed Wastewater: Temporal Water Quality Implications for Effluent-Dominated Systems. ACS ES&T Water.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 31, 2025

The following notices were published in the February 1 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. -- Snyder Brothers Inc. - 7 Miles Of -- 1- 18-Inch Water Pipeline, 1-20-Inch Gas Pipeline, 1-20-Inch Gas Pipeline: DEP issued a Chapter 105 permit for 3 water and gas pipelines in one right-of-way impacting Glade Run and multiple Exceptional Value wetlands located in East Franklin and North Buffalo Townships, Armstrong Count

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Environmental News Bits

JANUARY 31, 2025

Read the full story in Science. Green hydrogen is key to decarbonizing the world.

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JANUARY 31, 2025

On January 31, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced a series of webinars and an open opportunity for people to share their thoughts on ways to improve and expand opportunities for outdoor recreation in Pennsylvania. The public will be able to comment on a draft of the 2025-2029 Pennsylvania Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) from February 3 through March 3.

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Environmental News Bits

JANUARY 31, 2025

Read the full story at MIT Technology Review. Hydrogen can be used in chemicals and as a green fuel. Vast underground stores could help make it an economical option.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 31, 2025

The Public Utility Commission published notice in the February 1 PA Bulletin setting Calendar Year 2024 Act 13 Drilling Impact Fees based on a formula set in law. The fees will be the same as in 2023. The fees will be-- Year of Well Horizontal VerticalProducing Year 1 $51,800 $10,400 Year 2 $40,200 $8,000 Year 3 $34,500 $6,900 Year 410 $17,200 $3,400 Year 1115 $5,600 N/A Dramatic Decline In Support By Shale Gas Industry The decline of shale gas drilling caused by generally lower natural gas pric

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Environmental News Bits

JANUARY 31, 2025

Read the full story at Great Lakes Now. On January 29, Lee Zeldin was sworn in as 17th Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). During his Senate confirmation hearing, he was asked about many environmental problems that the U.S. is facing. Most notably, the first question was about PFAS pollution. Committee Chairman Sen.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 31, 2025

On January 31, the PA Organization for Watersheds and Rivers is now accepting applications for Pennsylvania River Sojourns Grants. Applications are due March 14. The Pennsylvania Sojourn Program is a nationally unique program that awards more than $50,000 in grants across the state to support local organizations and their sojourn events. These grants support on average between 10 and 15 paddling events each year, encompassing over 400 river miles and 50+ on-the-water days, offering more than 100

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Environmental News Bits

JANUARY 31, 2025

Read the full story in Horizon. Researchers are using new technologies, including AI, as well as contributions from citizen scientists, to improve how we monitor and protect increasingly threatened habitats and species across Europe.

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