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How Is Climate Change Affecting Winter Storms in the US? 

Union of Concerned Scientists

With extreme winter weather breaking out across the United States this week, a question in many people’s minds is—how is climate change affecting winter storms? I had the good fortune to chat about this with world-renowned expert, Dr. Jennifer Francis , Senior Scientist with the Woodwell Climate Research Center. Rachel: Thank you so much for speaking with us.

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Microplastics Are Filling the Skies. Will They Affect the Climate?

Yale E360

Recent studies reveal that tiny pieces of plastic are constantly lofted into the atmosphere. These particles can travel thousands of miles and affect the formation of clouds, which means they have the potential to impact temperature, rainfall, and even climate change.

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TravelCenters of America partners with Electrify America to reduce range anxiety for EV drivers

Environment + Energy Leader

Leaning into its heritage of serving long-distance drivers, TravelCenters of America (TA) is investing in Electrify America’s DC (direct current) fast chargers. By 2028, they plan to install approximately 1,000 individual EV chargers at 200 of their 284 locations, with a presence in 44 states. It’s a win-win for the. Read more » The post TravelCenters of America partners with Electrify America to reduce range anxiety for EV drivers appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Putting solar panels in grazing fields is good for sheep

New Scientist

Sheep living in pasture with solar panels benefit from shade in hot weather and more nutritious grass – and they stop weeds from growing on the panels

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

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

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Meet the Honorees: Erika Le, Director EHS & Sustainability, Rehrig Pacific Co

Environment + Energy Leader

Erika has over 13 years of experience in the environmental services profession and takes a data-driven approach to all programs she helps develop and execute. The post Meet the Honorees: Erika Le, Director EHS & Sustainability, Rehrig Pacific Co appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Neanderthals hunted enormous elephants that fed 100 people for a month

New Scientist

Analysis of cut marks on elephant bones suggests every scrap of meat and fat was removed from the big beasts

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How Climate Change Is Shaping the Modern Home

Earthava

The post How Climate Change Is Shaping the Modern Home appeared first on Earthava. Climate change is inevitable. Patterns of human activity and other natural forces continue to alter the temperature and weather that our planet experiences. In time, resources that we currently take for granted will be less accessible. The ramifications remain to be seen, but we can expect a lot more global conflict and diplomacy surrounding the […] The post How Climate Change Is Shaping the Modern Home app

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PA Organization For Watersheds & Rivers Accepting Applications For River Sojourn Grants

PA Environment Daily

The PA Organization for Watersheds and Rivers is now accepting applications for 2023 PA River Sojourn Grants. The deadline for applications is March 31. Grants are available on a competitive basis for single and multi-day paddling events on Pennsylvania Rivers. Sojourns must incorporate significant educational programming, and be open to all participants (i.e., private trips are not eligible).

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Antibiotic-Resistant UTIs Are Common, and Other Infections May Soon Be Resistant, Too

Scientific American

Urinary tract infections are increasingly becoming resistant to first-line antibiotics, and this may be a warning for our ability to treat other microbial infections

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Vikings brought horses and dogs to England, cremated bones confirm

New Scientist

The first physical proof that Vikings brought horses and dogs to England has been unearthed

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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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Confronting California’s Water Crisis

Inside Climate News

State officials should protect water as a public resource and rein in corporate water abusers to deal with its increasingly uncertain water future, a new report says. By Liza Gross Californians are still grappling with the aftermath of powerful storms that triggered dangerous flooding and mudslides across the state, even as the West’s unprecedented megadrought persists.

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Antidepressants mostly can't treat chronic pain, despite wide use

New Scientist

Ongoing pain, such as chronic back or neck pain, is difficult to treat, so some doctors prescribe antidepressants.

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Eaton Works to Advance Electrification Education

Environment + Energy Leader

Eaton has announced it will be collaborating with Rewiring America, an electrification nonprofit in the US, to advance electrification education, awareness, and action. The post Eaton Works to Advance Electrification Education appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Arch-Conspirator review: Ancient Greek tragedy spun into sci-fi gold

New Scientist

Veronica Roth's dystopian take on Sophocles's 2500-year-old tragedy reminds us that human nature is timeless, finds Sally Adee

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

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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More Airports to Use Greener 'Glide' Approach to Landing

Scientific American

A growing number of U.S.

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Pegasus review: Terrifying exposé of the world's most powerful spyware

New Scientist

From French president Emmanuel Macron to ordinary whistle-blowers, the surveillance software Pegasus has been used to target thousands of people.

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Pike Conservation District: Link Between Forests & Healthy Watersheds; Environmental Ed Grant Application Period Open

PA Environment Daily

The February newsletter from the Pike County Conservation District puts a spotlight on the link between forests and healthy watersheds as part of their forestry month focus. Link Between Forests And Health Watersheds Rachael Marques, PCCD Watershed Specialist, provided this overview of forests and watersheds in Pike County. Pike County has about 1,800 miles of streams and more than 10 watersheds that all lead to the Delaware River.

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How to identify moon craters and mountains on the lunar surface

New Scientist

The moon’s brightness might frustrate some stargazers, but a closer look will reveal some amazing features, says Abigail Beall

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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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The Nature Conservancy Permanently Preserves 1,071 Acres In Pike County To Create A 43-Mile Corridor Of Protected State Game Lands

PA Environment Daily

The Nature Conservancy in Pennsylvania and Delaware recently announced it has closed on the purchase of 1,071 acres in Pennsylvania’s Shohola Township, Pike County, linking two state game lands to create a 43-mile corridor of protected lands. The new parcel was immediately transferred to the Pennsylvania Game Commission for addition to State Game Land 180.

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Why the most important topic in physics could be statistical mechanics

New Scientist

Statistical mechanics helps relate the quantum world to objects that seem solid and not governed by the whims of observation, but there are still questions to be answered, says Chanda Prescod-Weinstein

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NOAA Grant To Chesapeake Bay Foundation Will Boost Environmental Education In Harrisburg Region Intermediate Unit

PA Environment Daily

Harrisburg area teachers and students will engage in hands-on learning around local environmental issues and solutions, and the unique nature of their communities thanks to a grant from the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), acquired by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. The partnership between NOAA’s Chesapeake Bay Watershed Education & Training (B-WET) Program and CBF will connect several school districts within the Capital Area Intermediate Unit (CAIU) to non-formal educators

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Stunning photos show nomadic life of Mongolian goat herders

New Scientist

Mongolia produces 40 per cent of the world's cashmere supply from its goats, but climate change and overproduction are threatening this unique way of life

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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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Game Commission, Ducks Unlimited Partner To Improve 1,600 Acres Of Wetland Habitats On 61 State Game Lands

PA Environment Daily

On February 1, the Game Commission and Ducks Unlimited announced they have partnered to improve 1,600 acres of wetland habitats on 61 state game lands across Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Wetland Habitat Initiative (PWHI) is a $6 million investment that aims to replace water control structures and improve existing spillways and levees over the next three years at sites in 31 counties throughout each of the Game Commission’s six regions.

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Tweets reveal hardware stores cause disgust but motels bring joy

New Scientist

A study of more than 1.

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Recap of 2023 CEQA Amendments Now In Effect

CEQA Developments

The 2021-2022 Legislative Session was light on CEQA amendments, and once again did not produce any significant reform. We saw a continued focus on incentivizing affordable and infill developments on the condition that the project pay prevailing wages (AB 2011), reducing barriers for specified sustainable transit projects (SB 922), and amendments akin to “pet project exemptions” that are targeted to solving a narrower set of concerns (SB 118 and SB 886).

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We need to accept that deepfakes are here to stay in film and TV

New Scientist

Last week saw the launch of Deep Fake Neighbour Wars, the first ever deepfake comedy.

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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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Can We Stop Aging?

Scientific American

What really happens to our bodies when we age — and could we find a way to slow it down?

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We must not lose the interest in immune health that covid-19 spurred

New Scientist

After several months of the covid-19 pandemic, interest in immunity was at an all-time high.

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This stunning park in China regulates stormwater with plants

Inhabitant

Fish Tail Park is a combination of architectural, landscape, urban and environmental design. As a result, the park provides recreational access for the community, while simultaneously buffering it from the effects of monsoons.

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Tweets reveal hardware stores cause disgust but hostels bring joy

New Scientist

A study of nearly 2 million tweets over one year suggests that people in San Francisco feel disgusted when at hardware stores and Londoners are most joyful at hostels or motels

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PJM Interconnection Electric Grid Operator Issues Cold Weather Alert, Conservative Operations For Feb. 3–4

PA Environment Daily

The PJM Interconnection , the regional electric grid operator that includes Pennsylvania, has issued a Cold Weather Alert and declared Conservative Operations throughout the PJM footprint for February 3–4 in anticipation of frigid temperatures. With the Cold Weather Alert and a preceding Cold Weather Advisory issued Jan. 31, PJM and members prepare for possible severe conditions.