Mon.Dec 11, 2023

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Deep in the Wilderness, the World’s Largest Beaver Dam Endures

Yale E360

The largest beaver dam on Earth was discovered via satellite imagery in 2007, and since then only one person has trekked into the Canadian wild to see it. It’s a half-mile long and has created a 17-acre lake in the northern forest — a testament to the beaver’s resilience.

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The Year in California Climate Laws

Legal Planet

If 2022 was a Rivian with all the bells and whistles, this past year was more a Ford Lightning. After a landmark 2022—a record $54 billion committed to climate spending and legislation that codified the state’s goals of carbon neutrality by 2045 and 90 percent clean electricity by 2035—a significantly gloomier budget forecast gave rise to fears that California’s climate programs would take a hit.

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AI predicts age of newly discovered supernovae within milliseconds

New Scientist

An AI that predicts the time of first light from exploding stars could help astronomers sift through millions of such events and speed up scientific discovery

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Betelgeuse Will Briefly Disappear in Once-in-a-Lifetime Coincidence

Scientific American

For six seconds tonight, the constellation Orion will appear to lose the vibrant red star at its shoulder—and scientists are thrilled

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

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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What cannabis does to your body and brain

New Scientist

In the second episode of our three-part podcast series, Christie Taylor explores what happens to memory, creativity and the mind when getting high from cannabis

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Why Some People Choose Not to Know

Scientific American

Altruists seek to understand how their actions will affect others—while willful ignorance can free people to act selfishly

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Too extreme to be true? The links between extreme weather and climate change

HumanNature

Guest Post by Alyssa Stansfield , 2023-2024 Sustainability Leadership Fellow, and Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Atmospheric Science at Colorado State University From heat waves sweltering in Brazil [1] to flood s wiping out communities in south ern Florida [2] to powerful hurricanes devastating Mexico [3] , stories about the latest extreme weather events constantly fill our news feeds.

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Electric eel zaps can genetically modify other nearby animals

New Scientist

Scientists use electricity to make cells take up DNA – and the same process could happen in nature thanks to electric eels’ shocking powers

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Susquehanna University: Dam Good Engineering! Beaver Dams The Blueprint For Conservation

PA Environment Daily

Snyder County-based Susquehanna University is looki ng to the animal kingdom for innovative solutions to stream management — beaver dams. Matt Wilson , director of Susquehanna’s Center for Environmental Education and Research and Freshwater Research Institute , conceived the project, which is the first of its kind in Pennsylvania. “We’ve got a lot of stormwater runoff that comes in at the edge of Susquehanna’s property upstream, and we wanted to better capture that,” Wilson said.

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How to see the spectacular Geminid meteor shower peak this week

New Scientist

This year's Geminid meteor shower will peak on 14 December, shortly after a new moon, making for perfect viewing conditions

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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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PA Natural Heritage Program Update Highlights Hellbender Research, Piping Plover Restoration, Dragonflies, Invasive Species Education

PA Environment Daily

The Fall Update from the PA Natural Heritage Program features articles on these and other topics-- -- Inside The Nest Box - Novel Eastern Hellbender Research -- Limestone Run Biodiversity Hotspot In Westmoreland County -- Highlighting The Genesee River -- Piping Plover Restoration In Presque Isle State Park -- First Breeding Confirmation Of Swainson's Warbler In PA -- Globally Vulnerable Tiger Beetles of PA -- Scanning A Legacy Slide Collection For The Future - Dragonflies & Damselflies -- W

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On the Road to Sustainable Tires

Earth 911

Vehicle tires release six million metric tons of tire particles into the environment annually. These. The post On the Road to Sustainable Tires appeared first on Earth911.

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COP28: Why a climate adaptation deal is a ‘matter of life or death’

New Scientist

Supporting people and countries that are already experiencing devastation from climate change must be a key part of COP28 agreements, on top of a potential deal to phase out fossil fuels, say politicians and campaigners

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Millions of U.S. Homes Risk Disaster because of Outdated Building Codes

Scientific American

Building codes that don’t fully account for climate change are “one of the most significant factors” in increasing disaster risk, a federal report says

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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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Where is the coldest place on Earth?

New Scientist

If you're planning a holiday bring your blanket and get ready to hunker down, these are the coldest places on Earth ever recorded

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World Leaders Agree to a Climate Deal on Food for the First Time

Scientific American

The first global declaration on reducing emissions from food production is a start, researchers say — but it sidesteps contentious issues such as meat consumption

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Clash over the future of fossil fuels reaches fever pitch at COP28

New Scientist

As the climate negotiations reach their final hours, countries are still fundamentally divided on how to address the primary source of greenhouse gas emissions

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Senate Environmental Committee Meets Dec. 12 On 2 Environmental Hearing Board Nominees, Bill Creating An Independent Energy Information Office

PA Environment Daily

The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee is scheduled to meet December 12 on two nominees for the Environmental Hearing Board and on legislation to establish an Independent Energy Information Office. The individuals nominated by Gov. Shapiro to serve on the Environmental Hearing Board , the first level of appeal of DEP actions, are-- -- Paul Bruder , an environmental attorney with Mette, Evans, and Woodside who served as counsel to Eureka Resources, among other clients.

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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 the EU's plan to regulate AI keep up with rapidly evolving tech?

New Scientist

The European Union is finalising its AI Act, which attempts to regulate the use of artificial intelligence, but it isn't clear that the legislation can keep pace with the cutting edge of technology

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Ultrasound Enables Remote 3-D Printing--Even in the Human Body

Scientific American

For the first time, researchers have used sound waves to 3-D print an object from a distance—even with a wall in the way

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Can You Help a Fish Imprint On a River?

Cool Green Science

Scientists hope that incubating eggs in a river might help reverse a historic whitefish decline in the Great Lakes. The post Can You Help a Fish Imprint On a River? appeared first on Cool Green Science.

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Why are COP28 fossil fuel talks held up and why does it matter?

New Scientist

As the climate negotiations reach their final hours, countries are still fundamentally divided on how to address the primary source of greenhouse gas emissions

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Christmas Tree Economics, Explained

Scientific American

Economists dive into the financial impact of Christmas trees—real and artificial alike—on the U.S.

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National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Now Accepting Applications For Chesapeake Bay Watershed Innovative Nutrient & Sediment Reduction Grants; Webinar Jan. 8

PA Environment Daily

On December 11, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation , in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the federal-state Chesapeake Bay Program partnership, announced it is soliciting proposals through the Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Fund to restore water quality and habitats of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributary rivers and streams.

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Statement on the IESO’s Proposed Clean Electricity Supply for Ontario

Enviromental Defense

Statement by Keith Brooks, Programs Director Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat – We are very happy to see the Independent Electricity System Operator’s (IESO) proposal to procure 5,000 megawatts (MW) of non-emitting renewable electricity in the coming years. Clean renewable electricity – such as wind and solar power – is the lowest cost source of new electricity supply.

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Seattle Times Opinion: Uphold Washington's Climate Commitment Act

Washington Nature

As climate discussions at COP28 come to a close this week, our ongoing need to rapidly reduce emissions and address climate change while prioritizing equity are front of mind for many. Washington’s Climate Commitment Act does just that. It’s our contribution toward global climate goals and to the well-being and resilience of our own communities here in Washington.

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Response to COP28 Draft Outcome

Enviromental Defense

Statement by Julia Levin, Associate Director, National Climate Dubai, UAE – The most important outcome from COP28 will be the final Global Stocktake (GST) text. The GST will set out the most important commitments and pledges made by governments during the negotiations, therefore sending an important political signal. The final text will also provide a blueprint on which countries develop their next round of targets.

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ESA at COP 28, Week 2: Day of Rest, Dec. 6

ESA

By Dennis Ojima Development and Climate Day Soft Landing to CoP28 I arrived in Dubai at the end of the first week of the CoP28 conference. Attendees were surprised and delighted about the announcement made by the United Arab Emirates’ COP28 President Sultan al-Jabert on the first day of COP28 about the launch of a Loss and Damage Fund that will benefit many vulnerable communities across the globe at risk to the effects of climate change.

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Protecting the Great Lakes From Line 5: Anishinaabeg Tribes Across Michigan Stand Against Enbridge and Canada’s Fossil Fuel Interests

Enviromental Defense

While Enbridge continues to spin a narrative that it can be trusted to act in the best interest of the Great Lakes, its actions tell a different story. In order to keep the dangerous 70-year-old Line 5 oil pipeline in operation, Enbridge is violating tribal rights and sovereignty in both Wisconsin and Michigan. In a previous blog , we discussed Line 5 and tribal rights of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewas in Wisconsin.

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TSCA Developments 2024, March 5, 2024, via webinar

Nanotech

Chemical Watch presents TSCA Developments 2024, providing an in-depth focus on recent regulatory updates and proposed next steps to stimulate learnings for the practical and proactive implementation of policy concerning chemicals management in the United States. Lynn L. Bergeson, Managing Partner, B&C, will present on test orders. The post TSCA Developments 2024, March 5, 2024, via webinar appeared first on Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

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PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ are getting into ocean ecosystems, where dolphins, fish and manatees dine – we traced their origins

Environmental News Bits

by Natalia Soares Quinete, Florida International University and Olutobi Daniel Ogunbiyi, Florida International University PFAS, the “forever chemicals” that have been raising health concerns across the country, are not just a problem in drinking water.

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A New Type of Heart Disease is on the Rise

Scientific American

Problems with the heart, kidneys and metabolic health are all connected

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ACOELA—A Suitable Mascot for ACOEL?

Acoel

Posted on December 11, 2023 by Jeff Civins Virtually all colleges have nicknames—my alma maters’ include Fighting Judges (Brandeis), Nittany Lions (Penn State), and Longhorns (Texas), and not only nicknames, but mascots to go with them, e.g., Bevo the Longhorn (Texas) , Tusk the razorback (Arkansas), Mike the Tiger (LSU), Big Al the elephant (Alabama) and Uga the bulldog (Georgia).

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