Union of Concerned Scientists

JANUARY 15, 2025

Access to fast public electric vehicle charging is consistently cited as a top concern among car buyers considering the switch to an EV. The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program was established to help make progress on this issue, with a focus on travel corridors. With more than three years having passed since the program was established, and many are wondering whats going on with the NEVI Program.

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Yale E360

JANUARY 15, 2025

A new study finds that trees that lived through many wet years struggle to cope with dry spells, while young trees that have never known abundant rainfall may be better equipped for ongoing drought.

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Inside Climate News

JANUARY 15, 2025

Wide temperature swings in Wisconsin and Minnesota have delayed the formation of ice thick enough to support anglers and other outdoor recreationists. By Kristoffer Tigue Andy Volicek has been ice fishing at his cabin in Washburn County, Wisconsin, roughly 75 miles northeast of the Twin Cities, every year for more than two decades. But lately, unseasonably warm winters have forced Volicek to postpone his trips.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 15, 2025

The January issue of the DCNR State Parks Environmental Education Newsletter highlights lots of winter and outdoor activities-- -- 10 Winter Outdoor Activities For Preschoolers -- Activities To Explore Winter Ecology -- PA Outdoor Corps Workforce Training Opportunities -- Winter Salt WeekWebinars Jan. 27-31 -- Amphibian Week Webinar -- eBird Explorers - Youth Action For Birds -- Educator Workshops Click Here to read the entire newsletter.

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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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Cresforum

JANUARY 15, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing industries worldwide, and energy is no exception. With its ability to optimize grid management, enhance equipment reliability and accelerate innovation, AI promises a more efficient, sustainable and secure energy future. However, Americas ability to maintain its leadership in this transformative field is at risk.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 15, 2025

On January 15, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful announced Keep Coatesville Beautiful has officially become a local affili ate of KPB in Chester County. Keep Coatesville Beautiful is supported by Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance , whose mission is to drive economic development in the City that enables the community to thrive. To achieve this milestone, Keep Coatesville Beautiful successfully completed Keep Pennsylvania Beautifuls comprehensive Community Assessment.

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 15, 2025

On January 15, the Shapiro Administration said the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has made significant progress in sustainably managing and enhancing Pennsylvanias public lands. In the last two years, the Commonwealth has reinforced its position as a national leader in conservation and climate resilience, ensuring Pennsylvanias public lands are preserved and thriving for future generations.

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New Scientist

JANUARY 15, 2025

Scientists are scrambling to understand how climate change may be interfering with the winds that carry our weather, with potentially catastrophic consequences

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 15, 2025

The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. As trustee of these resources, the Commonwealth shall conserve and maintain them for the benefit of all the people. - - Article I, Section 27 Pennsylvania Constitution [Its Not A Suggestion] House Voting Schedule January 27, 28, 29 Feb

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New Scientist

JANUARY 15, 2025

Genetic evidence from Iron Age Britain shows that women tended to stay within their ancestral communities, suggesting that social networks revolved around women

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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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Environmental News Bits

JANUARY 15, 2025

by John H. Knox, Wake Forest University For more than a century, conservationists have worked to preserve natural ecosystems by creating national parks and protected areas. Today the Earth faces a global biodiversity crisis, with more than 1 million species at risk of extinction.

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New Scientist

JANUARY 15, 2025

From windswept craters to frigid ice caps, explore Martian landscapes through the eyes of NASAs orbiters, probes and rovers

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Nanotech

JANUARY 15, 2025

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on January 13, 2025, that it signed a long-awaited memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) formalizing coordination on EPAs work to assess and manage existing chemicals under Section 6 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). According to EPAs press release, EPA and OSHA anticipate that better coordination under this MOU will result in improved workplace health and safety protectio

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New Scientist

JANUARY 15, 2025

Middle-aged mice fed golden oyster mushrooms had healthier hearts, suggesting an antioxidant in the fungi protects against the effects of ageing

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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 15, 2025

Songbirds may socialize across species during nighttime migrations

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New Scientist

JANUARY 15, 2025

The shipping industry is planning to swap some fossil fuels for green ammonia but that could create a major new source of nitrogen pollution

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Scientific American

JANUARY 15, 2025

Communication and misinformation researchers reveal the value of fact-checking, where perceived biases come from and what Meta’s decision could mean

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New Scientist

JANUARY 15, 2025

At his best, Iain M. Banks could be extraordinarily stylish, inventive and downright funny. So how does his genre-redefining science fiction stand up to the test of time? Emily H.

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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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Environmental News Bits

JANUARY 15, 2025

Guo, J., Li, X., Xu, R., Du, C., Xiao, X., Chen, K., Chen, H., Zhang, Y., Wang, Z., & Sun, Z. (2024). Biochar adsorbs beneficial airborne bacteria to inhibit wheat Fusarium head blight. Plant and Soil. [link] Abstract Wheat Fusarium head blight (FHB) is a soil-borne disease that is caused mainly by Fusarium graminearum (Fg).

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New Scientist

JANUARY 15, 2025

Neolithic people buried hundreds of stones carved with images of the sun about 4900 years ago and they may have done it because a volcanic eruption covered the sky

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Scientific American

JANUARY 15, 2025

Although warring MAGA factions seem locked in a foreign worker battle with no middle ground, two straightforward changes would provide global talent while minimizing domestic job losses

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New Scientist

JANUARY 15, 2025

A series of events, from the California wildfires to evidence we passed 1.

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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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Scientific American

JANUARY 15, 2025

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Nanotech

JANUARY 15, 2025

In April 2024, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) opened an enormous can of worms for entities even remotely association with the generation, transport, use or disposal of two legacy per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS): perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS). In designating the PFAS as “hazardous substances” under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), the EPA greenlit the initiation of govern

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New Scientist

JANUARY 15, 2025

Neurologist Adam Zeman's excellent exploration of the power and complexity of our imaginations literally needs more space to house all its riches

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PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 15, 2025

On January 15, Pennsylvania Sea Grant announced the launch of eight videos featuring research funded by the program. The stories cover research topics that address pressing coastal, watershed, and community-based issues. The research was conducted across the Commonwealth. The stories highlight the research topic, questions researchers sought to answer, and their findings through in-person interviews, in-field and in-lab activities, and on location footage.

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JANUARY 15, 2025

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Environmental News Bits

JANUARY 15, 2025

Nemani, S. (2024). Empowering Middle School Students for a Sustainable Future: Integrating Circular Economy Principles with Youth Entrepreneurship Education. Current Perspectives in Educational Research, 7(2), 1435. [link] Abstract Youth entrepreneurship education combined with the circular economy concepts provides a promising framework for tackling sustainability issues.

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New Scientist

JANUARY 15, 2025

Feedback explores the upsides (and downsides) of Publish or Perish, a game that simulates the experience of building a career in scientific research

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Yale E360

JANUARY 15, 2025

A new study finds that trees that have lived through many wet years struggle to cope with dry spells.

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New Scientist

JANUARY 15, 2025

This month marks a year since the malaria vaccine rollout began.

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