New Scientist
MARCH 20, 2024
Italian canoes capable of transporting people and goods have been dated to the Neolithic period, suggesting there was a bustling trade across the Mediterranean Sea
Enviromental Defense
MARCH 20, 2024
Statement by Tim Gray, Executive Director Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat – Late on Friday, March 15th, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Andrea Khanjin announced that she has designated York1’s proposed dump site in Dresden, Ontario for a comprehensive Environmental Assessment under the Environmental Assessment Act.
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New Scientist
MARCH 20, 2024
Pieced together digitally from thousands of images, this shot of last October's annular eclipse, from Andrew McCarthy and Daniel Stein, is a curtain-raiser for next month's total solar eclipse in North America
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 20, 2024
On March 19, DEP told the Oil and Gas Technical Advisory Board there have been 54 incidents of new unconventional shale gas wells "communicating" [interfering] with abandoned oil and gas wells, other shale gas wells or water wells. “Frack-out” is also a term used for “communication” incidents. Since 2016, DEP has required shale gas operators to submit an Area of Review analysis as part of the permitting process for unconventional wells to help identify abandoned wells, water wells and conflicts
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.
New Scientist
MARCH 20, 2024
Evidence from an archaeological site in Ethiopia suggests ancient humans adapted their diet during a dry spell after the Toba volcano eruption 74,000 years ago
Cool Green Science
MARCH 20, 2024
Sandhill cranes add a rusty-brown color to their gray feathers each spring. The post Did You Know Sandhill Cranes Dye Their Feathers? appeared first on Cool Green Science.
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Enviromental Defense
MARCH 20, 2024
The Government of Canada has until the end of this year to set a new greenhouse gas reduction target for 2035. And they want to hear from you. Keep reading to find out why and how to engage! We need climate targets to measure progress on reducing greenhouse gas pollution. When it comes to avoiding the worst case climate scenarios, science tells us what we need to do.
New Scientist
MARCH 20, 2024
Michel Talagrand has won the 2024 Abel prize for his work researching probability theory and the extremes of randomness
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 20, 2024
Quality Industrial Coatings , a leading provider of automotive, truck, and RV painting and body repair services, has been honored with the 2024 Small Business Environmental Stewardship Award by the National Small Business Environmental Assistance Programs (SBEAPs). This prestigious recognition celebrates the company’s unwavering commitment to environmental excellence and sustainable business practices.
Scientific American
MARCH 20, 2024
Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks is hiding a strange spiral in its icy heart—and it may tell scientists about the comet’s innards
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.
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 20, 2024
On March 20, Gov. Josh Shapiro, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn and Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visited ski and snowboard manufacturer Gilson Snow in Snyder County to launch the Pennsylvania Outdoor Business Alliance. As promised in his first budget proposal, Governor Shapiro launched the Office of Outdoor Recreation to make Pennsylvania the national leader in outdoor recreation and job creation.
NRDC
MARCH 20, 2024
EPA’s latest clean car rules will provide over $2 trillion in air quality, health, climate, and economic benefits.
New Scientist
MARCH 20, 2024
Twin stars that were born together should have the same composition, and the fact that many don’t suggests they have changed their chemistry by devouring planets
Enviromental Defense
MARCH 20, 2024
Environmental Defence is naming three additions to Canada’s top Climate Villains. Introducing the new climate villains: Rich Kruger, CEO of Suncor Greg Ebel, CEO of Enbridge Murray Edwards, Chairman of Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (CNRL) Each of these men lead influential fossil fuel companies that are major contributors to climate change, but that’s not all… Rich Kruger told shareholders that the company had been too committed to reducing emissions and that under his new leadership he would
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.
New Scientist
MARCH 20, 2024
From the many worlds interpretation to panpsychism, theories of reality often sound absurd.
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 20, 2024
On March 20, the Delaware River Basin Commission released a new tool aimed at helping communities throughout our Basin understand the local impacts of extreme precipitation and empowering them to make informed planning and design decisions. Extreme rainfall events are increasing throughout the Delaware River Basin, research shows. These more extreme events exacerbate existing flooding and challenge stormwater management.
New Scientist
MARCH 20, 2024
A pair of blue t**s were seen nesting in a tree cavity that was also inhabited by about 25 greater noctule bats, which commonly eat blue t**s, but the birds lived to tell the tale
Cresforum
MARCH 20, 2024
On the final day of the 2023 National Clean Energy Week Policymakers Symposium , Theresa Christopher of Amazon sat down with CEOs from across the clean energy industry—including Eric Dresselhuys of ESS Inc. , Adrian Corless of CarbonCapture Inc. and Seonghoon Woo of Amogy to discuss how private sector innovation and investment can accelerate decarbonization technologies.
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New Scientist
MARCH 20, 2024
A dolphin that lived in the Amazon 16 million years ago grew to a length of 3.
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 20, 2024
On March 20, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service announced funds have been made available to help private residents and businesses that received damage during the September 2023 storm. Approximately $879,000 has been awarded to residents in Luzerne, Lackawanna, and Wyoming Counties. Through its Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program, NRCS will be able to provide assistance to nine sites that faced severe erosion, putting primary residences and businesses at risk for future stor
New Scientist
MARCH 20, 2024
Cixin Liu's novel The Three-Body Problem has been turned into an eight-part series for Netflix by the Game of Thrones team.
The Applied Ecologist
MARCH 20, 2024
Shortlisted for the 2023 Southwood Prize Salomé Jaramillo Gil talks us through her research, conducted with colleagues, which aimed to predict whale shark abundance. Through results obtained via modelling and photo identification, it is suggested that local authorities apply the model each spring. Ecotourism and conservation Nowadays, ecotourism with wildlife has witnessed unprecedented growth, attracting tourists seeking immersive experiences with nature.
New Scientist
MARCH 20, 2024
Researchers claim to have combined the benefits of rolling robots with those of flying drones by creating a device that rotates along the ground but hops over obstacles
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 20, 2024
The PA Association of Environmental Professionals is pleased to announce that the 12th Annual PAEP Environmental Science Scholarship application period is now open! The deadline to apply is May 17. PAEP will offer-- -- Gifford Pinchot Scholarship: one $1,500 scholarship to a college freshman or sophomore; -- Maurice Goddard Scholarship: one $1,500 scholarship to a college junior or senior; -- Zulene Mayfield Scholarship: one $1,500 scholarship to an undergraduate student from a traditionally und
New Scientist
MARCH 20, 2024
A recent paper packed with delightful acronyms digs into where people report having seen UFOs, but finds no evidence of alien visitors, says Annalee Newitz
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 20, 2024
Join the Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy , nature enthusiasts and craft beer lovers for an unforgettable evening of philanthropy and community spirit at the upcoming fundraiser-- A Night for Nature -- on April 21 at Turkey Hill Brewing Company in Bloomsburg. This special event is to raise funds for the Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy’s work conserving and enhancing the lands and waters of Northcentral Pennsylvania.
New Scientist
MARCH 20, 2024
There are no rabbits pulled out of hats here – these tricks rely on mathematical principles and will never fail you, says Peter Rowlett
Scientific American
MARCH 20, 2024
Aedes aegypti mosquitoes use social cues to decide where to lay their eggs, scientists discover
New Scientist
MARCH 20, 2024
As DNA testing becomes routine, will life insurance companies start using our genetic code to inform their decisions, asks Jenny Kleeman
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 20, 2024
Earth Day is always a special day for Friends of the Wissahickon , but this year it will be a super mega day in Philadelphia. The Friends are celebrating Earth Day and their 100th anniversary on Saturday, April 20, with a multi-location service day across the Wissahickon with a variety of projects that help clean and beautify the park. Sign up to join FOW at one of these five locations from 9 a.m. to Noon: -- Bells Mill Road and Forbidden Drive - for a mix of litter cleanup and park beautificati
New Scientist
MARCH 20, 2024
Birthrates are projected to have fallen below the replacement level, of 2.
Scientific American
MARCH 20, 2024
At least one in a dozen binary stars shows signs of eating their planets
New Scientist
MARCH 20, 2024
From a fabled drowned kingdom in Wales to echoes of Noah's ark in the Mahabharata, warnings of hubris in abusing nature resonate in Gareth E.
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