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As Millions of Solar Panels Age Out, Recyclers Prepare to Cash In

Yale E360

Solar panels have a lifespan of 25 to 30 years, but they contain valuable metals, including silver and copper. With a surge of expired panels expected soon, companies are emerging that seek to recycle the reusable materials and keep the panels out of landfills.

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CEQA and UC Berkeley Housing: Don’t Panic

Legal Planet

Where’s The Toga? (Photo Credit: Library of Congress) Lots of screaming and yelling about last week’s Court of Appeal CEQA decision concerning student housing at UC Berkeley. The Court struck down the university’s plan for more student housing on the grounds that the final Environmental Impact Report did not adequately assess noise impacts from students.

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UAE Companies Sign $2B of Industrial Agreements

Environment + Energy Leader

Companies from the UAE, Egypt, Jordan, and Bahrain signed industrial agreements with an investment value exceeding $2 billion at the third Higher Committee meeting of the Industrial Partnership for Sustainable Economic Development. The post UAE Companies Sign $2B of Industrial Agreements appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Is the Alpha Wolf Idea a Myth?

Scientific American

The idea that wolf packs are led by a merciless dictator, or alpha wolf, comes from old studies of captive wolves.

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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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Hanshow Presents New IoT Technologies at EuroShop 2023

Environment + Energy Leader

This year, Hanshow will provide visitors with an opportunity to experience its line of integrated retail solutions, showcasing an array of new technological developments and achievements. The post Hanshow Presents New IoT Technologies at EuroShop 2023 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Scientists unveil plan to create biocomputers powered by human brain cells 

Frontiers

by Liad Hollender, Frontiers science writer Credit: Thomas Hartung, Johns Hopkins University Despite AI’s impressive track record, its computational power pales in comparison with that of the human brain. Scientists today unveil a revolutionary path to drive computing forward: organoid intelligence (OI), where lab-grown brain organoids serve as biological hardware. “This new field of biocomputing promises unprecedented advances in computing speed, processing power, data efficiency, and sto

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Ford patents car that can repossess itself and drive back to showroom

New Scientist

A new patent allows Ford to build cars that take action if the owner falls behind on payments by playing annoying sounds – or even driving themselves back to the seller

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‘My dream is for AI and brain organoids to explore each other’s capabilities’

Frontiers

by Liad Hollender, Frontiers science writer Image: Prof Thomas Hartung Over just a few decades, computers shrunk from massive installations to slick devices that fit in our pockets. But this dizzying trend might end soon, because we simply can’t produce small enough components. To keep driving computing forward, scientists are looking for alternative approaches.

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The threat to seabirds and the Barents Sea

The Applied Ecologist

Feature photo: The Hornøya cliffs with nesting seabirds, including Kittiwakes, Common Guillemots and possibly Razorbills © Biotope In their latest research, Sam Hodges and colleagues present a novel solution that may help guide ecosystem management practices by predicting the effects of climate change and yearly variation in sea surface temperature on foraging seabird hotspots in the Barents Sea.

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Sharpshooter Insects Use 'Superpropulsion' to Catapult Their Pee

Scientific American

Sharpshooter insects use a physics phenomenon called superpropulsion to efficiently fling away droplets of pee at extremely high speeds

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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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Hanshow Presents New IoT Technologies at EuroShop 2023

Environment + Energy Leader

This year, Hanshow will provide visitors with an opportunity to experience its line of integrated retail solutions, showcasing an array of new technological developments and achievements. The post Hanshow Presents New IoT Technologies at EuroShop 2023 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Young snapping shrimp’s tiny claws beat underwater acceleration record

New Scientist

Juvenile bigclaw snapping shrimp can clamp their claws nearly twenty times faster than their parents.

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Why Is It So Hard to Make Vegan Fish?

Scientific American

Futuristic food science technology could finally bring plant-based salmon filets and tuna steaks to the table

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Ancient fish thought to be larger than sharks was actually quite short

New Scientist

Dunkleosteus terrelli was an armoured predator fish with bladed jaws instead of teeth that lived 360 million years ago.

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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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No More Excuses: Oil and gas companies keep lying about their methane emissions

Enviromental Defense

New analysis recently released shows that Canadian oil and gas companies in Alberta and Saskatchewan are releasing FOUR TIMES more methane than what they’re reporting to the government. Why is that such a big deal? Methane is a really powerful greenhouse gas: it’s 86 times more powerful than carbon dioxide. Methane is a key driver of climate change: it’s responsible for around 30 per cent of the current rise in global temperature.

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Northern lights: The best pictures of the aurora taken across the UK

New Scientist

The northern lights, or aurora borealis, usually occur near the Arctic – but solar activity has seen much of the UK treated to the spectacular nighttime display

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Penn State Students: Apply Now For City Semester In Pittsburgh To Learn About Urban Sustainability

PA Environment Daily

Penn State University students interested in a career in sustainability are invited to apply for enrollment in City Semester Pittsburgh , an individualized internship program specializing in urban sustainability facilitated through the Penn State Center Pittsburgh. The dates for summer session are May 15 – Aug. 9, 2023. The deadline to apply is March 15.

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Tiny insects excrete vast amounts of urine using an anal catapult

New Scientist

Sharpshooters eliminate up to 300 times their body weight in liquid waste each day, and save energy through a phenomenon called superpropulsion

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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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Better Path Coalition, FracTracker Alliance Release Pennsylvania Is Worth Protecting, A Visual Reminder Of The People, Places & Natural Resources Worth Protecting From Environmental Devastation, Climate Change

PA Environment Daily

On February 28, the Better Path Coalition , FracTracker Alliance and dozens of contributors released Pennsylvania Is Worth Protecting , a print and online gallery of more than 60 photographs of people, places, wildlife and more worth protecting from environmental devastation and climate change. “Putting this book of photos together -- of all those things that we consider most worth protecting across the Commonwealth -- has been a great joy," said Karen Elias, Better Path and Climate Reality memb

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Louisiana Supreme Court holds that payment of mineral royalties judgment against LDNR is a matter of legislative discretion, reversing grant of mandamus

The Energy Law

In Crooks v. State of Louisiana through the Department of Natural Resources , 22-0625 (La. 1/1/23), So. 3d , 2023 WL 526075, the Louisiana Supreme Court rejected a writ of mandamus that would have compelled the LDNR to satisfy a $4.7 million judgment for reimbursement of mineral royalties. In doing so, the Court further cemented the legislature’s sole authority to determine whether and when to satisfy judgments against the State and its agencies.

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DEP’s Healthy Waters PA Partnership Progress Update: Funding Opportunities, Actions, County Clean Water Plan Implementation

PA Environment Daily

The latest DEP’s Healthy Waters PA Partnership Progress newsletter is full of actions and activities taken by counties, nonprofits and state agency partners to implement PA’s Chesapeake Bay cleanup plan. Expanded DEP Support Staff DEP’s Bureau of Watershed Restoration and Nonpoint Source Management has expanded and is in the process of hiring the full complement of Watershed Managers and Conservation District Field Representatives (CDFRs) who are based in each of DEP’s regional offices.

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Aye-aye and possums top list of mammals we should focus on saving

New Scientist

Biologists have come up with an improved method of prioritising conservation efforts based on how unique a species is and how endangered its relatives are

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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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DEP Clean Water Academy Releases New Course On Evaluating Legacy Sediments & Stream Restoration Using Oil Creek, York County As Case Study

PA Environment Daily

DEP’s Clean Water Academy has just released a new online course designed to introduce legacy sediments water quality impairment and stream restoration using Oil Creek in York County as a case study. The case study will demonstrate different aspects relating to the legacy sediment impairment of Oil Creek in York County. Historical photographs and maps will be evaluated along with the features observed on site.

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Lake levels are rising across the world and climate change is to blame

New Scientist

Water levels at lakes in East Africa are rising alarmingly fast, flooding homes and farmland and displacing people.

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NRCS-PA Seeking Applications To Expand Conservation Assistance To Underserved Agricultural Producers, Students To Pursue Careers In Agriculture

PA Environment Daily

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking applications for projects that will improve outreach to underserved producers and underserved communities about conservation programs and services and opportunities for students to pursue careers in agriculture, natural resources and related sciences. Applications are due April 27. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering up to $70 million in cooperative agreements with entities for two-year projects that encourage participati

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SpaceX launches Starlink V2 satellites to increase internet capacity

New Scientist

A new generation of Starlink’s internet satellites will orbit at low altitudes and eventually re-enter Earth’s atmosphere, limiting the amount of clutter in orbit

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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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Sharpshooter Insects Use 'Superpropulsion' to Catapult Their Pee

Scientific American

Sharpshooter insects use a physics phenomenon called superpropulsion to efficiently fling away droplets of pee at extremely high speeds

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Eco-friendly exoskeleton cuts apartment building energy use by 60%

New Scientist

Nine old apartment buildings in New York City were retrofitted from the outside to consume less energy while minimising disruption to tenants

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PennVEST Inviting Comments On Clean Water Procurement Program Guidelines

PA Environment Daily

The PA Infrastructure Investment Authority is inviting comments on draft guidance to implement the Clean Water Procurement Program established by Act 54 in 2022. Public comments are due by March 7. The Clean Water Procurement Program is part of the Clean Streams Fund, with $22 million available from COVID-ARPA to invest in a “pay for performance” program.

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Artificial intelligence training is powered mostly by fossil fuels

New Scientist

Most AI training relies on electrical grids primarily powered by coal and gas rather than low-carbon sources, according to an analysis of 95 AIs

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DEP Awards $1.5 Million To Help Municipalities, Schools, Businesses Switch To Clean Transportation

PA Environment Daily

On February 28, the Department of Environmental Protection awarded $1.5 million in 2022 Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant funding to help municipalities, schools, and businesses around the state switch to clean transportation and improve air quality in their communities. The DEP Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant Program helps municipalities, businesses, and nonprofit organizations replace older gasoline or diesel fueled vehicles with clean fuel transportation.