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Changing Clocks to Daylight Saving Time Is Bad for Your Health

Scientific American

A neurologist explains why our bodies fare better when aligned with the natural light of standard time

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Eating non-native plants helps some butterflies fight viral infections

New Scientist

Raising white peacock butterflies on a diet of exotic plants gave them a higher chance of survival against viral infections

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Nature versus the Common Law VI: Diversion of water

Environment, Law, and History

In the last installment in this series we looked at how the English rule on escaping water in Rylands v Fletcher was rejected in British India due to perceived differences in the environments and needs of the two countries. Today we look at a classic issue of water law, complaints by riparian owners of upstream water uses that interfered with their own uses.

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A massive power transformer shortage is wreaking havoc in the US

New Scientist

A nationwide shortage of power grid transformers is causing delays across the US for everything from infrastructure for electric vehicles to new homes

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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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Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - March 4 to 10; Big Week For Spills

PA Environment Daily

From March 4 to 10, DEP’s Oil and Gas Compliance Database shows oil and gas inspectors filed 545 inspection entries that resulted in reporting 87 violations of environmental regulations-- 54 violations by the conventional oil and gas industry and 33 violations by the unconventional shale natural gas industry. So far this year-- as of March 3 -- DEP issued 640 formal notices of violation to conventional operators and 249 to unconventional shale gas operators based on 2,458 inspections of conventi

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Why Saving the Whales Means Saving Ourselves

Inside Climate News

After decades of conservation efforts to protect whales, two recent books shed light on why they’re still threatened—and how we might change that. By Kiley Bense In 2016, disturbing footage captured on a sunny beach in Argentina went viral. The video appeared in news outlets around the world under variations of a disquieting headline: “Baby dolphin dies after a mob of tourists pass it around to pose for selfies.

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Pennsylvania State Actions Responding To Ohio/PA Train Derailment - Week Of March 6

PA Environment Daily

Here are highlights of Pennsylvania state government actions responding to the Ohio/PA train derailment from the week of March 6. Gov. Shapiro Announces Agreement With Norfolk Southern To Pay $7.38 Million In Initial Response Costs, Costs To Businesses, Residents From Train Derailment On March 6, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced he has secured an initial commitment from Norfolk Southern to pay $7.38 million for damages to Pennsylvania and its residents resulting from their February 3 train derailment