Union of Concerned Scientists

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

One year ago, UCS published a report on ethylene oxide (EtO), a colorless toxic gas that is emitted by chemical manufacturing and medical device sterilization facilities. We found that medical device sterilization facilities, known as “commercial sterilizers,” are scattered throughout residential communities nationwide, within five miles of nearly 13 million people in the United States and Puerto Rico.

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Legal Planet

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The Golden State has adopted a slew of climate change laws over the past twenty years, and an even greater number of regulations. To help you keep track, here is a timeline of California’s most important actions. 2002 SB1078. California established first renewable portfolio standard (20% from renewables by 2010). AB 1493 (Pavley Act). Required the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to set standards for greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) new vehicles. 2006 AB 32.

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Yale E360

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In the two years since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, European demand for natural gas has dropped by 20 percent.

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Scientific American

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Scientists are finding ever-earlier examples of artistic expression in the archaeological record that reshape what we know about the abilities of Neanderthals and other archaic humans

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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.

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New Scientist

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Pet dogs of various breeds have been trained to detect smells related to Parkinson's disease, potentially offering a new approach to diagnosing the condition

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NRDC

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Estimate of Californians with PFAS in drinking water jumps to 25 million - highlights need for proposed bill SB 903 to end unnecessary use of forever chemicals.

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In response to a citizen complaint on February 15, DEP inspected a tributary that feeds the lake at Marsh Creek State Park in Chester County on February 16 and found a clay-like material contaminating the stream and a portion of the nearby wetlands. DEP’s inspection report notes the area is the location where a sinkhole developed and an “inadvertent return” of drilling mud used in the construction of the Energy Transfer/Sunoco Mariner East Pipeline occurred in August 2020.

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New Scientist

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The yellow-crested helmetshrike was considered lost after going unseen for nearly 20 years – now an expedition has rediscovered what appears to be a healthy population in central Africa

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Scientific American

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The effort to give robots AI brains is revealing big practical challenges—and bigger ethical concerns

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New Scientist

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Global warming means many of the world’s ancient rivers of ice will be gone within decades, threatening ecosystems that rely on their meltwater, a looming crisis that photographer Edward Burtynsky highlights in his work

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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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Scientific American

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

A lunar lander nicknamed Odie carries 125 small moon sculptures by artist Jeff Koons that could become the first authorized artwork on the moon

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New Scientist

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

There are 86 billion neurons in your brain, roughly the same number as there are galaxies in the observable universe.

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Scientific American

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Engaging the fine motor system to produce letters by hand has positive effects on learning and memory

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New Scientist

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

An appendage of the ovaries that had been dismissed as useless may actually help control ovulation and the menopause

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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

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

New drugs called antibody-drug conjugates help patients with cancers that used to be beyond treatment

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New Scientist

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The distinctive melodies of baleen whales are produced by pushing air against a fatty cushion on one side of the larynx, and a sac lets them recycle air back into the lungs

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Scientific American

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Chimpanzee “helicopter moms” often protect their offspring from bullies, but bonobo moms are more hands-off

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New Scientist

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In the hunt for an alternative to lithium-ion batteries, which can catch fire, researchers have developed an improved water-based power source

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

On February 20, Keep PA Beautiful recognized Sheila Shea, Fayette County Recycling Coordinator, with the Community Pride Award. She was nominated for the Award by Sen. Patrick Stefano (R-Fayette). “Sheila has done an outstanding job growing Fayette County’s recycling program over the past years. It’s because of her efforts that recycling is more accessible throughout the county now than ever before,” Sen.

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Scientific American

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Stimulating the sleeping brain may ease suffering from memory loss, stroke or mental health problems

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The Energy Law Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

On December 20, 2023, the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (“LDEQ”) issued regulations implementing the state’s first-ever voluntary environmental self-audit program. Pursuant to La. R.S. § 30:2044, the regulations provide for the reduction or elimination of civil penalties for certain violations disclosed to LDEQ as the result of a voluntary environmental self-audit.

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Washington Nature

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

By Anya Blaney © Mike Schaefer Mike Schaefer began his decades-long involvement with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) by stewarding the legacy donations of his late partner, Ric Weiland. The first donation to TNC was a $6.4 million gift to its global programs, and the second was a $6.4 million gift to the Washington chapter. Those funds were directed toward protecting and restoring vital wild salmon habitats that run along the Hoh, Queets, Clearwater, and Quinault Rivers on the Olympic Peninsula, an

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New Scientist

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

AI-manipulated audio clips, images and videos have been used to harass people, scam money and influence elections, despite efforts to rein them in

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The latest Watershed Winds newsletter from Penn State Extension highlights lots of upcoming learning opportunities. Managing Natural Resources On Farms Penn State Extension will be offering free webinars on Mondays at noon to highlight climate-smart agriculture, stream restoration, and pond management on farms-- -- February 26: Climate Smart Ag Mitigation and Spotlight on Conservation Practices This presentation will review the USDA's mitigation categories and common agricultural conservation pr

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New Scientist

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In Charles Duhigg's new book, we discover why some people are great at getting others to alter entrenched views, where conversation fits in and how neuroscience underpins it all

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The Applied Ecologist

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In their latest research article, Sara Kross, Katherine Chen, Benjamin Van Doren and colleagues utilise 5 years of bird collision counts in New York City to determine the influence of nocturnal weather conditions and bird migration traffic rates on collisions with buildings.

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New Scientist

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

After the International Space Station is hit by a mystery object, astronaut Jo Ericsson must fix an escape module to get home – against the clock and shifting realities.

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Scientific American

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Chicago has joined several other cities and states in suing oil companies.

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New Scientist

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Feedback is astonished at the results of research into the mortality of tea and coffee-drinking Danes

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

On February 21, DEP reported that since the state’s PAyback Money Back Permit Review Guarantee Program started on November 1, 2023, no applicant for a DEP permit in the program has requested their permit application fee back. The comments were made at the DEP Environmental Justice Advisory Board meeting. “As of last week, we had about 2,100 pending authorizations that were received by DEP after November first,” said Ramez Ziadeh, Acting DEP Executive Deputy Secretary.

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New Scientist

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The concern over factory-made fare, especially many plant-based meat substitutes, is often misplaced and lacking evidence, says biologist Jenny Chapman

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Scientific American

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

A long-awaited study of people with ME/CFS revealed differences in their immune and nervous system.

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New Scientist

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

With fresh insights into the communication between different brain networks in creative people, neuroscientists have shown how we can all produce more original ideas

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