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EPA Needs to Listen to the Public. Will New Public Participation Guidance Help?

Union of Concerned Scientists

Last month, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued updated final guidelines for how the agency plans to “ meaningfully engage ” the public in health and environmental protection. While this may sound abstract, it could have significant implications for how the agency engages people like you and me in decision-making processes. This is a matter of justice, but it’s also a practical necessity: after all, we can’t create effective solutions to problems unless the people actually affect

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World's Rivers Are Driest They Have Been in Decades

Yale E360

Last year, the world's rivers had their driest year in at least three decades, according to a new U.N. report, which warns that heat and drought are sapping vital waterways.

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How Proposition 4 Would Prepare California for Climate Change’s Dangers

Union of Concerned Scientists

Proposition 4 is a critical water and wildfire bond for California, and all Californians should understand it well to make an informed decision in the November elections. However, there are many people who don’t know about it yet. That’s why, when Radio Bilingüe invited me to talk about the facts surrounding Prop 4, I felt it was a good opportunity to provide Californians, especially Spanish speaking residents of the Central Valley, with information they often don’t receive.

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A Small Win for Curbside EV Charging in California

Legal Planet

Late last month, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2427 , which represents a modest step in the effort to ensure all Californians have access to convenient electric vehicle (EV) charging, not just those who own their homes and have garages, by supporting efforts to invest in curbside EV charging. As CLEE described in a report issued earlier this year , curbside charging will be a key tool for residents of dense urban centers, multifamily buildings, and homes that lack parking as the state pur

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Changing the Game with MES: Cut Costs, Drive Efficiency, & Achieve Sustainability Goals!

Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

In an era where efficiency is king, are you leveraging the right tools to transform your manufacturing processes? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) is critical for enhancing operational efficiency, reducing waste, and optimizing energy usage—key factors for improving your bottom line and lowering your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, a manufacturing technology expert with 18+ years of hands-on experience, in this new webinar as he uncovers the secrets of MES and how to best utilize thes

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Cómo prepararía la Proposición 4 a California para los peligros del cambio climático

Union of Concerned Scientists

La Proposición 4 es muy importante para California, y cada persona necesita entenderla bien para estar bien informada para las elecciones de noviembre. Sin embargo, hay poca información en español. Por eso, cuando Radio Bilingüe me invitó a hablar de los hechos alrededor de Prop 4 , sentí que era muy buena oportunidad para darles a nuestras comunidades Latinas de California la información que muchas veces no les llega.

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The physicist who argues that there are no objective laws of physics

New Scientist

Daniele Oriti’s pursuit of a theory of quantum gravity has led him to the startling conclusion that the laws of nature don’t exist independently of us – a perspective shift that could yield fresh breakthroughs

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Nobel prize for medicine goes to the pair who discovered microRNA

New Scientist

The 2024 Nobel prize in physiology or medicine has gone to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for their work on discovering microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation

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Restoring Landscapes: measuring six years of progress

The Applied Ecologist

As part of the ‘Restoring Landscapes’ blog series, Iona Haines shares the launch of a new tool that provides an invaluable resource for anyone interested in restoration, including practitioners, donors and policymakers, and explores why data and transparency are so critical to restoration.

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Two injured comb jellies can merge to form one individual

New Scientist

A pair of ctenophores, or comb jellies, can fuse their bodies together, merging their digestive and nervous systems, without any issues with immune rejection

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Human Longevity May Have Reached its Upper Limit

Scientific American

New research dispels the notion that human beings can continue to radically extend their lifespan

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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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Hackers can turn your smartphone into an eavesdropping device

New Scientist

Motion sensors in smartphones can be turned into makeshift microphones to eavesdrop on conversations, outsmarting security features designed to stop such attacks

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Nominations Now Being Accepted For 2025 Pennsylvania River Of The Year

PA Environment Daily

Pennsylvania organizations are invited to nominate waterways for the 2025 Pennsylvania River of the Year. The nomination period is open through November 11. Selected nominations will then be voted on by the public beginning in late November. The Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR) administers the River of the Year program with funding from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

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Certain quantum systems may be able to defy entropy's effects forever

New Scientist

A mathematical proof shows that some quantum states can resist nature’s tendency to disorder – but only under very specific conditions

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Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine Awarded for Discovery of MicroRNA Gene Regulation

Scientific American

The award was given to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for a discovery of an important mechanism of gene regulation in cells

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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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The US is ramping up bird flu surveillance – but will it be enough?

New Scientist

Two more people in the US have tested positive for a bird flu virus called H5N1, highlighting the need for expanded influenza surveillance to prevent a potential pandemic

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America’s Newly Discovered Whale Is Already in Trouble

NRDC

Described officially for the first time in 2021, Rice’s whale has the distinction of being one of the most endangered whales on the planet.

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Cannibalized Captain of Doomed Arctic Expedition Identified by DNA Analysis

Scientific American

Scientists reveal the identity of a cannibalized captain from the doomed Northwest Passage expedition of 1845 to 1848

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Slowing growth in life expectancy means few people will live to 100

New Scientist

While the 20th century saw rapid rises in average life expectancy at birth, more recent years have seen a slowdown, suggesting we may be reaching the limit of human lifespan

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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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Earth911 Podcast: GS1 Goes Wholechain To Track Beef Impacts

Earth 911

Consumers and grocers who want to verify the quality of the beef they sell are. The post Earth911 Podcast: GS1 Goes Wholechain To Track Beef Impacts appeared first on Earth911.

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Comb Jelly with Two Butts Is Actually Two Individuals Fused Together

Scientific American

Two injured sea creatures merged to form a “Franken-jelly”

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October 7 - Weekly PA Environment Digest Now Available

PA Environment Daily

“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 [It’s Not A Suggestion] Click Here To View Or Print The Entire Oct

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Hurricane Milton Spins toward Florida as a Category 5 Storm

Scientific American

Parts of Florida still recovering from Hurricane Helene will face their second major storm in just two weeks

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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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PA Interfaith Power & Light Hosts Oct. 29 Introduction To Watershed Stewardship, A New Wandering Waters Webinar Series

PA Environment Daily

Join PA Interfaith Power and Light for the first in a new Wandering Waters Webinar Series on October 29 with Introduction to Watershed Stewardship starting at 7:00 p.m. What is a watershed? What is watershed stewardship? As our climate is changing, we are seeing impacts to these vital ecosystems. Congregations, community groups, and people of faith and conscience have an important role to play in caring for and stewarding our watersheds.

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Fallout from Hurricane Helene, Stem Cell Treatments for Diabetes and Spread of Marburg Virus

Scientific American

We cover the spread of Marburg virus, a stem cell treatment for diabetes and the way dolphins smile in this week’s news roundup.

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French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust Partners With Raymond & Kathleen Nester To Permanently Preserve 24-Acre Farm In Chester County

PA Environment Daily

On October 7, French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust announced the finalization of a voluntary conservation agreement with Raymond and Kathleen Nester that permanently safeguards their historic 24-acre farm in East Coventry Township. This property, located along Halteman Road, has been home to generations of Nesters and has deep personal significance for them.

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Should ‘energy hogs’ shoulder more of the utility cost burden?

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy. Electricity rates often target high-usage households, “energy hogs”, with higher prices. This study shows that benign factors—number of occupants, climate in household location, and ability to install rooftop solar—drive most of the differences.

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How a Harris or Trump Presidency Could Affect Gun Policy

Scientific American

Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump offer starkly different responses to gun violence

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Avoiding harm in technology innovation

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at MIT Sloan Management Review. To capitalize on emerging technologies while mitigating unanticipated consequences, innovation managers need to establish a systematic review process.

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Monday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 10.7.24

PA Environment Daily

“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 [It’s Not A Suggestion] House Voting Schedule -- October 7, 8, 9,

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Could parks and beaches replace coal plants in Michigan? Bay City may find out

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Bridge Michigan. Plans call to reuse a Consumers Energy plant near Bay City site with solar panels and public beaches. Proponents say the plan could become a national model amid a wave of coal plant closures. The clean energy transition means dozens of Midwestern coal plants, located on prime waterfront … Continue reading Could parks and beaches replace coal plants in Michigan?

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The Two Races Most Likely to Determine Control of the Senate

Legal Planet

To keep control of the Senate, Democrats must hold on to the White House and two Senate seats in red states. If Republicans win in Ohio or Montana, they are virtually guaranteed to flip the Senate, with important consequences for environmental policy. Here are the candidates in these key races and their views on energy and climate, in their own words.

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From frogs to rhinos, database of animal X-rays, MRIs, CT scans touted as ‘game-changer’ for zoo veterinarians

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story in the Chicago Sun-Times. Brookfield Zoo Chicago veterinarians headed the effort to create the radiology database after their experiences dealing with a growth in the sinus of an eastern black rhinoceros. Launched last week, it allows veterinary professionals and wildlife biologists to share diagnostic images.

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