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Stem cells grown in labs for experimental therapies pose a cancer risk

New Scientist

Around one-fifth of the stem cells grown in laboratories for as-yet-unapproved medical treatments have cancer-causing mutations

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How Did an Aquarium Stingray Get Pregnant without a Mate

Scientific American

Charlotte, a stingray in a small North Carolina aquarium, is taking a DIY approach to reproduction

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Quality Time with Pocket Gophers

Cool Green Science

Most North Americans have heard of gophers. But what about the elusive pocket gopher? The post Quality Time with Pocket Gophers appeared first on Cool Green Science.

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PA Oil & Gas Weekly Compliance Dashboard - Feb. 10 to 16 - 31 More Conventional Abandoned Well NOVs - 103 For Year; Pipeline Land Slips; Water Supply, Stray Gas Complaints

PA Environment Daily

From February 10 to 16, DEP’s Oil and Gas Compliance Database shows oil and gas inspectors filed 702 inspection entries. So far this year-- as of February 9 -- -- NOVs Issued In Last Week: 238 conventional, 14 unconventional -- Year To Date - NOVs Issued: 781 conventional and 142 unconventional -- Enforcements 2024: 58 conventional and 11 unconventional -- Inspections Last Week: 293 conventional and 384 unconventional -- Year To Date - Inspections: 1,573 conventional and 3,023 unconventional --

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

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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Turkey is racing ahead to become Europe’s biggest coal consumer

A Greener Life

By Anders Lorenzen Even though Germany significantly ramped up its coal consumption in the wake of the decommissioning of its nuclear power plants, Turkey is on track to surpass Europe’s economic powerhouse as the continent’s biggest coal consumer. Analysis from the green think tank, Ember shows high inflation rates are driven by the surge in coal-fired electricity as it is more financially viable than purchases of expensive natural gas.

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State Launches $750 Million All Ohio Future Fund for Project-Ready Sites

Ohio Environmental Law

On February 16th, Ohio launched the All Ohio Future Fund which provides $750 million in funding to assist communities with infrastructure costs in order to create project-ready economic development sites. The purpose of the funding is to attract new businesses or grow existing Ohio businesses. It is not meant to be a job retention program. What type of funding is available?

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Defense Contractor Prohibition on Greenhouse Gas Emissions Disclosures

Greenbuilding Law

Department of Defense contractors are not permitted to “disclose a greenhouse gas inventory or any other report on greenhouse gas emissions.” As governments across the United States are beginning to regulate greenhouse gas emissions, looking at the back story and teasing out the broad impact of this prohibition is worth our time. We blogged, Government Proposes Federal Contractors and Their Suppliers Disclose GHG Emissions describing the November 14, 2022, proposed Federal Supplier Climate Risks

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- Courier Express: Fmr. Black Bear Biologist Gary Alt Honored By Game Commission -- TribLive: Westmoreland’s Larry Larese Recognized By Export Boro For Contributions To Conservation, Development -- TribLive: Outdoor Inclusion: Pittsburgh Nonprofit Creates Recreation Opportunities For People Of Color: ‘There Needs To Be Somebody That Looks Like Me’ -- PUC Consumer

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105 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

Here are 105 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us. Thank you for your leadership! -- Sen. Comitta: Let's Work Together To Address Climate Change, But Stop Rehashing The Same Old Arguments Against RGGI That Are Not Protecting Our Planet And Our People [PaEN] -- Courier Express: Fmr.

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Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported By Local News Media Last Week

PA Environment Daily

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Shapiro -- Tribune-Democrat: Shapiro Defends Spending From Surplus As PA Republicans Warn About Structural Deficit -- TribLive: Shapiro, Visiting Allegheny County, Blasts Republican Critics Of Budget Proposal -- Post-Gazette: Shapiro Talked Budget, US Steel, Main Street During Allegheny County Visit -- WESA: Shapiro Talks Up Main Street Investments, Gets Some Shopping Done In Mt.

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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.