Union of Concerned Scientists

AUGUST 29, 2023

We are about to enter the era of the electric truck. Sure, there are already a few thousand electric trucks and buses on US roads already. Now, with the California Air Resources Board’s passage of the Advanced Clean Fleets Rule in May and with the potential for a (hopefully) stronger-than-proposed greenhouse gas standard for heavy-duty trucks passed by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the coming months, we will begin to see a significant switch from highly-polluting diesel trucks

Electricity

Legal Planet

AUGUST 29, 2023

Under new legislation, California is moving to a novel system that includes income-based fixed charges for electricity. Some critics contend that this is a giveaway to incumbent utilities. It’s not. Others have implied that the charges reflect new costs to ratepayers on top of existing rates. This is also not accurate. There are, however, important questions regarding how the new rate structure will be designed and implemented.

Electricity

Scientific American

AUGUST 29, 2023

Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.

Technology

New Scientist

AUGUST 29, 2023

Three archaeological sites in South Africa feature impressions that might have been made by ancient footwear, but pinpointing when humans first wore shoes is challenging

Speaker: Jason Chester, Director, Product Management

In today’s manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means moving beyond reactive quality checks and toward real-time, data-driven process control. But what does true manufacturing process optimization look like—and why is it more urgent now than ever? Join Jason Chester in this new, thought-provoking session on how modern manufacturers are rethinking quality operations from the ground up.

2025

Energy & the Law

AUGUST 29, 2023

Rhetorical Question: When will Texas be done with fixed/floating royalty cases such as Johnson et al v. Clifton et al ? Rhetorical Answer: When scriveners of deeds that are open to eight conceivably plausible meanings have completed their remedial scrivening courses. How did it happen? In 1951 Young and others conveyed to Clifton and others several thousand acres in Reeves County by a deed reserving a 1/128 interest in oil, gas and other minerals.

New Scientist

AUGUST 29, 2023

Researchers manipulated thousands of extremely cold atoms to make a ring-like defect that can change the properties of quantum objects that pass through it

New Scientist

AUGUST 29, 2023

Drinking alcohol does not give people "beer goggles" that make others seem more attractive, but it may give them the confidence to approach those they already found attractive

Scientific American

AUGUST 29, 2023

Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.

Technology

New Scientist

AUGUST 29, 2023

What science and technology podcasts should you be listening to?

Technology

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 29, 2023

On August 29, the Shapiro Administration announced it will adopt an updated Environmental Justice (EJ) Policy , which expands environmental safeguards throughout the Commonwealth, a milestone in updating a 20-year-old policy the Department of Environmental Protection has used to guide protections for communities most vulnerable to environmental challenges.

Environmental Protection

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

2024

Scientific American

AUGUST 29, 2023

Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.

Technology

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 29, 2023

By Vincent Cotrone, Urban Forestry Educator This article first appeared in the Penn State Extension Community Trees newsletter-- Across America, downtown commercial districts struggle to compete with big box stores and online shopping. For small downtowns to flourish economically and socially, they need to attract shoppers and residents by creating attractive, safe, walkable settings that people want to visit and spend time out of their cars.

2023

New Scientist

AUGUST 29, 2023

A robotic laboratory that can run 50 experiments a day without human supervision has discovered the most energy-absorbing structure ever recorded, claim researchers

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 29, 2023

On September 24, the Armstrong County Conservation District will host the Armstrong River Run and Watershed Walk to support five local watershed groups. Sign up now to run or walk a 5K on the Armstrong Trail on behalf of your favorite watershed organization-- -- Cowanshannock Creek Watershed Association -- Crooked Creek Watershed Association -- Kiskiminetas Watershed Association -- Roaring Run Watershed Association Don’t like to run or walk?

Conservation

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

Technology

New Scientist

AUGUST 29, 2023

An object in the Kuiper belt named 2002 MS4 has a depression 45 kilometres deep and 320 kilometres across, unlike anything seen before on such a small world

2002

Scientific American

AUGUST 29, 2023

Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.

Technology

New Scientist

AUGUST 29, 2023

The six-wheeled Pragyan rover had to change course to avoid a 4-metre-wide crater on the surface of the moon, as the Vikram lander has returned temperature readings from the lunar surface

Scientific American

AUGUST 29, 2023

Abundant warm ocean waters are set to cause Hurricane Idalia to rapidly intensify into a major hurricane before striking the Gulf Coast of Florida and bringing significant impacts

Ocean

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.

Clean Energy

New Scientist

AUGUST 29, 2023

ESA’s JUICE mission will help us better understand whether Jupiter’s icy moons are habitable.

Scientific American

AUGUST 29, 2023

After avian influenza killed 21 endangered California Condors, government officials are testing a vaccine that could protect the massive scavengers from infection

Government

New Scientist

AUGUST 29, 2023

The dengue virus has four subtypes, which each circulate at different levels in different countries, regularly fluctuating in prevalence.

NRDC

AUGUST 29, 2023

HUD reached a first-of-its-kind settlement agreement with the city of Chicago and three Southeast Side environmental justice organizations in May 2023.

2023

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.

Waste

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 29, 2023

By Natasha Gilbert This article was first published in Public Health Watch and the Grist on August 29, 2023 and documents how manganese in drinking water could harm infants and children and how industries are downplaying the risks in their fight against tighter controls. The article highlights the discovery and problems caused by manganese contamination in the drinking water supply of the Borough of Industry in Beaver County.

Nitrogen Oxides

Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 29, 2023

Read the full story from Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Wildfires are an ancient force shaping the environment, but they have grown in frequency, range and intensity in response to a changing climate. Scientists are working on several fronts to better understand and predict these events and what they mean for the carbon cycle and biodiversity.

Climate Scientist

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 29, 2023

On August 29, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced new grant funding totaling $1,397,400 for 10 all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and snowmobile facilities and trails in Pennsylvania. “Thousands of avid ATV and snowmobile riding enthusiasts recreate in Pennsylvania annually and DCNR supports projects that improve upon and expand these types of motorized recreation opportunities across the Commonwealth,” Dunn said.

Natural Resources

Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 29, 2023

Read the full story from the University of Helsinki. A new scientific article shows how the donut model, which examines the overall sustainability of societies, can be applied to transport.

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.

2022

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 29, 2023

By Carol Hillestad for the Brodhead Watershed Association We humans love to be awed by size. The blue whale, for instance. It’s the largest animal that ever lived on the planet. Its heart — just its heart! — weighs more than half a ton. At the other end of the scale, consider the North American least shrew. At birth, they weigh basically nothing — about as much as one pea.

2023

Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 29, 2023

Read the full story from the University of British Columbia. Loss of forest cover is associated with more frequent extreme flooding, as well as more frequent floods of any size, according to new research.

Natural Resources

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 29, 2023

Township of Pine residents can soon drop off glass bottles, jars and jugs at a permanent recycling station in the Municipal Building lot thanks to a grant provided by the Department of Environmental Protection. The blue recycling bin will be located at the Township of Pine Municipal Building, 230 Pearce Mill Road, Wexford, Allegheny County and available for self-serve drop off around the clock.

Recycling

Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 29, 2023

Read the full story from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment. Earth’s soil contains large stocks of carbon — even more carbon than in the atmosphere. A significant portion of this soil carbon is in organic form (carbon bound to carbon), called soil organic carbon (SOC).

Atmosphere

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