Wed.Nov 27, 2024

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In Pakistan, a Stunning Solar Boom

Yale E360

Sky-high power prices are fueling a massive solar buildout in Pakistan.

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Bird flu may be adapting to become more infectious to humans

New Scientist

Three people in North America without known animal exposures have tested positive for the bird flu virus H5N1, and samples from two of them suggest the virus is adapting to humans

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Expressions of Pain May Have a Common Origin

Scientific American

From “ouch” to “ aïe ” to “ yakayi, ” languages across the world exclaim pain using similar-sounding words, hinting at a common origin

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Record-breaking diamond storage can save data for millions of years

New Scientist

Researchers have used lasers to encode information in diamonds, demonstrating record-breaking data density in an ultra-stable and long-lasting system

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

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.

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Fluoride in Drinking Water Is Safe. Here’s the Evidence

Scientific American

RFK, Jr., and other potential and current government officials have spread shaky health claims about fluoridated water.

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Ocean acidification is reaching deeper waters

New Scientist

Rising carbon dioxide levels are driving an increase in the ocean’s acidity – and this change is sinking deeper as emissions increase, putting even more marine organisms at risk

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How could Ukraine stop Russia’s new Oreshnik missile?

New Scientist

Russia’s new ballistic missile flies on a high arc out of Earth’s atmosphere and releases multiple high-speed projectiles, making it challenging but not impossible to intercept

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We Are Here to Make a Difference: Our Litigators Are at the Ready

NRDC

NRDC’s attorneys will continue our time-tested tactics to defend public health and the environment from future federal attacks.

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We may be about to solve the greatest riddle of electromagnetism

New Scientist

Physicists have long wondered why particles can only have an electric charge of +1, -2 or any whole number.

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A Psychologist’s Tips for Avoiding Overconsumption this Black Friday

Scientific American

Holiday deals are designed to be irresistible. A consumer psychologist explains how to avoid overconsumption and shop sustainably.

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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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The best new popular science books of 2024

New Scientist

From a scientific take on screen time to nuclear war, a look at why we age to the future of our oceans, our writers pick their favourite popular science books of the year

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PA Conservation Heritage Project Profile: William C. Forrey - A Career In State Parks, Recreation Doing It Right, And Protecting The Environment

PA Environment Daily

By Wayne W. Kober This profile was first published on the PA Conservation Heritage website-- William (Bill) C. Forrey was born in Lancaster, PA General Hospital on March 11, 1931, and his wife, Dot, was born on March 12, 1931. He graduated from Lansdowne, PA High School in 1949, from Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture in 1953, and a Master’s Degree in Regional Planning in 1971.

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Fossilised droppings tell the story of dinosaurs' rise to power

New Scientist

An analysis of hundreds of bromalites – fossilised faeces and vomit – shows how changes in diet enabled dinosaurs to take over the world in the early Jurassic

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How to deliver the new climate finance goal

NRDC

At COP29 in Baku, governments agreed to a new collective quantified goal (NCQG) for climate finance. How can this be delivered?

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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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How to defeat wild emus - lessons from history

New Scientist

As two "feral and not trained" emus go on the lam in South Carolina, Feedback suggests that authorities read up on the war fought against wild emus by the Australians in 1932.

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Why We Probably Won’t Find Aliens Anytime Soon

Scientific American

Odds are that we’re not truly alone in the cosmos.

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Don’t be fooled by Elon Musk’s chatty Optimus robots

New Scientist

The long history of robotics should teach us to be more sceptical when it comes to autonomous humanoid robots, says Nicole Kobie

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What Makes the Eastern U.S. Drought Different from the West’s

Scientific American

Drought is more synonymous with the western U.S.

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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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Robot balloons are snapping centimetre-resolution photos of the US

New Scientist

Near Space Labs’s autonomous balloon fleet is already taking high-resolution images of the ground, and its range will expand to the entire continental US early next year

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DEP Invites Comments On Draft Community Water System Design Standards Public Water Supply Manual

PA Environment Daily

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the November 30 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a draft Community Water System Design Standards - Part II Public Water Supply Manual Technical Guidance [ DEP ID: 394-2125-004 ]. This TGD provides detailed design and construction standards for community water systems, and information on the procedures to be followed to obtain a Public Water Supply Permit.

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The forgotten civil engineer with a vision we could all learn from

New Scientist

John "Bud" Benson Wilbur isn't often remembered today, but his ideas about what the distant-future world of 1977 would look like are inspirational, says Annalee Newitz

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Choosing Empathy Is Critical to Democracy

Scientific American

If we lose sight of why empathy matters, both individual dignity and democracy suffer

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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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Why surrounding your plants with crushed eggshells won't deter slugs

New Scientist

Want to protect your young plants from the ravages of slugs and snails? A classic gardening tip is to use crushed eggshells to discourage them.

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DOE Releases New Report on Pathways to Commercial Liftoff for Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Nanotech

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced on November 13, 2024, the release of its latest Pathways to Commercial Liftoff report, “Pathways to Commercial Liftoff: Sustainable Aviation Fuel,” which analyzes the technical and commercial readiness of several sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production pathways and highlights steps that both the public and private sector can take to make the United States a global leader in SAF production as soon as 2030.

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Images reveal how climate change is upending life in Morocco's oases

New Scientist

The climate crisis is shriveling lush oases in the desert, threatening precious ecosystems and ways of life

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Walking Pneumonia is Surging in Young Kids. Here's What to Know

Scientific American

Milder cases of pneumonia, dubbed “walking pneumonia,” are on the rise in young children this year

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The best new science fiction books of 2024

New Scientist

Murder in space, a sexbot, a dystopian vision of the future: our science fiction columnist Emily H.

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Science for True Well-Being

Scientific American

The latest research is an antidote to toxic quackery and honest confusion about health

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Assessing Global Effectiveness of Supply-Side Interventions for EVs

NRDC

India, as the world’s third largest automobile market, has huge opportunity to transform its transportation sector, which would not only support national climate goals but also has the potential to drive global progress. While initiatives like demand incentives and localized manufacturing programs.

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Resilience for Sustainability: The Synergistic Role of Green Human Resources Management, Circular Economy, and Green Organizational Culture in the Hotel Industry

Environmental News Bits

Elshaer, I. A., Azazz, A. M. S., Kooli, C., Alqasa, K. M. A., Afaneh, J., Fathy, E. A., Fouad, A. M., & Fayyad, S. (2024). Resilience for Sustainability: The Synergistic Role of Green Human Resources Management, Circular Economy, and Green Organizational Culture in the Hotel Industry. Administrative Sciences, 14(11).

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DEP Invites Comments On Coastal Zone Management Consistency Determination For FDR Park Environmental Restoration Project In Philadelphia

PA Environment Daily

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the November 30 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a Federal Consistency Determination under the Coastal Zone Management Act for the FDR Park Nature Phase Environmental Restoration Project in the City of Philadelphia. The applicant proposes to provide higher quality natural areas than the areas that currently exist in FDR Park.

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Microplastics and nanoplastics in groundwater: Occurrence, analysis, and identification

Environmental News Bits

Jeon, C., & Kim, H. (2024). Microplastics and nanoplastics in groundwater: Occurrence, analysis, and identification. Trends in Environmental Analytical Chemistry, 44, e00246. [link] Abstract Microplastics and nanoplastics (MPs/NPs) are a growing environmental concern owing to their widespread distribution and potential adverse effects on ecosystems and human health.

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