Union of Concerned Scientists
MARCH 13, 2024
Beneath the reputation of Los Angeles as a land of cars, palms, and sunshine lies a reality of stark inequalities—including access to trees and shade. Nearly 20% of L.A.’s urban forest is concentrated where only 1% of the city’s population lives , endangering lower-income communities and people of color with hotter-feeling summers and poor environmental quality.
New Scientist
MARCH 13, 2024
Most physicists believe that only a quantum theory of gravity can fully explain mysteries of the universe like dark matter, but now an idea called "post-quantum gravity" is demonstrating an alternative approach
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Union of Concerned Scientists
MARCH 13, 2024
Electric car buyers have new options in 2024 to make it easier to purchase a new electric vehicle (EV) by using the federal EV tax credit. While the tax credit has been around for a while in various forms, the Inflation Reduction Act made substantial changes to the tax credit, with modifications to who is eligible to take the credit, new requirements on EV models, and also new ways for buyers to access the credit.
New Scientist
MARCH 13, 2024
These stunning photographs, taken by botanist Chris Thorogood, chart the quest to protect species of Rafflesia, which are on the brink of extinction in the Philippines
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.
Inside Climate News
MARCH 13, 2024
The climate benefits of trees storing carbon dioxide is partially offset by dark forests’ absorption of more heat from the sun, and compounds they release that slow the destruction of methane in the atmosphere, the research shows. By Moriah McDonald Most climate-concerned people know that trees can help slow global warming by removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, but a recent study published in the journal Science shows the climate cooling benefits of planting trees may be overestimated.
New Scientist
MARCH 13, 2024
The James Webb Space Telescope has found an unusual galaxy in the early universe with a black hole almost half the mass of the galaxy itself, raising questions about how it formed
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New Scientist
MARCH 13, 2024
Humans are drastically changing the planet and the Anthropocene is a useful tool to help us deal with that – so let's stop quibbling over definitions
NRDC
MARCH 13, 2024
New state and federal funding is helping repair harm and reduce pollution in communities divided by roads and highways. California can do even more.
New Scientist
MARCH 13, 2024
From solar power stations in space to stabilising melting glaciers, some researchers are proposing extremely ambitious and risky projects to fight climate change. Could they work?
Scientific American
MARCH 13, 2024
Parts of the southeastern and central U.S. haven’t warmed as much as the rest of the country.
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.
New Scientist
MARCH 13, 2024
Fat droplets accumulating in brain immune cells could be behind the biggest genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 13, 2024
On March 7, the Independent Fiscal Office issued its latest Pennsylvania Electricity update that reports the electricity grid is dependent on one fuel for 59% of the state’s electricity generation-- natural gas-- followed by nuclear power-- 31.9%, coal-- 5.4% and 3.7% from other sources. In 2000, the electric generation fuel mix was 57% coal, 36% nuclear, 2% renewable, 2% petroleum and 1% gas.
New Scientist
MARCH 13, 2024
The largest ever dataset of its kind suggests methane is leaking from US oil and gas fields at a much higher rate than previously thought, implying the environmental damage caused by the greenhouse gas is greater too
Scientific American
MARCH 13, 2024
New research highlights the necessity of stopping huge falsehoods during the presidential election cycle
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.
New Scientist
MARCH 13, 2024
A ‘gene drive’ that spreads through plant populations could be used to wipe out pests such as superweeds, or to help save species by making them resistant to heat or disease
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 13, 2024
The 2024 Environmental Advisory Council Virtual Conference was attended by a record 186 people who wanted to learn more about how people in other communities are tackling today's environmental issues. The event kicked off with a short presentation on the EAC Network resources available through WeConservePA, followed by a lightning share session featuring brief presentations from nine EACs on projects and initiatives happening across the state.
New Scientist
MARCH 13, 2024
The seafloor of Jupiter’s icy moon Europa was thought to provide energy and nutrients to its ocean, but it turns out that may not be possible
Inside Climate News
MARCH 13, 2024
Environmentalists welcome the new initiative, but worry about potential funding and influence from fossil companies. By Phil McKenna An ambitious new climate change initiative at MIT’s Sloan School of Management seeks to harness the collective knowledge of the university to help tackle the climate crisis by connecting current and future climate research to policy.
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New Scientist
MARCH 13, 2024
Thanks to globalisation, severe heatwaves in one part of the world can cause financial losses in another.
Scientific American
MARCH 13, 2024
This April’s total solar eclipse will present a unique challenge to power grid operators because of the decline in solar power generation
New Scientist
MARCH 13, 2024
As a new law is introduced in England, requiring developers to create 10 per cent more wildlife habitat than they destroy when developing a site, does it really work to destroy nature in one place, but preserve it elsewhere, asks Graham Lawton
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 13, 2024
The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay is seeking volunteers for its second annual 24-Hour Tree Planting Relay on April 5-6. The sites in Pennsylvania include-- -- April 5 – 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. – Upper Oxford Township Arboretum, Chester County -- April 5 – 9:00 p.m. to Midnight – Elizabethtown, Lancaster County -- April 6 – Midnight to 2:00 a.m. – Lititz, Lancaster County -- April 6 – 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. – Abbottstown Park, Adams County -- April 6 – 9:00 a.m. to Noon – Millersville, Lancaster Coun
New Scientist
MARCH 13, 2024
All major skiing regions worldwide are predicted to see a severe drop in snow days by the end of the century, with Australian resorts the worst affected
Cool Green Science
MARCH 13, 2024
Corinna Riginos first noticed the ants swarming her kitchen: a household pest situation familiar to people around the globe. It […] The post How An Invasive Ant Affects East Africa’s Iconic Wildlife appeared first on Cool Green Science.
New Scientist
MARCH 13, 2024
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is gearing up for the third launch of its massive Starship rocket on 14 March, following two failed missions. What will the company be hoping for and what can we expect?
Cresforum
MARCH 13, 2024
CRES Forum hosted a briefing last week with keynote remarks from Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-Va.) and industry experts, who discussed what Congress can do to help strengthen U.S. offshore wind as developers navigate various setbacks. The event was kicked off by Rep. Jen Kiggans, a Conservative Climate Caucus Vice Chair, CRES Clean Energy Champion and Vice Chair of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee.
New Scientist
MARCH 13, 2024
A four-legged robot can handle real-world obstacles that require scrambling up and down or leaping sizeable gaps.
Cresforum
MARCH 13, 2024
In the ever-evolving world of renewable energy, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) emerged as a piece of legislation aimed at accelerating the adoption of clean energy practices have become a point of contention among political parties. During the 2023 National Clean Energy Week Policymakers Symposium, industry experts delved into the IRA and how it relates to the deployment of clean energy projects.
New Scientist
MARCH 13, 2024
Subjected to traps, hunting and a variety of cruel practices, it is small wonder that wolves were driven to extinction in Britain by the 18th century.
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 13, 2024
On March 13, Gov. Josh Shapiro unveiled a cap-and-invest PA Climate Emissions Reduction Initiative in legislation to reduce carbon pollution from power plants to protect and create nearly 15,000 energy jobs, lower utility bills for Pennsylvania households, and take real action to address carbon pollution. A second legislative initiative, as well, to build out a more diverse, reliable, and affordable energy sector by updating the state's Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards to require 35% of Pe
New Scientist
MARCH 13, 2024
Now is a great time to look for a pattern of stars known as the Spring Triangle, wherever you are in the world, say Abigail Beall
Scientific American
MARCH 13, 2024
Research shows that even mild COVID-19 can lead to the equivalent of seven years of brain aging
New Scientist
MARCH 13, 2024
The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that will require TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to sell the app or risk a nationwide ban
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