Yale E360
MAY 30, 2025
The profusion of hummingbird feeders in California homes has not only allowed some hummingbirds to expand their range, but has also altered the shape of their beaks.
New Scientist
MAY 30, 2025
Researchers have developed algorithms that reconstruct a hidden image from the scrambled light waves that bounce off a wall, making it possible to see things behind a corner
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Legal Planet
MAY 30, 2025
The recent publication of Ezra Kleins and Derek Thompsons Abundance has the Alt-Left NIMBYs out in force. Again. Outraged by Klein and Thompsons call for zoning reform, they argue that zoning reform has nothing to do with housing affordability. Thats their standard line. What isnt standard is their reliance on a quality peer-reviewed study from the Urban Institute to back up their claims.
New Scientist
MAY 30, 2025
The carbon dioxide removal industry is struggling to grow at the pace needed to have a significant role in meeting climate targets
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
Union of Concerned Scientists
MAY 30, 2025
I spent almost 30 years in the Global Security Program at the Union of Concerned Scientists, beginning in 1992. During this time, I became colleagues with Dick Garwin, eminent physicist and longtime UCS board member, and got to know him pretty well. Dick passed away two weeks ago at age 97. Im not going to discuss Dicks many accomplishmentshis bio in the New York Times does a great job of that.
Scientific American
MAY 30, 2025
Climate change and thawing permafrost play a role in destabilizing glaciers
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Scientific American
MAY 30, 2025
Starbase, SpaceX’s launch site turned company town in South Texas, faces local opposition from residents outside the city limits
NRDC
MAY 30, 2025
NIOSH recently lost around 90 percent of its staff, practically ending 50 years of its work aimed at protecting workers from getting sick, maimed, or killed on the job
PA Environment Daily
MAY 30, 2025
The Penn State Master Gardeners of Cumberland County will host a June 12 in-person Gardening with Nature Series Workshop on Trees for Climate Change from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Cleve J. Fredricksen Library in Camp Hill. This 1.5-hour workshop begins with an introduction to the box tree moth, followed by Trees for Climate Change, an informative session on selecting tree species that will thrive as South Central Pennsylvanias climate shifts.
NRDC
MAY 30, 2025
Department of Energy layoffs threaten the agencys ability to spur industrial innovation and modernize the electric grid.
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
Physics World
MAY 30, 2025
A new contact lens enables humans to see near-infrared light without night vision goggles or other bulky equipment. The lens, which incorporates metallic nanoparticles that “upconvert” normally-invisible wavelengths into visible ones, could have applications for rescue workers and others who would benefit from enhanced vision in conditions with poor visibility.
Law Columbia
MAY 30, 2025
Last Thursday, May 22, the New York State Court of Appeals the States highest court issued a decision upholding New York Citys Local Law 97 of 2019. Local Law 97 is one of the countrys most ambitious municipal climate policies, requiring the Citys largest buildings to comply with increasingly stringent greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions limits. The law was challenged by building owners in Glen Oaks Village Owners v.
Physics World
MAY 30, 2025
Researchers in China have adapted the interlocking structure of mortise-and-tenon joints – as used by woodworkers around the world since ancient times – to the design of nanoscale devices known as memristors. The new devices are far more uniform than previous such structures, and the researchers say they could be ideal for scientific computing applications.
New Scientist
MAY 30, 2025
Millions of women and teenage girls use oral contraception, but we are only now getting an idea of what effect these drugs have on our brains
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.
Environmental News Bits
MAY 30, 2025
Wang, T., Liu, D., Liu, R., Yuan, F., Ding, Y., Tao, J., Wang, Y., Yu, W., Fang, Y., & Li, B. (2025). Weathering Process and Characteristics of Microplastics in Coastal Wetlands: A 24-Month In Situ Study. Environmental Science & Technology, 59(15), 76677677.
New Scientist
MAY 30, 2025
Most 9/11 first responders experienced improvement in PTSD symptoms about 10 years after the traumatic event, but approximately 10 per cent saw symptoms worsen even two decades later
Environmental News Bits
MAY 30, 2025
by Jeffrey Gore, Mississippi State University Environmental Protection Agency head Lee Zeldin has said he wants the federal agency to accelerate scientific safety evaluations of various chemicals, including pesticides. The EPA reportedly has more than 500 pending reviews of proposed new pesticides and more than 12,000 overdue reevaluations of pesticides currently in use.
New Scientist
MAY 30, 2025
In this short extract from Kaliane Bradley's sci-fi novel, her protagonist makes a startling discovery about the nature of time
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.
Scientific American
MAY 30, 2025
Clouds of dust blown off the Saharan Desert into the southeastern U.S.
New Scientist
MAY 30, 2025
Artificial intelligence has removed many of the barriers to understanding a new language, but there are still good reasons to do things the old-fashioned way
Scientific American
MAY 30, 2025
Doppler radar is one of the most revolutionary and lifesaving tools of modern meteorology, which has experts worried about outages because of recent staffing cuts and conspiracy theories
New Scientist
MAY 30, 2025
The Ministry of Time author Kaliane Bradley on how she made time travel work in her bestselling novel, the latest pick for the New Scientist Book Club
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.
Scientific American
MAY 30, 2025
Predictions for an above-average number of storms, communities that are still recovering and cuts to the National Weather Service have meteorologists and other experts worried about this hurricane season
New Scientist
MAY 30, 2025
Culture editor Alison Flood rounds up the New Scientist Book Clubs thoughts on our latest read, the science fiction classic Ringworld by Larry Niven
Environmental News Bits
MAY 30, 2025
Read the full story at Capital B. Having faced decades of environmental racism, community members are in the middle of their greatest fight yet.
Scientific American
MAY 30, 2025
Young people are struggling; retirees are happier than employees; people in partnerships are flourishing more than those who are single. Hear the first takeaways from the Global Flourishing Study.
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Environmental News Bits
MAY 30, 2025
Read the full story at Smart Cities Dive. As FEMA funding fades and disasters intensify, risk assessments, standing contracts and debris-management plans are crucial, one conservation director says.
Scientific American
MAY 30, 2025
Telescopes in space give us a view we literally cannot get from the ground
Environmental News Bits
MAY 30, 2025
Read the full story at ESG Dive. Most building leaders feel their organization is on track to achieve sustainability goals, according to an Atrius survey of over 200 industry professionals.
PA Environment Daily
MAY 30, 2025
The following notices were published in the May 31 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. -- DEP published notice in the May 31 PA Bulletin inviting comments on the state plan to implement an EPA federal rule 40 CFR Part 60, Subparts OOOOb and OOOOc Reducing Emissions Of Methane and Other Pollution from Conventional and Shale Oil and Natural Gas Operations.
Environmental News Bits
MAY 30, 2025
Read the full story at ESG Dive. Investors need information on corporate resilience strategies for climate-driven disasters to price investment risks accurately, says Impax Asset Managements Julie Gorte.
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