The Ukrainian Nuclear Plant Fire May Be Out, But the Threat Remains
Union of Concerned Scientists
MARCH 4, 2022
Ukraine and Russia need to establish safe zones around nuclear plants to avoid a catastrophe.
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Some corals Can Be Conditioned to Tolerate Heat, Study Finds
Yale E360
MARCH 4, 2022
Corals subjected to a stressful regime of exceptionally warm water in the laboratory came to be more tolerant of high temperatures, according to new research that offers another possible tool for preserving ailing coral reefs. Read more on E360 ?.
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03 MARAg and Food Law Daily Update: March 4, 2022
National Law Center
MARCH 4, 2022
A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. . The post 03 MARAg and Food Law Daily Update: March 4, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
ESA Stands with Ukraine
ESA
MARCH 4, 2022
The Ecological Society of America stands in solidarity with the scientists, the research community and all Ukrainian people who are doing their best to survive and resist in the face of a horrific and unprovoked invasion by Russia that has immediate consequences for human rights and human lives. Additionally, the potentially catastrophic environmental impacts of the war pose both immediate and long-term threats to human rights, health, welfare and livelihoods.
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.
Plastic pollution is a global problem – here’s how to design an effective treaty to curb it
Environmental News Bits
MARCH 4, 2022
by Sarah J. Morath, Wake Forest University Plastic pollution is accumulating worldwide, on land and in the oceans. According to one widely cited estimate, by 2025, 100 million to 250 million metric tons of plastic waste could enter the ocean each year.
Will Russia's attack on a Ukrainian nuclear plant cause a meltdown?
New Scientist
MARCH 4, 2022
Shelling at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant has injured two people and caused a fire, but it is unlikely to release radiation unless the situation gets significantly worse
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Easter Islanders relied on freshwater springs under the sea to survive
New Scientist
MARCH 4, 2022
Surveys of Easter Island show that ancient settlements and the sites of the island’s famous giant statues are situated close to freshwater springs that are only accessible at low tide
‘Nearest black hole to Earth’ does not exist, Usain Bolt races a dinosaur, space telescope soap
Physics World
MARCH 4, 2022
Black holes can be difficult to spot for the obvious reason that they don’t emit any light of their own. In May 2020, astronomers using a telescope at the European Southern Observatory in La Silla, Chile, announced that they had spotted the nearest known black hole to Earth. Led by the ESO’s Thomas Rivinius , the team had observed what they thought was a triple system that comprised two stars and a black hole.
Will bitcoin help or hinder Ukraine's fight against Russian invasion?
New Scientist
MARCH 4, 2022
Cryptocurrencies like bitcoin are being used to raise funds to buy weapons for Ukraine, help refugees swiftly carry money across borders and potentially even aid Russians in evading sanctions
Controlling cells with sound: scientists pioneer sonogenetics
Physics World
MARCH 4, 2022
A US-based research team has developed a new “sonogenetic” technique to activate and control mammalian cells with sound – potentially paving the way for innovative non-invasive versions of deep brain stimulators, pacemakers and insulin pumps. So, what exactly is sonogenetics? What are its potential clinical advantages? And what are the next steps for the research team?
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.
Burst of animal evolution altered chemical make-up of Earth's mantle
New Scientist
MARCH 4, 2022
The Cambrian explosion 500 million years ago saw a huge variety of animals evolve – and also led to carbon being buried in the seabed and ultimately carried into the planet’s mantle
New York’s Arverne East a Development with Big Sustainability Goals
Environmental Leader
MARCH 4, 2022
A large community development in New York City has ambitious sustainability and energy efficiency targets. The post New York’s Arverne East a Development with Big Sustainability Goals appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Adjusting to a new sibling is highly stressful for bonobo infants
New Scientist
MARCH 4, 2022
Cortisol levels in bonobo infants jumped fivefold when they got a younger sibling and stayed high for 7 months, suggesting they found it extremely stressful
This app lets you see what Cahokia Mounds looked like 1,000 years ago
Environmental News Bits
MARCH 4, 2022
Read the full story from St. Louis Public Radio. Visitors to Cahokia Mounds have always needed to rely on their imagination to picture what life looked like 1,000 years ago. “There’s really nothing to look at outside of the interpretive center, except for the mounds that are left behind,” said site superintendent Lori Belknap.
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.
Robotic ships could inspect underwater pipelines without a crew
New Scientist
MARCH 4, 2022
Autonomous ships that can deploy uncrewed underwater vehicles could be used to inspect pipelines, cables and seabed drilling activity
Iceland whaling: Fisheries minister signals end from 2024
Environmental News Bits
MARCH 4, 2022
Read the full story from BBC News. Commercial whaling in Iceland could be banned within two years, after a government minister said there was little justification for the practice.
Silkworms make fluorescent silk after eating quantum dots
New Scientist
MARCH 4, 2022
Nanometre-sized semiconductors extracted from mulberry leaves make silkworms and their silk emit a strong red glow
Resort Owners and Commercial Enterprises Eye Propane-Fired Appliances
Environmental Leader
MARCH 4, 2022
Extreme weather events are forcing resort owners to turn to propane, which is now getting the attention it deserves. In some cases, it is fueling tankless water heaters. The post Resort Owners and Commercial Enterprises Eye Propane-Fired Appliances appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Sustainability at Retail
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Interview with a geoscientist—Dr. Sherilyn Williams-Stroud, structural geologist
Environmental News Bits
MARCH 4, 2022
Dr. Sherilyn Williams-Stroud is a structural geologist and a Research Scientist at the Illinois State Geological Survey (ISGS) and started her own consulting company Confractus, Inc. She has previously worked in government at the United States Geological Survey and in the oil and gas industry.
POWR/PEC: Registration Now Open For 4 Regional Watershed Workshops Starting March 11
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 4, 2022
The PA Organization for Watersheds and Rivers , PA Environment Council and their partners are hosting four Regional Watershed Workshops in Southcentral, Northcentral, Southeast and Northeast Pennsylvania starting March 11. Join watershed group leaders to share resource information, learn techniques to help build capacity, and network with other groups at one of our upcoming workshops.
Consumer support of food-waste solutions focus of agricultural economist’s study
Environmental News Bits
MARCH 4, 2022
Read the full story from Penn State University. When it comes to reducing food waste, consumers most favor solutions that involve making food donations easier and establishing standards for food date labels.
PA Solar Center: 9 NE PA Organizations Receive Lodestart Award For Solar Energy Leadership
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 4, 2022
On March 3, the Pennsylvania Solar Center presented nine regional companies and organizations with the prestigious Lodestar Award, a distinction given to Pennsylvania entities who are leading the way investing in clean and renewable solar energy. Awardees were proud to accept the award at a virtual awards ceremony, and they include-- -- A. Rifkin Co., Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County “We are honored to receive this award for our sustainability efforts,” said Darcy Buck, President of A.
Three myths about renewable energy and the grid, debunked
Environmental News Bits
MARCH 4, 2022
Read the full story at e360. Renewable energy skeptics argue that because of their variability, wind and solar cannot be the foundation of a dependable electricity grid. But the expansion of renewables and new methods of energy management and storage can lead to a grid that is reliable and clean.
South Mountain Partnership Hosts South Mountain Science Summit April 29
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 4, 2022
Join the South Mountain Research Corps for the second South Mountain Science Summit on April 29 at the Big Hill Ciderworks in Gardners, Adams County from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. The summit will feature presentations of important research conducted here in the South Mountain Landscape and will also help define regional research priorities for the next grant cycle.
Exploring the history of environmental justice to support anti-racism
Environmental News Bits
MARCH 4, 2022
Read the full story at Upstream. The Environmental Justice Movement (or EJ, as it’s referred to) addresses a statistical fact: people who live, work and play in America’s most polluted environments are commonly people of color and the poor.
DEP Posts 61 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In March 5 PA Bulletin
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 4, 2022
The Department of Environmental Protection published 61 pages of public notices related to proposed and final permit and approval/ disapproval actions in the March 5 PA Bulletin - pages 1365 to 1426. Sign Up For DEP’s eNotice: Did you know DEP can send you email notices of permit applications submitted in your community? Notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations?
Coors Light eliminates 6-pack plastic rings
Environmental News Bits
MARCH 4, 2022
Read the full story at Food Processing. MolsonCoors today (March 1) said it will eliminate plastic rings from Coors Light packaging globally and transition to fully recyclable and sustainably sourced cardboard-wrap carriers later this year. It will become the largest beer brand in North America to move away from plastic rings.
PA Environmental Council In Case You Missed It In February Now Available
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 4, 2022
The PA Environmental Council In Case You Missed It in February features articles on-- -- Blog: New Prospects For Investing In PA’s Environment & Outdoors -- Partnerships: Stourbridge Project & Greater Wyoming Valley Audubon Award Winners -- Blog: Good People Make A Difference -- PEC Podcast: First Wave Program Connecting Youth To Outdoors -- PEC Podcast: Story Of Philadelphia Orchard Project -- PEC Podcast: Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake Bay -- Save The Date: Western PA Environme
Can the U.S. Constitution encompass a right to a stable climate? (Yes, it can.)
Environmental News Bits
MARCH 4, 2022
May, J. R, & Daly, E. (2021). Can the U.S. Constitution Encompass a Right to a Stable Climate? (Yes, it Can.). UCLA Journal of Environmental Law and Policy, 39(1). [link] Retrieved from [link] Abstract: Can the U.S. Constitution encompass a right to a stable climate?
Viable Alternatives to the Line 5 Pipeline Exist and It’s High Time to Plan For Its Closure
Enviromental Defense
MARCH 4, 2022
Over the course of the last year, we have joined water protectors from across U.S. Tribes and environmental groups in a decade-long fight calling for the closure of Line 5. The Line 5 pipeline is plagued by a multitude of high-level risk factors which together create a very unsettling equation for ecological disaster to occur —right in the heart of the Great Lakes , which hold 84 per cent of North America’s freshwater.
Local governments advise EPA on using infrastructure dollars to support climate justice
Environmental News Bits
MARCH 4, 2022
Read the full story at Smart Cities Dive. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Local Government Advisory Committee recently finalized its recommendations on how to implement the bipartisan infrastructure law’s investments to best advance climate and environmental justice goals while taking into account the needs of communities.
Help Wanted: Pike Conservation District Full-Time District Engineer
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 4, 2022
Pike County Conservation District is accepting applications for a full-time District Engineer responsible for post construction stormwater management and erosion and sediment control plan reviews and site inspections. B.S. in Civil Engineering or equivalent from an accredited college or university and P.E license in PA supplemented experience in E&S control and stormwater management BMPs related to land development.
EPA announces new Science Advisory Board process to strengthen science supporting EPA decisions
Environmental News Bits
MARCH 4, 2022
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the implementation of a new process by which the Science Advisory Board (SAB) will assess the science that informs decisions regarding Agency proposed rules. The new process will restore opportunities for peer review and strengthen the independence of the board.
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