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After Two Years of War, Ukraine Sees Deepening Environmental Wound

Yale E360

In the two years since Russia launched its invasion, Ukraine has seen its forests burned, its rivers polluted, and its wildlife decimated, all of which "reverses many years of efforts towards sustainable development," said Ukrainian environment minister Ruslan Strilets.

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First gene-edited meat will come from disease-proof CRISPR pigs

New Scientist

Pigs that have been given genetically engineered immunity to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome, a major and costly disease, could be on the market within two years

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Flimsy Antiabortion Studies Cited in Case to Ban Mifepristone Are Retracted

Scientific American

Outside experts found that two studies cited in a federal case on medication abortion had serious design problems and that their authors had undisclosed conflicts of interest

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Tiny new moons have been spotted orbiting Neptune and Uranus

New Scientist

Astronomers have found a new moon around Uranus and two orbiting Neptune – the first moons discovered orbiting these planets in a decade and the faintest ever spotted

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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.

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Protect PT Hosts Feb. 27 Online Lunch & Learn With Laurie Barr About Abandoned Oil & Gas Wells

PA Environment Daily

On February 27, Protect PT will host a program on YouTube featuring Laurie Barr from Save Our Streams PA talking about Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells starting at Noon. Join Gillian Graber, Executive Director of Protect PA, to discuss Laurie's work hunting down abandoned oil and gas wells and reporting them to DEP. Click Here to watch the program on YouTube.

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Dune Part Two review: Thrills sure, but not weird enough to be good

New Scientist

Dune seems to have defeated most directors who dared try turning the epic novel into good cinema. How does Denis Villeneuve fare in the second half of his two-part take on Frank Herbert's book?

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Tiny magnet could help measure gravity on the quantum scale

New Scientist

A device that measures minuscule gravitational forces could help us understand how gravity works on the quantum scale

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PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - February 24

PA Environment Daily

The following DEP notices were published in the February 24 PA Bulletin related to oil and gas industry facilities. Many of the notices offer the opportunity for public comments. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the February 24 PA Bulletin the final technical guidance on using trenchless technology to construct natural gas, other pipelines and underground utilities is now available and effective.

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Why science relies too much on mathematics

New Scientist

Mathematics is at the heart of modern science but we shouldn’t forget other ways to reason, says author and researcher Roland Ennos

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Why Do We Have a Leap Year Anyway?

Scientific American

Without adding an extra day to February every four years, our calendar would get increasingly out of sync with the cosmos

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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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Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto dismissed early climate concerns

New Scientist

Newly released emails have revealed that the pseudonymous creator of bitcoin was aware of concerns over the potential energy use and carbon emissions of the cryptocurrency, but felt there was no alternative

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DEP Publishes Final Guidance On Environmental Consideration In Using Trenchless Technology To Contruct Natural Gas, Other Pipelines

PA Environment Daily

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the February 24 PA Bulletin the final technical guidance on using trenchless technology to construct natural gas, other pipelines and underground utilities is now available and effective. A copy of the related Comment and Response Document is also available. DEP began the development of the guidance in July 2018 as a result of a settlement of litigation with the Clean Air Council, the Delaware Riverkeeper Network, and Mountain Waters

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Making wastewater less acidic could help the ocean capture more carbon

New Scientist

Adding alkaline chemicals to the huge volumes of wastewater discharged into the oceans each year could increase the amount of CO2 that gets sequestered, but the idea has been controversial

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The Industrial Designer behind the N95 Mask

Scientific American

Sara Little Turnbull used materials science to invent and design products for the modern world

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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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‘It is all but impossible life exists, and yet it is here’

New Scientist

Martin MacInnes, the author of New Scientist's latest book club pick, the Booker prize-longlisted sci-fi novel In Ascension, on how he came to write it (and a bit of a spoiler)

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DEP Issues Chapter 105 Permit Correcting Violations By PA General Energy In Constructing The Shawnee Water Intake On The Exceptional Value Loyalsock Creek, Lycoming County

PA Environment Daily

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the February 24 PA Bulletin saying it has issued a Chapter 105 permit to correct violations by PA General Energy in constructing the Shawnee Water Intake on the Exceptional Value Loyalsock Creek in Lycoming County. ( PA Bulletin, page 1012 ) On June 14, 2023, the Susquehanna River Basin Commission and DEP discovered PA General Energy constructed its water withdrawal structure larger than what was proposed and approved in its original

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Casimir Funk: The scientist who gave us the word 'vitamin'

New Scientist

Biochemist Casimir Funk realised that certain compounds in our diet are essential for keeping us healthy – but he wasn't the first to isolate a vitamin

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Stunning Comet Could Photobomb This April's Total Solar Eclipse

Scientific American

Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks will make its closest approach to the sun this April—right after North America is treated to a total solar eclipse

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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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Martian soil could be turned into fibres as strong as steel

New Scientist

A mimic of Martian soil can be turned into strong fibres.

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An Evolutionary 'Big Bang' Explains Why Snakes Come in So Many Strange Varieties

Scientific American

Snakes saw a burst of adaptation about 128 million years ago that led to them exploding in diversity and evolving up to three times faster than lizards

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A robot dog has learned to open doors with its leg

New Scientist

Four-legged robots typically need an arm to open doors or pick up objects, but this mechanical canid can carry out tasks with its front leg

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Asexuality Research Has Reached New Heights. What Are We Learning?

Scientific American

A grassroots online movement has helped shift the way scientists think about asexuality. But much is still unknown.

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DEP Posted 56 Pages Of Permit-Related Notices In February 24 PA Bulletin

PA Environment Daily

Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the February 24 PA Bulletin -- -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the February 24 PA Bulletin an update to its Non-Regulatory Agenda is now available showing the status of technical guidance in development. Read more here. -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the February 24 PA Bulletin the final technical guidance on using trenchless technology to construct natural gas, other pipeli

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Russia's War on Ukraine Chills Arctic Climate Science

Scientific American

In the two years since Russia invaded Ukraine, a chasm has grown between Russian scientists who are studying the Arctic and their counterparts around the world

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Read an extract from In Ascension by Martin MacInnes

New Scientist

In this tantalising extract from Martin MacInnes’s new science fiction novel, the latest pick for the New Scientist Book Club, his protagonist Leigh has an epiphany while underwater

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First Commercial Moon Landing Returns U.S. to Lunar Surface

Scientific American

Intuitive Machines’ IM-1 mission is the first U.S. soft landing on the moon since Apollo 17.

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DEP Declares 57 Major Industrial Plants Meet Air Quality RACT Rules; Hearing Set For April 12

PA Environment Daily

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the February 24 PA Bulletin inviting comments on its determination that 57 major industrial facilities across the state meet Air Quality RACT II and RACT III requirements and the 2015 national ozone pollution standard. Among the facilities are the US Steel Clairton Coke [Coal] Plant and the Edgar Thompson Steel Plant in Allegheny County, Energy Transfer Marcus Hook Terminal, Monroe Energy, LLC Trainer and the Transcontinental Gas Sal

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This Treasured Fossil Turns Out to Be a Forgery

Scientific American

Paleontology is rife with fake fossils that are made to cash in on illegal trade but end up interfering with science

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Does trophy hunting actually help animal conservation?

New Scientist

It may seem counterintuitive, but trophy hunting leads to a lot of land being protected instead of being used for agriculture or logging – which can ultimately benefit animals

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JWST Is Tracking Down the Cosmic Origins of Earth's Water

Scientific American

New observations from the James Webb Space Telescope are exposing the pathways that water takes to reach terrestrial planets

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Over 400 PA Faith Leaders, Advocates Unite At First-Ever Statewide Interfaith Convention, Setting The Stage For Legislative Change On Climate, Justice & Jobs

PA Environment Daily

On February 19, POWER Interfaith brought together hundreds of faith leaders, advocates, and community members at the Roadmap for Justice Interfaith Convention in Norristown, PA. This historic, first-ever statewide gathering marked a pivotal moment as the organization, composed of more than 200 congregations, launched its 2024 legislative agenda , comprised of five issue areas: -- Education Justice: Pennsylvania’s children deserve fully funded schools free from racial or economic biases.

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The Life and Gruesome Death of a Bog Man Revealed after 5,000 Years

Scientific American

Vittrup Man, who was bludgeoned to death in a Danish bog, was a Scandinavian wanderer, according to new research

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DEP Posts Updated List Of Technical Guidance In Development To Promote Public Involvement

PA Environment Daily

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the February 24 PA Bulletin an update to its Non-Regulatory Agenda is now available showing the status of technical guidance in development. The Agenda serves as a guide and resource to the regulated community, the public, Department staff and members of the Department's advisory committees regarding the focus of the Department's policy development for the coming year.