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Summertime on Neptune is cooler than expected

Physics World

The atmosphere of the planet Neptune has undergone significant and “frankly unexpected” changes to its atmospheric temperature over the past two decades, say scientists at the University of Leicester, UK. The team drew this conclusion by analysing images from multiple observatories, including the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope , Gemini Southern Observatory in Chile and the Subaru , Gemini North , and Keck Observatories in Hawaii.

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A New Database to Drive Seabird Conservation

Cool Green Science

A new database will help protect the world's most imperiled group of birds. The post A New Database to Drive Seabird Conservation appeared first on Cool Green Science.

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Before Yellowstone

Environment, Law, and History

Dan Farber recently posted at Legal Planet on "The Arkansas Origin of National Parks". Farber writes: The origins of the national park system is usually traced back Lincoln’s 1864 signature of the Yosemite Grant Act. But Congress had actually had the idea of protecting extraordinary places over thirty years earlier, in Arkansas of all places. Hot Springs isn’t high on the list of American places to see, which may be one reason this episode had been forgotten.

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Spring Flowers Are Blooming Earlier in Greater Yellowstone

Cool Green Science

A new study finds plants are blooming earlier in the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem. What’s that mean for wildlife? The post Spring Flowers Are Blooming Earlier in Greater Yellowstone appeared first on Cool Green Science.

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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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Emphysema missed among Black men in US due to race-adjusted lung tests

New Scientist

Poorly supported assumptions about typical levels of lung function among Black men in the US are leading medics to miss cases of emphysema

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- -- PA Trout Unlimited Has STREAM Girls/STREAM Keeper Program Materials Available [PaEN] -- Post-Gazette - Salena Zito: Take A Break From Politics, Spend Time In Nature -- Black Appalachian Coalition , Emerald Cities Collaborative Host May 17 Listening Session On Justice40 & What It Means For Black Communities. 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. -- May 18 Webinar: Learn More About Funding The Gro

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64 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

Here are 64 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us. Thank you for your leadership! -- Allegheny National Forest: Commercial Alternatives For Dust Suppression Makes The Practice Of Road Dumping Conventional Drilling Wastewater ‘Unnecessary’ On Roads [PaEN] -- Friends Of Allegheny Wild

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Sunday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips 5.15.22

PA Environment Daily

Is Your Story Being Told? House returns to session May 23, 24, 25 -- Committee Schedule Senate returns to session May 23, 24, 25 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events DEP NOTICE: DEP Online Forms Unavailable May 18 Due To Scheduled Maintenance -- 64 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA [PaEN] -- Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students And Adults [PaEN] -- Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported By Local News Media Last We

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Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported By Local News Media Last Week

PA Environment Daily

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- New Voting Districts - Senate, House, Congressional -- WHYY: Redistricting Forces Contentious Democratic Primary In Northwest Philly -- TribLive: Newly Elected Rep. Abney, Grayson Square Off In Pittsburgh House District -- Governor’s Race -- AP: Ex-President Backs Republican Sen. Mastriano In PA Governor’s Primary -- WHYY: Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Sen.