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What Is a Climate Model and How Does It Work?

Union of Concerned Scientists

Climate models are the main tool climate scientists use to predict how Earth will respond to more heat-trapping pollutants in the atmosphere. But what exactly is a climate model? Lets start off easy by breaking down the phrase climate model.” The climate is simply the weather averaged over a long period of time. A model in this case is a physical approximation of a complex system.

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Imperiled in the Wild, Many Plants May Survive Only in Gardens

Yale E360

As the impacts of climate change and other threats mount, conservationists are racing to preserve endangered plant species in botanical garden metacollections in the hope of eventually returning them to the wild. But what happens when there is no suitable habitat to return them to?

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New Study Reinforces Worries About Pulses of Rapid Sea Level Rise

Inside Climate News

An analysis of peat layers at the bottom of the North Sea shows how fast sea level rose during the end of the last ice age, when Earth was warming at a similar rate as today. By Bob Berwyn A new analysis of ancient layers of peat at the bottom of the North Sea will help scientists more accurately project how much sea level will rise in the coming decades and centuries.

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Carbon Dioxide Levels Highest in 800,000 Years

Yale E360

Temperatures and carbon dioxide levels hit new highs last year, according to a U.N. report detailing the dire state of the global climate.

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Smart Tech + Human Expertise = How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

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

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PennEnvironment Releases New Report On The Success Of Wildlife Corridors In Reconnecting Habitat To Protect Native Species, Prevent Vehicle Collisions

PA Environment Daily

On March 19, the PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center released its newest report, Wildlife Corridors: How Reconnecting Habitat Is Protecting Pennsylvanias Native Species , on the successes so far with wildlife corridors. The report details how state agencies and conservation groups are preserving and reconnecting wildlife habitats in Pennsylvania using a wide variety of innovative strategies including engineered crossings, travel corridors and habitat stepping stones.

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A stark warning for UK blanket bog

The Applied Ecologist

Jonny Ritson talks us through the latest modelling study, conducted alongside colleagues, aiming to determine how suitable future conditions will be for both peat accumulation andSphagnumsurvival in the UK. Bioclimatic envelope models have been used as a tool to map the climate conditions under which specific habitats occur.

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RFK, Jr. Wants to Let Bird Flu Spread on Poultry Farms. Why Experts Are Concerned

Scientific American

Health secretary RFK, Jr. has repeatedly suggested that farmers should let bird flu spread through flocks.

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DEP To Host April 1 Webinar On New Program To Reduce Methane Pollution From Oil And Gas Operations

PA Environment Daily

The Department of Environmental Protection will host an April 1 webinar to provide an opportunity for the public to learn more about the Departments approach to implementing a federal program to reduce methane and other pollution from existing oil and gas operation s-- both conventional oil and gas and shale gas wells and infrastructure. In November 2023, Gov.

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Frozen Cosmic Sound Bubbles Suggest Dark Energy Is Shockingly Changeable

Scientific American

A new map of cosmic expansion suggests that dark energy evolves over time, hinting that the universe doesn’t work the way we thought it did

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Penn State Research: Reusing Old Oil And Gas Wells For Energy Storage Using Compressed Air Technology

PA Environment Daily

By Matthew Carroll, Penn State News Moving from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources like wind and solar will require better ways to store energy for use when the sun is not shining or the wind is not blowing. A new study by researchers at Penn State found that taking advantage of natural geothermal heat in depleted oil and gas wells can improve the efficiency of one proposed energy storage solution: compressed-air energy storage (CAES).

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

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

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Dark energy isn't what we thought – and that may transform the cosmos

New Scientist

Our current best theories of the universe suggest that dark energy is making it expand faster and faster, but new observations from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument suggest this mysterious force is actually growing weaker

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PA Assn. Of Environmental Professionals Now Accepting Applications For Environmental Science Scholarships

PA Environment Daily

The Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Professionals is pleased to announce that the 13th Annual PAEP Environmental Science Scholarship application period is now open! The deadline to apply is May 19 PAEP will offer one $1,500 scholarship to a college freshman or sophomore, one $1,500 scholarship to a college junior or senior, and one $1,500 scholarship to an undergraduate student from a traditionally underrepresented group pursuing a degree in environmental science (or related major).

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Budgie brains have a map of vocal sounds just like humans

New Scientist

Recordings of brain activity in budgerigars reveal sets of brain cells that represent different sounds like keys on a keyboard a structure never seen before in any bird brain

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Penn State Extension: Using Live Stake Nurseries To Engage Communities In Stream Health

PA Environment Daily

By Natalie Marioni, Master Watershed Stewards Coordinator, Cumberland, Franklin Counties The Master Watershed Steward Program was established to strengthen local capacity for managing and protecting watersheds, streams, and rivers by educating and empowering volunteers across Pennsylvania. One of the projects that helps the Master Watershed Steward program meet this mission is the Live Stake Nursery project, which provides community engagement through a combination of boots-on-the-ground restora

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

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.

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Microdosing LSD is not an effective ADHD treatment

New Scientist

The first randomised controlled trial of microdosing LSD as a treatment for ADHD found the psychedelic drug wasnt any more effective than a placebo in alleviating symptoms

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PA Sea Grant, Partners Host April 16 Storm Drain Marking Workshop In Delaware County

PA Environment Daily

Pennsylvania Sea Grant and partners will be marking storm drains in the Upper Chichester watershed in Delaware County on April 16 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Upper Chichester Township , Delaware County Conservation District , Clean Air Council, Naamans Marcus Hook Stoney Creek Watershed Alliance to promote healthy communities, reduce pollution and flooding, and to learn how small actions can make big impacts!

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Is our cosmos just a membrane on the edge of a far stranger reality?

New Scientist

String theory may be our best attempt at a theory of everything, except that it can't describe an expanding universe like ours.

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PA Resources Council Launches 2025 Household Chemical Collection Campaign April 12 In Butler County

PA Environment Daily

On March 19, the Pennsylvania Resources Council announced it will launch its 2025 household chemical collection campaign on April 12 by hosting a drive-thru event in Butler County to provide residents of Pennsylvania with an opportunity to safely dispose of household cleaners, automotive fluids, paints, pesticides and other products containing potentially hazardous components.

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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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Euclid space telescope captures 26 million galaxies in first data drop

New Scientist

The European Space Agency has released the first batch of large-scale images from the Euclid space telescope, which astronomers have already used to find hundreds of strong gravitational lenses

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National Fish & Wildlife Foundation Now Accepting Proposals For Chesapeake Bay Small Watershed Grants; March 31 Webinar

PA Environment Daily

On March 19, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation , in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the federal-state Chesapeake Bay Program partnership, announced it is soliciting proposals through the Chesapeake Bay Stewardship Fund to protect and restore water quality and habitats of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributary rivers and streams.

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Microsoft’s quantum computer hit with criticism at key physics meeting

New Scientist

After weeks of criticism, Microsoft promised to show new data about its Majorana 1 quantum computer at the biggest meeting of the world's physicists. Researchers in the room tell New Scientist they were not impressed with what they saw.

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‘Space Advertising’ Draws Astronomers’ Opposition

Scientific American

Astronomers are racing to protect the dark skies as private companies seek to place large advertisements in Earth orbit

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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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Community Advocates For Clean Energy To Introduce Green Schools Campaign In Southeast PA During April 1 Webinar

PA Environment Daily

Community Advocates for Clean Energy will host an April 1 webinar starting at 7:00 p.m. to introduce students, parents and teachers to the Southeastern Pennsylvania Green Schools Campaign. The Green Schools Campaign is developing the leadership and grassroots organizing of young people to spearhead initiatives to transition their schools and communities to 100% clean energy.

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What Severance Life Would Really Be Like, According to a Psychologist

Scientific American

Life as an “innie” in the show Severance would likely involve severe trauma and mental stress, psychological research suggests

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Why you don't need to worry about 'over-potting' your plants

New Scientist

Traditional advice tells us to only move growing plants to a pot one size larger.

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‘Woolly Devil’ Sunflower Shows the Beauty of Strange Botany

Scientific American

A tiny, woolly flower found hiding in Texas’s Big Bend National Park shows the intriguing strangeness of sunflowers

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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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Carbon Dioxide Levels Highest in 800,000 Years

Yale E360

Temperatures and carbon dioxide levels hit new highs last year, according to a U.N. report detailing the dire state of the global climate.

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How to Spot ADHD Misinformation on TikTok

Scientific American

With limited access to mental health care, people looking for answers about ADHD are turning to TikTok, where information is frequently misleading or inaccurate

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Imperiled in the Wild, Many Plants May Survive Only in Gardens

Yale E360

As the impacts of climate change and other threats mount, conservationists are racing to preserve endangered plant species in botanical garden metacollections in the hope of eventually returning them to the wild. But what happens when there is no suitable habitat to return them to?

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Blue Ghost Lander Successfully Completes Historic Lunar Mission

Scientific American

Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost commercial lander has gone dark on the moon as planned, but not before sending back spectacular views of the lunar sunset

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No farms, no food: The hidden toll of Highway 413

Enviromental Defense

The post No farms, no food: The hidden toll of Highway 413 appeared first on Environmental Defence.

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