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Colon Cancer Linked to Mouth Bacteria

Scientific American

Genomic research of Fusobacterium nucleatum isolated from colon cancer tumors may help researchers develop future screening tests and cancer vaccines

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A Highway in Indiana Could One Day Charge Your EV While You’re Driving It

Inside Climate News

Construction of the pilot project on U.S. Highway 52 began this month. State officials hope it can help quell range anxiety and electrify long-haul trucks. By Kristoffer Tigue Blake Dollier spoke excitedly as he watched the construction crews pulverize concrete along a quarter-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 52 where it passes through West Lafayette, Indiana.

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This Bird Is Evolving Right in Front of Us

PBS Nature

In the early 2000s, an invasive snail species took over these Florida wetlands. These invasive snails were too big for many of Florida's snail kites to consume so many birds vanished. But ten years later, these birds made an unbelievable recovery.

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NOAA Declares a Global Coral Bleaching Event in 2023

Inside Climate News

Scientists warn that the die off hit previously unaffected areas and more resilient species. Reef declines are leaving coastal communities increasingly vulnerable to storm surges. By Bob Berwyn From shallow-water reefs in the Red Sea to graceful gorgonian species in the Caribbean and the rugged branching corals that form the structure of the Great Barrier Reef, the past year brought bleaching, decline and death to coral reefs around the world.

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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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If Alien Life Is Found, How Should Scientists Break the News?

Scientific American

At a recent workshop, researchers and journalists debated how to announce a potential discovery of extraterrestrial life

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Little Juniata River Assn.: More Than 100 Volunteers Clean Up 30 Miles Of River Banks In Huntingdon, Blair Counties

PA Environment Daily

On April 13, the Little Juniata River Association held its 19th Annual River Bank Clean Up that attracted over 100 volunteers to clean up 30 miles of river banks from Barrie, Huntingdon County to Altoona, Blair County. Volunteers filled two 40 foot dumpsters with litter and trash. The LJRA is an Adopt-a-highway group with PennDOT and has received many awards from state agencies, environmental nonprofits and national organizations for its effective protection and improvement of this Central Penns

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Poll: People Want Action on Plastics for Health and Wildlife

NRDC

New poll results show overwhelming public support for government action to address the plastic crisis, including a strong global plastics treaty.

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Take Action: This Farm Bill Should Center Conservation, Not Consolidation 

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

This week, farmers, consumers, and advocates across the country are making calls to Congress with a central message: pass a farm bill for all farmers that centers conservation, not consolidation. Farm bill negotiations may be heating up once again after a standstill that has left members of Congress divided about what to prioritize. Now is the time to act.

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Geoscientists are using telecom 'dark fibres' to map Earth’s innards

New Scientist

The networks of fibre optic cables that criss-cross the planet could be used to better understand what’s happening inside it

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Federal Government Should Quickly Re-Designate Highway 413 for Impact Assessment Under an Updated Impact Assessment Act

Enviromental Defense

Statement from Phil Pothen, Environmental Defence Counsel, on discontinuation of the current Federal Impact Assessment of Highway 413 Canada–Ontario Memorandum of Understanding on the Assessment of Effects in Areas of Federal Jurisdiction of the Highway 413 Project Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat – Today’s announcement that the current federal impact assessment of the proposed Highway 413 has been discontin

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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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Parkinson's disease progression slowed by antibody infusions

New Scientist

Monthly infusions with the drug prasinezumab appeared to slow the progression of motor symptoms in people with advanced Parkinson's disease

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Earth911 Podcast: Making Billions of Square Feet of Commercial Space Sustainable with CBRE’s Rob Bernard

Earth 911

The built environment, particularly office buildings other urban facilities, are responsible for 39% of the. The post Earth911 Podcast: Making Billions of Square Feet of Commercial Space Sustainable with CBRE’s Rob Bernard appeared first on Earth911.

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Where Is Planet Nine? Its Hiding Places Are Running Out

Scientific American

The search for a mysterious planetary body beyond Neptune has narrowed down its possible location—if it exists at all

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PAEE/NAAEE: Relaunch Of 'Outside For 5' Campaign Urges Educators To Embrace Outdoor Learning

PA Environment Daily

The PA Association of Environmental Educators and the North American Association for Environmental Education Affiliate Network have relaunched a pledge campaign called Outside for 5 encouraging teachers, administrators, nonformal educators, youth development leaders, and parents in Pennsylvania to engage students and children in outdoor learning for at least five minutes a day, five days a week, or any meaningful amount of time.

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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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8 Ways to Protect Wildlife Near Your Home

Scientific American

However much outdoor space you have, here’s how to use it for conservation

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Tiny nematode worms can grow enormous mouths and become cannibals

New Scientist

One species of nematode worm turns into a kin-devouring nightmare if it grows up in a crowded environment with a poor diet

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Closing the Gap to Protect Illinois Wetlands

NRDC

A bill to protect Illinois’ remaining wetlands is moving forward in the state legislature, seeking to close a regulatory gap created by the Supreme Court.

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As Climate Change Intensifies Wildfire Risk, Prescribed Burns Prove Their Worth in the Heat-Stressed Plains of the Texas Panhandle

Inside Climate News

In a small Texas city, officials say land previously treated with a prescribed burn stopped the Windy Deuce Fire from entering neighborhoods. But the practice of intentionally burning excess vegetation has faced opposition from some private landowners. By Keaton Peters BORGER, Texas—Months before the Texas Panhandle erupted with destructive wildfires, fire crews in Borger were igniting fire intentionally on a seven-mile, roughly 250-foot wide ribbon of land on the edge of town.

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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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Calling New York to break up with toxic PFAS this Earth Day

NRDC

New York Legislature has a real opportunity to address upstream sources of PFAS contamination

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Keystone Trails Assn. Welcomes 3 New Staff Members To Expand Presence In Bedford, Clinton & Lancaster Counties

PA Environment Daily

On April 15, the Keystone Trails Association is pleased to announce the appointment of three new staff members: Al Germann as Regional Trail Care Coordinator in the PA Wilds, Kate Prisby as Manager of Events and Programs, and Haley Feaster as Manager of Communications and Development. Once an all-volunteer organization with only a few staff, KTA is transitioning to a staff-driven organization destined to expand its reach and impact on the hiking community and trails preservation in Pennsylvania.

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How Parents Can Heal Rifts with Their Adult Children

Scientific American

Repairing a broken parent-adult child relationship is possible if both sides approach it earnestly and honestly

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April 15 Weekly PA Environment Digest Now Available

PA Environment Daily

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. As trustee of these resources, the Commonwealth shall conserve and maintain them for the benefit of all the people.” -- Article I, Section 27 Pennsylvania Constitution [It’s Not A Suggestion] Click Here To View Or Print The Entire Apr

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AI Recruiters Have Joined the Job Search. Who Are They Helping?

Scientific American

Small start-ups and big professional platforms are using AI to find and recruit new hires—but these tools can reinforce bias

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Endangered Species Alert: What Animals Are About To Go Extinct?

Earthava

The post Endangered Species Alert: What Animals Are About To Go Extinct? appeared first on Earthava. The balance of ecosystems is under threat as numerous animal species face the risk of extinction. Current estimates indicate a startling number of animals are on the brink of disappearing forever, primarily due to human activities. These activities include habitat destruction, poaching, and climate change, which undermine the survival prospects of critically endangered species.

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Deadly upwellings of cold water pose threat to migratory sharks

New Scientist

Climate change is making extreme cold upwellings more common in certain regions of the world, and these events can be catastrophic for animals such as bull sharks

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Environmental Defence Celebrates Progress on the Sustainable Jobs Act 

Enviromental Defense

Statement by AliĂ©nor Rougeot, Program Manager, Climate and Energy It is good news for workers and communities that the Sustainable Jobs Act is one step closer to becoming law. This legislation is essential for preparing Canadians to succeed in the green economy. After months of unnecessary delays, we’re relieved to see it advancing to the Senate.

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Do Sperm Whales Have Culture?

Scientific American

As hard as it is to study these denizens of the deep, researchers have found some intriguing evidence to support the idea the "sperm whale culture" exists.

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A Tailgate for the Sun

Cool Green Science

Join writer Jenny Rogers as she watches the solar eclipse from a remnant patch of blackland prairie in Texas. The post A Tailgate for the Sun appeared first on Cool Green Science.

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G.E.T. Solar Informational Webinar April 25 For Businesses, Schools, Municipalities & Nonprofits

PA Environment Daily

The Pennsylvania Solar Center is hosting an April 25 webinar starting at Noon for businesses, schools, municipalities and nonprofits interested in transitioning to solar e nergy to reduce costs and eliminate natural gas prices spikes. The webinar will answer commonly asked questions and go over a long list of possible financing options that can make going solar for your organization a no-brainer.

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An ICU Nurse Explains the Vital Role of Family Caregivers in Loved Ones' Health

Scientific American

Family caregivers provide critical support and familiarity to patients, but can also experience burnout

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PA Resources Council Offers Free Statewide Recycling Webinar On Earth Day, April 22

PA Environment Daily

On April 22, more than one billion people around the world will celebrate Earth Day, which annually encourages individuals, communities, organizations, and governments to take action to protect the planet. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, each American produces approximately 4.4 pounds of waste every day. While much of this waste is recyclable in some way, typically only about 30 percent finds its way to the proper receptacle.

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COVID, Flu and RSV Vaccines Are Lifesavers. Why Aren’t More Older Adults Getting Them?

Scientific American

We need to do more to ensure older adults—including those living in long-term care facilities—are up to date on recommended vaccines

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Recent Federal Developments for April 2024

Nanotech

TSCA/FIFRA/TRI EPA Seeks Comment On Proposed Settlement Agreement To Conclude A TSCA Rulemaking Regulating Lead Wheel Weights, Publishes ANPRM Regarding Lead Wheel Weights: On March 13, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published notice of a proposed settlement agreement to address a petition for writ of mandamus filed by the Ecology Center, the Center for Environmental Health, United Parents Against Lead & Other Environmental Hazards, and the Sierra Club in the United Sta

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