Renewables Supplied Two-Thirds of Germany's Power Last Year
Yale E360
JANUARY 8, 2025
Germany, the largest economy in Europe, got nearly two-thirds of its power from renewables last year, an analysis shows.
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DEP Issues Permits For Bishop Brothers Minard Sand, Gravel, Sandstone Mine In Bradford County
PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 8, 2025
On January 8, the Department of Environmental Protection issued permits to Bishop Brothers Construction Company Inc. for the Minard Mine , a surface mining operation for sand, gravel, and sandstone in Athens Township, Bradford County following careful regulatory review and consideration of extensive public comment. DEPs Moshannon District Mining Office has issued an industrial mineral surface mining permit and associated National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for the mini
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Physicists discover that 'impossible' particles could actually be real
New Scientist
JANUARY 8, 2025
Every fundamental particle in the universe fits into one of two groups called fermions and bosons, but now it seems there could be other particles out there that break this simple classification and were once thought to be impossible
North Branch Land Trust Receives Susquehanna Greenway Partnership Watershed Education Grant
PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 8, 2025
On January 8, the Luzerne County-based North Branch Land Trust announced it is a recipient of a 2024-2025 Susquehanna Greenway Partnership Mini-Grant. Through this project and funding from the Susquehanna Greenway, North Branch Land Trust will work with conservation and community partners to create and install contextual watershed educational signage at Hanover Crossings Marsh Sanctuary located in Hanover Township, Luzerne County.
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
California wildfires fuelled by months of unusual extreme weather
New Scientist
JANUARY 8, 2025
Fast-moving wildfires are burning long after the regular fire season is over due to an unlikely sequence of extreme weather events that may have been exacerbated by climate change
DCNR Hosts 5 Webinars On Draft State Outdoor Recreation Plan Starting Feb. 3
PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 8, 2025
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will host five webinars on the new draft State Outdoor Recreation Plan priorities. The webinars will review the draft plan's priorities as well as provide time for audience questions. A public comment link will be provided at the end of each webinar. All the webinars are free and open to the public.
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Wednesday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 1.8.25
PA Environment Daily
JANUARY 8, 2025
NOTICE: Due To A Significant Family Health Issue, The Schedule For Publishing The PA Environment Digest Will Be Uncertain Thru At Least January 10. 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.
Analysis: Norway’s electric vehicle transition is nearly complete
A Greener Life
JANUARY 8, 2025
Image generated by AI. By Anders Lorenzen There will still be some fossil-fuel-driven cars on the roads in Norway in the years and decades. However, their current status as dominating the car market will soon be a thing of the past, with electric vehicles heading the market. New data shows that no other developed economy has made as much progress as the Scandinavian country in transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs).
Will genome editing transform our children's health? Some have doubts
New Scientist
JANUARY 8, 2025
A team of scientists claims that the risk of common conditions like heart disease could be slashed by editing people's genomes at the embryo stage - but other biologists strongly disagree
The Stream, January 8, 2025: In German Forest, Tesla Factory and Water Protectors Face Off
Circle of Blue
JANUARY 8, 2025
Water lines snake across the Permian basin. Photo Keith Schneider/Circle of Blue YOUR GLOBAL RUNDOWN Ecuador is at the forefront of a global hydropower reckoning, as drought and fluctuating water levels are calling the energy sources reliability into question. A nine-month water forest occupation on the outskirts of Berlin, Germany, came to an end in late November, as police evicted those who were protesting the water use and proposed expansion of a nearby Tesla factory.
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
A healthy dose of AI can improve medical care and save lives
New Scientist
JANUARY 8, 2025
Done right, with real-world evidence to back up the claims and persuade doctors to adopt it, artificial intelligence has the power to enhance clinical outcomes
EPA Proposes Partial Waiver of 2024 Cellulosic Biofuel Volume Requirement and Extension of 2024 Compliance Deadline
Nanotech
JANUARY 8, 2025
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a proposed rule on December 12, 2024, that would partially waive the 2024 cellulosic biofuel volume requirement and revise the associated percentage standard under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program due to a shortfall in cellulosic biofuel production. 89 Fed. Reg. 100442. As a result of this proposed change, EPA proposes to extend the RFS compliance reporting deadline for the 2024 compliance year.
Can you use banana peels to fertilise your plants?
New Scientist
JANUARY 8, 2025
Social media is rife with claims that banana skins can have a transformative effect on our houseplants.
What the End of U.S. Net Neutrality Means
Scientific American
JANUARY 8, 2025
A federal court’s decision deals a legal blow to the open Internet
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.
SpaceX: Starship to launch fake satellites on seventh test flight
New Scientist
JANUARY 8, 2025
SpaceXs most ambitious Starship flight yet will see reused hardware, the deployment of 10 fake satellites and another attempt to catch the booster with chopsticks
Palisades and Eaton Fires Show Rising Dangers of Fast-Moving Fires
Scientific American
JANUARY 8, 2025
In California and elsewhere, fast-moving fires are particularly damaging and expensive because they take people by surprise, making evacuations difficult
Incredible images tell the tale of the world’s most prized marble
New Scientist
JANUARY 8, 2025
In Land of Marble, photographer Alessandro Gandolfi explores the past and future of Italy's striking marble quarries
Why Time ‘Slows’ When You’re in Danger
Scientific American
JANUARY 8, 2025
It seems like time slows in an emergency or in the heat of a sports match.
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.
Sleeping pills disrupt how the brain clears waste
New Scientist
JANUARY 8, 2025
A common sleep medication prevents mice from effectively clearing away waste and toxins from their brain during sleep
The Unusually Strong Force Behind the Apocalyptic Fires in Los Angeles
Inside Climate News
JANUARY 8, 2025
This is not a typical Santa Ana. By Umair Irfan, Vox This article was originally published by Vox and is republished here as part of theClimate Deskcollaboration.
We thought we knew emperor penguins – robots are proving us wrong
New Scientist
JANUARY 8, 2025
For decades, we studied only a tiny number of Antarctica's emperor penguins.
ADHD Symptoms Can Fluctuate with the Menstrual Cycle
Scientific American
JANUARY 8, 2025
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder symptoms worsen right before and during a period, a new study finds, and this could impact treatment
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.
New Glenn launch: Blue Origin's reusable rocket set for maiden flight
New Scientist
JANUARY 8, 2025
Jeff Bezoss space company is about to launch New Glenn, a reusable rocket intended to rival SpaceXs Falcon Heavy, for the first time
Pluto May Have Won Its Moon Charon with a ‘Kiss’
Scientific American
JANUARY 8, 2025
Pluto and its largest moon Charon could have come together via a 10-hour “kiss-and-capture” encounter after a grazing collision
Vaccine misinformation can easily poison AI – but there's a fix
New Scientist
JANUARY 8, 2025
Adding just a little medical misinformation to an AI models training data increases the chances that chatbots will spew harmful false content about vaccines and other topics
Air pollution exposure disparities among ethnic groups in high-income countries: A scoping review
Environmental News Bits
JANUARY 8, 2025
Mustansar, T., van den Brekel, L., Timmermans, E. J., Agyemang, C., & Vaartjes, I. (2025). Air pollution exposure disparities among ethnic groups in high-income countries: A scoping review. Environmental Research, 267, 120647. [link] Abstract Background The adverse health effects of air pollution are well-established.
Sustainability at Retail
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How the Outdoors Affects Our Nervous System and Changes Our Microbiome
Scientific American
JANUARY 8, 2025
Nature can affect our nervous system and diversify our microbiome—and you don’t need to go on a hike to reap the benefits.
Punk and Emo fossils rock our ideas of how ancient molluscs looked
New Scientist
JANUARY 8, 2025
Two species of marine molluscs dating back about 430 million years have been named Punk and Emo for their outlandish spiky appearance
EPA takes steps to require MSW incinerators to report toxic chemical emissions
Environmental News Bits
JANUARY 8, 2025
Read the full story at Waste Today. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will start a process to require municipal waste incinerators to report their toxic chemical emissions to the agencys Toxics Release Inventory, according to Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER), Silver Spring, Maryland, and the Energy Justice Network (EJN), Philadelphia.
A first nomination for the 2025 Reverse Nominative Determinism award
New Scientist
JANUARY 8, 2025
Feedback has found a contender for the 2025 Reverse Nominative Determinism gong: the scientific journal Intelligence
Renewables Supplied Two-Thirds of Germany's Power Last Year
Yale E360
JANUARY 8, 2025
Germany, the largest economy in Europe, got nearly two-thirds of its power from renewables last year, an analysis shows.
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