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Federal Government’s Refusal to Designate Highway 413 for Impact Assessment is Disappointing and Reduces the Tools Available to Properly Protect Federal Environmental Values  

Enviromental Defense

Statement by Tim Gray, Executive Director Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat Ontarians are being let down by the federal governments decision to not put back in place a federal impact assessment for Highway 413. By refusing to assess the many dangers Highway 413 would pose in areas of federal responsibility, Minister Guilbeault, Prime Minister Trudeau, and MPs in the government caucus are reducing the number o

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Scientists Engineer Crops to Consume More Carbon Dioxide

Yale E360

Scientists have engineered sugarcane and sorghum to take advantage of rising levels of carbon dioxide, allowing these crops to grow bigger.

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Physicians For Social Responsibility- PA: Jan. 22 Webinar On How To Talk To Your Doctor About Environmental Threats To Your Health

PA Environment Daily

Physicians for Social Responsibility- PA will host a January 22 webinar on How To Talk To Your Doctor About Environmental Threats To Your Health from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Join physicians and patients as presenters discuss the ways the environment can impact your health, the barriers to environmental medicine and offer solutions for providers and patients to increase communication and improve outcomes for those experiencing health impacts.

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How the Grinch in Alberta Stole Renewables and Replaced them with AI

Enviromental Defense

If youre hoping for a holiday-themed message of glad tidings and seasonal goodwill, prepare for disappointment. It would seem that the Grinch has once again made off with a ramshackle sleigh full of wind turbines and solar panels and they aren’t likely to return from their shop, not unless the heart of the ole ‘Grinchy-Claus’ (aka the Alberta Government) has an unexpected growth spurt.

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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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December 23 - 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 [Its Not A Suggestion] Click Here To View Or Print The Entire Decemb

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USEPA Releases Draft General Permit for Industrial Stormwater Discharges

Vorys Law

On Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a proposed draft 2026 Multi-Sector General Permit for Industrial Stormwater Discharges (MSGP). The MSGP is a general permit that regulates stormwater discharges from various industrial facilities. Like the current 2021 MSGP, the 2026 MSGP would only apply in DC, MA, NH, NM, and certain other jurisdictions; however, states often look to the Federal MSGP when revising their own industrial stormwater permits.

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We'll learn about Ozempic's potential for Alzheimer's disease in 2025

New Scientist

Two later-stage trials investigating semaglutide, the drug in Ozempic, for treating Alzheimer's disease are due to complete in 2025, with potentially big results

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Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professionals: Level 1 Certification Training Registration Now Open

PA Environment Daily

The Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professionals are now accepting registrations for Level 1 certification training sessions beginning February 11. CBLP promotes sustainable landscape practices in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Level 1 is the baseline credential that covers design, installation, and management of sustainable landscapes and green infrastructure.

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We could discover a new element on the periodic table in 2025

New Scientist

Work is under way to produce the first atom of element 120 ever seen on Earth, and the results could be in surprisingly soon

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NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Attempts a Record-Breaking Christmas Eve Flyby

Scientific American

The Parker Solar Probe will swoop just 6.1 million kilometers above the sun’s surface on Christmas Eve.

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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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Mathematicians spent 2024 unravelling proof almost no one understands

New Scientist

The geometric Langlands conjecture poses deep questions for mathematicians, and a 1000-page proof published this year has left them both celebrating and puzzled

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How Rare ‘Alice in Wonderland Syndrome’ Warps Reality

Scientific American

Researchers are learning what causes Alice in Wonderland syndrome, a rare neurological condition that can appear to warp bodies, time and reality itself

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Forget aesthetics, the reason to look after our skin should be health

New Scientist

New research shows that ensuring the skin is in excellent condition should be a priority for anyone who wants to increase their chances of living a long life

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ECHA Publishes Second Interim Evaluation of EUON

Nanotech

The European Union (EU) Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON) announced on December 4, 2024, the availability of the European Chemical Agencys (ECHA) Second interim evaluation of the European Union Observatory for Nanomaterials (EUON). Prepared by WSP acting as a third-party evaluator, the interim evaluation assesses EUON against six criteria: effectiveness; efficiency (including economy and proportionality); relevance; coherence; EU-added value; and utility.

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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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The best popular science books to look forward to in 2025

New Scientist

Understanding why we think the way we do is a hot topic for many of 2025s books that and finding new ways to re-evaluate old truths, says Simon Ing

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USDA Issues Streamlined Regulation for Biobased Markets (BioPreferred) Program

Nanotech

The Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS), an agency of the Rural Development mission area within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), issued a final rule on December 9, 2024, that adopts changes from the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill) that apply to the Biobased Markets (BioPreferred) Program. 89 Fed. Reg. 97459. RBCS notes that these changes include the merger of the Guidelines for Designating Biobased Products for Federal Procurement and the Voluntary Labeling T

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What should we eat to give us better, healthier skin

New Scientist

From carotenoids to vitamins C and E and minerals such as selenium, here are the most important nutrients to slow skin damage

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The World’s Smallest Pasta Is Not Very Tasty

Scientific American

Researchers seeking better bandages are creating extremely thin fibers of starch

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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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The best science fiction novels to look forward to in 2025

New Scientist

A Ken Liu, two Adrian Tchaikovsky novels, Succession-style drama (with added telepathy) and a Polish epic. Emily H.

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How Climate Change Could Trigger Earthquakes

Scientific American

Climate change may influence seismic activity as melting glaciers reduce pressure on quake-prone faults

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The only four skincare ingredients that have been proven to work

New Scientist

In the quest for better skin, we are faced with an overwhelming choice of creams and serums to enhance our appearance.

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Why People Get More Colds in Winter

Scientific American

A mixture of colder temperatures, lower humidity and more time spent indoors could explain the uptick in cold viruses during the winter holidays

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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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How to fix computing's AI energy problem: run everything backwards

New Scientist

Artificial intelligence wastes an extraordinary amount of energy - but running every computer calculation twice, first forwards and then backwards, could drastically curb that problem

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Reviewing the Climate, Health and Tech Stories We Covered in 2024

Scientific American

We’re closing out the year with a roundup of the science stories that stood out to our editors in 2024.

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The stargazing events to look forward to in 2025

New Scientist

From auroras to partial eclipses of the sun, Leah Crane is planning out the astronomical events she will be watching next year

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Untangling Why Red Wine Causes Headaches

Scientific American

Opt for lighter, cheaper wine to dodge headaches this holiday season

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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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How to nurture your microbiome to look after your skin

New Scientist

Our skin is host to a thriving community of bacteria, some of which help to restore and protect our epidermis.

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Americans Are Moody, and Pollsters Should Pay Attention

Scientific American

The full potential of public opinion polling lies in its ability to illuminate deeper societal trends beyond electoral forecasts

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What the evidence says about the consequences of cosmetic tweakments

New Scientist

Laser therapy, microneedling and vampire facials are among the bizarre, non-surgical treatments that have become widely available, but their evidence base is decidedly mixed

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American chestnuts are part of Yuletide lore. But in the US, they’ve nearly been wiped out

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from the Associated Press. Its been a very long time since vendors sold the American chestnut on city sidewalks. Its no longer the variety whose smell some people associate with Christmastime as it wafts from street carts. Because its virtually extinct. But memories of the American chestnuts legacy keep resurfacing for … Continue reading American chestnuts are part of Yuletide lore.

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Monster wildfires are sending more smoke into the stratosphere

New Scientist

Smoke lofted into the upper atmosphere on towering pyrocumulonimbus clouds can spread around the globe and affect the climate