Union of Concerned Scientists
APRIL 26, 2022
We’ve heard it a lot. Riding transit is good for the climate. And the climate needs our help now more than ever. Is this true? Yes. Can we really make a difference by changing our transportation system? Also yes. Here’s how. Transit lowers emissions, brings convenience. Transportation is about getting where we need to go—to where we live, where we play, where we work, where we pray.
Yale E360
APRIL 26, 2022
Facing a changing climate, southwestern U.S. cities such as San Diego, Phoenix, and Las Vegas have embraced a host of innovative strategies for conserving and sourcing water, providing these metropolitan areas with ample water supplies to support their growing populations. Read more on E360 ?.
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Environment + Energy Leader
APRIL 26, 2022
State Farm Arena has diverted a minimum of 90% of all waste from landfills and incineration during basketball games, concerts and events. The post State Farm Arena Diverts 90% of All Waste during Events, Achieves Platinum Certification appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Physics World
APRIL 26, 2022
On 16 September 1910 the Canadian inventor Reginald A Fessenden, who is best known for his work on radio technology, published an article in the journal The Electrician about energy storage. “The problem of the commercial utilization, for the production of power, of the energy of solar radiation, the wind and other intermittent natural sources is a double one,” he wrote.
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.
Cool Green Science
APRIL 26, 2022
Tagging trevally on a remote island with rod and reel. The post Fishing for Science on Palmyra Atoll appeared first on Cool Green Science.
Frontiers
APRIL 26, 2022
By Mischa Dijkstra, Frontiers science writer. Vervet monkey, Chlorocebus pygerythrus , from K social group in Uganda. Image credit: TJM Arseneau-Robar, KA Anderson, EN Vasey, P Sicotte, JA Teichroeb. Researchers show that vervet monkeys take into account complex social contexts to plan their food trips. When higher-ranking competitors are nearby, they rush to secure the best food immediately.
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National Law Center
APRIL 26, 2022
A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. . The post Ag and Food Law Daily Update: April 26, 2022 appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
Environmental News Bits
APRIL 26, 2022
Read the full story from the University of Vermont. Feeling unhappy? Go find a city park—the bigger the better—and try taking a walk outdoors. That’s the upshot of a major new study that measures the happiness effects of city parks in the 25 largest U.S. cities, from New York City and Los Angeles to Washington, … Continue reading The 25 happiest U.S. city park systems, ranked by scientists.
New Scientist
APRIL 26, 2022
We have now discovered all four building blocks of DNA in meteorite samples, suggesting that space rocks may have delivered the compounds to Earth, contributing to the origin of life
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 26, 2022
On April 26, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn visited Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area in Dauphin County to celebrate its forest heritage and to induct it into the Old-Growth Forest Network. “It’s hard to describe the sense of awe that comes from taking a walk among ancient, old-growth trees,” Dunn said.
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.
The Applied Ecologist
APRIL 26, 2022
Biodiversity is most rapidly declining on grasslands of all the terrestrial biomes, and large-scale interventions are much needed to restore these landscapes. In their latest Practice Insights, Caleb Roberts and colleagues showcase long-term efforts in successfully restoring the Loess Canyons, USA, using fire as tool. Find out more about the story behind the cover of our latest issue.
Frontiers
APRIL 26, 2022
By Peter Rejcek, science writer. A crewed mission to Mars will require transporting equipment for creating electricity to power life support systems. The choice for the type of device used will require a tradeoff between mass and energy efficiency. Researchers here show that a photovoltaic system using compressed hydrogen energy storage can compete with nuclear energy across about 50% of the Red Planet.
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 26, 2022
On April 25, Kurt Klapkowski, Acting DEP Deputy Secretary for Oil and Gas Management, told the DEP Oil and Gas Technical Advisory Board Penn State’s latest study on the environmental impact of road dumping conventional oil and gas wastewater will have an “immediate,” “large” and “intense” impact on the use of this material in Pennsylvania, nationally and possibly internationally.
National Law Center
APRIL 26, 2022
On April 5, 2022 the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), an agency within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), published a. The post What is an Organic Dairy Cow? appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.
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 Scientist
APRIL 26, 2022
Wheat production is at risk from extreme temperatures across much of India, but better early warning systems appear to be limiting how deadly the heatwaves are
Physics World
APRIL 26, 2022
Physicists in the Czech Republic have shown that heat flows more efficiently through a fluid when the fluid’s temperature gradient oscillates over time. The discovery by Ladislav Skrbek at Charles University and colleagues could help climate scientists to better understand the flow of heat through Earth’s atmosphere, and may also lead to better designs of heat exchangers.
New Scientist
APRIL 26, 2022
Larger animals usually need less energy by weight than smaller ones, but an analysis that looked at nine species found this wasn't true during hibernation
Earth 911
APRIL 26, 2022
Solar energy installations have skyrocketed in recent years; it’s likely there are some in your. The post How Much Does a Home Solar System Cost? appeared first on Earth911.
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New Scientist
APRIL 26, 2022
Three parasites that are sometimes found in cat and human faeces can live on the surface of microplastic particles, and may be transported into the sea
Academy of Natural Sciences
APRIL 26, 2022
This summer the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University will lead a campaign to map heat and air quality in Philadelphia, working with community scientists so that residents have a stronger voice in the planning and implementation of climate change-preparedness strategies. . Philadelphia was approved as one of just 16 communities across the U.S. and abroad to lead an Urban Heat Island Mapping Campaign , a joint initiative of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National
New Scientist
APRIL 26, 2022
Billionaire Elon Musk wants to promote free speech on Twitter, but the European Union's Digital Services Act could see the bloc calling the shots
Environmental Leader
APRIL 26, 2022
Smart systems and technology that can help buildings be more energy efficient are becoming more common. The post Smart Building Management Systems Slashing Energy Use appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
New Scientist
APRIL 26, 2022
Horizontal DNA transfer, once thought to be a rare event, has occurred between snakes and frogs at least 54 times in the past 85 million years
Environmental Leader
APRIL 26, 2022
Markley Group enacted an energy efficiency project with the help of Mass Save. The data center company, which received incentive money, says that it saved more than 1.8 million kilowatt/hours, producing $307,671 in savings. The payback took only eight months. The post How A Large Massachusetts-based Data Center Creates Energy Savings appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
New Scientist
APRIL 26, 2022
Many homes in the UK rely on repurposed phone lines for internet access, leading to slow download speeds, but there may be a solution
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 26, 2022
On April 26, 15 projects by schools, businesses, and community organizations around the state were recognized with the 2022 Governor’s Awards for Environmental Excellence. “Every year, the Environmental Excellence honorees show the creative and innovative ways we can improve our environment, and this year is no different,” said Gov. Tom Wolf. “The projects highlighted this year show tremendous diversity in how they are making Pennsylvania a better place.
New Scientist
APRIL 26, 2022
Conditions on the peak of Llullaillaco, 6739 above sea level, are cold, dry and hostile – but some mice somehow survive there
Environmental News Bits
APRIL 26, 2022
Read the full story at Triple Pundit. We’ve got no shortage of stories about the effects our addiction to plastic has had on the globe. The results have included garbage patches in the ocean, litter strewn along waterways and beaches, and even microplastics lodged within human bodies. Retailers and brands have been a huge part of … Continue reading Get pumped as The Body Shop adds refill stations to U.S. stores?.
New Scientist
APRIL 26, 2022
Oscar winners alive today are expected to die aged 81.3, on average, compared with 76.4 for their fellow nominees and 76.
Environmental News Bits
APRIL 26, 2022
Read the full story at Food Dive. The current food system has several sustainability challenges, and much of the recent debate — especially comparing traditional animal agriculture products to alternatives made from plants, fermentation or cells — oversimplifies both the problems and the solutions, a new report from IPES-Food found. There are no silver-bullet-style ways to solve … Continue reading Report: Food’s future is more complicated than the alternative protein debate makes it
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 26, 2022
The American Society for Reclamation Sciences (formally American Society of Mining and Reclamation) is now accepting registrations for the 2022 Annual Meeting to be held in Duluth, Minnesota. The conference will focus on the research, technical, and regulatory issues associated with the land and water implications of anthropogenic land disturbances.
Environmental News Bits
APRIL 26, 2022
Read the full post at JD Supra. There have been a number of important recent developments, with more on the way, concerning emerging contaminants such as Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) and 1,4-dioxane. It can be hard for companies to discern, respond to, and plan for the practical impact of these developments on their regulatory … Continue reading What’s ahead for emerging contaminants: Highlights and recommendations.
PA Environment Daily
APRIL 26, 2022
By Penn State News The phased plan for how more than 350 acres of Penn State-owned land in the Musser Gap area in State College will be conserved for learning, stewardship, respite and connection was presented to the Centre Region Council of Governments during its general forum meeting on April 25. The Musser Gap to Valleyland initiative will conserve 355 acres in the Centre Region for environmental protection and natural recreation.
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