Sat.Jun 18, 2022

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The universe is surprisingly lopsided and we don't know why

New Scientist

Two analyses of a million galaxies show that their distribution may not be symmetrical, which may mean that our understandings of gravity and the early universe are incorrect

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Warming Trends: How Hairdressers Are Mobilizing to Counter Climate Change, Plus Polar Bears in Greenland and the ‘Sounds of the Ocean’

Inside Climate News

A column highlighting climate-related studies, innovations, books, cultural events and other developments from the global warming frontier. By Katelyn Weisbrod When a client sits down in Paloma Rose Garcia’s chair for a haircut, one of the most popular topics of conversation is the weather. The Sydney, Australia-based hairdresser and owner of Paloma Salon.

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There are 6 types of people online who worry about the environment

New Scientist

A massive analysis of Twitter has found that, when it comes to environmental concern, there are broadly six distinct personas, including smart alecs and technocrats. Which one are you?

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Continuous Bose–Einstein condensate opens the door to continuous-wave atom lasers

Physics World

A continuous Bose–Einstein condensate (BEC) has been produced by researchers in the Netherlands. Claimed as a first, the achievement has been sought for years and could lead to continuous-wave atom lasers and a more fundamental understanding of the physics of condensed matter. BECs form when a gas of bosonic atoms is cooled to ultracold temperatures.

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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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Saturday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips 6.18.22

PA Environment Daily

Are You Telling Your Story? Senate returns to session June 20, 21, 22 [ Budget Time! ] -- Committee Schedule House returns to session June 20, 21, 22 [ Budget Time! ] -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- DCNR Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council Urges Lawmakers To Support Growing Greener III Funding [PaEN] -- PUC Distributes $234 Million In 2021 Revenue From Act 13 Drilling Impact Fee; Represents Lowest Effective Tax Rate On Natural Gas Companies On Record - IFO [