Physics World

OCTOBER 2, 2021

If the last few years of environmental coverage has taught us anything, it is that the climate crisis is a complex problem with no silver bullet. Effectively mitigating it will require a multifaceted approach that incorporates technological solutions as well as behaviour change at the governmental, corporate and individual levels. For physicists, the challenges of meeting our needs sustainably are already opening up lots of interesting and creative job opportunities.

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Scientific American

OCTOBER 2, 2021

Humanity’s greatest achievement might be building our successors. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

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Physics World

OCTOBER 2, 2021

In the summer of 1974, Russell Hulse was down in the weeds of collecting data for his PhD thesis when he noticed something odd. Together with his supervisor Joseph Taylor , Hulse was using the famed 350 m spherical reflector dish at the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico to search for pulsars: compact and highly magnetized stars that broadcast bursts of radio waves across the galaxy as they rotate.

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Inside Climate News

OCTOBER 2, 2021

A column highlighting climate-related studies, innovations, books, cultural events and other developments from the global warming frontier. By Katelyn Weisbrod The cruise industry was one of the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic. But as massive vessels carrying thousands of tourists set sail again this fall, they will be taking a significant toll on the environment, according to a new study by researchers in the U.K., Spain and Croatia.

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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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Physics World

OCTOBER 2, 2021

Eunice Lo , researcher, University of Bristol, UK. In order to respond effectively to climate change, it’s important to understand its fundamental causes and effects. Eunice Lo is particularly interested in how climate change will affect extreme weather events, with a focus on heatwaves and their impact on human health. Lo first became interested in this area while studying physics and astronomy at Durham University , UK, where her final-year project looked at how to calibrate telescopes to corr

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 2, 2021

The Department of Environmental Protection published 62 pages of public notices related to proposed and final permit and approval/ disapproval actions in the October 2 PA Bulletin - pages 6259 to 6321. Sign Up For DEP’s eNotice: Did you know DEP can send you email notices of permit applications submitted in your community? Notice of new technical guidance documents and regulations?

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 2, 2021

Last week, the Department of Environmental Protection published its September update on Pennsylvania’s efforts to implement the plan to clean up the Commonwealth’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. -- Water Science Institute, Partners: Celebrated Big Spring Run Legacy Sediment Stream Restoration Project In Lancaster County -- Middle Spring Watershed Assn.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 2, 2021

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice of an opportunity to bid on a mine reclamation project in Paint Township, Clarion County. The Department of Environmental Protection has available a current list of Abandoned Mine Reclamation, Acid Mine Drainage, Surface Mine Reclamation, Cleaning Out and Plugging Oil and Gas Wells, Waterways Engineering (Concrete Dams/Concrete Lined Channels, Walls and Box Culverts, etc.), Hazardous Site Remediation, Removal and Disposal of Underground

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 2, 2021

The PA Energy Development Authority is scheduled to meet on October 5 to hear an update on the Restart Grant Program and a Green Bank proposal. Click Here for a copy of the agenda. The meeting will be held in Room 105 Rachel Carson Building starting at 3:00 p.m. Click Here for options on joining the meeting online or by conference call. For more information and available handouts, visit the PA Energy Development Authority webpage.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 2, 2021

The Department of Environmental Protection invites comments on a proposed Alternative Restoration Plan developed for the Baken Creek Watershed in Perry County. ( PA Bulletin, page 6319 ) The ARP approach was chosen as a temporary alternative to the development of a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL). An ARP is currently a better option for this watershed because it not only sets a pollution reduction goal, but it also lays out a comprehensive plan for restoration.

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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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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 2, 2021

The Department of Environmental Protection has scheduled a public hearing [if needed] on the proposed RACT II Air Quality Plan for the coal-fired Keystone-Conemaugh Power Plant in West Wheatfield Township, Indiana County. ( PA Bulletin page 6283 ) Conemaugh Generating Station is a 1,872 MW coal-powered baseload electric power plant with two steam turbines which began operation in 1970 and 1971.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 2, 2021

[ Note: The Eastern and Western PA Coalitions for Abandoned Mine Reclamation, citizen, wildlife, environmental and other groups, communities and counties, DEP and many others officially launched an effort in October 2016 to start pushing Congress to reauthorize the federal mine reclamation fee which is critical to fund state programs to regulate surface coal mining and reclaim abandoned mines and address Pennsylvania's #1 water pollution issue.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 2, 2021

House returns to session October 4, 5, 6 -- Committee Schedule Senate returns to session October 18, 19, 20 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- Appalachian Voices: Congress Fails To Reauthorize Abandoned Mine Reclamation Program; People In Pennsylvania Have Worked For 5 Years So Far To Get Their Members Of Congress And General Assembly To Act On This Critical Issue [PaEN].

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