Real Climate
JULY 24, 2023
For various reasons I’m motivated to provide an update on my current thinking regarding the slowdown and tipping point of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC). I attended a two-day AMOC session at the IUGG Conference the week before last, there’s been interesting new papers, and in the light of that I have been changing my views somewhat.
Yale E360
JULY 24, 2023
The Menominee tribe of Wisconsin has sustainably harvested its woods for nearly 170 years, providing a model for foresters worldwide. Amid climate change and other threats to the forest, the tribe continues to follow a traditional code: Let the healthy trees keep growing.
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Union of Concerned Scientists
JULY 24, 2023
With over 250,000 vehicles in service, the United States Postal Service (USPS) has one the world’s largest truck fleets. Over the past several years, the USPS worked to plan the replacement of its aging delivery truck fleet with a mix of both electric and combustion vehicles. If electric delivery vehicle deployment is maximized, this transition could have significant positive impacts on both air quality and the larger adoption of commercial electric vehicles.
Scientific American
JULY 24, 2023
Traits in psychopaths may be present to some extent in all of us.
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
New Scientist
JULY 24, 2023
Elon Musk is once more plunging Twitter into turmoil, this time by changing its very identity
Scientific American
JULY 24, 2023
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Scientific American
JULY 24, 2023
Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.
New Scientist
JULY 24, 2023
Small studies suggest that psilocybin, the psychoactive compound in magic mushrooms, may reduce the severity of eating disorders and increase people’s motivation to recover from the condition
Scientific American
JULY 24, 2023
Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.
New Scientist
JULY 24, 2023
A 33-million-year-old layer of Earth's crust is laced with helium-3, which is normally only found in space.
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
Scientific American
JULY 24, 2023
Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.
The Applied Ecologist
JULY 24, 2023
Anna Gee, a PhD student at Imperial College London, talks us through ways in which we can help to restore forests through natural recruitment in this standalone piece. How do we decide what trees to plant for forest restoration?
Scientific American
JULY 24, 2023
A Federal Emergency Management Agency analysis of New York City’s inadequate storm drainage system shows that many urban areas can’t handle more intense rainfall
New Scientist
JULY 24, 2023
The AI that powers ChatGPT appears to be performing less well at mathematical problems than it was just a few months ago
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.
Scientific American
JULY 24, 2023
A sleep researcher who studies what dreams can tell us about the possible onset of some mental disorders believes lucid dreamers might hold a lot of answers in their heads.
New Scientist
JULY 24, 2023
A study of more than 700,000 people found that adopting eight healthy habits by age 40 could extend life expectancy by more than two decades
PA Environment Daily
JULY 24, 2023
The PA Association of Conservation Districts was awarded a $210,000 Landscape Scale Restoration grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service to pilot a Partnerships for Regional Invasive Species Management (PRISM) program in the northwest region of Pennsylvania. The northwest region covers 13 counties: Erie, Warren, McKean, Crawford, Mercer, Venango, Forest, Elk, Lawrence, Butler, Clarion, Jefferson, and Armstrong.
New Scientist
JULY 24, 2023
We don't yet know how strong the developing El Niño climate pattern will be, but even a weak one risks severe global disruption
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.
PA Environment Daily
JULY 24, 2023
The Keystone Trails Association’s new Trail Academy series features educational webinars and in-person training events to maintain safer trails, develop wiser hikers, and create happier forests. Events are hosted by Keystone Trails Association (KTA) staff members, outdoor industry leaders, conservation experts, and/or members of KTA. “Our new Trail Academy is an effort to support each individual wherever they are in their hiking journey,” shares Brook Lenker, Executive Director of KTA.
New Scientist
JULY 24, 2023
Climate change made the heatwaves in North America and Europe at least 1000 times more likely and the heatwave in China around 50 times more likely
PA Environment Daily
JULY 24, 2023
The July 24 PA Environment Digest is now available. Click Here To View Or Print The Entire July 24 PA Environment Digest 111 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA Weekly List Of PA Environment & Energy Articles & NewsClips By Topic Marcellus Drilling News/The Allegheny Front: University Of Pittsburgh Study Finds At Least 800,000 Tons Of Fracking Waste Sent To Landfills Unaccounted For In One Year; Oil & Gas Waste Adds To Radiation Accumulation In Stream
NRDC
JULY 24, 2023
Climate change may be out of control but it is not beyond our ability to confront.
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.
PA Environment Daily
JULY 24, 2023
The Keystone Trails Association will host their 15th KTA Trail Challenge 25K Run/Hike on Saturday, September 9 within Susquehannock State Park and along the Conestoga Trail. The Keystone Trails Association is a statewide organization committed to providing, protecting, preserving, and promoting hiking trails and hiking opportunities in Pennsylvania.
New Scientist
JULY 24, 2023
Experiments show that people consistently underestimate the weight of their own hands – a perceptual quirk that could be important for designing prosthetics
Environmental News Bits
JULY 24, 2023
Read the full story at Packaging Dive. Consumers struggle to identify and properly dispose of compostable materials, according to a newly released report from BPI and Closed Loop Partners’ Composting Consortium.
New Scientist
JULY 24, 2023
Concerns over chemical sunscreens harming coral reefs and maybe even our health are inspiring a new generation of sun lotions that would offer greater protection that endures
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Environmental News Bits
JULY 24, 2023
Read the full story from Southern Illinois University. Researchers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will equip, coordinate and train teams of student eclipse observers across North America, playing a vital role in NASA’s plans to study the rare celestial event in April.
PA Environment Daily
JULY 24, 2023
On July 24, the Department of Community and Economic Development announced it awarded a $501,136 grant to UGI Utilities to construct a new natural gas pipeline to serve the Little Leaf farms greenhouse in Banks Township, Carbon County. The total project cost of the project is $1,02,272 and UGI Utilities will provide matching funds in the amount of $501,136.
Environmental News Bits
JULY 24, 2023
Read the full story in the New York Times. California’s residential composting program, which began last year, is an enormous undertaking meant to reduce the amount of trash going into the state’s landfills and the climate-polluting gases the facilities release.
Enviromental Defense
JULY 24, 2023
Statement by Nate Wallace, Clean Transportation Program Manager, Environmental Defence Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Huron-Wendat – Toronto’s budget shortfall is tied to the TTC’s over-reliance on fare revenues – a situation created by federal and provincial policy. It is the responsibility of higher orders of government to step in and do their fair share.
Environmental News Bits
JULY 24, 2023
Read the full story from Food Ingredients First. Researchers have revealed that plastic mulch used to boost strawberry growth leaves behind large amounts of material fragments in the soil. Findings from the study are likely to apply to worldwide plastic use in agricultural production.
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