Union of Concerned Scientists

MAY 27, 2022

Here we are again, on the cusp of another hurricane season. June 1 is the official start, but for the past 7 years the first named storm (and sometimes the second) formed before that date. This year broke the streak, and that is a good thing. Still, both the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) forecast , released on May 24, and the Colorado State University (CSU) forecast , released on April 7, predict a season with above-normal activity— for the seventh consecutive year.

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Yale E360

MAY 27, 2022

An ancient cypress in southern Chile could be more than 5,000 years old, making it the world's most aged tree, new research finds. Read more on E360 ?.

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Law and Environment

MAY 27, 2022

On April 28, 2022, the California Attorney General launched an investigation into the “fossil fuel and petrochemical industries for their role in causing and exacerbating the global plastics pollution crisis.” As a first step, the CA AG issued a subpoena to ExxonMobil, “a major source of global plastic pollution, seeking information relating to the company’s role in deceiving the public.

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Physics World

MAY 27, 2022

Medical procedures such as collection of blood samples or intubation, for example, require doctors and other healthcare staff to work in close proximity to the patient. To protect them from exposure to infections in such scenarios, a team at Nagoya University in Japan has developed a desktop air curtain system (DACS) that blocks emitted aerosol particles and prevents potential spread of viruses such as SARS-CoV-2.

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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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PA Environment Daily

MAY 27, 2022

On May 26, Pennsylvania Envirothon announced the winner of the statewide competition is Penncrest High School Team from Delaware County with a score of 556.3 who will represent Pennsylvania in the International Envirothon July 24-30 at Miami University of Ohio. Rounding out the list of top 10 winners are-- -- Second Place – North East School District, Erie County , with a score of 525.2; -- Third Place – Bangor Area HS, Northampton County , with a score of 507; -- Fourth Place – Pleasant Valley

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Physics World

MAY 27, 2022

Many people around the world enjoy doing crosswords, taking a few moments out of their day to test their knowledge and wordplay by answering clues to find words that complete the crossword grid. Crosswords are a puzzle that humans particularly excel at, so much so that we can outperform machines — or so we thought. One of the most prestigious crossword competitions is the annual American Crossword Puzzle Tournament and the best that a machine could do in 2017 was 11th place thanks to a pro

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New Scientist

MAY 27, 2022

As part of its Innovative Advanced Concepts programme, NASA has given a major award to a team working on solar sails that can move in any direction using ridges that diffract light like prisms do

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 27, 2022

On May 26, Penn State University and the Department of Environmental Protection released a new study of spreading conventional oil and gas wastewater on unpaved roads by Penn State researchers, who found the wastewater running off the roadways after spreading contains concentrations of barium, strontium, lithium, iron, manganese that exceed human-health based criteria and levels of radioactive radium that exceed industrial discharge standards.

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New Scientist

MAY 27, 2022

Replacing faulty genes with healthy ones has enabled several children with rare genetic disorders to have typical life experiences, such as attending school and living with their families

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 27, 2022

Recognizing the value pollinators provide to humans and our ecosystem, Penguin Court , a Preserve of the Brandywine Conservancy , and the Westmoreland Pollinator Partners , a committee of over two dozen groups in Westmoreland County promoting and protecting pollinators, are pleased to announce the second annual Pennsylvania Pollinator Photo Challenge.

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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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New Scientist

MAY 27, 2022

A robot that uses its spiked feet to cling to the mucus-covered lining of the gut could one day climb through the human body to install monitoring devices or deliver therapies

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Enviromental Defense

MAY 27, 2022

The dust has settled on a hectic spring for federal climate policy in Canada. And as it clears, one thing remains painfully obvious: the oil and gas lobby is still playing a major role in driving Canada’s policy making. The latest IPCC report once again confirms that not only is a rapid pivot off of fossil fuels necessary, but it’s entirely possible.

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New Scientist

MAY 27, 2022

Many ancient Romans died when the towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum were buried by hot volcanic ash, but the high temperatures didn’t destroy proteins in their skeletons

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Environmental Leader

MAY 27, 2022

The Massachusetts College of Art and Design has announced the completion of its energy and water retrofits project; cost savings will allow it to implement other important projects. The post MassArt Completes Energy and Water Retrofits Project appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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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New Scientist

MAY 27, 2022

A super-sized atom plus a cold ion have been combined to make a completely new molecule that is 4 micrometres across and makes extremely long molecular bonds

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 27, 2022

Lancaster Farmland Trust announced that the King family preserved their 73-acre farm in Elizabeth Township, with the help of generous gifts to LFT’s Honoring the Promise Campaign during Acres for Auction at their 2021 Together For the Land event. This farm has been in the King family since 1971. Mr. King grew up on the farm and remembers milking cows and doing chores on this land.

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New Scientist

MAY 27, 2022

In the aftermath of yet another school shooting, many people in the US are desperate for solutions to the country’s gun violence epidemic.

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Earth 911

MAY 27, 2022

Alice Bodreau, strategic partners manager for Europe at the Ellen Macarthur Foundation, joins Mitch Ratcliffe. The post Earth911 Podcast: The Ellen Macarthur Foundation Introduces a Circular Economy Glossary appeared first on Earth911.

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New Scientist

MAY 27, 2022

A crossword-solving AI has beaten more than a thousand of the best human solvers at the prestigious American Crossword Puzzle Tournament

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Environmental News Bits

MAY 27, 2022

Read the full story at Environmental Health News. After a bombshell study came out last summer showing that a number of cosmetics contained PFAS, a class of compounds linked to cancer and reproductive problems, small-scale Oregon beauty company Axiology sent a suite of its products for testing. The results showed no indicators for PFAS. But … Continue reading In-depth: For clean beauty brands, getting PFAS out of makeup might be easier said than done.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 27, 2022

SEEDS ( Sustainable Energy Education & Development Support ) is offering FREE Home Energy Efficiency Assessments to low-income residents of Lackawanna County. A SEEDS Home Energy Efficiency Assessment will help residents conserve energy, improve their home’s comfort level, and save money. Their assessment team will inspect the interior and exterior of the residence and provide simple steps and advice for improving the home’s energy efficiency.

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Environmental News Bits

MAY 27, 2022

Read the full story at GreenBiz. It’s been five years since Apple decided to get proactive about extending its ambitious renewable electricity commitments into its supply chain — an incredibly important gesture for any company serious about addressing its Scope 3 emissions. It continues to disclose impressive progress. And slowly but surely, other multinationals including Walmart, PepsiCo … Continue reading Apple, Walmart, PepsiCo offer suppliers leg up on renewable electricity.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 27, 2022

T he Department of Environmental Protection published 63 pages of public notices related to proposed and final permit and approval/ disapproval actions in the May 28 PA Bulletin - pages 3115 to 3178. 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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Environmental News Bits

MAY 27, 2022

Read the full story in Environmental Health News. As states work to limit the use of PFAS, one path for their spread is often overlooked: incineration of consumer waste, such as clothing, textiles, food packaging, paints, and electronics.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 27, 2022

The May 27 Take Five Fridays With Pam is now available from the PA Parks & Forests Foundation. Lots of Memorial Day Weekend events on the Foundation’s Events webpage and DCNR’s Calendar of Events for activities happening near you. Click Here to read the entire Take Five. For more information on programs, initiatives, special events and how you can get involved, visit the PA Parks & Forests Foundation website.

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Environmental News Bits

MAY 27, 2022

Read the full story at CNBC. Environmental groups argue that KLM’s advertising campaigns and “compensation” schemes violate European consumer law by giving a false impression about the sustainability of its flights and its plans to tackle climate breakdown. The case is thought to be the first corporate lawsuit about airlines and net zero — and … Continue reading Aviation giant KLM to face legal action in first major challenge to airline industry ‘greenwashing’.

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ESA

MAY 27, 2022

by the National Ecological Observatory Network. In Spring 2022, the ESA SEEDS program took a regional field trip to the NEON field sites in Puerto Rico. It was the first SEEDS in-person event since September 2019, when SEEDS hosted a Leadership Meeting at the Virginia Coastal Reserve. . SEEDS (Strategies for Ecology Education, Diversity and Sustainability) – which last year celebrated its 25th anniversary – is an education program by the Ecological Society of America (ESA).

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Environmental News Bits

MAY 27, 2022

Read the full story at Fast Company. A woman who successfully sued the Dutch government for failing to protect its citizens from climate change is just one winner of the 2022 Goldman Environmental Prize.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 27, 2022

The National Steering Committee of Small Business Environmental Assistance Programs and Small Business Ombudsmen has recognized the Pennsylvania Environmental Management Assistance Program (EMAP) of Widener University with the 2022 Small Business Environmental Assistance Program Excellence Award. This award category recognizes exemplary performance of a state SBEAP in the areas of compliance assistance, sustainability, advocacy, and collaboration at the national level.

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Environmental News Bits

MAY 27, 2022

Read the full story from St. Louis Public Radio. In the Metro East city of Cahokia Heights, which includes the former municipality of Centreville, sewer and stormwater systems are often so full that raw sewage seeps into residents’ yards. “You’d think we live in a Third World country, the way the city don’t care,” said … Continue reading In the Metro East, residents battle raw sewage, flooding — and indifference.

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PA Environment Daily

MAY 27, 2022

The Delaware River Basin Commission will hold its quarterly business meeting on June 8 at the Chase Center on the Riverfront, 815 Justison Street, Wilmington, DE starting at 10:30 a.m. Click Here to join the meeting via Zoom. Click Here to watch YouTube livestream. Visit the DRBC Upcoming Meetings webpage for the complete agenda and available handouts.

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Environmental News Bits

MAY 27, 2022

Read the full story in the Washington Post. The Justice Department is ramping up enforcement of environmental cases that officials say disproportionately harm poor and marginalized communities, creating an office to help coordinate investigations and expanding the breadth of litigation against companies and local or state governments that appear to violate federal laws or commit … Continue reading Justice Dept. boosts focus on environmental cases that harm the poor.

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CEQA Developments

MAY 27, 2022

On May 12, the Third District Court of Appeal belatedly ordered partially published an opinion it had filed on April 20, 2022, reversing the trial court’s judgment upholding the EIR for lead agency Siskiyou County’s approval of Crystal Geyser Water Company’s water bottling plant project. We Advocate Through Environmental Review, et al. v. County of Siskiyou, et al. ( Crystal Geyser Water Company, Real Party in Interest ) (2022) _ Cal.App.5th.

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