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Review: Plantable pencils pencils

A Greener Life

Photo credit: SproutWorld. By Anders Lorenzen A pencil that can become a plant? My first thought, when I was first contacted about the product, seemed like a storyline in a book I would read or a cartoon I would watch with my two-year-old daughter. But I quickly realised this was a real thing and the Danish-based company Sproutworld had developed an impactful and innovative product.

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Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Politics Reported By Local News Media Last Week

PA Environment Daily

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Shapiro -- Inquirer: Shapiro Appointing New Members To PA’s Private Charter School Appeals Board -- Scranton Times: Shapiro Defends Free Speech Rights Of Anti-Israel Protesters -- Budget 2023 -- AP: PA Lawmakers OK Millions For Some Universities, Not Temple, Pitt, Penn State; But Feud Over Private, Public School Aid -- The Center Square - Anthony Hennen: Penn State, Temple, Pitt, Lincoln Universities Secure State Funding Wi

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Science News Briefs from around the World: December 2023

Scientific American

The explosive secret behind Saturn’s rings, a Scandinavian arrow frozen for 4,000 years, the world's deepest-known virus, and much more in this month’s Quick Hits

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Sunday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 11.19.23

PA Environment Daily

Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania House next voting day Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule Senate next voting day Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- DEP Alert: Greenport Will Not Be Available From Nov. 17 at 7:00 p.m. to Nov. 20 at 6:00 a.m. due to scheduled maintenance. -- 75 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA [PaEN] -- Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students &

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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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New Results Reveal How to Build a Nuclear Clock

Scientific American

Nuclear clocks could shatter timekeeping records.

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Legislation Moving: Senate-- Stream ‘Cleaning,’ Carbon Sequestration; House-- Recycling Fee Increase; Geothermal Energy; Solar Energy On Farms

PA Environment Daily

The Senate and House moved several environmental and energy bills last week, including-- Senate 10-Year ‘Stream Cleaning’ Permit: Senate Bill 689 (Yaw-R-Lycoming) would authorize DEP to issue a 10-year “stream cleaning” permits to local governments or PennDOT without need for further preapprovals for actions in the stream regardless if stream conditions changes within their jurisdictions was passed by the Senate in a party-line vote, Republicans supporting.

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75 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA

PA Environment Daily

Here are 75 new stories in the PA Environment Digest about individuals, groups, local governments, farmers, businesses, watershed groups and many more working all across Pennsylvania to restore and protect the environment and show others the beauty that surrounds us. Thank you for your leadership! -- State Dept. Of Health Pushing For Changes To Reduce Adverse Health Impacts From Natural Gas Development [PaEN] -- PA Capital-Star: PA’s Natural Gas Development Is Hurting Its Oldest Residents -- DEP

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'Heartbreak' Stars Cause Enormous, Tumultuous Waves in Their Partners

Scientific American

Two orbiting stars are causing unsustainably large tides as they draw closer together

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

Opportunities to learn more about environmental and energy issues affecting Pennsylvania for students and adults-- Awards/Recognition -- WGAL: Liz Winand From Shank’s Mare Outfitters Introduced Thousands Of Young People To The Great Outdoors Upcoming Events -- PittsburghUnionProgress.com: Mark America Recycles Day Nov. 15th With Free PA Resources Council Webinar -- PUC Highlights Nov. 15 Utility & Resources Fair In Delaware County -- Planet Philadelphia Radio: Nov. 17 - Sustainability For Th

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COVID Caused a Baby Bump when Experts Expected a Drop. Here's Why

Scientific American

During the COVID pandemic, the U.S.

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Shaping a Resilient Future: Climate Impact on Vulnerable Populations

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.