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Will an Equity Commission Report Address Systemic Racism at the USDA?  

Union of Concerned Scientists

On February 28, an advisory committee to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) presented Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack with its interim recommendations on how the department should address its long history of programmatic inequity and injustice. The recommendations are sweeping—they span across USDA programs and address the services the department provides to farmers, farmworkers, and consumers, while also tackling institutional issues within the department itself and its sup

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In Cambodia, a Battered Mekong Defies Doomsday Predictions

Yale E360

After years of environmental assault — from dam building, overfishing, and logging — stretches of the Mekong River, upon which millions of people depend, appear to be recovering. Heavy rains have helped, along with a crackdown on illegal fishing and other conservation efforts.

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Farmland Consolidation, Not Chinese Ownership, Is the Real National Security Threat

Union of Concerned Scientists

Following the wide coverage of a suspected Chinese spy balloon in US airspace earlier in February, Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) and others have proposed legislation that would seek to limit foreign ownership of US farmland, targeting China, Russia, and other “adversaries” of the US government. But how much land do foreign entities really own in this country?

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Explorers Club Names J. Carl Ganter a Fellow, Recognizing Contributions to Freshwater Research, Conservation and Journalism

Circle of Blue

Circle of Blue co-founder joins roster of explorers who have “inspired many of the world’s greatest discoveries” as water stress becomes a serious threat to people, business, the environment and political stability across the world NEW YORK (FEB 27, 2023) — The Explorers Club — the distinguished international society that promotes scientific expeditions and discovery that push the bounds of human possibility — has named J.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

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

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“Temporada de peligro” en Sudamérica: El cambio climático rompe los récords de calor en la región

Union of Concerned Scientists

Traducido del inglés por Felipe Castro Mientras una ola de frío ártico sin precedentes se apoderaba de Estados Unidos, una ola de calor sin precedentes se extendía por partes de Sudamérica durante gran parte de los últimos meses. Mientras nos encontramos en medio de brutales tormentas invernales en el hemisferio norte, resulta fácil olvidar que es verano en el hemisferio sur.

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The Surprise Parts Obsolescence Impact of PFAS

Environment + Energy Leader

When it comes to PFAS (forever chemicals) regulations are secondary — production sunsetting and parts obsolescence is where manufacturers will first feel the pressure. The post The Surprise Parts Obsolescence Impact of PFAS appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Giant insect thought extinct in eastern US found in a Walmart

New Scientist

A giant lacewing found clinging to the exterior of a supermarket is the first time in 50 years the species been spotted in the eastern half of the US

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RWE’s Acquisition of Con Edison Clean Energy Strengthens its Presence in the US Market

Environment + Energy Leader

With a portfolio of 8 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy projects and a development platform of over 24 GW, RWE Clean Energy has one of the largest development platforms in the US. The post RWE’s Acquisition of Con Edison Clean Energy Strengthens its Presence in the US Market appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Scientists find that people use emojis to hide, as well as show, their feelings

Frontiers

by Angharad Brewer Gillham, Frontiers science writer Image: Shutterstock.com Scientists asked 1,289 people who use emojis to respond to internet chat messages and report their feelings and emoji use. They found that more emojis were used between closer friends, that using positive emojis to express positive feelings correlated with personal wellbeing, and that positive emojis could be used to mask the expression of negative feelings.

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Horn of Africa drought is set to become the region’s worst on record

New Scientist

A sixth failed rainy season would deepen the long-term drought in parts of Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia that has contributed to a devastating food crisis

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

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

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Thursday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 3.2.23

PA Environment Daily

Are You Telling Your Story? House holds Regular Session March 6, 7, 8 -- Committee Schedule -- House Budget Hearing Schedule -- March 7 Governor’s Budget Address Senate returns to voting session March 6, 7, 8 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated Senate Budget Hearing Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events DEP Advisory: DEP Forms Application Will Be Unavailable March 3-4 Due To Maintenance -- Senate Committee Votes 9-1 To Issue A Subpoena To Compel CEO Of Norfolk Southern To Appear At March 8 Hearing On

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WOTUS Update: 2022 WOTUS Rule Faces Legal Challenges

National Law Center

In late December 2022, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) released its long-anticipated final rule to redefine the term “waters of the. The post WOTUS Update: 2022 WOTUS Rule Faces Legal Challenges appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Need Quick Climate Solutions? Check Out Our “Climate Break” Podcast

Legal Planet

Climate change news is often quite depressing, with frequent stories on the science and ever-worsening impacts. What gets lost in this otherwise important coverage is the amazing and inspiring tales of innovation and solutions happening all around us, in every sector and walk of life. That’s why Berkeley Law’s Center for Law, Energy and the Environment (CLEE), in partnership with the UC Berkeley School of Journalism, launched the podcast Climate Break , which tells stories of climate

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Moai statue discovered in a dried-up lake on Easter Island

New Scientist

A moai statue has been discovered on Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, at the bottom of a lake that has been shrinking for several years

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

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.

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NASA's Asteroid-Bashing DART Mission Was Wildly Successful

Scientific American

New studies have revealed the spacecraft’s final moments and the remarkable aftermath of its impact

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Weird vocal fry trick helps orcas and dolphins hunt prey in the deep

New Scientist

Toothed whales produce a low-pitch ‘vocal fry’ using powerful air blasts from their blowholes, helping them locate food in deep water where the pressure collapses their lungs

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M²-gardens to probe the rural landscape

The Applied Ecologist

Frederik Gerits discusses their recently published article. Published in Journal of Applied Ecology, the article shows how variation in local land use types influence both biotic (e.g. presence and abundance of predatory arthropods and pollinators) and abiotic parameters (e.g. microclimate variation) in a peri-urban landscape.

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Hubble Space Telescope images are being spoiled by satellite trails

New Scientist

With so many satellites now in orbit, some are straying across Hubble’s field of view as it is taking photographs of distant celestial objects

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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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Algal Blooms Have Boomed Worldwide

Scientific American

Climate change is likely at least partially to blame for an uptick in the size and frequency of algal blooms in parts of the world’s oceans

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Hidden corridor in Egypt’s Great Pyramid mapped with cosmic rays

New Scientist

A 9-metre-long corridor in the 4500-year-old Great Pyramid of Giza that was discovered in 2016 has now been mapped, and researchers have used a tiny camera to peer inside

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PA Resources Council: State Of Glass Recycling In Southwestern PA - An Open Letter To Our Local Governments, Communities

PA Environment Daily

By PA Resources Council , Michael Brothers Hauling & Recycling , CAP Glass, Inc. Since January 2019, many changes have occurred in our local communities’ recycling services – not the least of which was the loss of glass recycling as a curbside residential recycling option. Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC) and our partners across the region have worked hard since that time to respond to this change, which has been felt as more than just a change in our public services.

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SpaceX launches Crew-6 astronaut team to International Space Station

New Scientist

An international team of astronauts launched towards the International Space Station this morning in Space X’s Crew Dragon Endeavour capsule on top of a Falcon 9 rocket

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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.

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Weak states and the commons

Environment, Law, and History

Vincent Geloso and Félix Foucher-Paquin have posted "Weak States and the Commons: Fisheries and Economic Development in the Gaspesian Peninsula circa 1830". The abstract: The inefficiencies of common property fisheries are well-known to economists. To avoid over-exploitation, they propose multiple forms of government solutions like taxes, quotas and the enforcement of property rights regimes designed to avoid over-harvesting.

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Students ate less meat for three years after a talk on climate impact

New Scientist

In a randomised trial, students who listened to a single 50-minute talk on the health and climate impacts of meat ate 9 per cent fewer meat-based meals over the next three years

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Natural Lands Permanently Protects Magic Valley Property In Warwick Twp., Chester County

PA Environment Daily

On March 2, Natural Lands announced the permanent protection of a 10-acre property in Warwick Township, Chester County. The Brown-Shire property has been a preservation priority for the township for its proximity to other protected lands, high-quality forest, and scenic views. The land was preserved through a conservation easement, which is a legally binding, perpetual restriction that Natural Lands will uphold.

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Northern forests released a record amount of carbon dioxide in 2021

New Scientist

Heatwaves and droughts in Russia and Canada resulted in a big jump in carbon emissions from boreal forests in 2021, on the back of a rising trend since 2000

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Sustainability at Retail

Sustainability impacts every nation, company, and person around the world. So much so that, in 2015, the United Nations (UN) issued a call for action by all countries to work toward sustainable development. In response to this and as part of a global Sustainability at Retail initiative, Shop! worked collaboratively with its global affiliates to address these critical issues in this white paper.

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Apply Now From Anywhere In The World! PA Wilds Accepting Applications From Individuals For The Remote Lifestyle Experience Program

PA Environment Daily

After a successful pilot program in 2022 for The Wilds Are Working: A Remote Lifestyle Experience , remote workers will have the chance to apply to test out living in two new communities for 2023. Those communities will be Emporium, Cameron County and Warren, Warren County. Applications open on March 15 and are due by May 3. Funded by the Appalachian Regional Commission through Ben Franklin Technology Partners and administered by the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship, Inc., this project seeks

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Pablo Escobar's 'Cocaine Hippos' Spark Conservation Fight

Scientific American

Researchers worry the Colombian environmental ministry will side with animal-rights activists rather than curb the spread of invasive hippos once kept by drug-cartel leader Pablo Escobar

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Independent Fiscal Office Reports 4th Quarter 2022 Natural Gas Production Decreased 1.6%; Average Price Increased By 82.5% Compared To Last Year

PA Environment Daily

On March 2, the Independent Fiscal Office issued a report on fourth quarter 2022 natural gas production in Pennsylvania showing a 1.6% decline in production from 2021 and a 5.1% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2021. The IFO said this was the fourth consecutive quarter in which production did not increase year-over-year and represents the strongest year-over-year decline in quarterly production since monthly production data have been published (2015).

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Just 500 extra steps a day lowers heart disease risk for older adults

New Scientist

A study of adults aged 70 and older found that every extra 500 steps – just under half a kilometre – walked per day can reduce risk of heart disease and stroke by 14 per cent

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The GIANT Company, Keep PA Beautiful Now Accepting Applications For Healing The Planet Grant Program; Customers Can Help Too

PA Environment Daily

On March 2, The GIANT Company , in partnership with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful , announced the return of its Healing the Planet Grant Program. Applications are due April 13. This year, $300,000 will be awarded to projects that address food waste prevention, reduction, and recovery across The GIANT Company’s operating area in the states of Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia.

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