How To Build Your Own Off-Grid Solar System
Earth 911
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
If you want to try your hand at DIY solar, a small off-grid system is. The post How To Build Your Own Off-Grid Solar System appeared first on Earth911.
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From Lab to Market: Bio-Based Products Are Gaining Momentum
Yale E360
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Propelled by government investment and shareholder demand, manufacturers are pushing to get bio-based products into the marketplace. These new materials — made from plants, fungi, and microbes — aim to replace those that contain toxins and are difficult to recycle or reuse.
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Costco Is Cutting Its CO2 Footprint By Greening Its Energy Supply and Using Energy Efficiency
Environment + Energy Leader
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Sustainability is part of Costco's mission, setting goals to reduce its CO2 level internally and in its supply chain. To that end, it focuses on energy efficiency, energy supply, refrigeration, alternative fuel, and electrification. The post Costco Is Cutting Its CO2 Footprint By Greening Its Energy Supply and Using Energy Efficiency appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
FROM FARM TO PLATE?
Cleannovate
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Besides feeding us, farming is also profitable. Stories of successful agripreneurs are many in our day.
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
EPA’s $27 Billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund to Prioritize Low-Income and Disadvantaged Communities
Environment + Energy Leader
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
A minimum of $15 billion from the $27 billion fund will be allocated towards aiding underprivileged and low-income communities, and there will be two award competitions. The post EPA’s $27 Billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund to Prioritize Low-Income and Disadvantaged Communities appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Long COVID Now Looks like a Neurological Disease, Helping Doctors to Focus Treatments
Scientific American
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
The causes of long COVID, which disables millions, may come together in the brain and nervous system
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Has Anyone Created a Black Hole on Earth?
Scientific American
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
A lab-made black hole is beyond current technology, but could be possible one day
Tuesday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 2.14.23
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Are You Telling Your Story? Senate returns to voting session Feb. 27, 28, March 1, 6, 7, 8 -- Committee Schedule -- March 7-- Governor’s Budget Address House returns to voting session Feb. 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, March 1 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events TODAY 9:00: Agenda Posted. DEP Environmental Justice Advisory Board meeting. 16th Floor Delaware Room, Rachel Carson Building.
Brain changes in fighter pilots may cast light on astronauts during space travel
Frontiers
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
By Conn Hastings, science writer One cannot explore the profound mysteries of space without being changed by it. This is the message underlying a new study in Frontiers in Physiology. The study examined the brains of F16 fighter pilots, which have a lot in common with those of astronauts in terms of adapting to altered gravity levels and rapidly processing conflicting sensory information.
We need to limit ever growing oil and gas emissions
Enviromental Defense
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
We are in the midst of a climate crisis – that much is certain. Gone are the days where the existence of human-caused climate change could be debated. Climate catastrophes are happening throughout our planet, and are only projected to get more intense and more frequent, unless we get a handle on addressing the leading cause of this crisis: Fossil Fuels.
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
User-friendly AI: Article Collections on Artificial Intelligence
Frontiers
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Are you curious about AI? Have you tried ChatGPT? Worried about what OpenAI means for our future? Find the answers to your biggest research questions on artificial intelligence with our top article collections about this promising area of computer science. With collective views of over 2.2 million, researchers explored topics spanning from brain-inspired machine learning and the legal implications of AI to leading people through digital transformation and artificial intelligence applications for
Gene-edited wheat reduces levels of cancer risk chemical when cooked
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
The wheat contains less of the amino acid asparagine, which produces the potentially carcinogenic compound acrylamide when cooked at high temperatures
DCNR Wildfire Danger Map Forecasts Larger High Fire Danger Area For Feb. 14
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
DCNR Wildfire Danger Map Forecasts Larger High Fire Danger Area For Feb.
AI generates virtual 3D cities that extend infinitely in any direction
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
An artificial intelligence called InfiniCity can build virtual cities that extend in all directions seemingly without end.
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.
MP committee fails to establish timelines for action on toxic chemicals
Enviromental Defense
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Bill S-5 amendment improves CEPA but falls short of what is required OTTAWA | TRADITIONAL, UNCEDED TERRITORY OF THE ALGONQUIN ANISHNAABEG PEOPLE – MPs missed an opportunity to drive faster action on toxic substances by voting down a proposed amendment to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA), that would have required the federal government to account for delays longer than two years.
Male birth control drug is 100 per cent effective in mice
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
A male contraceptive that immobilises sperm for 2 hours prevented pregnancy in mice and resulted in no adverse side effects
Why We're Suddenly Spotting Spy Balloons
Scientific American
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Every question we have about the airborne objects that might or might not be spying on the U.S.
Curly hair may have evolved to protect early humans from the sun
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
In the first study to look at the evolution of hair types, researchers found tightly coiled hair provides a trade-off of shielding the head from the sun while minimising unwanted insulating
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.
Conversations With Birds, They’re Everywhere
Academy of Natural Sciences
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Birds are all around us. As they move through the sky and land on tree branches, telephone wires and roof eaves, they provide a momentary sense of delight — an accessible way for everyone to connect with the natural world, even in highly urbanized areas such as Philadelphia. A new exhibition opening Saturday, Feb. 18 at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University celebrates the remarkable diversity of birds, their important role in ecosystems, and people’s relationships with our avian f
Couples are most in love in Hungary, according to science
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
People in romantic relationships in 45 countries were asked how strongly they agreed with statements such as “just seeing my partner excites me”
Five-Eyed, Nozzle-Nosed Oddity Lingered Far beyond the Cambrian Period
Scientific American
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
This ancient creature swam in surprisingly modern seas
Ohio train derailment: What we know about the toxic chemical spill
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
A train derailed and caught fire in eastern Ohio, releasing hazardous chemicals into the air, soil and water – and raising concerns about health effects for residents
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.
How Pollination Affects Chocolate Production
Scientific American
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Tiny flies that pollinate cacao are struggling, and this could affect our supply of chocolate
Meet the socially savvy AIs beginning to understand human intentions
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
For artificial intelligence to move to the next level, it needs to understand the goals and beliefs of others – a skill once thought to be out of its reach.
PA Resources Council: Participants In Lens On Litter Photo Contest Get Extra Points For Cleaning Up Sites They Photograph
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
The Gene Capaldi Lens on Litter Photo Contest , a program of the Pennsylvania Resources Council , is an annual statewide photography contest rewarding amateur photographers who snap unusual or eye-catching images of litter across the Commonwealth. The purpose is not to glorify litter, but to bring awareness to how litter threatens public health and safety, scenic beauty, property values, the environment and wildlife.
How prepared is the world for a pandemic of bird flu in people?
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Bird flu is infecting wild birds and poultry around the world.
Sustainability at Retail
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EPA: Capital Region Water Authority Agrees To Make Upgrades To Wastewater Treatment For Harrisburg Area
PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
On February 14, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Environmental Protection announced Capital Region Water will make substantial upgrades to the sewer and stormwater systems that serves the Harrisburg area under a proposed modified consent decree. The modified consent decree updates a 2015 consent decree that resolved violations of the Clean Water Act and the Pennsylvania Clean Streams Law for unauthorized discharges into the Susquehanna River and its tributary, Paxton Cr
China can make staple crops carbon-negative by adding biochar to soil
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Researchers calculate that alternative farming practices could turn staple crop production into a carbon sink and boost crop yields in China if adopted en masse
MammalWeb: The potential of citizen science for large-scale mammal monitoring
The Applied Ecologist
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Feature photo: A camera trap photo © MammalWeb (CC BY-SA 2.0) In their latest article, Pen-Yuan Hsing et al. describe the processes involved in launching and running MammalWeb – a successful camera trapping project that has produced over 440,00 classified image sequences and videos over the past decade.
Is it greener to use gas or electricity to heat your home and cook?
New Scientist
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
An analysis of carbon emissions caused by gas and electric cooking and heating in 25 countries finds that the climate-friendly choice depends on where you are
How California’s ambitious new climate plan could help speed energy transformation around the world
Environmental News Bits
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
by Daniel Sperling, University of California, Davis California is embarking on an audacious new climate plan that aims to eliminate the state’s greenhouse gas footprint by 2045, and in the process, slash emissions far beyond its borders.
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