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Ethylene Oxide: New Interactive Map Shows Communities Impacted by Cancer-Causing Chemical

Union of Concerned Scientists

Explore the interactive map. A Spanish version of the map is available here. This week, the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) released a report assessing 104 facilities in the United States and Puerto Rico that emit ethylene oxide, a toxic, colorless gas. Ethylene oxide is used to sterilize medical equipment and some dried food products, and it is also a byproduct of manufacturing other chemicals.

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Optimizing Energy Efficiency: The Benefits of Microgrids, PPAs and CHP

Environment + Energy Leader

In the aftermath of major power outages, such as Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and Superstorm Sandy in 2012, the interest in microgrids increased significantly as a way to provide critical infrastructure and services with reliable and resilient power during emergencies. The post Optimizing Energy Efficiency: The Benefits of Microgrids, PPAs and CHP appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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How Tensions With Russia Are Jeopardizing Key Arctic Research

Yale E360

With the Ukraine war, international collaborations with Russia on Arctic research and governance have been strained or broken off. This loss of critical cooperation is compromising efforts to confront mounting environmental risks in the Arctic, from shrinking sea ice to pollution.

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German Government Accelerates Smart Meter Rollout

Environment + Energy Leader

The Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action has set a 2030 deadline for the energy sector to deploy smart meters nationwide, with a view to have the digital infrastructure for a close-to zero-energy supply. The post German Government Accelerates Smart Meter Rollout appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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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Black Inventor Garrett Morgan Saved Countless Lives with Gas Mask and Improved Traffic Lights

Scientific American

In 1916 he strapped on his “safety hood” and dragged rescuers to safety, but racism prevented him from being hailed as a hero

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Optimizing Energy Efficiency: The Benefits of Microgrids, PPAs and CHP

Environment + Energy Leader

In the aftermath of major power outages, such as Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and Superstorm Sandy in 2012, the interest in microgrids increased significantly as a way to provide critical infrastructure and services with reliable and resilient power during emergencies. The post Optimizing Energy Efficiency: The Benefits of Microgrids, PPAs and CHP appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Linde to Power OCI’s Texas Plant with $1.8 Billion Clean Hydrogen Investment

Environment + Energy Leader

This complex will be integrated into Linde's Gulf Coast industrial gas infrastructure and will supply clean hydrogen and nitrogen to OCI's blue ammonia plant. The post Linde to Power OCI’s Texas Plant with $1.8 Billion Clean Hydrogen Investment appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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How Scientists Are Using AI to Talk to Animals

Scientific American

Portable sensors and artificial intelligence are helping researchers decode animal communication—and begin to talk back to nonhumans

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Super Bowl LVII: A Legacy of Sustainability, Community Outreach, and Empowerment

Environment + Energy Leader

The NFL is returning to Arizona for the fourth Super Bowl in the league's history, but this time, it is poised to be the most environmentally conscious event yet. The post Super Bowl LVII: A Legacy of Sustainability, Community Outreach, and Empowerment appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Tuesday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 2.7.23

PA Environment Daily

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. 27 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- Senate Environmental, Consumer Protection Committees To Hold Feb. 27 Hearing On Grid Reliability And Winter Storm Elliot [PaEN] -- PA Physicians For Social Responsibility Host Feb. 22 Webinar On Radioactive Contaminants From PA Oil And Gas Operations [PaEN

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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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State Proposals on Restricting Foreign Ownership of Farmland: Part Three

National Law Center

In the past two years or so, as discussed in the first article of this seven-part series, the issue of restricting. The post State Proposals on Restricting Foreign Ownership of Farmland: Part Three appeared first on National Agricultural Law Center.

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Keep PA Beautiful Hosts March 1 Community Cleanup Training Webinar

PA Environment Daily

Keep PA Beautiful will host a March 1 Community Cleanup Training webinar from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. for everyone who wants to live, work and play in a glean and green community. The webinar coincides with the Pick Up Pennsylvania community anti-litter program that will be held from March 1 to May 31. The webinar will review how community and civic associations, schools and youth groups, families and friends, business employees, hunting and fishing clubs, conservation organizations, sports teams, and

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High-dose vitamin D may prevent pre-diabetes becoming type 2 diabetes

New Scientist

An analysis of three trials found that taking a high dose of vitamin D as little as once a week prevents high blood sugar levels from progressing into type 2 diabetes.

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RegenAll, Partners To Host Collaborative Climate Summit April 22 In Lancaster

PA Environment Daily

On April 22, organizations and businesses around Lancaster County will celebrate Earth Day by sharing their expertise and services at the first-ever Lancaster County Climate Summit. The event, organized by climate-concerned citizens and action nonprofit RegenAll , will take place in venues across Lancaster City, each with its own thematic focus on the challenge of climate change.

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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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AI is listening in on gamer chat for toxic and abusive language

New Scientist

Artificial intelligence is being used to detect harassment in verbal communications for gaming and VR platforms, but such AIs face challenges in keeping up with evolving forms of extreme speech

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Scientists Made A New Kind Of Ice That Might Exist On Distant Moons

Scientific American

The ‘amorphous’ solid is denser and could be water ‘frozen in time’

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What a meandering moose says about US wildlife protection efforts

New Scientist

To prevent extinctions and protect habitats, the US has started building wildlife corridors around major roads and cities.

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First District Upholds Use of Government Code Section 65457 CEQA Exemption For Downtown Livermore Affordable Housing Project, Roundly Rejects Meritless Arguments of NIMBY Opposition

CEQA Developments

In an opinion in a much-publicized case, filed December 28, 2022, and later ordered published on January 26, 2023, the First District Court of Appeal (Div.

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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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AI search heats up as Google and Baidu race to launch ChatGPT rivals

New Scientist

Google Bard and Baidu's Ernie Bot are set to go head-to-head with OpenAI's ChatGPT as tech giants race to combine AI chatbots with search engines

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2023 Inflation Adjustments to Civil Penalties for Violations of Wildlife Protection Laws Announced

Endangered Species Law

This January, the Department of the Interior and the Department of Commerce announced updated civil monetary penalties for violations of federal wildlife and natural resource protection laws including the Endangered Species Act (ESA), Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (BGEPA), Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (Magnuson-Stevens), Lacey Act, National Marine Sanctuaries Act (NMSA), and others.

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2000-watt challenge: How to reduce your energy use and still live well

New Scientist

In theory, it’s possible to live well while using energy at a rate of just 2000 watts – a quarter of the average for people in the US. Our environment reporter took on the challenge.

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Planning for a Climate-Adaptive Future

Washington Nature

Thirty years ago, Washington passed the Growth Management Act (GMA)—legislation that has helped communities across the state plan ahead for growth while protecting the lands and natural resources that make the Evergreen State so special. In the face of a changing climate, it’s become clear that the GMA also needs to be updated to respond to the climate crisis by addressing our need to rapidly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and building community resilience. hb 1181 would make the following upda

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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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Millions of coronavirus mutations offer a new insight into evolution

New Scientist

Using publicly available SARS-CoV-2 sequences, researchers have revealed the genetic sites that must be in a particular state for the coronavirus to survive and which can tolerate changes

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Evangelical Environmental Network Hosts 2 Roundtables On Federal Farm Bill - Faith, Farming And Stewardship Of The Land Feb. 13 In Cambria, Centre Counties

PA Environment Daily

The York County-based Evangelical Environmental Network will host two in-person Roundtables on the Federal Farm Bill February 13 at 10:00 a.m. in Cambria County and 2:00 p.m. in Centre County. Join leaders from the Evangelical Environmental Network for a roundtable discussion on faith, farming, and stewardship of the land! Farmers, foresters, and ranchers play a vital role in feeding and resourcing a hungry world and passing down a healthy, sustainable, and flourishing environment to the next ge

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Ultrasound illusion could make buttons on a touchscreen feel real

New Scientist

A wave of ultrasound that briefly levitates your finger off a plate of glass can make it feel as if you have just pressed a button, which could be useful for virtual reality or new kinds of displays

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House Democratic Policy Committee Spotlights Pittsburgh's Phipps Conservatory For Green Construction, Energy Efficiency Innovation

PA Environment Daily

On February 6, the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh provided members of the House Democratic Policy Committee with a hands-on tour and discussion on the process needed and work being done to make this historic landmark a green facility designed with an emphasis on reducing harm – including energy efficient conservatories. “The Phipps Conservatory is an impressive resource for the entire region and state, featuring a tropical forest and indoor gardens as well as resources t

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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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The truth behind how to reduce your energy use and still live well

New Scientist

In theory, it’s possible to live well while using energy at a rate of just 2000 watts – a quarter of the average for people in the US. Our environment reporter took on the challenge.

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Rainmaking Experiments Boom Amid Worsening Drought

Scientific American

Scientists and companies are scrambling to find new ways to squeeze more rain from the skies as climate change intensifies drought

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15 million people live in possible flood path for melting glaciers

New Scientist

Glacial lakes can cause flooding if an ice or rock dam holding back the water fails, putting an estimated 15 million people at risk, an analysis has found

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How Can Fisheries Weather Climate Change? New Tool Offers Guidance

Cool Green Science

A new toolkit helps natural resource managers adapt fisheries management in an uncertain future. The post How Can Fisheries Weather Climate Change? New Tool Offers Guidance appeared first on Cool Green Science.

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Gather your furry Valentines at Best Friends Roadhouse

Inhabitant

For some people, Valentine's Day conjures up images of champagne, bubble baths and rose petal-strewn beds. Others would rather pet bunnies and feed pigs. If you fall into the latter category, Best Friends Roadhouse and Mercantile in Kanab, Utah has the V-Day getaway for you. Their special “Make Magic with Your Loved One” three-day weekend deal runs through February, offering a motel stay, sparkling cider, two fluffy robes that you get to keep and vegan breakfast and coffee bar every morning.

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