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Wolf restoration in Colorado shows how humans are rethinking their relationships with wild animals

Environmental News Bits

by Christopher J. Preston, University of Montana From sports to pop culture, there are few themes more appealing than a good comeback. They happen in nature, too. Even with the Earth losing species at a historic rate, some animals have defied the trend toward extinction and started refilling their old ecological niches.

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When Is It Legal to Consider Race in Regulating?

Legal Planet

On Halloween, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in cases brought by Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) against Harvard and UNC. These cases seem likely to move the Court closer to requiring colorblindness. How would that impact EPA’s ability to pursue environmental justice? Based on comments of the Justices during the arguments in the Harvard and North Carolina cases, observers believe that the Court will sharply cut back on the use of affirmative action by colleges and universities, possib

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Some Big Green Groups Drawing More Foundation Money Than All Environmental Justice Groups Combined

Yale E360

Foundations have given more money to individual green groups, including the Sierra Club, the Environmental Defense Fund, and The Nature Conservancy, than to every U.S. environmental justice group put together, according to a new analysis.

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La agricultura de California tiene un desempeño económico sobresaliente, pero ¿a qué costo?

Union of Concerned Scientists

Yo era ingeniero agrónomo. Imagino que técnicamente todavía lo soy, pero ya hace algún tiempo (desde que estudié un posgrado y descubrí el activismo) que comencé a trabajar a nivel de sistemas, y ahora soy Ingeniero de Sistemas Socioambientales. Observar el medio ambiente de manera holística me ha ayudado a entender muchos de los desafíos que experimentamos hoy en día en California, especialmente en cómo se practica la mayor parte de la agricultura.

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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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THE CROTON SEED POTENTIAL

Cleannovate

I weaved my way through the different exhibition booths.

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Restoring just nine groups of animals could help combat global warming

New Scientist

Protecting or expanding the populations of nine key groups of animals, including wolves and whales, would remove huge amounts of carbon from the atmosphere

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‘Rewilding’ Parts of the Planet Could Have Big Climate Benefits

Inside Climate News

Restoring fish, bison, gray wolves and other animals in key regions is possible without risking food supplies, and could remove nearly 500 gigatons of CO2 from the atmosphere by 2100. By Bob Berwyn Restoring populations of land and marine animals in targeted “rewilding” zones would speed up biological carbon pumps that remove carbon dioxide from the air and sequester the greenhouse gas where it doesn’t harm the climate, new research shows.

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Proposed Legislation Would Make Groundwater Adjudications More Fair

Legal Planet

Photo by Russ Allison Loar via Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) By Adrianne Davies, Owen McAleer, and Gabi Rosenfeld California’s groundwater adjudication process is complex and inaccessible for many water users. As students in UCLA Law’s  California Environmental Legislation and Policy Clinic , we partnered with State Assemblymember Lori Wilson’s office to find ways to improve this process.

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Wearable Brain Devices Will Challenge Our Mental Privacy

Scientific American

A new era of neurotechnology means we may need new protections to safeguard our brains and mental experiences

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Infill Housing & Conservationists Finally Team Up

Legal Planet

A major new piece of housing and climate legislation was introduced in California this month, and it’s been a long time coming. AB 68 (Ward) finally sets forth a powerful template for where the state should encourage new housing and where it should avoid planning for more, based on climate and environmental hazards. It represents the culmination of a long-sought alliance between major housing advocates like California YIMBY and conservation groups like The Nature Conservancy.

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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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Water Crisis in Philly Highlights Our Broken National System

NRDC

An industrial chemical spill upstream of the city’s water intakes is poised to contaminate the water supply. If you feel like you’ve seen this movie before, it’s because you have.

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Luke Potgieter: Prioritizing sites to manage invasive aliens in urban ecosystems

The Applied Ecologist

Shortlisted for the Georgina Mace Prize 2022 In their latest research article, Luke Potgieter and colleagues developed a strategic, spatial prioritization approach for identifying sites most vulnerable to new or expanding terrestrial non-native plant invasions in urban landscapes. Cities have historically been under-studied in ecology and have not seen sufficient development of conservation and biodiversity management policy.

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Reducing inequality could see world population fall to 6 billion

New Scientist

A projection of how the global population will change by the Club of Rome is far below United Nations estimates and numbers could drop even faster if we invest more in reducing poverty and inequality, it says

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Monday PA Environment & Energy NewsClips - 3.27.23

PA Environment Daily

Are You Telling Your Story? House holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated: House Budget Hearing Schedule - March 27, 28, 29, 30, April 11, 12, 13, 14 Senate holds Regular Session April 24, 25, 26 -- Committee Schedule -- Updated Senate Budget Hearing Schedule - March 27, 28, 29, 30, April 11, 12, 13 TODAY’s Calendar Of Events TUESDAY 1:00: Senate Budget Hearing - Agriculture.

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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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The hunt for black holes older than the universe itself

New Scientist

Primordial black holes older than the big bang could rewrite cosmology by providing evidence for a previous universe.

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Registration Open! 2023 Watershed Forestry Summit In Altoona

PA Environment Daily

Registration for the in-person 2023 Watershed Forestry Summit is now open! The Summit will be held at the Blair County Convention Center in Altoona, PA, on June 14 -15, with an optional pre-conference field trip day on June 13th. DCNR and Western Pennsylvania Conservancy invite all watershed forestry professionals, decision makers, and volunteers are encouraged to join!

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Should you be worried that an AI picture of the Pope went viral?

New Scientist

You may have seen these images of Pope Francis looking stylish in a puffer jacket on social media, but you might not have realised they were created by the artificial intelligence tool Midjourney

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2023 WOTUS Rule Enjoined in Texas and Idaho (Or “Here We Go Again”)

Acoel

Posted on March 27, 2023 by Karen Aldridge Crawford On March 19, 2023, a federal district court in Texas granted a preliminary injunction prohibiting the January 2023 Revised Definition of Waters of the United States (2023 WOTUS rule) promulgated by Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers (the agencies), 88 Fed. Reg. 3004 (Jan. 18, 2023) from being implemented or enforced within the borders of Texas and Idaho.

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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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Astronauts could mine drinking water from glass beads on the moon

New Scientist

Glass beads created by meteoroid impacts on the lunar surface should contain enough water for future astronauts to use

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Millions of People Living with HIV Are Alive, Thanks to a 20-Year Public Health Effort

Scientific American

Being infected with HIV is no longer a terminal diagnosis, but researchers are looking to fill the gaps that remain to ensure treatment reaches all who need it

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Earth911 Podcast: Carbios’ Emmanuel Ladent on the Dawn of Enzymatic Plastic Recycling

Earth 911

Is plastic recycling at a turning point? Meet Emmanuel Ladent, CEO of Carbios, a Clermont-Ferrand, The post Earth911 Podcast: Carbios’ Emmanuel Ladent on the Dawn of Enzymatic Plastic Recycling appeared first on Earth911.

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If AI Starts Making Music on Its Own, What Happens to Musicians?

Scientific American

Music made with artificial intelligence could upend the music industry. Here’s what that might look like.

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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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The Susquehanna Greenway: A Corridor for Wildlife

PA Environment Daily

By Susquehanna Greenway Partnership As we welcome spring across the Susquehanna River Valley, more and more of us will be throwing on our outdoor gear and venturing outside to enjoy the many parks and trails of the Susquehanna Greenway. This 500-mile corridor of parks, trails, conserved lands, and communities along the Susquehanna River, provides a host of active and passive recreation opportunities to enjoy this spring.

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The Future Is All-Electric. Why Are We Spending Millions on Gas?

NRDC

Gas rates are high and poised to get higher. States are running out of time to keep energy costs low with a managed gas transition.

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Microplastics are changing the gut microbiomes of seabirds

New Scientist

Wild seabirds that ingest high levels of microplastics have an overall greater diversity of microbes in their gut, which has unknown consequences

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Second District Affirms Judgment Upholding Water Code CEQA Exemption, Rejects Plaintiff’s Attempt To Extend CEQA Review And Findings Requirements To Regional Water Board’s Approval Of Waste Discharge Permits

CEQA Developments

On February 27, 2023, the Second District Court of Appeal (Division One) filed its published decision in Los Angeles Waterkeeper v. State Water Resources Control Board (2023) Cal.App.5th , a case mainly focused on water law but which also has some significant CEQA implications. Briefly put, the petitioner in Los Angeles Waterkeeper attempted to bypass a statutory limitation on CEQA review through an action that would, if successful, have resulted in the imposition of additional substantive and

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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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JWST finds the planet TRAPPIST-1b may not have an atmosphere

New Scientist

Many researchers thought the worlds orbiting the star TRAPPIST-1 would have thick atmospheres, but new observations of one of them show that it doesn’t

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March 27 PA Environment Digest Now Available

PA Environment Daily

The March 27 PA Environment Digest is now available. Click Here To View Or Print The Entire March 27 PA Environment Digest 62 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA This Week’s Examples Of Going The WRONG WAY On Environmental, Energy Issues Weekly List Of PA Environment & Energy Articles & NewsClips By Topic DEP Offers 10 Point Plan To Improve Permit Reviews; Climate/Energy Work Group Co-Chairs Announced; Work Group Formed To Prevent New Oil & Gas Well A

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Scientists can calculate the shape colliding bubbles will form

New Scientist

An experiment with soap bubbles shows how they assume different shapes when two of them touch, and at which size they will merge into one

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Disaster survivors need help remaining connected with friends and families – and access to mental health care

Environmental News Bits

by Daniel P. Aldrich, Northeastern University and Yunus Emre Tapan, Northeastern University The earthquakes that struck southeastern Turkey and northern Syria in early February 2023 have killed at least 47,000 people and disrupted everyday life for some 26 million more.

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How Does Carbon Pollution Impact Our Ocean

Ocean Conservancy

We’ve heard so much about the effects of climate change on our ocean. Carbon pollution from fossil fuel use and land development have heated the atmosphere and ocean, leading to sea level rise, stronger storms, fisheries’ moving poleward, and widespread loss of sea ice and glaciers. Carbon pollution is also acidifying our ocean; together with warming and its consequences (including oxygen loss and ocean circulation changes), these changes are upending the millennia of normalcy that marine life a

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