Frontiers

OCTOBER 22, 2023

by Angharad Brewer Gillham, Frontiers science writer Image/Shutterstock.com Previous studies have suggested that owners care more about dogs than cats — maybe because dogs are generally considered more affectionate and require more hands-on care. But these studies have used convenience samples and are only based in one country. Scientists surveyed representative samples from Denmark, Austria, and the UK, and found that people generally invest more emotionally and financially in their dogs than t

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Scientific American

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.

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A Greener Life

OCTOBER 22, 2023

By Jeremy Williams There’s a lot of confusion over which climate actions make the biggest difference – or even whether personal actions make any difference at all. They do – about a quarter of climate emissions can be dealt with through personal actions. The rest is beyond our control as individuals, though of course we can campaign and advocate for it.

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Climate Change 52

Scientific American

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.

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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.

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Greenbuilding Law

OCTOBER 22, 2023

The quality of the air we breathe is fundamental to our well being if not life itself. With Americans spending nearly 90% of their lives indoors, the importance of healthy indoor air quality (IAQ) cannot be overstated. In response to the growing concerns about IAQ, a Model State Indoor Air Quality Act has just been proposed. However, a vocal minority of climate doomers (. we count ourselves among climate optimists) are heard to argue that improved indoor clean air will lead to increased energy c

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 22, 2023

The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee is scheduled to meet October 24 on legislation regulating garage drain water disposal and crematory operating temperatures. The bills include-- -- Senate Bill 265 (Laughlin-R-Erie) amending the Sewage Facilities Act to allow garage floor drains to discharge into on-lot septic systems; and -- House Bill 1246 (Malagari-D-Montgomery) reducing the operating temperatures of crematories from 1,800 degrees to 1,600 degrees.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Here are 78 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! -- Gov. Shapiro: We Need Stronger Laws To Deal With The ‘Corporate Greed’ That Let Oil & Gas Operators Get Away With Abandoning Wells For Far Too Long [PaEN] -- The Derrick - Makayla Keating: Villa

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Pursue Your Constitutional Right To A Clean Environment In Pennsylvania! Senate next voting day October 23, 24, 25, Nov. 13, 14, 15, Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule House next voting day October 30, 31, Nov. 1, 13, 14, 15, Dec. 11, 12, 13 -- Committee Schedule TODAY’s Calendar Of Events -- 78 New Stories - REAL Environmental & Conservation Leadership In PA [PaEN] -- Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults [PaEN] -- Top 10 Stories: Harrisburg/PA Poli

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Because In Politics Everything Is Connected To Everything Else-- -- Gov. Shapiro -- Spotlight PA: Gov. Shapiro’s Office Agrees To Pay $295,000 To Settle Sexual Harassment Allegation Accusations Against Former Legislative Secretary -- AP: PA Governor’s Office Settles For $295,000 A Former Staffer’s Claim Former Legislative Secretary Harassed Her -- TribLive Editorial: Shapiro Fails On Transparency With Staffer Harassment Complaint -- Budget 2023 -- PA Capital-Star: Here’s What’s Still Outstanding

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